2025 CIBA 
AUCTION EVENT

Come One, Come All!

Calling all consigners and buyers of bee equipment!! All types of cool used stuff will be auctioned. This is the largest and best attended bee auction in the state. This is and has been a great tradition for CIBA to organize this auction.  So now is the time to think about what you might want to sell, then register as a consigner on CIBA’s website so we can advertise what you are bringing.

 

A consigner’s fee of only 15 percent. Our auctioneers are the best. They know how to get the most value out of used equipment. We do have three talented auctioneers this year who are returning from 2024.

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We have an excellent location for the auction, the same as last year. The Washington Township school has lots of space with restrooms and a great indoor spacious area to eat lunch and connect with other beekeepers. The school is located at 18930 210 Street, about 7 miles south of Perry right off county road P-58.

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Lunch will be available along with breakfast items (all proceeds support CIBA’s Royalty program). What a great opportunity to get stuff cheaper than buying new and to also get rid of stuff you no longer use.

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What

• Central Iowa Beekeepers Association (CIBA) Annual Auction

When   

• Saturday, May 3rd

• Bidding starts at 10:00 a.m.  

• Accepting consignment items the day of the auction starting at 8:00 a.m.

• If equipment inspections are required, drop-off deadline is 9:30 a.m.

Where 

• Washington Township School

 18930 210th Street, Minburn, Iowa

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Important Stuff

• May 2d, 5:00 PM:  Online pre-registration will not manage your registration.  The site will still allow you to register, but you will need to register again at the auction check-in table.  Get registered before this timeframe!

• May 3rd, 8:00 AM:  Start bringing consignment items to the auction site for inspection and bidding!  Auction starts at 10:00 AM!

• May 3rd, 9:30 AM:  If you have equipment that needs an inspection (any equipment that has beeswax) by the state apiarist or designees,  you must have dropped off your items by 9:30 AM the day of the auction.   

• May 3rd, 10:00 AM:  Start bidding folks!  Auction starting time!

• Check out our list of consigned items thus far!  Continually being updated as folks consign, so check back often! 

  • It is important to note that this is not an all inclusive list - not all sellers have provided a list of equipment.  

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Buyer/Bidder Information

• Pre-register online as a bidder/buyer!  Registration lines get very long, and can impact a buyer's ability to preview all the beekeeping equipment/supplies that are being offered; save yourself trial and tribulations, and pre-register! 

• Once pre-registered, you go to the pre-registration table, and pick up your bidder's ticket that has your own specific bidder number, and you are ready to bid!  You can also sign up to be a CIBA member during this quick check-in process!

• Cash, check or credit card payment is accepted the day of the auction.

  • Buyers will incur an additional 3% charge with the use of a credit card for payment of auction items.  

• Please review Bidder Conditions!​

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 Seller/Consignor Information

• Pre-register online as a seller!  Save yourself trials and tribulations - ensure CIBA has accurate information, and save yourself long lines on auction day!

• It's beneficial to consign early, as lot numbers are assigned in order of registration!  So, register early, and your equipment is sold earlier in the day!

• Download a consignment form below, complete and send in via email or mail.  

• • If you know what you have to sell, we highly encourage you to submit a completed consignment form either via mail or email prior to the auction, so that CIBA can properly advertise beekeeping equipment/supplies that will be available for bidding on the day of the auction.  The advertising helps promote more buyers at the auction, which improves a seller's opportunity to sell!​

    • New this year - we have a consignment list for bidders/buyers to review under the IMPORTANT STUFF section!  The more information you provide on your equipment, the better the advertising!​

  • Make sure to bring a copy of the completed form to the auction!  CIBA representatives will need the form to validate all of the items that you bring - the lack of a form will delay check-in. 

    • You will also need to sign the form during check-in to validate the consignor's commission. 

• A consignment fee of 15%.

• Committing to consign does not require a list of the items you are consigning, but the sooner we know the items you have to sell, the better we can advertise and the better your opportunity to sell your beekeeping equipment.

  • If you are unsure on items that you will have to sell, make sure you let CIBA know that you are planning on bringing items to the sale.  Contact Roy Kraft either via a phone call or email.  ​

• As you are putting items away or cleaning your supplies, start a list of what you want to bring to the auction.

• Please review Seller Conditions!

• IMPORTANT!  SELLERS WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF A SINGLE/SAME ITEM SHOULD CONTACT MARK MOBERLY IN ADVANCE OF REGISTERING AS A SELLER/CONSIGNOR.  

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Inspection Information

• All comb and any equipment with beeswax will be inspected by the State Apiarist or designees starting at 8 AM the day of the auction.

  • Rejected equipment/comb must be removed from the premises immediately.
     

• If you have equipment that needs an inspection you must have dropped off your items by 9:30 AM the day of the auction.   ​

 

 

 

Royalty Cafe Information

• As in the past, there will be a Royalty Cafe at the auction, and this year is no different!  Have breakfast and lunch with us!
   

• The stand funds our Honey Queen / Honey Ambassador program.

  • Read more about our Royalty program here. ​
     

• If you would like to contribute, and make a difference, you can reach out to our Royalty chairperson and find out how to help!​

  • Royalty chair:  CIBAQueenChair@gmail.com
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• If you don't have time to bake or cook, you can make a difference and financially support our Royalty program through a monetary contribution using the Paypal button above.  Donated funds subsidize many community activities by the CIBA Queen and/or Ambassador throughout the year.  Read just a few highlights on some of the community activities our Royalty program supports throughout the year - these young people truly make a difference for young and old alike!​​

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Who Ya Gonna Call?!

• Please contact one of the following members on all questions, all things auction!

  • Roy Kraft

    • Via Telephone:  (515) 293-2458

    • Via Email: kroyster.rk@gmail.com

  • Jamie Beyer​

    • Via Telephone: (515) 433-0194​

    • Via Email:  beyersbog@aol.com

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Consignment Forms

You can choose!  The consignment form links are below.  We highly encourage you to submit a completed consignment form prior to the auction either via mail or email, so that CIBA can properly advertise beekeeping equipment/supplies that will be available for bidding on the day of the auction.  The advertising helps promote more buyers at the auction, which improves a seller's opportunity to sell!

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Make sure to bring a copy of the completed form to the auction!  CIBA representatives will need the form to validate all of the items that you bring - the lack of a form will delay check-in.  You will also need to sign the form during check-in to validate the consignor's commission.  

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OPTION 1:  Fill in the form on your computer, save on your computer, and email it.  

OPTION 2.  Print the form; handwrite to complete the form then scan and email it.

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OPTION 1:  Download the OPTION 1 form above, complete the eform which allows you to complete the form on your computer, and either:

• Print and mail to the address below.  A MAILED CONSIGNMENT FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY May 2nd.  
            Roy Kraft

116 E Cedar St

Goldfield, IA 50542

• Email the completed eform to kroyster.rk@gmail.com (avoids printing).

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OPTION 2:  Download the OPTION 2 form above, print, and handwrite to complete

• Mail the form to:

Roy Kraft

116 E Cedar St

Goldfield, IA 50542

• Or scan the completed form and email to kroyster.rk@gmail.com.

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Buyer Registration

Noteworthy!  Online pre-registration cut-off is 5PM Friday, May 2nd. 
While the site will still allow you to register, CIBA will not have access to your information after 5PM; you will need to register at the auction check-in table Saturday morning. 

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We highly recommend that you pre-register as a buyer for our auction.  Registration lines get very long, and can impact a buyer's ability to preview all the beekeeping equipment/supplies that are being offered; save yourself trial and tribulations, and pre-register!    

 

Once pre-registered, you go to the pre-registration table, and pick up your bidder's ticket that has your own specific bidder number, and you are ready to bid!  You can also sign up to be a CIBA member during this quick check-in process!​