I almost hesitate to write this review for fear I will spoil this special place . If you drive 2…read morehours north to Amish Country where Mt. Hope Auction is located, you will have seemingly arrived on another planet, in another time. If you want to avoid the typical tourist traps and experience something like from the movie "Witness", this is a trip you must make. The auction is HELD ONLY ON WEDNESDAY. That probably is a good thing, to avoid being overrun by, what is known to the Amish, as the English (that would be me). This is the place where Amish families come to buy, sell and trade their goods. I have been a few times now and find it utterly fascinating (I think they find me fascinating too) to hear the language, see the dress, horses and buggies.....just the tradition of the auction. Livestock, flowers, vegetables, clothing, kitchenware, tools, weapons, etc.etc. are available for purchase. Lots of things are literally auctioned off, but also you can just buy whatever. You can negotiate anything. The best time to buy food from the local gardens is in late summer or fall, otherwise most of it comes from the grocer. Still, it is cheaper and way much better than you would find at Giant Eagle and Krogers. Bringing a cooler sometimes is a good idea. BTW, it can be really dusty, so don't dress up. Along the way, you can stop in Charm, Ohio and visit both Miller's bakery and Hershburger's Farm. Both good places to buy bake goods. Hershburgers has more options of tasty bites such as popcorn, jams, noodles, honey, syrup, relishes, sausage, cheese, eggs, chocolates and whatever else I can't think of at the moment. There is an animal petting area for the kiddies which includes Big Ben, the biggest darn horse this city girl has ever seen. For real, BIG. Along the winding way, other sites include the longest covered bridge and Killbuck Marsh, wetlands. Oh and if you can't resist, there is always the traditional tourist trap in Berlin. I feel like I must say this......please be respectful of the Amish. They do not like to have their picture taken. Maybe a buggy shot would work instead.

I love this Auction I was there last year and want to come this year so what date is it this year…read moreThank You so much

I have been bidding and having items shipped from here for years. I finally got to attend in person…read morefor their Cambridge Glass specialty auction and had a great time. It was pretty easy to pay and gather my items. Also had a good meal at their onsite cafe. Can't wait to go back next year!

Been going to Appletree auctions for decades / never an issue / they are fair / honest and…read moreupstanding business to work with / They make the experience simple and fun! Buyers premiums are fair / and unlike alot of other auction houses / shipping is available for most items. With Appletree's help I have been able to add many pieces to collections I would have otherwise not had the opportunity to acquire.

First time bidding on a auction and won. It was exciting. Now I'm addicted. Great customer service,…read moreand they are local! My overall experience was great. I recommend this place for anyone looking for deep discounted prices on new open box items.

Always have good experience with this auction house. Website is easy to use with good photos…read more Process for bidding and winning bids is automated from paying the bill to having it shipped. Communication with owner and employees is easy and convenient. Excellent service.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Auctioneers…read more- Real Estate Appraisers - Real Estate Agents - Real Estate Auctioneers - Estate Appraisal & Sales - Auctions

Just a follow-up to my first review. I still would only give this business one star because of…read moreeverything I said in my first review. To follow-up, I did email the owner a few times. Finally, I received a phone call from the owner on March 11, 2024. He said my stuff would be auctioned off on March 16th. It was auctioned off March 16th and they mailed me a check that I received today (March 20). They supposedly auctioned everything off for $3625. After all of their fees, I got $2110. I'm kind of disappointed because I don't think all the fees were explained adequately. The charge to pick up things was $25 a hour per person plus $250 for fuel/equipment. There were three people so that's $75 times 3 hours + $250. Total should be $475. They charged me $625. There is a $25 landfill charge (which was never brought up on the sheet I signed) but that still would only take it to $500. I clocked them being there about 3 hours, but they might've charged more. Also, I don't see the kitchen hutch anywhere on the inventory sheet they provided me, so I guess I wasn't paid for that. There's also some items on the inventory sheet marked $0. I don't know if that means they did not sell or what. If I had to it over again, I think I would have asked them come to the house first and give me an idea of what they would be interested in taking. Either that or tell them they have to take everything. I don't think all the expenses I had to pay were worth whatever I eventually made nor was the mess they left me to deal with. I wish I would've looked at other auction houses. I think I could've done a little better and had a better experience. If you have the time and you live near the property you're selling from, you're better off selling the contents yourself. Not recommended.

This has been one of my favorite go-to's for over 20 years. I love the sales and the operators and…read morehave had a lot of fun there. Also, filled up my house with lots of treasures

I highly recommend Crystal Horn. As a first time home buyer I had no idea what to expect. Crystal…read morewas very patient and walked me through every step. She is extremely knowledgeable, personable and took the time to explain all that had to be done. I couldn't be happier with this experience of purchasing my new home.

Dan was great! He always gave his honest opinion even if it wasn't what we wanted to hear in that…read moremoment. We trusted him in helping us pick the perfect fit for us. We drug him to lots of properties over the 7 months of house hunting. We highly recommend Dan!

Pros: Excellent way to experience Amish culture and the oldest livestock market in the country…read more Cons: N/A