Really good, high quality items up for auction. It's pretty bare bones on the site, but you can…read morefilter by type of lot (eg, paintings, furniture, toys, etc.). You can visit the warehouse in person in Louisburg (north of Raleigh), which I highly recommend to see all the pieces in person.

I have purchased multiple items from Hoy Auction Company and I wanted to express my experiences. I…read moremost recently purchased 2 pieces of art and an antique chair, and I live all the way in Virginia Beach. I continue to give them my business because in the past, I had issues with my credit card and I was going to be a bit late with pick up, and I was always acknowledged, and dealt with in a professional manner. I recently spoke with an individual, maybe an owner who took the time to explain some terminology I wasn't sure of and made sure to update my email etc. They sell beautiful items, prices are realistic and not inflated, and in large quantities so to take the time to explain things meant a lot. I will definitely continue to give them my business and make the drive. Chad Kirk

Godwin's is worth the drive from Raleigh for the entertainment value of the auctioneers alone…read more Never mind the huge showroom quite literally _full_ of antique furniture and whatnots. Godwins is always full of antiques dealers, and I can see why; this tiny North Carolina town turns up some fantastic antique finds, and they often sell at a fraction of market value (at least, what I would consider market value here in Raleigh). It never takes much arm-twisting to get me out to Godwin's, and I rarely come home empty-handed. And ... a response to the other poster that felt no compunction about criticizing me and my knowledge of antiques: The other reviewer guessed that I've never been to any other area auctions. He couldn't be more mistaken; I spent most of my weekends shopping auctions, antique stores, antique markets and the like, from Northern Virginia to to Georgia and all points in between. I daresay there's not an auction within a three hour drive of Raleigh that I haven't been to and that I haven't bought something from. Now, to be fair: Godwin's isn't Brunk Auctions, nor is it Leland Little Auctions, or any of the other "higher tier" auction houses in the area (most of which I also patronize on a regular basis). In fairness, Godwin's doesn't try to be one of those, either. It's a bit like complaining about the local hole-in-the-wall restaurant because it's not Michelin star rated. But that doesn't mean it's a bad place; it simply means that you're in for a different experience. Godwin's has lots of junk. That's the nature of the business. If you don't want to see junk, go cruise Magazine Street in New Orleans or downtown Leesburg, Virginia, or any of the other fru-fru antiques alleys that dot the landscape. But, don't expect to score a nice antebellum era dresser in beautiful mahogany veneer for $200 on Magazine Street. In the two-and-a-half years since my original review, I've probably been out to Godwin's two to three dozen times. I can recall five instances when I came home with a purchase. I don't consider the other trips failures, though; the antiques business rewards people who are persistent and patient. That's hardly Godwin's fault; that's simply how the game is played. The other reviewer clearly has places that he enjoys shopping, and that's great. I just hate to see a legitimate business maligned because of one reviewer--especially one whose scant reviews on Yelp suggest that he's got an axe to grind instead of a legitimate interest in reviewing businesses. Mea culpa if I've mistaken him, but I'd suggest he grind his axe elsewhere if he wants credibility in this forum.

see my tip, the reviewer here must not go to ANY other area auctions or e would know the furniture…read moreis never sold this way elsewhere, and many have better quality merchandise as well. Go for laughs, but don't be part of the joke. If you think these furniture prices are legit you are being played for a fool. They ought to be investigated. If you want to go to ANY other auctions before or after this you will very quickly see the way Godwin does business is unethical and nothing like other auctions and gives the industry a black eye. Feel free to compare. This operation is rotten as it gets. Don't take my word for it, see for yourself.

This is a great auction. It is family owned and operated by the Tony Baker family. The uphold a…read moregood family atmosphere and all are welcome. They have a great concession stand with hotdogs and more. There is a very good variety of products auctioned off every Friday night. Plenty of seating.

I had multiple texts and a phone conversation with this business. Their customer service to me,…read moretheir suggestions, transparency, and friendliness were outstanding. This was a complex situation for my family, and we live 1000 miles away, out of state. We are so grateful to the guidance provided and their prompt communications.

Exceptionally, honest, dedicated, and anxious to assist…read more Strongly recommended!

Very difficult to deal with. Their shipping costs are outrageous. Buyer Beware…read more I wouldn't use them again

Pretentious company that wants to vet people who join by their auction history. I would think…read morebeing able to afford the items at auction would be enough. They think they are Sothebys or Christies, lol. Good luck with that!!

I unfortunately won't buy anything through BRG again. I purchased an "oil painting" of a flower…read morevase a couple of years ago, but when I got it home I realized it was a print. I took the blame for that because I didn't inspect the painting properly when I picked it up (it was behind a plastic cover so it wasn't super easy to tell)-- otherwise I would have declined the charge. Luckily I had only paid ~$35 for it. More recently, I purchased another oil painting for $55; there were several in the lot by the same artist, so I felt comfortable bidding on the painting, and I knew to inspect the painting in person before accepting it. When I picked up the painting, it was indeed a real painting, I could see the paint textures and it looked as expected. On the drive home from the BRG warehouse, I noticed the painting was actually a print that someone had painted over randomly with real paint. In the daylight, it was clear that the background canvas was pixelated, and someone had covered up a lot of the print with real paint, and then signed the artist's name at the bottom. I hadn't noticed this when I picked up the painting because the inspection area under the awning was poorly lit. So, I guess I can blame myself for not giving these paintings a more thorough inspection, but I can also place some blame on BRG for misrepresenting these paintings (either purposefully or by not having a more rigorous process for the descriptions of these lots). And for those reasons, I can no longer purchase anything through BRG. I won another painting last year, which I believe is real, and that is why I gave 2 stars instead of 1. Also, the website and pickup process work reasonably well.

Great auction house but they have moved to 1009 Classic Rd,…read moreApex NC 27539 Still same company and services

Such a great new business. Full of unique inviting items. There's an antique bank vault inside…read morethat's being used a vendor spot and it's so cool! Still have the original doors. Some great prices on antiques and art and so much more. Great place to visit and find something perfect.