Services
Hash Auctions is a full service auction company open all year long. Conducting weekly online auctions all spring, summer, fall, and winter! we have our 10,200 sq. ft. Auction Center to serve you.
Appointment days are Wednesdays 12pm to 3:30pm and Thursdays 9am to 3:30pm
Scheduling Status:updated July 2026-Limited Scheduling available
We are scheduling outdoor merchandise, limited indoor merchandise such as jewelry, coins, guns/ammo, etc.
We are not scheduling general indoor merchandise currently (furniture, housewares etc). The website will be updated here when we resume indoor scheduling
How to schedule an appointment
1) Please email (or text) pictures of the items you wish to sell to info@hashauctions.com or 540-955-0277 group pictures are fine; I do not need an individual picture of each item.
2) If you are unable to send pictures, please call or email with a breakdown of what you are looking to sell and the volume of said merchandise. ( pickup load, U-Haul etc)
3)Once pictures are received, you will be given a call to schedule an appointment if these are items we can sell for you.
We have a limited number of appointments available, providing information regarding the volume of merchandise you plan to bring is very important for my scheduling process. If you originally planned to bring a pickup load of indoor merchandise, please do not bring a pickup truck AND a trailer, several pickup loads etc. If you find you have a significant amount of additional merchandise, a second appointment will need to be scheduled.
Location: 632 E Main St Berryville, VA 22611
Do you offer pickup services? No, all items are delivered to us.
The Commission scale(per item)
Under $500= 40%(Our portion)
$500-$999=20%
$1,000-$9,999=10%
$10,000 and above =$100 flat fee
Now offering consignor pay via Direct Deposit
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer pickup services? No, all items are delivered to us.
Who determines how items are sold as a lot or individual items? Our staff will unpack and set up the items how we feel will sell the best.
What is the appointment day process? Once you arrive at our building you will check in at the check-in desk that’s located inside the building by the entrance door (right next to the garage door) The staff will then have you sign the contract. Once the paperwork is filled out, they will direct you to back up the garage door or back parking lot (depending on if you have inside or outside merchandise) Our staff will help unload the items, place an orange consignor sticker on the merchandise, and provide you with a general listing of what’s selling.
What is the orange sticker for? Every consignor is issued a consignor number good for that calendar year. When dropping off merchandise, an orange sticker with that consignor number is placed on your items.
Do I need to provide a list to Hash Auctions of what is selling? When requesting an appointment, we will ask for specifics. At drop-off you will be given a generic list of the items you drop off; when you receive your check you will have a detailed list of what was sold.
When do I receive payment? The check is mailed a week after the auction date. We also offer direct deposit as a consignor payment option. If you chose direct deposit, will you be emailed the consignor statement. Direct Deposits are processed to be received on Wednesdays.
How should I have items packed? Small and fragile merchandise needs to be packed in boxes that are flat so they can easily be stacked on pallets and moved. We have staff here to unload.
How does the bidding process work? Everything will start at $1 and sell to the highest bidder.
Can people view the merchandise that’s for sell? Yes, we have preview every Monday from 9 am to 4pm.
What happens if something doesn’t sell? We do our best to not take merchandise that will not sell. However, if there is a no sell typically the item will be disposed of. If the no sell item is a larger piece (furniture) sometimes we may try it again. If you wish to retrieve an unsold item, you must contact us at the conclusion of the auction.
Of course, these are not all of the Q&As. If you have a specific question that needs an answer that we have not given here, please feel free to call us with your question.
Are you an Executor of an estate? Don’t know where to start? Give Hash Auctions a call. We can take care of all your estate needs today.
When comparing services with other auction companies, be sure to ask what you are getting for their price!
Consumer Awareness
Before hiring and contracting with an auctioneer, there are several factors to consider. All auctioneers are required to enter into a contract with the owner or consignee of the property to be sold. Consumers should review the details of the contract:
- Does it state the type of auction that I am having?
- Does it cover the auctioneer fees?
- Does it cover the advertising and labor?
Consumers should fully understand the services for which they will be paying. Brian is licensed and bonded in the states of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
Brian has dedicated the last thirty years to the auction profession. He attends educational seminars on an ongoing basis. Brian graduated from the National Auctioneers Association Education Institute as a Certified Estate Specialist and 2005 Certified Auctioneers Institute (3 year program). Dawn holds a degree in Auction Technology Management. Hash Auctions' Staff are member of the National Auctioneers Association,Virginia Auctioneers Association and the West Virginia Auctioneers Association,
In 2011, Brian was elected to the Virginia Auctioneers Association Board as President. Brian is also a Virginia State Bid Calling Champion.
Hash Auctions uses the latest in computer technology to enhance our auction business. The auctions are clerked and cashiered on a computerized system. We are able to provide fast and easy bidder registration and check out. Any number of clerking terminals can be added to support a larger auction, with more than one auctioneer. The computer system provides a detailed and complete settlement package to the seller.
Hash Auctions was founded by D. Brian Hash. Brian is a 1993 graduate of the Western College of Auctioneering in Billings, MT.
Hash Auctions is a family run business. Brian and his wife Dawn are joined by ten other staff members to complete the “Hash Auction Family”.
Brian believes in the Auction Method. Why the Auction Method?
An auction works because …
Competition is stimulated at an auction
The highest price is obtained
You sell when you want to
The auction method is fair because all have an equal chance
Auction advertising is effective
At auction, bidders prepare for action
At auction, bidders appreciate using their own judgment.
The auction method is a fascinating way to sell
The auction method of marketing is the most profitable way to convert personal property, goods, and real estate into cash. An auction is a form of marketing where the actual selling price is negotiated higher rather than lower. The auction method mainly involves two groups of people, the individuals who want to sale and the individuals who wish to buy.
What Types Of Items Are Sold At Auction?
• This list is virtually endless and includes but is not limited to the following items: automobiles, fine art & and antiques, residential, commercial, and industrial real estate, livestock, stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments, mineral and drilling rights, FCC broadcast rights, song royalties, trademarks, and copyrights, and much more. In short, anything that is legal, whether tangible or intangible, can be successfully sold at auction.
When should I call an auctioneer, if I am thinking about having an auction?
• BEFORE you throw anything away. So many times, we have gone in after the family has removed the “trash or junk”. Unfortunately, many sellable collectibles have been sent to the landfill. The old quote of “one person’s trash is another’s treasure” does hold true. Call the auctioneer first! We are the experts on what will and will not sell at auction.
Why Would I Want To Have An Auction?
• The reasons why someone would want to sell items at auction are as numerous and as varied as the circumstances why people want to buy at auction. Some may wish to employ the services of a professional auctioneer, if there has been a loss of loved one and an estate to settle. Many others may do so because they desire to close their businesses and liquidate their holdings. While others call when they wish to reduce their inventories of items and create more space for other items. However, in every case of an item sold at auction, true market value will be obtained, the item is guaranteed of being sold, and you know exactly when it will be sold. So before, you have a going-out-of-business sale or a garage/estate tag sale, call a qualified auctioneer ASAP!
Are there items you will not accept for auction?
- There will be items that are not acceptable. It's best to contact our office to discuss this one on one.
Do not take list
(Highlighted list not limited to)
Dishwashers
metal ironing boards
Purple Heart Medals
Generic used/dirty clothing, (we do take vintage, new, or clean used name brand)
Large china closets/cabinets, entertainment centers, Wardrobe. etc
Furniture that is dirty/smells/stained/soiled by pets/missing cushions, peeling, past it's prime etc
Box lots
Used mattress
Non working appliances and electronics/ missing parts or power cords
Treadmills IF THEY DO NOT HAVE the safety key (we are unable to test)
Used personal products such as makeup, cosmetics, bath essentials etc
Large quantities/pallet lot/utility carts of book that are novel, cookbook, encyclopedias
Pianos
Used curtains/bed sheets/dirty linens. etc
Empty CD, DVD cases
large Office Desks,
Loose Sink basins (removed from vanity)
salon drying chairs
and Any other items our staff deems not sell-able
any well used items past their prime, ( A "project" piece that may need sanding/paint/knobs is one thing, but please respect our business, facility, and staff members and take the garbage to the landfill.
The items will be rejected at the door.
If you have a question regarding an item, please email pictures or call the office.
Hash Auctions
632 E Main St (PO Box 229) Berryville, Virginia 22611
Phone 540-955-0277
Email info@hashauctions.com
“When You’re Selling A Lifetime, Don’t Sell It Short”
Member of the National and Virginia Auctioneers Assoc.
Hash Auctions VAAF 692
Auctioneer: Brian Hash, CAI CES VAAR 2032 WV 1122