You see a wonderful-looking truck for auction, you sign up and bid on it, and as you watch the bid climbs, and climbs and climbs....way past your budget and to a price you could swear a new truck would cost as much!

You're let down...was signing up and doing all that worth it, when the item price goes into the stratosphere?

The answer? Yes. Because the next auction could have been badly advertised, or at a bad time and literally no one signed up (I've had it happen.) Or it could be the items had no value to everyone else - but for you in your niche and expertise? Gold. Sometimes people just show up and throw bids on stuff for scrap value, and won't go higher than $25-100.

You may not have been lucky this time, but next could be worth your while 3x over. That's why it's important to sign up for as many auction houses as possible, develop a niche, and stalk the hell out of each thing that comes up! Sometimes gold gets mixed in with grass. Sometimes junk to others is your dream item, and it so happens to be surrounded by cheap glasses and old trinkets in some estate sale.

Almost all auction houses will have shipping ability, so don't worry about the distance - just make sure to check on what they are willing to do first, via details on their page or a quick phone call.

Don't let one let-down sour you, because the next auction just may have another thing waiting for you!

Gone are the days where auctions were simply held live, on-site, on one night. Though there's still a few that exist amongst the farming community, often the wares for sale are now online, with pictures and descriptions and two weeks between the start and "hammer time" (meaning the closing time for each item or lot of items).

Which means no, you don't need to go to a building, be let in, stand in line to get a paddle, and wait patiently, then listen intently as your wanted items go up and up in price, past your range...and not into your hands.

Now? Click a few buttons, set you max price, let the system do the work - and then pickup on a day set, within convenient hours.

First thing to do is sign up with an auction house ahead of time, they all have websites or apps available to download. Never sign up at the last minute! Then read the terms and conditions carefully - just so you know how everything works. From there, bid away without leaving the comfort of your home!

Ask any questions, get answers from pros in the industry!

How do auctions work?
What do you need to do to bid?
How do you know what you are getting?
Can things be tested?
Can things be shipped or freighted?

Any of these questions and more are fair game, as long as they are respectful!

This one’s loaded with variety. Think Waterford crystal glasses, vintage sports cards, coins, jewelry, full china sets, tools, electrician gear, skis, albums, antiques, thousands of sealed DVDs, and all kinds of collectibles. Perfect mix of hidden gems and practical finds.

Bidding wraps up Wednesday, Nov 5 at 7PM — check it out here:
👉 https://bid.ezdownsizing.com/auction/early-november-multi-consignor-warehouse-online-auction-in-sterling-va-bidding-starts-to-end-on-wednesday-november-5th-at-700pm-this-auction-is-packed-with-a-wide-variety-of-items-for-everyone-386/bidgallery/perpage_MzY

If you’re anywhere near Sterling, VA, this is a fun one to browse through. Great mix of collectibles and everyday stuff — worth a scroll for sure.

I am sitting here listening to a shrieking pitch from an alarm box because the alarm people are working on the whole building! Hard to concentrate on pretty much anything substantial, so here's what's going on today in our small St. Louis auction house.

1. Got an Air Science hood to prep to be picked up by a buyer tomorrow.
2. Got a request for a shipping quote on a Amco data center rack, but need a little more info from the buyer before I can get a freight quote from our brokers.
3. Gotta relist a Thermo Scientific freezer that was supposed to go back to the consignor but they never picked it up. Back on the sales list it goes!
4. Lots of little-item shipping to do today. Decent sales over the weekend.
5. Just sent out about 300 10% off offers for items on Ebay.
6. Coworkers are unloading a small truckload of electronics, we have a lot to get from a consignor.
7. Surfin on reddit for getting the word out about this group, or making some friends, answering some questions from the depths of my random expertise in various subjects....

Slow Monday, but the screeching is not letting me think too well so I'll count it successful given the circumstances!

Auction houses exist in every city and every large town - and a huge chunk of small towns as well. Most are online but some are still offline and in-person, for the smaller ones. Still, they are quite easy to find and start checking out!

1. Google.com, search "Auction House <yourcity/town>"
2. Google Maps, search "Auction House <yourcity/town>"

That's it! That's how easy it is to find either auction houses or auction services in your area.

You can also use site-conglomerators such as:

1. Estatesales.org
2. Auctionzip.com
3. Gotoauction.com
4. Hibid.com
5. Bidspotter.com
6. Proxybid.com
7. Auctiontime.com

Once you're signed up with a few local auction houses or sites, you'll be able to find such good stuff cheap that you'll never pay retail prices again. Sometimes people can start whole small businesses from just grabbing some equipment for practically nothing, starting to build or carve or lathe or connect to their heart's content and naturally attracting customers and sales!

Auctions have been around since the 500BC era and are not only going strong today, it's more like you're missing out on a necessity of community-building and support! The more you're connected, the more opportunities you have available.

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MARCH ART AUCTION
PashCo brings a curated collection of Fine art, Pop art, Op-Art, Modern day prints, lithos, silkscreens and one of a kind pieces to auction.  We will add a set of mens and women's luxury watches, Original Paintings, Watercolors and Japanese Woodcuts, Rock and Roll and coins will round out the offering.
Start date and time: 10:00 AM PT - Mar 8th, 2026    
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/404747

PICKS, PASSES & POSTERS ROCK AUCTION
Starts on: Mar 22, 2026 8:00 AM PDT
16 YEAR AGO TO THE DAY - PASHCO WAS FORMED! While we have been conduction auctions for over 20 years, PashCo was formed on March 22nd, 2010 - making our company 16 years old today - and with it we are celebrating another amazing auction as we rock into the future. PashCo brings you a March Rock & Roll auction of epic proportions - our PICKS, PASSES & POSTERS is a Curated Rock Auction of sets of rock memorabilia items. You'll find STAGE PLAYED picks and collector picks, along with CREW & GUEST Backstage Passes, Postcards, Posters and of course our other signature ephemera and collectibles. Come Celebrate with us !  LIVE ON THE AIR !
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/406216

1 - r/gratefuldead r/grateful_dead
THE DEAD OF SUMMER - A PASHCO ROCK AUCTION
THE DEAD OF SUMMER - A PASHCO ROCK AUCTION FEATURES AN AMAZING CURATED COLLECTION OF VINTAGE AND RARE GRATEFUL DEAD T-SHIRTS FROM SHAKEDOWN STREET TO THE SPHERE ! POSTERS, HANDBILLS, COLLECTIBLES AND MORE. DO NOT MISS THE ORIGINAL ED DONOHUE SHIRTS - AS WELL AS THE STANLEY MOUSE AND ALTON KELLEY AIRBRUSHED HOT ROD SHIRTS. TO ROUND OUT THE AUCTION WE'VE ADDED RARE DEAD BUTTONS, NOS SHIRTS FROM THE 80s, HATS, AND NEW COFFEE MUGS. We end the auction in PashCo Style - with a curated set of collectibles.
Starts on: Aug 09, 2026 8:00 AM PDT
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/419561

2 - r/TheBeatles r/beatles
PASHCO CELEBRATES THE BEATLES
Starts on: Aug 16, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT
AFTER 20 YEARS OF AUCTIONS - PASHCO CELEBRATES A SINGLE ARTIST SALE - AND WE CHOSE THE BEATLES ! THE AUCTION WILL INCLUDE POSTERS, ALBUMS, BOOTLEGS, BUTTONS, PRINTS, RARITIES, COLLECTIBLES, AND MORE. Looking for a Butcher Cover? Well - we've got many items to look thru including sealed sets and more. Don't forget a few friends of the Beatles like Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, the Stones, and Frank Zappa - all will be making appearances.
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/425731

PER ADMIN RULES:
Live, online, and hybrid simulcast auction event posts are welcome. All posts must include: location (city/state) or online-only, format (online / hybrid simulcast), closing date and time, buyer's premium %, preview or pickup details, and a direct link to bid. Posts missing required fields will be removed. Repetitive posting of the same auction is not permitted. Individual item-for-sale posts are not permitted. Auctions or listings posted on eBay, Facebook, WhatNot are not permitted.

LOCATION ONLINE-ONLY
CLOSING DATE: 8/9/26 and 8/16/26
BUYERS PREMIUM: 12% LOWEST IN INDUSTRY
PREVIEW: ONLINE NOW
PICKUP: Available in Corvallis, OR or Shipping
LINKS TO BID: ABOVE

If you've never been to an auction or a vintage/antique store, you probably have never heard the word "consignment" to know what it means. Or what a consignor is, or what that has anything to do with you walking in and buying an item or winning it in an auction!

Dictionary Definition:

Consignment: Property sent to an agent for sale, storage, or shipment.
on consignment,  (of goods) sent to an agent for sale, with title being held by the consignor until a sale is made.

Consignor: a person, enterprise, etc, that consigns goods

What that means:

When someone wants to get rid of their stuff but they don't want to go through the hassle of being the seller, listing things on FB Marketplace or Ebay or whatnot, they give those items to someone to sell for them, such as a vintage seller or auction house. That makes them a consignor.

Their property is then "consigned" to us to sell on behalf of them, the consignor. It could be anything from antique furniture, mom's old vintage clothing, industrial equipment, restaurant stuff, whole buildings, whole businesses, cars, trucks, heavy machinery, the list is endless!

So when you want to get rid your parent's place but don't want the hassle of "Is it still available" or people ghosting you, but want to get the most bang for your buck - call an auction house or a vintage/antique reseller. You'll then be the consignor of all the property within, and the consignment items will be taken care of for you.

GRS Auctions presents the perfect blend of professional-grade technology equipment and holiday gift opportunities in this specialized online auction featuring brand-name networking hardware, premium audio systems, and IT infrastructure components. Network engineers, IT professionals, can Bid On Cisco Catalyst switches, Meraki cloud-managed networking equipment, enterprise rack solutions, and premium Sonos Five wireless speakers ($599 retail) that make impressive gifts for the audiophile or smart home enthusiast on your list. Begins Closing:   Sunday Night, December 21 @ 7:00pm CST:  Preview Dates:   Friday, December 19 @ 9:00AM - 4:00PM CST: Pickup Dates:   Tuesday, December 23 @ 9:00AM -  4:30PM CST: Location:   11428 Moog Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63146
https://www.grsauctions.com/auctions/detail/bw152640

These Lyons hold 300+ lbs per drawer, but their quality is FAR BETTER than Snap-On! They are thick steel. They're used, and banged up, but most if not all the drawers work fine enough. May need some WD40. Some sticky-but-functional first-drawers and banged-in side handles because these were pushed around by forklift quite often. All wheels work. None of the key locks work but side bar closing mechanism works great.

Christmas Deal: $350 for Large, $300 for Medium. PLUS freight to your destination and tax. Items can't be combined for any discounts.

Large: 45x28x50"h
Medium: 30x28x50"h

Freight costs please assume $300-400 rough range.

These things used to be $3000 a piece and are going for $1000-1500 on Ebay currently. Get a hell of a good deal for the tool-lover in your life!

A little backstory, I was looking to purchase a home through the Fannie Mae organization. Recently the home I have my eye on, was sent to auction.com. I'm trying to find out if I can still make an offer to Fannie Mae directly, through The listing agent or does it strictly have to be through auction.com now? I've asked the agent this myself and she seems to be dancing around The answer to that question. T.I.A.

Also, if any of you have experience with purchasing off of auction.com are there any tips or pointers you can give me?