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David C.E. Perry Estate | Session 1
Online-Only Absolute Auction – Mechanic Tools, Shop Equipment & Antiques
2648 Shepherds Store Road, Bedford, VA 24523
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What's Selling
Session 1 of the David C.E. Perry Estate, administered by Executor Christopher DeSimone, includes the full contents of Mr. Perry’s well-equipped mechanic’s shop. This auction features high-quality tools, equipment, and collectible personal property — all selling absolute, with no reserves or minimums.
This is the first of four sessions to settle the estate. Additional sessions will include antiques, household contents, vehicles, and a real estate auction for a 130-acre Bedford County farm.
Bidding Closes
Tuesday, August 5 at 7 PM
Online-Only Bidding
Inspection / Preview
Saturday, July 26 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, August 2 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 2648 Shepherds Store Road, Bedford, VA
Pickup
Friday, August 8 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, August 9 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Buyer’s Premium
A 15% buyer’s premium will be added to the high bid of each item to determine the final purchase price. Full payment is due by credit card at the conclusion of the auction.
Auction Location Online Only
Preview and Pick Up Address: 2648 Shepherds Store Road, Bedford, VA 24523
Conveniently located near Bedford, VA. Easily accessed from US-460 via Dickerson Mill Road.
Driving Directions from Bedford Walmart / US-460:
Route 460 to Bedford , Exit 122 South to (.5 mile ) to Dickerson Mill Road follow Approximately 5 miles to Left on Shepherds Store Road (2 miles ) to property 2648 Shepherds Store Road .
Highlights Include
Snap-On, Craftsman, and Ingersoll-Rand tools
Rolling toolboxes, shop benches, antique vices
Canister-style fuel and transmission pumps
1960s antique gas pump
Copper gutters, aluminum, and scrap metal
Wheelbarrows, storage cabinets
A player piano and other estate finds
Summary
This is one of the largest personal property auctions Bedford County has seen in years. Whether you're a professional mechanic, collector, reseller, or hands-on buyer, Session 1 offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality tools, shop equipment, and vintage estate items — all available through a secure, online-only absolute auction.
Contact
Danny Cash – 561-262-7180 – dannycash032@gmail.com
Rick Manley – 540-874-5965 – rick@countsauction.com
BRING YOUR OWN HELP AND PACKING MATERIALS, AS THESE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.
Instructions on how to register can be found under the map in the downloads section.
Terms and Conditions
AUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A _15 % buyer’s premium will be added to the high bids to determine the final selling price. Virginia sales tax will be added to the final selling price unless a tax-exempt certificate is provided to The Counts Realty & Auction Group. All purchases must be paid in full on sale day. Payment must be made by a valid credit/debit card only. The card used to register for the sale will be charged immediately after the close of the auction for any items in which you were the high bidder. Chargebacks are prohibited. All items will be sold ABSOLUTE – sold to the highest bidder regardless of price.
Inspection: All items are being sold AS-Is, WHERE IS with all FAULTS with no representations or warranties of any sort. While the information provided is deemed to be reliable, they are not guaranteed and do not constitute a warranty, either expressed or implied. All bidders are responsible for doing their own due diligence to determine if they should bid and/or purchase any items.
Registration: All bidders must register to bid online by registering at countsauction.com. Bidders may execute bids either at countsauction.com or by downloading the Counts Realty & Auction Group app. The items are sold in “AS – IS” condition and are not contingent on the conditions of the items. Bidders shall rely on their own information, judgement, and inspection of the items.
Bidder Verification: The identity of all bidders will be verified. Bidding rights are provisional, and if complete verification is not possible, The Counts Realty & Auction Group may reject the registration and bidding rights may be terminated.
Bid Increments: All bids must be made in increments at least as great as those which we, the Counts Realty & Auction Group, have determined. We reserve the right to change or modify the bid increments from time to time during the auction.
Extended Bidding Time: The auction is scheduled to begin on the “Starting Date and Time” and tentatively end on the “Scheduled Closing Date and Time” that are listed in the information package. Three lots per minute will close starting at the “Scheduled Closing Date and Time”. There will be Extended Bidding Time available on all lots. Should a bid be received within 1 minute of the scheduled closing time of a block of lots (3 lots) on any of the 3 lots, the bidding on those three lots will be extended for an additional 1 minute. This will continue until such time as there are no bids for 1 minute on any of the lots within that block. At that time, all 3 lots within the block will close and the sale will be final for all 3 lots in the block. This method will continue for all lots until the sale is concluded.
Technical Issues: Neither The Counts Realty & Auction Group nor the company providing the bidding platform shall be held responsible for missed bids or the failure of the software and/or internet connection to function properly.
Pick Up: Pick up dates and time may be found in the information package. Bring your own help and packing materials as these items will not be provided.
Controlling Law: The respective rights and obligations of the parties with respect to the Terms and Conditions and the conduct of the sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions is acknowledged by placing bids on any items offered in the sale.
