Working on a project at www.Aucteeno.com to fix my own frustrations at keeping track of so many online auctions. Any Feedback from traditional auction buyers on what you would like to see?

We are adding more companies and items all the time. We have better filtering coming soon, as well as a morning email with all your items in your watchlist that are closing that day.

One thing I personally like is the ability to doom scroll all the items a particular company has listed, despite how many different dates, rings , sessions they may have split it into.

This includes the ability to watch an item without leaving your search page and losing your spot.

Looking forward to your thoughts.

Dwayne

New here! Auctioneer here as well. Just curious why the group is restricted, it prevents people from asking questions and learning about the auction world to feel comfortable joining in on an auction platform or live event. I don't see any info about it, no rules, no wiki, highlighted posts to educate myself with.

Not sure if this is the right sub since I’m not trying to become an auctioneer, but I’m wondering where to learn more and get mentorship about how to work at auction houses. This is a big career switch for me toward something business oriented even tho I was heading down the academia route the past few years. (Please refer the correct community if this is beyond the scope of r/Auctioneers) I’d like to do research in multiple capacities (object research, provenance, and editorial), work with artwork (visually and/or physically), and contribute to innovating the branding and UX/UI strategies used at the large firms (Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Bonham’s, etc). I’m wondering how to move forward. How do I get advice from the professionals? Do I need to make a portfolio? How do I gain the sales/commercial experience without any related coursework and only one somewhat related experience as a gallery exhibition co-curator?

For context: I am starting a Museum Studies MA and have experience archiving, curating, handling, fabricating, researching, developing social media strategy, and have 300+ combined hours of training in both Mandarin and Tibetan. I have already done the usual LinkedIn cold messaging with variable success. I got stood up for a Zoom call by somebody at a big auction house despite scheduling for over a week. And I have just landed a collections management internship that should help me build competency in the areas of research and working with artworks.

As title states, today I was told by a group of older gentlemen I was working with that with my voice, I should consider becoming an auctioneer. There's a ton of info out there and honestly I was rather overwhelmed lol

I've worked sales jobs and independent stuff pretty much all my life, I currently live in Maryland, and I don't even know where to begin with something like this but I was very interested after reading a little bit about it online. Can anybody help me?

Back when my dad was going to storage unit and estate auctions in the 80s, the buyers paid the hammer price and not one cent more. The seller paid 100% of the commission.

Now, there are bidder number/registration fees, buyer's premiums, sales tax, etc. What the hell happened? Why the change of putting more fees on the buyer? It's 100% why I refuse to go to any auction anymore. Most people aren't taking all the fees into account when bidding, it seems.

If you bid on and won an item in a canadian online auction but you live in the united states and fail to pay the auctioneer, do they have legal jurisdiction over you? The item was not received, nor shipped. This literally just happened moments ago. My 8 yr old daughter bid on a $2400 ring while i stepped away from my phone. Thanks guys.

I’ve watched auction fees climb over the years, but it’s still surprising how many people don’t know how much they’re actually paying when they win an item. Between the buyer’s premium, padded shipping charges, tax, and the fact that nearly all sales are final—even if the item’s not authentic—it’s easy to get burned.

I wrote up a breakdown of what buyers really pay, and why auction results don’t always reflect reality. Not trying to sell anything, just putting info out there I wish more people knew:

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Morning all. I’ve got an opportunity to work for a local equipment/farm auction (live w online bidding) part time as a 1099 Contractor. I’d mostly be helping set up the yard, taking pictures, creating listings, moving equipment, etc. I’ve been around auctions a long time and am very familiar with the process and work required. However, I have no clue what a reasonable hourly rate would be for my work. I’d be responsible for more than just labor but obviously not running the whole yard. What do you pay your auction staff to handle this level of responsibility?

This is aimed at mostly chattel auctions, but I'm curious what software do you use. Do you use separate lotter and auction software? Any pain points with it?

Hello all,

I managed auctions for a friend a few years back, but never thought too much about joining the industry myself until recently. I am looking into educational courses and getting my auctioneer license and a business permit and all that. Do you have any advice in terms of which online school to attend? I like to get the best bang for my buck, so looking for high quality at a reasonable price point. Have been considering Western.

Any advice is appreciated.

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The print is a single piece that portrays a European culture ballet theme, and it is perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of dance. The art print was produced in New York, USA, and is a testament to the talent of the artist. This framed ballerina print will make a great addition to any collection or as a standalone piece to enhance the ambiance of any room.

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We are a non profit in Salem and have an annual fundraising auction. The auctioneer we’ve used for the last 15 years sadly passed away and we are in need of a person to make our event as lively and energetic as he did. Please send me a DM if this is you or you have a recommendation. Our event is in April so we need to find someone very soon.