"The Astronomer Estate Sale" by Gold Mine Estate Sales, LLC
Jun 19
10am to 4pmJun 20
10am to 2pmJun 21
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Description & Details
🏡 Astronomer Estate Sale — Presented by Gold Mine Estate Sales, LLC
Live In‑Person Estate Sale • Las Cruces, NM
📍 Near Locust & University Avenue — Las Cruces, New Mexico
📌 Full address released Wednesday, June 17, 2026
✨ Join us for an exceptional in‑person estate sale packed with high‑quality items, unique pieces, and true treasures!
🗓 Sale Dates & Hours
Friday, June 19th: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, June 20th: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 21st (Special Hours): 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This remarkable estate belongs to a longtime astronomy enthusiast and collector, featuring an impressive selection of telescopes, optical equipment, eyepieces, and scientific instruments, along with an incredible assortment of vehicles, equipment, tools, collectibles, furnishings, and specialty items.
Whether you're an experienced astronomer, collector, hobbyist, ranch owner, mechanic, or simply someone who loves discovering unique finds, this event offers an outstanding variety of merchandise seldom found under one roof.
🌟 Featured Highlights
🔭 Astronomy & Scientific Equipment
- Orion SkyQuest XT10 Dobsonian Reflector Telescope
- Questar QM-1 Precision Telescope System
- Celestron Telescope Systems & Accessories
- Meade Series 4000 Eyepiece Collection
- Premium Optical Equipment, Filters, Finderscopes & Accessories
- Astronomy Books, Charts & Scientific Materials
🏍 Collector Motorized Bicycles
- 2008 Whizzer Motorbike Bicycle – Yellow Edition – Extremely Low Mileage Survivor
- 2008 Whizzer Motorbike Bicycle – Black Edition – Low Original Miles
- Both examples represent modern Whizzer recreations of America's iconic motorized bicycle heritage.
🚜 Equipment & Outdoor Power
- MAGNUM 4000 Professional Pressure Washer
- Lawn & Garden Equipment
- Shop Equipment & Utility Items
🛋 Household & Collectibles
- Furniture & Home Furnishings
- Decorative Arts & Collectibles
- Electronics & Audio Equipment
- Garage & Workshop Contents
- Household Goods & Everyday Treasures
📦 And Much More Throughout the Property
Hundreds of additional items will be available, including tools, accessories, décor, household goods, scientific equipment, hobby-related items, and unexpected treasures waiting to be discovered.
🗓 Sale Dates & Hours
Friday, June 19th: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, June 20th: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 21st (Special Hours): 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟 Skip the Line with EstatePass!
Reserve your free place in line before arriving. EstatePass holders may arrive anytime before 9:55 AM and retain their reserved entry position. Walk-in shoppers are welcome beginning at 10:00 AM.
💳 Accepted Forms of Payment
• Cash
• Major Credit & Debit Cards
• Apple Pay & Google Pay
🚚 Large Item Assistance Available
Staff will be available to coordinate pickup of larger purchases. Please bring adequate help, tools, and transportation for oversized items.
⚠️ Important Sale Information
• All sales are final.
• Items sold as-is, where-is.
• Please inspect items carefully before purchasing.
• First come, first served.
• Not responsible for accidents.
• Bring packing materials for fragile purchases.
• Limited entry may be utilized during peak hours.
⭐ From precision telescopes and observatory equipment to rare Whizzer motorbikes and professional-grade outdoor equipment, the Astronomer Estate Sale promises an extraordinary opportunity to acquire quality items from a carefully maintained collection.
Presented by Gold Mine Estate Sales, LLC
Serving New Mexico and Beyond
🌟 ESTATE SALE HIGHLIGHTS
MYR0001 — Questar QM-1 Telescope Package
FMV: $9,500
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Premium American-made Questar telescope package widely regarded as one of the finest portable telescope systems ever produced. Features exceptional optical performance, precision machining, and enduring collector appeal. Highly desirable among observatories, advanced amateur astronomers, scientific instrument collectors, and investors seeking museum-quality optics.
MYR0002 — Celestron C8 Telescope System
FMV: $4,500
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Classic Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope system featuring precision optics and drive equipment. The C8 remains one of the most successful and recognizable telescope platforms in astronomical history and continues to be sought after by serious astronomy enthusiasts.
MYR0003 — Magnum 4000 Commercial Pressure Washer
FMV: $4,000
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Heavy-duty commercial pressure washing system designed for contractors, ranch operations, equipment maintenance, and industrial cleaning applications. Offers performance levels rarely found in consumer-grade units.
MYR0004 — 2008 Whizzer Black Edition Motorbike
FMV: $3,200
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Low-mileage motorbike combining vintage styling with modern reliability. Appeals to transportation collectors, Whizzer enthusiasts, and buyers seeking a unique recreational vehicle.
MYR0005 — 2008 Whizzer Yellow Survivor Motorbike
FMV: $2,800
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Exceptionally preserved Whizzer with low original mileage. Increasingly difficult to find in original-condition examples.
MYR0006 — Orion SkyQuest XT10 Dobsonian Telescope
FMV: $800
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Large-aperture Dobsonian telescope providing outstanding deep-sky viewing capability. A favorite among amateur astronomers due to its impressive light-gathering ability and ease of use.
MYR0007 — Meade Series 4000 Eyepiece Collection
FMV: $600
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Premium eyepiece collection featuring multiple focal lengths and observing options. A valuable upgrade package for both experienced and aspiring astronomers.
🔭 ASTRONOMY EQUIPMENT & OPTICS
Featured Inventory
- Questar QM-1 Telescope Package
- Celestron C8 Telescope System
- Orion SkyQuest XT10
- Meade Series 4000 Eyepiece Collection
Category FMV: $15,400
🎛️ VINTAGE AUDIO, ELECTRONICS & MEDIA EQUIPMENT
MYR0020 — Technics SL-D202 Direct Drive Turntable
FMV: $250
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Highly regarded direct-drive turntable from one of the most respected names in analog audio. Known for reliability, speed stability, and strong collector demand among vinyl enthusiasts.
MYR0012 — Sansui SC-3330 Cassette Deck
FMV: $175
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Classic Japanese hi-fi component from one of the most respected vintage audio manufacturers. Appeals to collectors, audiophiles, and cassette enthusiasts.
MYR0041 — Kenwood JL-965AV Floor Speakers (Pair)
FMV: $175
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Large floor-standing speakers featuring classic Kenwood construction and strong performance. Ideal for vintage stereo systems, media rooms, and dedicated listening spaces.
MYR0060 — Vizio E601i-A3E 60" Smart Television
FMV: $175
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Large-format 60-inch television with remote included and confirmed operational. Excellent entertainment solution for living rooms, game rooms, or secondary viewing areas.
🪑 FINE FURNITURE & HOME FURNISHINGS
MYR0034 — Baker Furniture Campaign Chest
FMV: $2,000
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Premium Baker Furniture case piece featuring campaign-inspired styling, brass hardware, and exceptional craftsmanship. Appeals to interior designers, luxury furniture buyers, and collectors of quality American-made furniture.
MYR0029 — Purple Holiday 2023 Queen Mattress & Rejuven8-3 Adjustable Base
FMV: $2,500
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Luxury sleep system combining Purple's advanced comfort technology with a wireless adjustable base. Highly desirable among buyers seeking premium sleep solutions.
MYR0024–MYR0026 — Antique Barrister Bookcases (Three Units)
FMV: $3,000 Combined**
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Authentic barrister-style bookcases with glass-front sections and strong appeal among attorneys, collectors, book enthusiasts, and office furnishings buyers.
MYR0027 — Bishel Furniture Co. Six Drawer Dresser
FMV: $1,500
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Quality American-made furniture offering substantial storage and heirloom-level craftsmanship.
MYR0061 — Bassett Solid Wood Hutch
Dimensions: 80"H × 51"W × 14"D
FMV: $650
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Solid wood Bassett hutch offering excellent display and storage capacity. Narrow depth makes it especially practical for modern homes.
MYR0045 — Stanley Furniture Executive Desk
FMV: $800
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Well-crafted Stanley executive desk featuring abundant storage and traditional styling. Ideal for home offices, studies, and executive workspaces.
MYR0059 — Genuine Leather Sofa
Dimensions: 84" Length
FMV: $450
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Comfortable genuine leather sofa featuring deep seating, neutral coloring, and broad appeal across a variety of interior styles.
MYR0056 — Curved Front Mission Corner Display Cabinet
Dimensions: 62"H × 38"W
FMV: $750
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Distinctive Mission-style cabinet featuring curved-front construction and substantial display capacity. Increasingly difficult to find in solid wood examples.
🏛️ FINE ART, CLOCKS & DECORATIVE OBJECTS
MYR0032 — E. Ingraham Co. Victorian Mantel Clock
FMV: $750
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Antique American mantel clock manufactured by one of the country's most respected clockmakers. Features classic Victorian styling and strong collector appeal.
MYR0047 — Solid Marble Classical Sculpture
FMV: $350
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Hand-carved marble sculpture depicting a classical mythological figure. Excellent statement piece for libraries, studies, and collector-focused interiors.
MYR0048–MYR0051 — Genuine Onyx Collection
FMV: $750 Combined
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Collection of genuine green and banded onyx decorative objects including vases and display plates. Features dramatic natural veining and substantial stone construction.
🏠 APPLIANCES
MYR0063 — Maytag MVWX655DW0 Top Load Washer
FMV: $325
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Reliable Maytag top-load washer featuring a large-capacity wash basket, multiple cycle selections, and Maytag's reputation for long-term dependability. Designed to handle everything from everyday laundry to bulky bedding and towels. Appeals to homeowners, landlords, and buyers seeking quality laundry appliances without showroom pricing.
MYR0064 — Maytag MEDX655DW0 Electric Dryer
FMV: $275
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Matching Maytag electric dryer featuring a large-capacity drum, multiple fabric settings, and straightforward controls. Designed to complement the washer and provide dependable drying performance for years to come.
MYR0065 — Hot & Cold Water Dispenser
FMV: $75
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Freestanding hot and cold water dispenser with modern styling. Ideal for offices, workshops, garages, break rooms, and residential kitchens.
🎛️ VINTAGE AUDIO, ELECTRONICS & MEDIA EQUIPMENT
MYR0008 — Electronic Measurements Corp. Model 447NS Multimeter
FMV: $125
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Vintage test equipment appealing to radio restorers, electronics hobbyists, collectors of scientific instruments, and educational institutions.
MYR0009 — Industrial Pneumatic Auto Clamp Control Unit
FMV: $350
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Industrial automation equipment featuring pneumatic controls and timing functions. Appeals to machine shops, automation specialists, and industrial surplus buyers.
MYR0010 — Elenco XP-581 Quad Power Supply
FMV: $150
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Professional-grade bench power supply offering multiple regulated outputs for testing, repair, and electronics development applications.
MYR0011 — Vigor PM-280A Electro-Plater
FMV: $300
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Commercial electroplating power supply ideal for jewelry work, metal restoration, electroforming, and plating applications.
MYR0013 — Jensen JTA-220 Stereo System
FMV: $75
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Compact all-in-one stereo system featuring turntable playback and broad consumer appeal.
MYR0014 — Sony SLV-900HF Hi-Fi VHS VCR
FMV: $200
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Premium Sony VHS deck highly desirable among media preservation specialists and VHS collectors.
MYR0015 — Go-Video DDV9355 Dual Deck VHS Recorder
FMV: $125
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Dual-deck recording system allowing tape duplication and VHS archiving.
MYR0016 — Dual XC4100 Receiver (NIB)
FMV: $60
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
New old stock audio receiver with original packaging. Appeals to collectors and vintage audio enthusiasts.
MYR0017 — Samsung DVD-V5500 DVD/VHS Combo
FMV: $100
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Convenient dual-format entertainment system capable of playing both DVDs and VHS tapes.
MYR0018 — Panasonic PV-V4524S VHS VCR
FMV: $125
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Reliable Panasonic VHS platform with strong reputation among video collectors.
MYR0019 — Sharp VC-H956 VHS VCR
FMV: $100
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Classic Sharp VHS unit offering practical playback and media preservation capabilities.
MYR0021 — Sanyo DC-F170U Stereo Recorder
FMV: $125
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Portable stereo system with strong appeal among retro electronics and cassette collectors.
MYR0022 — Yamaha PSS-270 Keyboard
FMV: $100
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Vintage Yamaha electronic keyboard suitable for musicians, educators, and collectors.
MYR0023 — Sony MHC-GX45 Stereo System
FMV: $150
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Complete Sony entertainment system featuring CD, cassette, and radio functionality.
🪑 FINE FURNITURE & HOME FURNISHINGS
MYR0035 — Cedar-Lined Hope Chest
FMV: $400
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Traditional blanket chest featuring cedar-lined storage and timeless styling. Ideal for linens, quilts, and heirloom storage.
MYR0036 — Executive Office Chair
FMV: $200
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
High-back office chair offering ergonomic comfort and professional styling.
MYR0037 — Rustic Pine Captain's Bed
FMV: $900
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Storage-integrated bed featuring shelving, cabinets, and rustic pine construction. Excellent for guest rooms and cabins.
MYR0038 — Computer Desk with Hutch
FMV: $175
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Functional workstation with integrated storage and shelving.
MYR0039 — Artist's Drafting Table with Light Box
FMV: $600
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Professional artist's workstation featuring an illuminated drafting surface for tracing, illustration, drafting, and design work.
MYR0040 — King Size Pine Bookcase Headboard
FMV: $450
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Large king-size headboard with integrated shelving and storage.
MYR0042 — Full Size Bedroom Suite with Serta Brindale II Mattress
FMV: $1,500
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Complete bedroom package featuring integrated storage and a quality Serta mattress.
MYR0043 — Oak Triple Mirror Dresser
FMV: $1,200
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Large oak dresser with triple mirrors, generous storage, and substantial bedroom presence.
MYR0044 — 83" Tall Oak Bookcase
FMV: $500
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Large-capacity bookcase ideal for libraries, offices, and collectors.
MYR0046 — Queen Anne Style Console Table
FMV: $450
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Elegant traditional console table featuring graceful cabriole legs and classic styling.
MYR0052 — Rustic Three Drawer Nightstand
FMV: $250
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Solid wood nightstand featuring substantial construction and rustic styling.
MYR0055 — Mission Style Corner Curio Cabinet
Dimensions: 73" H
FMV: $350
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Mission-inspired corner display cabinet designed to maximize otherwise unused space.
MYR0057 — Solid Wood Storage Coffee Table
Dimensions: 39"W × 20"D × 11"H
FMV: $350
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Solid wood coffee table featuring concealed storage drawers and versatile styling.
MYR0058 — Pair of Matching End Tables
FMV: $200 (Pair)
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Matching wood end tables offering cabinet storage and flexible placement throughout the home.
🏛️ ART, LIGHTING & DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES
MYR0030 — Dragonfly Epoxy Lamp
FMV: $150
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Tiffany-inspired dragonfly lamp with warm illumination and broad decorative appeal.
MYR0031 — Stained Glass Hanging Panel
FMV: $125
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Handcrafted stained glass panel designed to display beautifully in natural sunlight.
MYR0033 — Mission Style Floor Lamp
FMV: $250
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Arts & Crafts-inspired floor lamp featuring an attractive epoxy shade and warm wood base.
MYR0053 — Decorative Pine Mirror
FMV: $175
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Decorative wall mirror featuring carved details and traditional styling.
MYR0054 — Glider Rocker & Ottoman
FMV: $250
Buyer Interest & Highlights:
Comfortable glider rocker with matching ottoman, ideal for reading areas, living rooms, and bedrooms.
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