From the end of October through mid‑December, a wave of online and live events is delivering a flood of collectible treasures for hobbyists. The earliest deadline comes on October 26, when a HiBid online sale wraps up a mixed lot of mid‑century furniture, vintage lighting, and a rare Pullman‑car overhead rack, while a parallel online auction in the UK (Surrey) ends the same day with a mix of coins, jewelry and other collectibles. The following day, October 27, sees a live auction in Missouri’s Kirksville estate and a Vectis online toy‑soldier sale, both closing with dozens of miniature soldiers and model trains.
On October 28, the Winchester HiBid auction concludes, showcasing a broad spectrum of vintage toys, board games, and a unique Pullman car rack, while the Vectis Model Trains auction finishes on October 30, offering a full day of model‑train sets and Meccano kits. The Bourne Collective Sale on October 29 adds a curated batch of vintage toys and automobilia, and the same day the Vectis Nicholas Martin Diecast Collection ends, delivering rare die‑cast cars.
Early November brings a flurry of specialty events: the Vectis Dolls and Bears auction (Nov 5‑6) and the Vectis Modern Diecast and Kits auction (Nov 11), while the Winchester HiBid platform continues through November 6 with a soft‑close format that highlights collectible dolls and vintage clothing. Mid‑month, the Thomas Watson auction on November 4 presents a mixed lot of furniture, décor and assorted collectibles, and the Vectis Trading‑Cards and Retro Gaming sale on November 12 draws gamers and card collectors.
The week of November 14‑15 features the Richmond Premier Firearms & Sportsmen auction and the Vectis TV‑and‑Film collectibles sale (Nov 13), while the Morphy Toy & General Collectibles auction runs November 12‑13. Closing the month, the Reata Pass Premier Fall auction on November 27 showcases firearms, Western art and cowboy memorabilia, and the Vectis November 25‑26 Fine & Decorative auction rounds out the schedule with a curated selection of decorative pieces.
Across the calendar, the dominant trends are a surge in vintage toys, model railways, sports‑card decks, and pop‑culture memorabilia, all moving through fast‑close online formats that let bidders compete from home. Collectors are also seeing more estate‑wide sales that bundle household goods with niche collectibles, reflecting a market that values both nostalgia and niche hobby items.
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