Richards Plumbing & Heating Retirement Auction
Online Auction
BIDDING OPEN:
Sunday, January 18, 2026: Online bidding opens @ 12pm
Sunday, January 25, 2026: Bidding begins to close @ 6pm
LIVE PREVIEWS @ Richards Plumbing & Heating:
8 Easthampton Road, Northampton, MA 01060
Friday, January 23, 2026: 11am-4pm (Eastern)
Saturday, January 24, 2026: 10am-3pm (Eastern)
***WEATHER PERMITTING: Sunday, January 25, 2026: 11am-3pm (NO SUNDAY PREVIEW IN THE EVENT OF SEVERE WEATHER)***
Featuring a fully modern inventory and tools for plumbing and heating work (in use until this past fall)! Includes brand name display models & fixtures, repair kits, parts & supplies, copper, brass, cast iron, Pex, PVC pipe, adapters, unions, fittings, straps, & fasteners. Ridgid pipe threader; pipe threaders and cutters, wrenches, power tools, drain snakes, crimpers, chop saws, drills, laser level, and more.
View the Auction Catalog and Register to bid:
https://raucherbrothersauctioneers.hibid.com/auctions
TERMS OF SALE
Each item for sale is sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS. All sales are final. NO REFUNDS. Items in this auction are from a business that is closing due to retirement; some are pre-used; the condition of all auction lots is consistent with their age and previous use.
We have made every attempt to describe each item as accurately as possible. We are not responsible for errors or omissions in the descriptions. Before bidding, you should verify the accuracy of the listed item descriptions and inspect the condition of listed items prior to bidding on any lots.
LIVE PREVIEWS are available at Richards Plumbing & Heating, 8 Easthampton Road, Northampton, MA 01060 on:
Friday, January 23, 2026: 11:00am to 4:00pm (Eastern)
Saturday, January 24, 2026: 10:00am to 3:00pm (Eastern)
Weather Permitting: Sunday, Janaury 25, 2026: 11:00am to 3:00pm (NO SUNDAY PREVIEW IN THE EVENT OF SEVERE WEATHER.)
If you cannot preview during those times call or text Don @ 413-537-3177.
A 15% Buyer’s Premium is applied to all purchases. Buyer’s Premium is reduced for lots selling for $10,000 or more. 6.25% MA sales tax. A 3% service charge is added for credit card payments.
Tax exempt buyers must provide their resale certificate/tax exempt number upon being notified they are a winning bidder. Payment must be made in U.S. dollars. Online payment options are available upon request. The auction house reserves the right to request proof of identity and/or to request payment by wire transfer for buyers who do not have a previous payment history. Complete payment is required within seven (7) days after the conclusion of the auction.
Raucher Brothers Auctioneers reserves the right to hold items or titles to items until funds clear. The Auction House reserves the right to request proof of identity from winning bidders to complete payment transactions.
Winning bidders must pick up or arrange to remove items from the auction location at time of payment.
Items not paid for and picked up or shipped within 7 days after auction will be deemed abandoned and those lots will be offered to the underbidder(s). Bidders who abandon lots may receive a “bad bidder” rating that may affect their ability to bid in future auctions.
PICKUP/SHIPPING:
BRING BOXES/TOTES/CONTAINERS AND HELPERS AS NEEDED TO PICK UP YOUR LOTS!!
Auction purchases (except shelving–see below for details) should be removed on the day of payment if possible. Winning bidders can pick up their lots at the auction location at 8 Easthampton Road (Route 10/202), Northampton, MA 01060, on the following schedule:
Pickup for all lots EXCEPT Shelving:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday, January 28, 2025: 10:00am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, January 29, 2026: 2:00 – 5:00pm
NOTE: Lots in this auction are on the shelves where they were kept when the business was operating. Auction lots OTHER THAN shelves MUST be removed NO LATER THAN Thursday, January 29, 2026 to clear the shelves for pickup.
Pickup for SHELVING ONLY:
Friday, January 30, 2026: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Third-party shipping is available for some lots; no shipping is available for vehicles or large, heavy lots. Buyers are responsible for coordinating payment and delivery arrangements with the shipper. WE WILL ONLY SHIP ITEMS TO THE ADDRESS USED TO REGISTER FOR THE AUCTION..
Receiver’s Sale of Real Estate at Public Auction
To Be Sold on the Premises
SALE DATE:
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 @ 12:00 pm (NOON)
ADDRESS: 44 Church Street, Westfield, MA
- 1352 Square Foot Dwelling
- 2 Bedroom
- 3 Bath
- 1909 Square foot Lot
Terms of Sale: TEN THOUSAND ($10,000) DOLLARS of the purchase price must be paid in cash or bank check at the time of the sale, the balance to be paid within thirty (30) days. Additional terms to be announced at the sale. This sale is subject to a 5% Buyer’s Premium.
Katherine Higgins-Shea, Esq.
Council for the Receiver
Lyon & Fitzpatrick, LLP
Whitney Place
14 Bobala Rd., Fourth Floor
Holyoke, MA 01040
413-536-4000
RAUCHER BROTHERS AUCTIONEERS
Don Raucher MA license #AU2233
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Online Auction FAQ:
How do your online auctions work?
Just go to https://raucherbrothersauctioneers.hibid.com/auctions/ and check out the photos & descriptions in the online catalog. If you see something you like register for the auction and place your bids! Bidding in our online auctions is typically open for a week. Auction registration is free.
How long can I bid?
Right up to the last minute! When it’s time for the auction to close (see time & date above), lots close at one minute intervals. If you are on the site and logged in, you can pop in last minute bids. If someone bids during the one-minute “countdown to close” for a lot, the clock gets reset and the final minute starts again. If it looks like you might be outbid on a lot you want, you can pop in a new bid to regain the high bidder spot. Closings can be very exciting (and a lot of fun. You can bid during the week or join the bidding frenzy at the close on our website (raucherbrothersauctioneers.hibid.com/auctions/).
How do I know if I won or lost a lot?
The morning after the online auction ends, we’ll email you to let you know if you won or lost. If you are a winning bidder, we’ll also send you an invoice.
If I win, how do I get my stuff?
If you are a winning bidder, the email we send with your invoice will include all the information you need to pay for your items and either pick them up or arrange for shipping.
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RAUCHER BROTHERS AUCTIONEERS
Don Raucher MA license #AU2233
Raucher Brothers Auctioneers 