Guides to running an online auction

Practical, step-by-step guides for the people who run auctions: what to prepare, how to build the lots, the rules to check and how to get paid. Pick your trade.

How to Auction Unredeemed Pawn Pledges Online How pawnbrokers sell forfeited pledges by online auction: the legal steps first, choosing what to auction, cataloguing, wiping devices, reserves, payment and collection. Read the guide

How to Run an Online Antiques Auction How dealers and salerooms sell antiques and collectibles by online auction: cataloguing, condition, provenance, restricted materials, estimates, reserves, payment and shipping. Read the guide

How to Run an Online Art Auction How galleries, artists and collectors sell art by online auction: consignment, provenance, condition, photographing work, reserves, resale rights, payment and shipping. Read the guide

How to Run an Online Car Auction How to sell cars, vans and other vehicles by online auction: documents, condition reports, disclosing damage, reserves, closing times, payment and handover. Read the guide

How to Run an Online Charity or Silent Auction A practical guide to charity and silent auctions online: collecting donated items, building lots, timing around your event, bidder payment, receipts and thank-yous. Read the guide

How to Run an Online Equipment Auction How to sell machinery and heavy equipment by online auction: preparing lots, hours and inspection reports, reserves, closing times, payment and removal. Read the guide

How to Run an Online Estate Sale Auction A practical guide to selling house contents by online auction: authority to sell, sorting and lotting, photographs, timings, payment before collection and clearing the rest. Read the guide

How to Run an Online Farm Machinery Auction How to run a farm dispersal or machinery sale online: cataloguing the yard, hours and serials, viewing day, reserves, timing around the farming year, payment and removal. Read the guide

How to Run an Online Jewelry Auction How jewelers, gem dealers and auction houses sell jewelry, watches and gemstones by online auction: grading reports, testing, photography, reserves, bidder checks and insured shipping. Read the guide

How to Run an Online Liquidation Auction A step-by-step guide to selling pallets, returns and surplus stock by online auction: lotting, manifests, reserves, closing times, payment and load-out. Read the guide

How to Run an Online Livestock Auction How breeders, clubs and sale barns sell animals by online auction: the rules to check, lot descriptions, health paperwork, timing, payment and collection. Read the guide

How to Run an Online Property Auction How agents and auctioneers sell real estate by online auction: format, legal pack, guide price and reserve, viewings, qualifying bidders, and handing over to the lawyers. Read the guide

How to Run an Online Wine or Whisky Auction How merchants, collectors and auction houses sell wine and whisky by online auction: provenance, fill levels, duty status, licences and age checks, reserves and shipping. Read the guide

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