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            Business ProfileFowler Auction & Real Estate, Inc.

            Auctioneer
            BBB accredited business

            Contact Information

            8719 Highway 53

            Toney, AL 35773-9513

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            (256) 420-4454

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            Customer Reviews

            1/5

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            Customer Complaints

            1 complaints closed in last 3 years

            1 complaints closed in last 12 months

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            BBB Rating & Accreditation

            BBB accredited businessA+

            Accredited Since: 3/1/1987

            Years in Business: 45

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            Products & Services

            The company offers the sale of farm equipment and real estate by way of auction and offers storage facilities for boats, RVs, household & commercial goods.

            Business Details

            Location of This Business
            8719 Highway 53, Toney, AL 35773-9513
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            BBB File Opened:
            2/24/1986
            Years in Business:
            45
            Business Started:
            1/1/1979
            Business Started Locally:
            1/1/1979
            Business Incorporated:
            1/19/1982
            Accredited Since:
            3/1/1987
            Licensing Information:
            This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
            BBB records show a license number of 000056597 for this business, issued by Alabama Real Estate Commission. The expiration date of this license is 9/30/2024.

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            Alabama Real Estate Commission

            1201 Carmicheal Way

            Montgomery AL 36106

            (334) 242-5544

            https://www.arec.alabama.gov

            BBB records show a license number of 000040099 for this business, issued by Alabama Real Estate Commission. The expiration date of this license is 9/30/2024.

            These agencies may include:

            Alabama Real Estate Commission

            1201 Carmicheal Way

            Montgomery AL 36106

            (334) 242-5544

            https://www.arec.alabama.gov

            BBB records show a license number of 000096401 for this business, issued by Alabama Real Estate Commission. The expiration date of this license is 9/30/2024.

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            Alabama Real Estate Commission

            1201 Carmicheal Way

            Montgomery AL 36106

            (334) 242-5544

            https://www.arec.alabama.gov

            BBB records show a license number of 000019752-0 for this business, issued by Alabama Real Estate Commission. The expiration date of this license is 9/30/2024.

            These agencies may include:

            Alabama Real Estate Commission

            1201 Carmicheal Way

            Montgomery AL 36106

            (334) 242-5544

            https://www.arec.alabama.gov

            BBB records show a license number of 466 for this business, issued by Alabama Board Of Auctioneers. The expiration date of this license is 9/30/2024.

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            Alabama Board Of Auctioneers

            610 S McDonough St

            Montgomery AL 36104

            (334) 269-9990

            https://www.auctioneer.state.al.us

            Type of Entity:
            Corporation
            Alternate Business Name
            • The Preferred Auction Company
            Business Management
            • Mr. Mickey Fowler, President
            Contact Information

            Principal

            • Mr. Mickey Fowler, President

            Customer Contact

            • Mr. Mickey Fowler, President
            • Ms. Nickie Randolph, Office Manager
            Additional Contact Information

            Fax Numbers

            • (256) 420-4707
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            Phone Numbers

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            Customer Complaints

            1 Customer Complaints

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            Most Recent Customer Complaint

            03/20/2024

            Complaint Type:
            Sales and Advertising Issues
            Status:
            Resolved
            I made purches through Fowlers Auction for tools and Items on a white pegboard in ********** *******. Upon arrival I paid in full. When I started to pickup my items I learned some items, specifically an antigue hatchet, a large flex funnel, a short handle ************************* a missing item on the shelf were not tgere as the pictures had shown throughout the auction. In addition they had swapped a good heavy duty extension cord with a flimsy orange cheap extension cord.When I asked about the items the people running the pickup said the owner had taken items they wanted. They offered no resolution.I would like my full purchased items just as shown in the pictures.This occured March 19, 2024.
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            1 Customer Reviews

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            Most Recent Customer Review

            Randy C

            12/19/2022

            The business improperly advertised a Semi truck and trailer. The truck was advertised to be available on property to be view prior to the close of auction. This truck and trailer were not on the lot nor available to be inspected. Come to find out it has not been on the property thought out the listing. Talked to ******************* after driving 1 hour, and waited for 30 min to determine that I would not be able to view the Semi or trailer. ***** expressed that he had shown the truck and trailer to other interested parties. He however offered me no opportunity to view or inspect the listing. This truck should be available to be inspected before close of business day, the days leading up to the auction, and the day of the auction to give an equal opportunity to inquire. I would state that it is fraud and false advertisement to offer an asset for sell that is expressed to be available for inspection, but is not. You must give each interested party the fair/ reasonable opportunity ( with in the construct of the listing) to view a listing if you offer that availability to other purchasers or interested parties. Their listing as follows:ONLINE BIDDING ONLY AUCTION **** PETERBILT SLEEPER WITH **** LOWBOY TRAILER INSPECT AT FOWLER AUCTION ******************************************* Online Bidding Closes Monday, December 19th 7 PM This semi-trailer combo with comfortable cabin is ready to hit the road. For more information, please contact ******************* at (256) - You should remove the listing and re list it when each interested party, who wishes to inspect, with in normal business hours had been provided the proper opportunity.

            Fowler Auction & Real Estate, Inc. Response

            12/20/2022

            The auction date was set as per the consignor's requests. The ground was too wet to move the semi truck, therefore the relocation was delayed. The semi truck could have been viewed 30 minutes upon the interested parties departure from our office but he chose not to stay to view. The interested party has never registered to bid with our company. As a rep of Fowler Auction, we took another interested party to view at the consignor's location but the consignor did not appreciate others on his property therefore no further visits were made.

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