Simon Drieu & Co General Auction

You know that feeling when you’re cleaning out your garage and find an old lamp from your grandma’s house? You think, “This is either junk or a hidden treasure.” That’s exactly the magic of Simon Drieu & Co General Auction—except they do the finding for you, and the treasure is almost guaranteed.

Not Your Stuffy, Silent Auction

Forget the images of dusty antique shops where you’re afraid to breathe. Simon Drieu & Co is more like a weekend adventure with friends. You walk in, grab a coffee, and suddenly you’re bidding on a mid-century chair alongside a guy who collects vintage fishing lures. It’s alive.

Think of it as the thrill of a flea market, but with a paddle in your hand and a friendly auctioneer cracking jokes. You don’t need to be a millionaire to play—most lots start at shockingly low prices.

Why You Should Care (Yes, You)

Maybe you think auctions are only for fancy collectors. Nope. Simon Drieu & Co is for the person who wants a cool bookshelf without spending a month’s rent. Ever bought a flat-pack table and spent six hours fighting with an Allen wrench? That’s the opposite of what we’re talking about here.

Here, you can snag a solid oak dining table for less than the cost of a pizza dinner. And it comes with stories—like the one about the drawer that rattles because a kid hid his toy car there in 1962.

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A Little Story from Last Month

My neighbor Claire went “just to look.” She ended up buying a set of six mismatched teacups for $12. Now, every morning, she picks which cup matches her mood. “Monday is the chipped blue one,” she said, grinning. That’s the soul of this place: finding small joys you didn’t know you needed.

Then there’s Mike, who scored a vintage record player for forty bucks. He fixed the belt with a rubber band, and now his apartment sounds like a 1970s jazz club. No judgment, no rules.

What to Expect When You Go

First, don’t dress up. Wear jeans and comfy shoes—you might be standing for an hour while you deliberate over a porcelain lamp. Bring your phone, because you’ll want to Google “Is this vase worth $20?” The answer is almost always yes, because it makes you smile.

A heavy sterling silver pictorial pendant on fob chain by David Scott

The auctioneers are characters. They’ll tease you if you accidentally sneeze while bidding. One guy once bid on a box of old keys just to see what happened. He ended up with a brass key ring that now holds his gym card. Life is weird and wonderful.

The Best Part? You Can Leave Anytime

No one locks the doors. If you get bored or your budget runs out, you just walk away. But most people stay. There’s a cozy buzz in the room, like watching a sport where the prize is a teapot or a painting of a sad clown. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you might even win something.

So next Saturday, skip the mall. Head to Simon Drieu & Co General Auction. Bring a friend, a ten-dollar bill, and an open mind. Who knows? That rusty toolbox you’re eyeing could become your new kitchen island. Stranger things have happened.