Kobza Online Auctions, a family-owned business based in David City, Nebraska, offers a platform for selling old farm equipment that is found during barn or machine shed cleanouts. John Kobza, who co-owns the business with his wife, shared that AuctionTime, a division of Sandhills Publishing in Lincoln, serves as their online bidding platform where sales take place each Wednesday at 10 a.m. The Kobza family has a long history in the auction business, with John’s father starting the company in the 1970s.

Over the years, the Kobza family has witnessed the increasing popularity of online auctions and decided to sign up with AuctionTime. What began as a way to sell a few big items in between their spring and fall consignment sales has now turned into a thriving business. The family business has seen significant growth, with over 51,000 items sold in the 8 years they have been operating, including 14,000 items each of the last two years.

Kobza Online Auctions prides itself on being a one-stop shop for selling everything from coins to bulldozers, excluding household goods. They specialize in farm antiques like cream separators and old grinders, as well as retired farm equipment that farmers bring to them. With eight family members working together at the business, Kobza Online Auctions offers a convenient solution for farmers looking to sell their equipment without the hassle of showcasing it themselves.

Recently, the family moved into a new building to expand their operations and have more space to showcase items. The new building