Anyone ever bought NIB kettles at auction?

[Eastex]

Our local Sutherlands hardware store closed, pretty sad to see it go, and they're having a auction Saturday to clean it out. I know they had a few Smokey Joes, maybe a 18.5 or two and a few 22.5s, all silver models. They may have all been sold before they closed too.  I'm just wondering what kind of prices to expect?
    If I can grab one or two cheap enough I figure I can use them for swapping bait for vintage kettles the owners just don't want to part with. There weren't any kind if accessories there either unfortunately. There were a few Old Smokey grills though and I may snag one of them if there are any left and the price is right, got to have one of them all right? I have to work Saturday morning so I've got my excuse for being in town down. P.S the dear wife doesn't  know the auctions Saturday, lets just keep that between us.

[Heyjude]

Think of it as an investment in your retirement.. I don't think most wives care too much..
At least were not out drinking and carousing.. Or are we? Hmmmm..

[Eastex]

I think my herd is pretty close to the tipping point where she wouldn't be able to tell if I added another one or not.

[reillyranch]

Every time I ask my better half "is that new (blouse, jewelry, etc)  she says "this old thing, I've had this for years".  So anytime she asks me " did you get another grill" I say " that old thing, I just pulled it out to take a picture for the club".

[Duke]

Eastex, when you say 'Old Smokey Grills" how old do you mean? I am guessing about the last year they put wood handles on them. If so, they would be worth it at the right price. Older than that, you can't go wrong.