Pilsen Packrats Auctions

04/19/2026

2nd Annual HWY 56 Sales Scramble
Hello everybody! Tish and I are planning on participating in the 2nd. Annual HWY 56 Sales Scramble this weekend. It is from April 23-26 which is Thursday through Sunday. Our sale will be at our building at 301 Main in Lincolnville. We will start our sale on Friday the 23rd, and Saturday the 24th. We will be setting our big signs on by the highway both days. If you would like to participate, you are welcome to contact them at hwy56sale.com to register. The fee is 10.00. You can register on line. You need to do it by this Tuesday the 21st. This will get you a sign for your yard as well as a posting on their website. Your sales will be on your property and the days and times that your sales are happening. We will not be hosting anyone's sale at our building but our own.
We participated in this event last year and with it being the 1st time and crappy weather, it turned out very well! They have expanded it and included new towns in the event. Lincolnville is one of them. The event is explained on their website, and it will answer any questions you have.
This will be a fun event and will bring a lot of people into town. Give it a try!!
This is their Press Release for this event!
Ark Prepares for HWY 56 Sales Scramble’s 2nd Year
Apr 18
Starting Thursday, April 23 and running through Sunday, April 26, residents of towns along or adjacent to Highway 56 can sign up for the Ark’s famous Hwy 56 Sales Scramble. This runs 200 miles—from Kinsley to Council Grove.
“This event is cool because you feel like you’re making a difference in others’ lives,” says Ben Coffey, owner of the Ark in McPherson. “Times are tough, and it’s great to feel like we had a part in promoting more financial success for small businesses.”
Ben Coffey grew up going to different garage sales with his family, and he discovered that Highway 56 didn’t have anything exciting to attend along its route. This inspired the creation of the Hwy 56 Scramble.
“Go at your own pace to whatever towns you want,” Coffey says regarding how the event works. “This is a great way to bring in out-of-towners to the community and support local mom and pop businesses, especially.”
Each person running their garage sale at the Hwy 56 Scramble can sign up for $10 at www.hwy56sales.com and set their own hours. It is a flexible, enjoyable time for hardworking families and business owners. Customers will find odds and ends of all kinds, including clothing, antiques, collectibles, and all sorts of fun treasures.
The Ark takes care of logistics and marketing. This event has been marketed in the Best of KS printed and delivered to doors across KS, two postcard mailing campaigns to businesses and civic leaders on the path, yard signs, multiple radio stations, and on Facebook.
Treat yourself to a leisurely four days of fun with us and support your local businesses at our HWY 56 Scramble.
The deadline to secure a yard sign with a registration was 4-17, but folks can still sign up to advertise their sale or their business through the weekend of the sale. We support procrastinators! 🙂 www.hwy56sales.com

03/12/2026

Hello everyone! It's been awhile!! We are still in business and still looking for a venue or a business proposition. We're open to suggestions. You all take care, we will do the same.

03/12/2026

We will be here!!

It's going to be a Wickedly good time at the Wichita Flea Market this weekend, March 14 & 15, in the Century II Exhibition Hall & Balcony. Come see Elphaba on Saturday from noon to 1pm and Galinda on Sunday from noon to 1pm. Rejoicify this weekend at the Wichita Flea Market!!!

12/25/2025

We would like to wish each and everyone of our loyal customers a Very Merry Christmas from Joe, Tish and Mark, the Pilsen Packrats Auctions team!!

12/04/2025

Hello everybody! Joe here with the Pilsen Packrats. As you may know, the building in Hillsboro that we were renting has been sold. We have been moving out for the last 3 weeks. We Finished on November 25th. at about 4pm. We accumulated a LOT of stuff over 3 1/2 years!! We have moved back to Lincolnville for the time being. We have a home and a small building here. The building is too small for auctions, but it does have some storage. It is FULL right now, as is the house! It would make a hoarder blush! We are getting it all put away though.

We ARE still in business. We will be having our auctions back at the Pilsen Community Center in Pilsen Ks. With the move and the up coming Holidays, we probably won't be having any auctions until after the 1st of the year. We are still looking for a building to rent in the area but we're open to anyplace at this time. Also, we will be opening a retail store in our building in Lincolnville here in the near future. Tish is also still making her worm castings and has some available. Worm castings are an all natural fertilizer that works wonders on your plants. She can be reached at 620 323 0347. We also have a cleaning and service business, M&T's Services. We do property cleanup, light repairs & maintenance, debris cleanup, light demo, and junk removal. We have been cleaning repos, foreclosures, and abandoned properties for years. Longer than we have been doing auctions!! We do have references, and we are insured. For more information, call Mark at 620-323-0241 to schedule an appointment or to request additional details.

Lastly, we would like to thank our loyal customers for their support during the last 3 1/2 years in Hillsboro. We met a lot of people and had a lot of fun doing it. Also, Tish, Mark, and I would like to wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas & and a Happy New Year from the Pilsen Packrat Auctions!

Ooops! 1 more thing. Tina Marie, our official greeter, has been enjoying her time off. Those of you that attended our auctions or shopped in our store, know how hard she worked and how dedicated she was to her duties.......especially if you brought her a SNACK!! I have enclosed a photo of her chilling at home. She's enjoying the time off!!

11/06/2025

We are closing out our building in Hillsboro. We are selling our surplus items. Shelf units, Lozier shelving units, DVD racks, mixed book banana boxes @ 5.00 each, miscellaneous merchandise and just stuff. Prices are in the photos Door is locked but someone is there. cll the number on the door and we'll open the door. This sale is for Thursday and Friday ONLY!! I wont have time to answer questions to day. Open from 10-5 both days. 609 Western Heights Hillsboro
IT WONT LET ME ADD PRICES TO THE PICTURES!! I WILL ADD THEM HERE!!!
Blue sheving unit (Less contents) 50.00
Lozier shelving units, all 2 photos, 200.00 with extra shelving.
3 shelf units in next picture 10.00 each
next shelf in photos 25.00 (less contents]
2 wood shelving units 25.00 each
wire display rack on wheels 45.00
4 shelving units 10.00 each
DVD Storage racks 30.00 each
Miscellaneous items, from 5.00 up per item

10/24/2025

We're still looking for a building to rent in the surrounding area. At least 3000 sq.ft.

10/16/2025

PILSEN PACKRATS AUCTION
FRIDAY, October 17TH 6 pm
609 WESTERN HEIGHTS, HILLSBORO
PILSEN PACKRATS RETAIL CLOSEOUT AUCTION
This is our 2nd auction of our retail closeout. Items selling are listed below. Many of the items are being sold by the box.
Kenmore 600 Washer and Electric Dryer, Small GE Chest Type Freezer, Whirlpool 18 cu.ft. Refrigerator, Bear Collection, Approx. 30 Lighted 2ft Candy Canes, LP Records, Art Supplies, LOTS of DVDs, Hand Tools, View Master w/ Box, New Toy Airplanes, CDs, Cookbooks, Ice Cream Maker, 4 Illuminated Wire Christmas Decorations, Flat Screen TV, Metal Desk, Several Purses, Stanley Tool Bag, Kitchen Table w/4 Chairs, Redeye Table Saw, Stanley Block Plane, Plants, 7 Mech Warriors Figures, Jewelry, Man Cave Lamp, Rusty Wallace Cards, Baskets, New Airsoft Pistol. Dishes, Anchor Ovenware, 3 Large Seashells, Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker, Pots & Pans, Several M&M Collectibles, Figurenes, Childs Puzzles, Several Troll Dolls, 2 Quart Slow Cooker, New Oster Wok, Insulators, Pasta Machine, Garden & Auto Chemicals and MUCH more!!
AUCTIONEERS NOTE, This is the 2nd. Auction of our retail store. There will be 1 more. If we do not find a building, we will be selling our auction equipment as well.
We accept cash, checks with proper ID or credit cards. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over all printed material. Not responsible for listing errors. Not responsible for theft or accidents
See us on our page, auctionzip.com or at pilsenpackrats.com
For more information call 620 323 0249 or 620 323 0347

10/08/2025

PILSEN PACKRATS AUCTION
FRIDAY, October 10TH 6 pm
609 WESTERN HEIGHTS, HILLSBORO
PILSEN PACKRATS RETAIL CLOSEOUT AUCTION
Our building is being sold. We need to liquidate our retail stock, items selling include
Live Potted Plants, Several Nice Purses, Tools, Fishing Rods, 3 Wood Shelf Units, 11/2 Chain Hoist, Large Birdcage, 15 Louis Lamour Hardback Books, Pocket Knives, Jewelry, Vintage License Plates, Bar Clamps, New Light Bulbs, Small Varnado Heater, Milkhouse Heater, Battery Charger, Shot Glasses, Unused Coleman mdl.295-700 Lantern, Freightliner Blanket, JD Coffee Mugs, Teacups & Saucers, Tonka Dump Truck, Orthrus Beast Jr. Motorcycle Helmut, Built Force Motorcycle Helmut, Health O Meter Dr. Scale 300 lb., 1988 Original GM Rubber 8ft. Bed Mat, 7ft. Alpine Spruce Christmas Tree, 2 4.80 – 8 Trailer Tires, Rims & Hubs, 4 Crates of Solid Maple Cabinet Grade Wood 9in X 2 in X 3/4in. Retractable Air Hose Reel, Home Built Anvil, Potted Plats, 5 Bags Letizia Anns All Natural Soil Enhancer, Antique Fainting Couch, Ice Cream Maker, GMC Redeye 10 in. Tablesaw, Large Travel Bag, Cookbooks and MUCH More!
AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This is the 1st of 3 sales to sell out our inventory of this building. If we do not find another building, we will be selling all our tables, chairs and shelving as well. So, if you haven’t been to 1 of our auctions here in Hillsboro, the time is short. ALSO, if you know of any 3500 sq. ft. building for rent in the area, please let us know!
Sale Bill On our FaceBook Page, pilsenpackrats.com and auctionzip.com.
See us on our FaceBook page, auctionzip.com or at pilsenpackrats.com
For more information call 620 323 0249 or 620 323 O347

10/01/2025

Get ready — our next Pilsen Packrats Auction is this Friday, October 3rd! We’ve got some great finds lined up, and it’s shaping up to be a fun evening.

We’re also excited to have The Roasted Oak Coffee Trailer joining us to keep everyone fueled up. They’ll be serving starting at 1:30 PM, so come hungry and grab dinner before the auction kicks off at 6!

🍴 On the menu:
🌭 Chili Dog Meal Deal (Friday only!)
🥞 Mini Pancakes
☕ Hot + Iced Coffees
🥤 Cold Drinks

👉 Mark your calendars, come for the food, and stay for the treasures — see you Friday night at the auction!!

09/17/2025

Pilsen Packrats Auction for Alan & Judy Mellott

Friday October 3rd 6pm

609 Western Heights, Hillsboro, Ks

Miscellaneous Garden Hand Tools, Unused Propane Bottles, MR. HEATER Portable Buddy, Heater, for Golf Cart, Golf Cart Winter Front, STIHL FSA57 rechargeable battery operated W**d Eater, Air Bubble, Miscellaneous Golf Clubs & 2 bags, Electric Hedge Trimmer, Snow Shovel, Fishing Rods w/Reels, TONKA dump truck, metal, Self-propelled Scotts Lawn Mower, Pull Type Spreader, Mini Rotor Tiller, Shop Vacuum, Utility Cart, Tool Box, Miscellaneous Hand Tools, Seasonal Yard Decorations, Large 3 piece JOY Decoration, wood, Electric Chain Saw, Miscellaneous Flower Pots, Kawasaki, Gas Containers, Live Animal Trap, EZ Lift End Gate, Picnic Table Ice Chests, Shepherd Hooks, Flower Pots, Bird Feeders, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, Regular size bed w/mattress & box springs. Dresser w/Mirror, Chest of Drawers, Bedside Table, Chair, Bakers Rack, Metal Office Desk w/6 Drawers, Desk Chair, SCHWIN Air Dyne Exercise Bike, PRECOR Elliptical, Oak Computer Desk w/ hutch top, Dry Sauna, SINGER Sewing Machine with attachments, KIRBY Sweeper with attachments & carpet shampooer, Matching Chair and Ottoman, SUNHEAT Fireplace, YAMAHA Sound System, PANASONIC Flat Screen TV, Love Seat Sofa, Telephone Table, Glider Rocker w/Foot Stool, End Table, HESSTON BELT BUCKLES, RUBY RED GLASS, Pictures & Wall Hangings, Seasonal Decorations, PICTURE FRAMES, variety of sizes, SALADMASTER Stainless skillet, pans, SALADMASTER-Grater, Miscellaneous baking dishes, bowls, etc., CUISNART BELGIAN WAFFLE MAKER, CUISNIART CAN OPENER, SCHWINN 5-Speed Bicycle SCENTSY Containers, Travel Bags, Suitcases, Golf Travel Bag, PIONEER WOMAN Travel Bag, Small Rugs, Costume Jewelry, PRICILLA Ovenware, BLACK STONE GRILL w/some tools, ANTIQUE Matching Mantle Clock & Lamps, EZ Rider Parade Flag w/Pole, Indoor TV Antenna, ANTIQUE Stained Glass Table Lamp, Miscellaneous Bedding, Metal Ice Cream Table & 2 Chairs, Tea Cups w/Saucers, Old Pyrex, Chandelier, CHATTY CATHY, HOLLY HOBBIE, CHRISTMAS Train, FISCHER-PRICE Doll House, Wood Blocks, Lego's, ANTIQUE Phonics handmade cards and other teaching materials, Glass Marbles, Small refrigerator, JOHN DEERE Lamp, shade is missing some glass panels, Small weights, Variety of Books, LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS!, GUNS, Henry, Double Barrel Shotgun - Black Powder, 1 large and 1 small folding tables, 3% hp Air Compressor, 12' step ladder, 6' step ladder, 6-Weiner Sticks, 9 gauge wire, 1 ton Chain Hoist, 2 Scotts Spreaders, 1 large JOY sign, 52" 2006 TORO ZMASTER 19hp Kawasaki-Riding Mower, 2-Wheel Trailer with Mouse Proof trash container, 2-Wheel-2022 Trailer, 6' x 8', 2 Patio Chairs w/2 cushions, 2 Patio Chairs, 1 Glider w/cushion, 1 Small Patio Table, 5 PIECE 1940'S Bedroom Set, 3 piece wall unit, 3 Cushion Sofa, 3 piece Green Entertainment Center, 3-ROKU, 37 Floor Lamps, 2-Ern Hett Copper Shed pieces, 18 qt. Roaster Oven, 4-VERA BRADLEY Handbags, 9x12 Area Rug, 6 pieces, 4 Folding Chairs, 2-RAGGEDY ANDY Handmade Dolls, 1940's Kids Jigsaw Puzzles, 2-Portable clothing racks, 17 Caliber Lever Action Henry Golden Boy, 22 Marlin Lever Action Model 39A, 22 Marlin Automatic - Model 99, 20 gauge H&R Single Shot
ADDED ITEMS: Several Vintage Magazines from the JFK Assassination Look, Post, Time, Good House Keeping, TV Radio Mirror.1964 through1968

We accept cash, checks with proper ID or credit cards. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over all printed material. Not responsible for listing errors. Not responsible for theft or accidents

See us on our page, auctionzip.com or at pilsenpackrats.com

For more information call 620 323 0249 or 620 323 0347