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Monmouth Junction, NJ: Calling all collectors and enthusiasts! An exclusive online auction is set to showcase a diverse array of rare estate collections, featuring coveted items such as Griswold cast iron, primitives, shortwave radios, vintage advertising memorabilia, and a complete collection of every issue of Playboy magazine ever published. The history of Griswold cast iron […]

Are you a collector searching for unique, one-of-a-kind custom Barbies? Then you’ll find them at Bodnar’s Auction! Children have been playing with Barbies for 65 years, and they’ve now become a collectible that can fetch a high hammer price at auctions.  While Barbie has gotten a lot of attention recently thanks to Greta Gerwig’s movie […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Bodnar’s Auction Kevin Smith Comic Art Sale Delivers Unprecedented Success on September 27 Monmouth Junction, NJ October 10, 2023 – Bodnar’s Auction House is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the highly anticipated Kevin Smith Comic Art Sale, held on September 27, 2023. The auction, curated in collaboration with filmmaker […]

Bodnar’s Auction sold a single-owner estate collection that was amassed over 90 years! This collection featured several categories, including early trains, toy boats, toy airplanes, signs, advertising, engines, and other items that focused on the History of the industrial age. This 4-day auction, over the course of the past several months, attracted over 3500 registered […]

George attended our first auction in 1994 and was a staple in the front row, always buying nothing but the best! He bought the first Tiffany Lamp at that sale, and the rest was history; he was hooked on buying the best items that came to our auction for over 25 years! His estate is […]

Do you love the thrill of seeking out vintage comic books, antique furniture pieces, or other items you can find at auctions? Whether you’re an old hand at bidding at auctions or you’re just curious about them, it’s never been easier to get the experience of an auction from the comfort of your couch as […]

On a September day in 2021, Auctioneer Joseph Bodnar and his crew drove into a quiet neighborhood in Long Branch, NJ, and walked up to the door to pick up items that Mark Conover Sr. had spent his lifetime collecting. Although Joe had seen the collection, his crew had no idea what they were about […]

McGreevy’s Bar originally opened in 1894 as the Third Base Saloon and was known as Boston’s first sports bar. It housed one of the most extensive collections of baseball history of its time with photos, clippings, and other baseball memorabilia.

Jedi Master Joe Bodnar, owner of Bodnar’s Auction, was extremely pleased with the October 7, 2021 sale results. With over 5,000 registered bidders from all over the world, the force was with this impressive single-owner collection!

Toy and comic book buyers in NJ have enjoyed participating in Bodnar’s auctions for several years, and now we’re having one of our biggest auctions dedicated to Star Wars action figures. If you’re a fan of this iconic movie franchise, you do not want to miss out on the opportunity to build your collection of […]

Bodnar’s Auction had its first annual Jersey shore auction in 2019 and had a fantastic response from the community! Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, they had to shut down their live auction events and run sales online-only, canceling their 2020 event. In the late spring of 2021, the City of Cape May decided to reopen […]

Is there anything better than finding coveted items at some of the biggest sales of the year? We don’t think so! That’s why we are giving you plenty of opportunities to find the perfect collectible or antique item.

On August 4, 2021, Bodnar’s Auction will be selling off a surplus of live auction supplies! COVID-19 forced Bodnar’s to move operations to an online-only auction due to New Jersey restrictions. Then, the state of New Jersey took over their location at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center as a COVID-19 hospital and vaccination […]

Back in June of 2020 Bodnar’s auction received a phone call about an estate collection of Magic the Gathering cards. A collection had been left to a gentleman from a friend who had recently passed away. At that time Joe Bodnar, owner of Bodnar’s auction had no idea how many cards were there, what condition […]

Atlantic City has been an entertainment destination for residents all along the East Coast, and as a tourist attraction, this place has built a unique and diverse history. As the city continues to develop into the 21st century, room must be made for new and exciting businesses and community endeavors. That is why, after 36 […]

Since its commercial release in 1993, Magic: The Gathering (MTG) has mostly avoided the mainstream spotlight while still maintaining its success among die-hard fans. Created at the University of Pennsylvania by mathematician Richard Garfield, the trading card game has gone through multiple iterations and evolutions since its original release—this is a big part of what […]

The current COVID-19 pandemic has required us all to make changes to the way we live our lives. Businesses are closing or operating differently, events are being put on hold, and people are spending more time inside to try and contain the spread of the virus. During these unprecedented times, events of all kinds are […]

When a loved one, such as a parent or grandparent, passes away, they usually leave behind much more than their legacy and memories. As if the grieving process isn’t challenging enough, there’s another concern that may require timely action: “What happens to their stuff?”.

Whether you want to add to your vintage toy collection or are looking for something mid-century modern at an auction in NJ, Bodnar’s Auction is the destination for you. You may not be a seasoned bidder, and that’s okay. We’re here to tell you what you can expect.

How Do Auctions Work for the Seller? When selling your items at an auction, you should expect one of four things to happen: your items will be sold for what you expected, for more than you expected, for less than you expected, or they might not sell at all. When you take your items to […]

Throughout the years, Bodnar’s Auction has been fortunate enough to host some pretty fantastic vintage toy auctions here in New Jersey, but our sale on June 20th was one for the ages. In fact, it could be considered one of the greatest single-owner comic book auctions in recent history!  We welcomed a standing-room-only crowd of […]

Finding yourself in a position where you either have to plan the allocation of your loved one’s assets when they pass, or you have to liquidate an estate in the aftermath of a loved one’s passing, is extremely stressful. It can be overwhelming. The temptation to search the internet for someone — anyone — to […]

As a leading antique auction house in New Jersey, Bodnar’s Auction is proud to offer truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime items, and comic book collectors know that when they attend one of our sales, they’re in for a real treat. That’s definitely the case at our June 20 event, which will include the Silver Age of Comic […]

While the toy industry continues to grow, some things remain the same — and we like it that way. Suggesting the toy world had developed drastically in the 1980s is far from an exaggeration. When an all-new generation of G.I. Joe toys emerged, it stole any bit of spotlight from competitors in the game. Even […]

On March 28, 2019 at 7:00pm with over 400 registered bidders in house and another 1000 bidders online, all eyes were on a Paul Evans free floating sculptured front cabinet that was discovered in a Monmouth Beach Estate. The Bid open at $40,000.00 with several hands up in the air, the excitement was in the […]

On March 28, 2019, toys will be taking over Bodnar’s Auction Sales in Edison, NJ. From a Maryland estate comes a large, single-owner collection of re-released toys from the 1970s and 1980s that will cross the auction block in NJ. It was a labor of love collected by a gentleman over the last few years, […]

After lots of bidding, you finally procured that vintage armoire you’ve had your eye on since you entered the building. Next, you purchase some antique rugs, jewelry, electronics, and even large furniture — perhaps you’re considering buying a vehicle, too. Purchasing a car at an auction is a wise investment. When we sell a car […]

In the past few years, Bodnar’s Auction, a local auction in NJ, has grown in both size and quality. Nowhere else is this as apparent as in the toy sale. It has grown from a few tables at each sale to over 20 tables at each sale filled with comic books, early transformers in the […]

Have you ever thrown away unwanted items and wondered if you could have made some extra money off of them? The best way to get a return on your items is to sell it an at auction. Bodnar’s Auction is central New Jersey’s largest auction house, attracting a wide range of buyers from all walks […]

Whether it’s an antique, a one-of-a-kind piece, or our most prized possession, we assign a value to the things we believe are most important to us. At one point or another, we learn to part ways with our belongings, but it’s how we let go that determines the real value we see in our possessions. […]

In the process of choosing between an auction or an estate sale? We can share some facts that will help you make the right decision. When choosing between an auction and an estate sale, the real goal is to go with the option that works best for you, your family, and your particular situation. As […]