Earth Day is Everyday At Auction Chambersburg, PA – When a family faces loss of a member or the time has come to downsize, what happens to all the “stuff” that makes up a home? Enter John Kohler, Jr. – owner of Gateway Gallery Auctio
Chambersburg, PA – When a family faces loss of a member or the time has come to downsize, what happens to all the “stuff” that makes up a home? Enter John Kohler, Jr. – owner of Gateway Gallery Auction and auctioneer of “stuff” for the last 40 years. Once a family begins the transition to the next stage in life, Kohler makes it his business to sell as much of the contents as possible and keep it from ending up in the landfill.
Built on the idea of buying and reselling goods, auctions have been in America since the 1600’s; when Pilgrims sold crops, tools, tobacco, furs, farms, and, of course, their personal property. Over the years, auctions have progressed and changed; but the idea of reselling or recycling goods remains the same.
At a typical estate auction, buyers bid on items that can be re-used in their own homes or reworked and then sold retail. “You’d be surprised by what can be salvaged and then made into something special with just a little creativity” says Kohler, “auctions are one of the few places that homeowners and bargain hunters can shop for a good deal and give back to the environment. By keeping re-useable’s out of the landfill, we all come out winners.”
Kohler is the owner or Gateway Gallery Auction, located in Chambersburg, PA, a small family business with a big mission – to help families and the environment. From set-up to sold, Kohler pulls out all the stops and keeps the crowds’ energy high and bids flowing. After all, what doesn’t sell will, ultimately, go to waste.
Though each auction brings its own set of challenges, unique characters, and bidding dramas, it also creates the opportunity to make a difference. “I think most of us wonder what we can do for the environment. As recyclers, the answer was simple – keep recycling not just re-useable personal property but cardboard, newspaper, plastic and glass. Turn off excess lights, plant trees, do what you can” says Kohler.
Gateway Gallery Auction is located at 643, Kriner Road in Chambersburg. Auction information is available by calling 717-263-6512 or visiting the website GatewayAuction.com.
