Modern Collecting

By Sponsored ContentOn January 11, 2024February 3, 20240 Comments

It’s almost too easy. Mecum On Time® online auction brings the auction action, and the great collector items, to the comfort of wherever you can find internet access. If you are looking for automotive-related collector pieces, Mecum On Time is a spectacular resource to have at your fingertips. In fact, if you’re looking to divest of collector pieces, On Time is equally a great resource as it aligns you with thousands of well-qualified bidders who are enthusiasts. And while some scoff at the idea of a “No Reserve” format, remember – No Reserve means it’s going to sell. To bidders, that usually means they need to bid now and bid high to secure the win. As you most likely know, my family and I moved from California to Texas a couple of years back – and we’re still sifting through boxes of all the needful things we kept in storage for literally decades. We’re realizing that we can’t accommodate all of it – we collected too good. So, we’ll be making things available to new caretakers soon – a lot of this stuff is mine, and a lot of it will likely be going to Mecum On Time. This modern world makes buying and selling so easy. Meanwhile, take a peek at some of the items below, fascinating pieces, all ready for a new home. It really couldn’t be easier.

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There’s certainly no slowing down as Mecum On Time pushes into 2024 with a full slate of offerings up for grabs, and as always, all at no reserve. Coinciding with Mecum’s Kissimmee auction are the expansive offerings from The Joel Hipp Collection, highlighted through six separate On Time auctions. For those seeking automotive nostalgia, there’s plenty on tap with the Gas Globes collection showcasing more than 30 vintage gas pump globes from midcentury America and offering an opportunity to own a piece of automotive history and nostalgic charm from iconic brands. Likewise, the gas- and oil-themed Petroliana auction is a chance to explore vintage cans, rare petroleum collectibles and historic relics from early gas stations. And for those with a taste for vintage automotive art, The Gallery collection captures the golden era of motoring with framed prints, rare pieces with artist signatures, and much more featuring classic cars, racing scenes and other memorable moments.

For lovers of vintage toys, there’s plenty to be excited about in the Joel Hipp offerings as well. The vintage toy auction features a variety of slot cars, tin toys and more from iconic brands like Buddy L, Nylint and Tonka, affording enthusiasts the opportunity to relive memories or start a new collection with these charming and rare pieces of history. There’s also the die-cast and scale model kits auction presenting meticulously crafted scale-model kits, die-cast cars, Matchbox™ cars and other vintage vehicular collectibles, serving as an enticing array of tiny timeless treasures that celebrate the automotive realm. Last, but certainly not least, the Ohio Tavern collection offers a variety of vintage bar-themed treasures, from collectible beer steins to iconic memorabilia. Selections from the collection of Joel Hipp start closing on Monday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. CT with the Gas Globes collection. Be sure to visit Mecum On Time for closing dates and times on all Joel Hipp auctions.

Rounding out upcoming January offerings is the Mecum Auctions Retired Motorcycle Event Banners collection and the Mopar Super Station Collection. The first features 6- by 12-foot vinyl banners, adorned with striking detail shots of elite collector motorcycles, with more than 30 unique examples plucked right from the walls and ceilings of Mecum’s various auction venues to choose from. The Retired Motorcycle Event Banners auction starts closing at 5 p.m. CT on Jan. 29. The Mopar Super Station Collection, set to close on Feb. 6, features a wide array of parts and promotional pieces from the celebrated Mopar history, and much more. Registering to bid for Mecum On Time is free and easy. Visit OnTime.Mecum.com for full details on how to register to bid and to view all current offerings.