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Save the date! Our annual auction returns on March 14, 2026. Scroll down to register!

LIVE IN-PERSON AUCTION ONLY. No online bidding. No phone bidding.

About Our Live Auction:

Join us for a dynamic live auction with auctioneer Nancy Farley, who will tempt you with incredibly diverse boxed lots, individual dolls, toys, model trains, dollhouses, miniatures, and so much more.

You won’t believe the treasures you’ll see and go home with, from antique and vintage rare finds to modern favorites.

Auctioneer: Nancy Farley NCAL#3147

Date & Location:

Saturday, March 14

At the First Community Center of Spencer at 215 5th Street Spencer, NC 28159

Schedule:

  • 9 am: early bidder registration & sneak preview exclusively for museum members!
  • 10 am: public bidder registration & preview
  • 10:30 am: bidder registration ends
  • 11 am: live auction begins
  • Lunch will be available for purchase.

Registration & Cost:

Registration is required.

Auction admission is $10 for non-members or FREE for museum members.

Cash, cards, and check payments will be accepted. Please note: there is an added 3% fee for credit card processing if you use a card.

All proceeds support the museum!

No buyer’s premium!

Not a museum member yet? Members get free admission and EARLY SNEAK PREVIEW to the auction! Become a museum member while you register for this event using the form below, or sign up at https://ncmdtm.org/memberships/

2026 Preview Photos:

Click here to see the 2026 live auction preview on Facebook.

Photos from Last Year:

Click here to see 2025 preview video on YouTube.

Click here to see our 2025 live auction photos on Facebook.

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  March 14 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm   First Community Center of Spencer - 215 5th St. Spencer, NC 28159

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