Iconic & Historical 16' Bronze Boot Sign
Lot #1
Item: e0f5-5213097

Grand Forks, ND

This Lot is:

Closed

Thu, Jan 30, 2025 7:00pm CST

High Bidder: #487343

Current Bid:

$19,540.00

Next Required Bid: $19,640.00

Location / Contact:
2165 N 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: 701-739-1164

Lot Description:

Iconic & Historical 16' Bronze Boot Sign

This is an amazing artifact of Grand Forks history, as the Bronze Boot was a Grand Forks destination from 1954-2012. After the restaurant closed, the sign was purchased by Home of Economy, and it remained displayed in the Home of Economy store until 2024. 

This sign is made out of tin and measures 16' from the top of the boot to the bottom of the boot. Full measurement from the top of the boot to the bottom of the posts is 17-1/2'. Width of boot at widest point is 14'. This is a double-sided sign that was initially outside of the restaurant. When it was restored for Home of Economy display, it was modified slightly to be displayed against a wall. This could be restored to former double-sided glory or remain an indoor display!

The beautiful (and huge) sign has now been removed from the store and is up for auction! During removal, one small neon bulb (maybe about 16" or so) was broken, but all other bulbs remained intact. 

If you are the winning bidder, you will need to arrange your own removal equipment, and you'll need to coordinate this with the store to ensure a safe removal. 

If you've always wanted to own a piece of history--here's your chance! 

This auction has items in two different locations (warehouse at 2165 N 42nd St, Grand Forks) and (Home of Economy/Runnings store at 1508 N. Washington St, Grand Forks), so the pickup will be a little different. 

  • For items located at the warehouse on 42nd St (pallet racking, wood planks, ladders) we will have an assigned pickup date (Feb 1). 
  • For items located at the Runnings store (Bronze Boot sign, piano, trailer, nuts/bolts, lighter shelving) we will have pickup by appointment. 

If you win items at both locations, please contact Jonathan @701-739-1164 to set up an appointment. Likewise, if you would like to look at items, please contact Jonathan to arrange an inspection.

***NO SHIPPING***

Inspection

Auction Closing:

Thu, Jan 30, 2025
07:00 pm

Removal:


Bidding Increments:

Bid Range Minimum Increment
$0.01 - $75.00 $1.00
$75.01 - $150.00 $5.00
$150.01 - $250.00 $10.00
$250.01 - $500.00 $25.00
$500.01 - $1,000.00 $50.00
$1,000.01 - $5,000.00 $75.00
$5,000.01 - $50,000.00 $100.00
$50,000.01 - $75,000.00 $250.00
$75,000.01 - $100,000.00 $500.00
$100,000.01 - $2,500,000.00 $1,000.00

Buyer's PremiumCap
15.00%$1,500.00


This auction is contracted and managed by: North Country Auctions

Manager: Jonathan Norberg


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All items must be paid for on the day/date scheduled for removal or winning bidder will lose bidding privileges.

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2165 N 42nd St
Grand Forks
ND, 58203


Phone: 701-739-1164

We will be using the USPS & UPS for most invoices, as they are the cheapest carriers in the region. There is a $5 handling fee (per invoice unless multiple boxes are needed), in addition to the actual shipping charge. So, if you have 15 items on your invoice, as long as they all fit in one box, you'll pay $5 + actual shipping. 

I try to proactively identify cards that will need to be mailed and start packaging the day after the auction. If you look at your invoice and it has shipping added, as long as the address on the invoice is the correct one, please feel free to pay and I'll get this in the mail! 

If you don't see shipping or you have a question, please call Jonathan @701-739-1164. While we are flexible and will work with you, calling before end of pick-up day will ensure you are not marked as a no show.

WHEN PAYING ONLINE WITH CREDIT CARD - Winning Bidders Must STILL Call to Arrange For SHIPPING.  Credit Card Information Must Be Provided To Pay for Package& Handling Charges AND Shipping Charges. SEE "SHIPPING" Tab For More Info Regarding Shipping.

 

Bid History

93 Bid(s)
Bidder Placed High Bid
487343 ^
Jan 30 06:59pm
$19,540.00
38765
Jan 30 06:59pm
$19,500.00
487343 ^
Jan 30 06:58pm
$18,600.00
38765
Jan 30 06:58pm
$18,500.00
487343
Jan 30 06:57pm
$17,600.00
38765 ^
Jan 30 06:56pm
$17,500.00
487343
Jan 30 06:56pm
$17,500.00
38765
Jan 30 06:56pm
$16,100.00
487343
Jan 30 06:55pm
$15,710.00
38765
Jan 30 06:55pm
$15,100.00
487343
Jan 30 06:54pm
$13,900.00
38765
Jan 30 06:54pm
$13,100.00
487343
Jan 30 06:53pm
$12,700.00
38765 ^
Jan 30 06:53pm
$12,600.00
487343
Jan 30 06:53pm
$12,500.00
38765
Jan 30 06:51pm
$12,100.00
487343 ^
Jan 30 06:50pm
$11,610.00
38765
Jan 30 06:50pm
$11,510.00
487343
Jan 30 05:38pm
$10,610.00
38765
Jan 30 05:06pm
$10,200.00
487343 ^
Jan 30 05:05pm
$8,700.00
38765
Jan 30 05:05pm
$8,600.00
487343 ^
Jan 30 03:10pm
$7,900.00
487680
Jan 30 03:10pm
$7,800.00
487343
Jan 30 02:32pm
$7,700.00
487680
Jan 30 12:38pm
$7,600.00
487343 ^
Jan 30 12:37pm
$7,500.00
487680
Jan 30 12:37pm
$7,500.00
487343 ^
Jan 30 12:35pm
$7,100.00
487680
Jan 30 12:35pm
$7,000.00
487343 ^
Jan 30 12:34pm
$6,600.00
487680
Jan 30 12:34pm
$6,500.00
487343 ^
Jan 30 12:26pm
$6,100.00
487680
Jan 30 12:26pm
$6,000.00
487343 ^
Jan 30 12:24pm
$5,500.00
487680
Jan 30 12:24pm
$5,400.00
487343
Jan 29 10:20pm
$5,300.00
309988
Jan 29 09:42pm
$5,075.00
487343 ^
Jan 29 09:38pm
$5,000.00
309988
Jan 29 09:38pm
$4,950.00
487343 ^
Jan 29 09:35pm
$4,875.00
309988
Jan 29 09:35pm
$4,800.00
487343 ^
Jan 29 09:33pm
$4,575.00
309988
Jan 29 09:33pm
$4,500.00
487343 ^
Jan 29 09:33pm
$4,075.00
309988
Jan 29 09:33pm
$4,000.00
487343 ^
Jan 29 06:41pm
$3,825.00
487619
Jan 29 06:41pm
$3,750.00
487343 ^
Jan 28 10:12am
$3,525.00
159698
Jan 28 10:12am
$3,450.00
487343 ^
Jan 28 10:12am
$3,375.00
159698
Jan 28 10:12am
$3,300.00
487343 ^
Jan 28 10:12am
$3,225.00
159698
Jan 28 10:12am
$3,150.00
487343 ^
Jan 28 10:11am
$3,075.00
159698
Jan 28 10:11am
$3,000.00
487343
Jan 28 09:51am
$2,801.00
159698
Jan 28 09:17am
$2,726.00
487343
Jan 28 08:17am
$2,651.00
159698
Jan 28 12:38am
$2,576.00
487343
Jan 25 03:42pm
$2,501.00
486791 ^
Jan 25 03:42pm
$2,075.00
487343
Jan 25 03:42pm
$2,000.00
486791 ^
Jan 25 03:42pm
$1,775.00
487343
Jan 25 03:42pm
$1,700.00
486791 ^
Jan 17 01:57pm
$1,576.00
465512
Jan 17 01:57pm
$1,501.00
486791 ^
Jan 17 01:56pm
$1,276.01
465512
Jan 17 01:56pm
$1,201.01
486791 ^
Jan 17 01:55pm
$1,001.00
465512
Jan 17 01:55pm
$951.00
486791 ^
Jan 17 10:30am
$850.00
267625
Jan 17 10:30am
$800.00
486791
Jan 17 09:47am
$650.00
12025
Jan 17 09:35am
$525.00
261223 ^
Jan 16 08:37pm
$500.00
267625
Jan 16 08:37pm
$500.00
261223 ^
Jan 16 07:42pm
$210.00
486768
Jan 16 07:42pm
$200.00
261223 ^
Jan 16 07:42pm
$105.00
486768
Jan 16 07:42pm
$100.00
261223
Jan 16 07:34pm
$51.00
133820 ^
Jan 16 07:33pm
$18.00
486766
Jan 16 07:33pm
$17.00
133820 ^
Jan 16 06:41pm
$16.00
486763
Jan 16 06:41pm
$15.00
133820 ^
Jan 16 06:08pm
$11.00
486755
Jan 16 06:08pm
$10.00
133820 ^
Jan 16 06:08pm
$9.00
486755
Jan 16 06:08pm
$8.00
133820 ^
Jan 16 06:08pm
$7.00
486755
Jan 16 06:08pm
$6.00
133820
Jan 16 05:04pm
$5.00