Young Collectors Auction 2026

Timed auction by Zeb B. Barfield, Inc.

Starts Mar 22, 2026 5:00 PM EDT. Ends Mar 29, 2026 5:00 PM EDT

FIRST ANNUAL “YOUNG COLLECTORS-OLE GUNNERS AUCTION” This will be a timed online-only event, starting to close SUNDAY MARCH 29 @ 5PM EASTERN The main focus of this auction event is to give young-new collectors, just getting started in the hobby, the opportunity to purchase moderately priced, attractive decoys for their collections. Or, to give the seasoned collector-hunter the opportunity to purchase by-the-pair, or by-the-rig, larger than normal lots of decoys to be used in their hunting rigs. For the most part, all lots will contain a minimum of a pair, and in some cases, as many as (10) decoys in a lot (or rig). Shipping/Delivery/In-House Pick Up: While we hope, that most everyone will take advantage of either our complimentary delivery or in-house pick up, it is important that we note: Items not delivered (on the delivery route or to a show/meeting) or picked up at one of our (2) scheduled in- house pick up dates---yet the purchaser still intends to “Pick up” and not have them shipped, we can only hold lots for (30) days, from the date of the auction. Any items left after this auction event for more than (30) days will be considered forfeited, resold, and the proceeds from that sale donated to charity. We will be offering, with this First Annual Event, our complimentary delivery service to Annapolis, Wye Mills, Cambridge, and Salisbury MD. We will run the same times as always. Purchasers who want items shipped, please note: Each item will be placed in a bubble bag, boxed, and topped off with peanuts, and shipped. Each item will not be wrapped in layers and layers of bubble wrap as we do in normal shipments—(This process applies to this “Young Collectors-Ole Gunners” Auction Event only). In closing, we are excited to see more young folks become interested in this hobby. Likewise, there are those of you who want to use the older traditional method of wooden decoys in your hunting rigs, just as our forefathers did—this auction will offer each of you a new opportunity, and we are extremely pleased to have coined this idea and trust you will enjoy it. Post-auction, we will assess the results, hear constructive input, likes, dislikes, and suggestions for change. Sales results, and your input, will be carefully considered to determine if we will plan a similar event this Fall, prior to the 2026 duck hunting season. Zeb B. Barfield, Inc. Sportsman’s Auctions, is a unique company. We are unmatched by any other auction firm in terms of customer service, and custom-tailored events that meet the needs of discriminating collectors seeking fine collector items as well as more moderately-priced items for those just starting their collecting hobby.     Lots Close Sunday March 29th beginning at 5pm EST    Preview By appointment   Pick up Monday March 29th 4-6pm Tuesday March 30th 10am-noon

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