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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

LIVE On-Site & Simulcast Real Estate Auction — Shelbyville, Indiana 1215 W. Washington Avenue | October 10, 2026 | 12:00 Noon 

Built 1870 — Extremely Well Maintained Home on Half Acre Lot — Very Reasonable Reserve — Opening Bid $25,000  

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — Gio Auctions LLC announces a LIVE, on-site and simulcast Real Estate Auction to be held Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at 1215 W. Washington Avenue, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 — Addison Township, Shelby County. Qualified remote bidders may participate via simulcast. This is a public Auction — all are welcome. 

This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Shelbyville history. Built in 1870, this extremely well maintained 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has been loved and cared for and it shows. Clean, move-in ready, and full of character. The property sells with a very reasonable reserve. 

Property Highlights: 

Built 1870 — 896+/- square feet above grade — 2 bedrooms — 1 bath — 1 story. Cellar/basement. Hardwood character throughout. Gas furnace — 5 years old — installed by Christian Heating and Cooling. Central air — 1 year old — installed by Hick's Air. Electric water heater. Gas stove. Gas dryer. Asphalt roof approximately 12 years old. Two-car detached garage — 484+/- square feet. 0.5+/- acres — level grade. Close to Hendricks Elementary, Shelbyville Middle School, and Shelbyville High School. 

Due Diligence: 

Buyers and bidders are encouraged to conduct any and all inspections, appraisals, surveys, or due diligence prior to Auction day. Private tours available by appointment — call or text 317-941-9150. When the gavel falls, the sale is final. No contingencies. No exceptions. 

Auction Terms: 

Opening bid $25,000. Property sells with a very reasonable reserve. 10% Auction Premium added to winning bid equals total purchase price. $5,000 in certified funds — cashier's check, cash, or wire transfer — plus government-issued photo ID and proof of funds required to register. If you win, your $5,000 is non-refundable and credited toward your deposit. Winning bidder wires 10% of total purchase price as non-refundable deposit due same day. Wire processes next business day. Cash buyers close within 10 days. Financed buyers must provide formal lender commitment including underwriter approval — close within 30 days. No contingencies. All sales final. Buyer pays all closing costs. Title through First American Title — Columbus, Greenwood, or Remote Closing available. Cash or conventional financing only. Online simulcast bidders must pre-register a minimum of 48 hours prior to Auction — contact 317-941-9150 or jimmy@GioAuctions.com. 

Disclosure: 

Sump pump present in crawl space. Occasional water intrusion during heavy rain events. Property not in a floodway. No survey available — property sells per legal description. Buyer to perform their own due diligence prior to Auction day. 

Jimmy Giordano | Gio Auctions LLC | Shelbyville, Indiana 317-941-9150 | jimmy@GioAuctions.com | www.GioAuctions.com 

AU11200030 IN | AC32600020 IN | RB14037753 IN | RC52600123 IN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

LIVE Absolute Personal Property Auction — Harris Family Trust Shelbyville, Indiana | September 26, 2026 

Everything in the Home and Barn Sells Absolute — No Minimums, No Reserves — Everyone is Welcome 

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — Gio Auctions LLC announces a LIVE, on-site, Absolute Personal Property Auction to be held Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 7554 E. State Road 44, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176. This is a public Auction — all are welcome. Bring your friends, your neighbors, and your trucks and trailers. 

Every item sells Absolute to the highest bidder regardless of price — no minimums, no reserves on personal property. Dayton's Family Affair Food Truck will be on-site all day. As of August 31, 2026, the entire second level of the home has been inventoried — all rooms, all attics, and the full doll collection. We are now working through the main level. More items and photos are being added continuously. 

Highlights Include: 

Department 56 Christmas Village collection — hundreds of pieces in five Custom Built display cabinets with lighting and sound. Massive doll collection with doll furniture, doll house, Raggedy Ann, doll tea sets, antique baby scale, and vintage toys. One of the largest private Christmas collections you will ever see at Auction — three full size trees, Santas, figurines, stockings, and more. New unwrapped kids' toys and gifts — multiples of many items still in original packaging. Large collection of VHS movie tapes and DVDs — multiple totes packed full. Very old book collection. Vintage crocks — 3 gallon, 5 gallon, and more. Kitchen contents including cast iron, rolling pins, pots and pans, canning jars, wooden bowls, cookbooks, crock pots, and silverware. Antique furniture including four poster canopy bed with matching suite, antique desk, and more. Arcade games including Big Buck Hunter and MD Sports basketball. Air hockey table and pool table. Vintage stereo system with turntable and dual tape deck. Old newspapers including 9-11, Moon Landing, Space Shuttle Disaster, and 1969 Indianapolis News reprint of 1934 headlines. Vintage road atlas — estimated 1970s era. Antique crosscut saw and large sawmill blade. Wall hangings, picture frames, bookends, and home décor throughout. Sewing room packed with supplies and fabric. Pole barn tools and equipment — inventory in progress. And much more to be discovered. 

Auction Terms: 

15% Buyer's Premium added to all winning bids. Full payment due day of Auction before you leave. Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express accepted — no additional card fees. No checks of any kind. Government-issued photo ID required to receive a bidder number. No sales tax. All items must be removed by Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:00 Noon. Items not removed deemed abandoned. All items and terms subject to change at any time without notice. 

Preview / Tours: 

Preview dates to be announced. Private tours available by appointment — call or text 317-941-9150. Doors open at 8:00 AM on Auction day. Auction starts at 10:00 AM sharp. 

PLEASE NOTE: 

A LIVE On-Site and Simulcast Real Estate Auction for the Custom Built home, 38x67 pole barn, and 10.29+/acres will be held at the same location at 12:00 Noon on the same day.

 Jimmy Giordano | Gio Auctions LLC | Shelbyville, Indiana 317-941-9150 | jimmy@GioAuctions.com | www.GioAuctions.com

AU11200030 IN | AC32600020 IN | RB14037753 IN | RC52600123 IN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

LIVE On-Site & Simulcast Real Estate Auction — Harris Family Trust Farm & Home 10.29+/- Acres | Shelbyville, Indiana | September 26, 2026 

Custom Built Home, 38x67 Pole Barn & 10.29+/- Acres — Opening Bid $50,000 — Very Reasonable Reserve 

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — Gio Auctions LLC announces a LIVE, on-site and simulcast Real Estate Auction to be held Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at 7554 E. State Road 44, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176. Qualified remote bidders may participate via simulcast. This is a public Auction — all are welcome. 

The Harris Family Trust is offering this exceptional Custom Built property at Auction. Custom Built in 1998, the home features 4,190+/- square feet of finished living space above grade, a full finished basement, and sits on 10.29+/- acres with approximately 8+/- acres of tillable farmland in Shelby County, Indiana. Agricultural zoning. Ideal for a hobby farm, homestead, or country living. 

Property Highlights: 

Hand-crafted woodwork throughout including staircase, trim, treads, and hand-carved fireplace mantle. Four bedrooms, two and a half baths plus walk-in shower in laundry room. Two fireplaces. Secure safe room with concrete construction, steel entry door, and interior deadbolt lock. Gourmet kitchen with electric cooktop, GE double ovens, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Formal dining room and hexagonal eat-in nook. Primary bedroom on main level with hardwood floors. Finished and insulated two-car attached garage 24x34+/-. Second level includes three bedrooms, full bath, and 14x33+/- bonus flex room with beautiful stained wood floor. Full finished basement with fireplace and sewing room 13x19+/-. Two complete HVAC systems. Two LP gas furnaces. LP gas whole-home generator. 38x67 pole barn with 200-amp breaker panel and enclosed lean-to. Back paver patio and concrete front porch. 10.29+/- total acres — approximately 8+/- acres tillable. 

Open House / Preview: 

Open House Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon — Auction begins at Noon. Additional open house dates to be announced. Private tours available by appointment — call or text 317-941-9150. 

Due Diligence: 

Buyers and bidders are encouraged to conduct any and all inspections, appraisals, surveys, or due diligence prior to Auction day. When the gavel falls, the sale is final. No contingencies. No exceptions. 

Auction Terms: 

Opening bid $50,000. 10% Auction Premium added to winning bid equals total purchase price. $5,000 in certified funds required to register — cashier's check, cash, or wire transfer — plus government-issued photo ID and proof of funds. If you win, your $5,000 is non-refundable and credited toward your deposit. Winning bidder wires 10% of total purchase price as non-refundable deposit due same day. Cash buyers close within 10 days. Financed buyers must provide formal lender commitment including underwriter approval — close within 30 days. No contingencies. All sales final. Buyer pays all closing costs. Title through First American Title, Greenfield, Indiana. Remote closing available — additional fee may apply. Property sells with a very reasonable reserve. INDOT west driveway entrance subject to future relocation — SR 44 bridge and culvert replacement, no timeline. Second well on adjacent parcel. Crop rights exist. 

PLEASE NOTE: 

A LIVE Absolute Personal Property Auction for the full contents of the home and barn begins at 10:00 AM on the same day at the same location. Dayton's Family Affair Food Truck on-site all day.

Jimmy Giordano | Gio Auctions LLC | Shelbyville, Indiana 317-941-9150 | jimmy@GioAuctions.com | www.GioAuctions.com

AU11200030 IN | AC32600020 IN | RB14037753 IN | RC52600123 IN

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