Stay Close to the Action
From cozy inns to RV camping, find the perfect place to rest after a day of exploring.
Meet the Auctioneers
Shipshewana Misc. & Antique Auction auctioneers are what it takes to make an auction function like clockwork. They keep the bidding running smoothly and create the thrill of the auction with their cries all over the barn.
Meet some of our regular Auctioneers selling EVERY Wednesday beginning with the auction bell at 9 am!
Interested in learning more about the famous weekly antique & misc. auction? If so, you won’t want to miss checking out our 10 Best Shipshewana Antique Auction Tips to be sure you are in-the-know before your bidding expereience!
Al Delagrange
Al has been auctioneering since 1984 and wanted to be an auctioneer after attending farm sales with his dad as a young boy. He has sold everything from farm equipment, livestock, household items, antiques and benefit auctions.
Clarity and rhythm are what he focuses on with his auctioneer chant each Wednesday.
Gregory T. Durham
Greg is a collector himself of toys, coins, cars and motorcycles. After a lifechanging accident he had to find another profession and he couldn’t have chosen one more perfect than that of an auctioneer.
He has sold antiques, livestock and estates and when asked about his style, clarity is what he feel sets him apart.
Favorite Filler Word: “Will U Give”
Steven McKowen
Steve has a long list of auctions he has sold in which include: automobile, real estate, multi-tract auctions, estates, coins, antiques, fine pottery, toys, jewelry, food and equipment. He often uses numbers in his chant and likes to sell fast and efficiently. Don’t be surprised if you hear him adding some animal noises to embarrass himself (which he is not shy to do) and bring attention to selling a product.
Favorite Filler Word: “Mostly uses Numbers while talking to buyers encouraging them to bid.”
LaWayne Miller
LaWayne loves to bring in bids using filler words like “bid here” and “rolling with the highs & lows”. Filler words refer to common auctioneering lingo and what makes the auctioneer appear to be so fast-paced with their words. He has sold since 1989 and has sold in antique sales, benefits and real estate sales.
Favorite Filler Word: “Rolling with the Highs & Lows”
Lloyd Troyer
Lloyd went to auctions as a little boy with his father and then went home to practice. He’s been selling professionally since 1969 and has sold everything from farm and household items to real-estate and benefit auctions.