Participant Guide
Auction Information
Where
Location
Claudia Sanders Dinner House
3202 Shelbyville Road
Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065
All previews, the live memorabilia auction, and auction-day activities will take place at the Claudia Sanders Dinner House.
- Plenty of complimentary on-site parking is available.
Get Involved
Two Ways to Participate
1974 Memorabilia Auction
The Claudia Sanders Collection will be offered through a live auction with simultaneous participation from bidders across the United States and internationally through our online bidding platform.
If you wish to attend in person, seating is limited and reserved for approved registered bidders and invited guests.
Please contact the auction team in advance if you would like to attend. Preference will be given to qualified bidders traveling from outside Kentucky with confirmed travel plans.
Historic Property Offering
Visit
Property Inspections & Tours
Claudia Sanders Dinner House
Prospective purchasers are welcome to visit the Claudia Sanders Dinner House during normal business hours and view all public areas of the restaurant. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Access to the kitchen, offices, storage areas, and other non-public areas is available by scheduled tour only.
We will schedule as many private tours as possible, depending upon auction team availability. We appreciate your flexibility as we balance buyer requests with normal restaurant operations.
Blackwood Hall
Blackwood Hall will be available for viewing on auction day and may also be available prior to the auction with advance notice for qualified prospective purchasers.
Please contact the auction team to schedule a tour or discuss your interest in the property.
Key Dates
Participating in the Memorabilia Auction
If you have a particular interest in one or more lots, we encourage you to introduce yourself to the auction team as early as possible preferably well before auction day. This allows our team to become familiar with your areas of interest and better assist you throughout the auction.
We also encourage all bidders to register as early as possible. As auction day approaches, registration activity, bidder inquiries, and auction preparations increase significantly. Early registration helps ensure a smooth bidding experience and provides ample time to answer questions before the auction begins.
The auction will be conducted live from the Claudia Sanders Dinner House with simultaneous participation from bidders across the United States and internationally through our online bidding platform. Every bidder whether participating in person or online will have the opportunity to compete in the same auction.
Bill Menish will serve as the auctioneer and will not be available for bidder communications once the auction begins. Jonathan Klunk and Morgan Lewis Hancock will serve as the primary points of contact for bidder assistance throughout the auction.
We encourage online bidders to establish contact with Jonathan or Morgan before the auction begins. Text messaging is preferred for the fastest response. Telephone calls during the auction should be reserved for active high bidders on specific items. If you are unable to reach one team member immediately, you are welcome to text both Jonathan and Morgan. Every effort will be made to respond promptly while maintaining the orderly conduct of the auction.
During active bidding, offers may be received simultaneously from bidders in the room and participants around the world. The auctioneer has sole authority over the conduct of the auction and the recognition of all bids. If your bid is not acknowledged immediately, please remain patient while all bids are received, reviewed, and recognized before the auction proceeds.
If you are the high bidder or are actively considering increasing your bid and require additional time to evaluate an item or consult with your advisors, please notify Jonathan or Morgan immediately by text message. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your request whenever practical.
6 July 2026
Marketing Launch
To provide discreet, strategic, and high-value real estate advisory services that empower clients to make confident decisions in the luxury property market.
27 July 2026
Public Preview Day
To provide discreet, strategic, and high-value real estate advisory services that empower clients to make confident decisions in the luxury property market.
28 July 2026
Memorabilia Auction
To provide discreet, strategic, and high-value real estate advisory services that empower clients to make confident decisions in the luxury property market.
31 July 2026
Sealed Bid Deadline
To provide discreet, strategic, and high-value real estate advisory services that empower clients to make confident decisions in the luxury property market.
After the Auction
Payment by credit card is due the evening of the auction unless other arrangements have been approved in advance by the auction team. Credit card payments are subject to a 3% convenience fee.
Wire transfers are accepted through the following business day and are not subject to the 3% credit card convenience fee. The auctioneer reserves the right to require payment by wire transfer for certain purchases or bidders at its sole discretion.
If payment has not been received, or satisfactory arrangements have not been made with the auction team within the required time period, the successful bidder may be declared in default. The auctioneer reserves the right to offer the item to another bidder or otherwise dispose of the item in accordance with the Auction Terms & Conditions, regardless of whether a purchase agreement has been executed.
If payment will be made by wire transfer, proof that funds have been initiated may be requested. When purchases are being made on behalf of a business, trust, nonprofit organization, or other entity, the auction team may request documentation confirming the purchaser’s authority to complete the transaction and bind the entity prior to releasing purchased property.
Kentucky sales tax (6%) will be collected on all memorabilia purchases unless a valid exemption applies. Buyers claiming a sales tax exemption must provide a valid Kentucky resale certificate or applicable nonprofit exemption documentation prior to payment. Whenever possible, exemption documentation should be submitted before the auction.
Purchased items will be released following verification of payment and completion of all required auction procedures. Please refer to the Auction Terms & Conditions for additional information regarding payment, pickup, shipping, and transfer procedures. Shipping, transportation, insurance, and all associated costs are the responsibility of the buyer. The auction team can assist in coordinating these services.
How to Register
Registration Process
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Visit BidWrangler
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Find the Auction
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Accept Terms
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Receive Confirmation
Viewing the Collection
Auction items will be available for public viewing only during the scheduled Public Preview.
Auction items will not be available for viewing during normal restaurant business hours.
Please do not handle artifacts unless instructed by a member of the auction team.
Condition of Items
All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties or guarantees, express or implied.
Please carefully review photographs, descriptions, and available condition information before placing a bid. We strongly encourage all bidders to inspect items during the Public Preview and
ask any questions before bidding.
Questions regarding individual lots are also welcome during the live auction whenever practical.
Auction Terms & Conditions
Participation in the auction constitutes acceptance of the Auction Terms & Conditions.
A bidder registration agreement must be executed prior to participating in the auction. A sample bidder agreement and the complete Auction Terms & Conditions are available on the
BidWrangler memorabilia auction website. If you are unable to locate these documents, please
contact the auction team and we will be happy to assist.
All sales are final. Returns, cancellations, and chargebacks will not be accepted except as
required by applicable law.
Get In Touch
Auction Team Contacts
Significant interest in this auction is expected. While our team is committed to responding to every inquiry as promptly as possible, text messages and email are preferred for the fastest response.
To help us assist you efficiently, please include the lot number or item of interest whenever
possible.
Our goal is simple: to ensure every participant—whether attending in person or bidding
online—has the information and support needed to participate with confidence.