Semantics...
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-dallas-morning-news/20220111/282003265780628They'll have a 127,000+ square foot retail center, 5000 sqare foot auction hall and 25,000 square foot showroom. They expect to take a few years to "reach full capacity"...my gut, that means they will eventually move.
And this is according to the City of Bedford:
"ROCK ISLAND AUCTION CO. COMING SOON
In November, the City Council approved a measure that will help
bring Rock Island Auction Company, the world’s largest fine and
historic firearms and militaria auction house, to Bedford! They
will be moving their headquarters into the former Stericycle
building, 3600 Harwood Road, and will also be purchasing the
neighboring shopping center at 3508 Harwood Road. Over the
next year, they’ll be investing over $5 million in renovations to
both their future headquarters and the adjacent shopping center, to attract business that will provide a value to Rock Island
and their clients.
The company currently employs 155 full-time employees and
just surpassed $100 million in annual sales for the first time in
2021. The company’s clients come from all over the world, contributing to Rock Island holding over 80 world sales records for
individual objects in their field, including eight seven-figure individual sales. Based on sales records, this new Bedford business
is expected to generate approximately $200,000 in annual revenue for the City. In addition, Rock Island will benefit the local
economy through their tens of thousands of clients, who will
sleep, eat, and shop in Bedford.
JANUARY 2022 | PAGE 2
BEDFORD BUSINESS NEW"
Earl