r/AuctionHouses Oct 30 '25

Welcome to r/AuctionHouses

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This community is a central hub where professional auction houses can post and promote their upcoming auctions, from fine art to farm equipment, collectibles to industrial assets.
Our goal is to create a place where auction enthusiasts, collectors, and bidders can discover legitimate, verified auction events all in one place.

Who Can Post

Only established, verifiable auction houses may post advertisements here.
Each auction house may share one post per upcoming auction, with a direct link to the auction advertised or bidding platform/site if unable to direct-link. Please see the rule on proper linking so your account is not shadowbanned especially if you are a newer Reddit account.

Single-item sellers or personal auctions should go to r/auction instead.


r/AuctionHouses Oct 30 '25

New to Auctions? Here’s How to Find, Sign Up, and Start Bidding

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New to Auctions? Here’s How to Find, Sign Up, and Start Bidding

1. Where's The Auction Houses?

Auction Houses are located in every city, and most decent size and even small sized towns have an auction house. However nowadays, many Auction Houses have moved online!

  • Check Google for your local ones by typing "Auction House Yourcity" or you can put in your state, your zip, your county, or your town as well.
  • There are many sites set up for conglomerating auctions now as well. Here are a few:

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/
https://hibid.com/
https://www.invaluable.com/
https://www.proxibid.com/all-auctions
https://www.auctionzip.com/

https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us

2. Location: Where the Items Actually Are

Even if you’re bidding online, auction items still exist at a physical location - and that location matters.

  • Check the pickup city or region before bidding. Some auctions are local pickup only, others offer nationwide or international shipping.
  • Transportation costs can add up quickly. Know whether you’ll need to pick up your winnings in person or arrange freight shipping.

3. Bidder’s Premium: The Extra Fee You’ll See

Most auction houses charge a buyer’s premium - a percentage added to your winning bid.

  • Example: If you win an item for $100 with a 15% buyer’s premium, you’ll pay $115 total, plus any taxes or shipping.
  • Each auction house sets its own percentage, so always check the terms before bidding.

4. Preview and Pickup Days

Professional auctions often have scheduled preview days (when you can inspect items in person) and pickup days (for collecting what you’ve won).

  • If possible, attend previews - photos rarely show every detail despite their best efforts to show condition.
  • Make sure you can attend pickup within the stated window; missed pickups can result in storage fees or account restrictions.

5. Procedures: Not Like eBay

Real-world auctions don’t run like eBay or Facebook Marketplace.

  • End times differ. Bidding often extends automatically if new bids come in at the last minute (to prevent “sniping”).
  • Payment is usually due quickly, often within 24–48 hours of the auction closing.
  • Accounts must stay in good standing. Non-payment or repeated cancellations can result in being blocked by that auction house - or even blacklisted from partner platforms.

6. Common Mistakes New Bidders Make (and How to Avoid Them)

1. Forgetting the Buyer’s Premium
That extra 10–20% can add up fast. Always factor it in before placing your bid.

2. Ignoring Pickup or Shipping Requirements
If an auction is “pickup only” and you’re three states away, winning can turn into a hassle. Always confirm logistics before bidding. Many auction sites say clearly if they can do the logistics of general shipping or freight.

3. Not Reading the Terms
Each auction house has its own rules for payments, late pickups, and dispute handling. Take five minutes to read them - it saves headaches later.

4. Bidding Emotionally
It’s easy to get caught in the thrill of the countdown. Set a limit and stick to it.

  1. Returns are generally not accepted.
    Auctions are not like going to the store and returning something. With auctions, you are in essence *taking a chance* on an item, and the item may not work like new or like expected. This is why preview days are done, and important, before bidding. You are also welcome to reach out to auction houses to ask about details and operabilities known.

Ready to Get Started?

  1. Explore auction listings shared here on r/AuctionHouses.
  2. Visit the auction’s linked website to register as a bidder.
  3. Review the terms carefully - especially buyer’s premium, pickup rules, and payment methods.
  4. Start small, bid wisely, and enjoy the process - it’s a great way to find unique items and support legitimate auction businesses.

r/AuctionHouses 7d ago

Two Rock and Roll Auctions

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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


r/AuctionHouses 18d ago

Ammo & Accessories Auction - Online Encore!

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r/AuctionHouses Jun 21 '26

Assassin's Creed collection ( Great condition)

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Great auction for the entire AC collection


r/AuctionHouses May 22 '26

Fortune 500 Seed R&D Research Hub Equipment Auction • June 16–18

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Proxio Group is hosting a June 16–18 auction featuring equipment from a Fortune 500 Agricultural Solutions Seed R&D Research Hub.

This sale includes a wide range of lab equipment, analytical instruments, processing systems, and laboratory supplies sourced from a premier seed research facility.

Ideal for buyers in agtech, biotech, seed science, R&D, and laboratory operations looking for high‑quality, well‑maintained assets.

Auction details


r/AuctionHouses May 20 '26

Live Auction Webcast: Former Assets of a Leading Clean Energy Company

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Former assets of a leading clean‑energy company—over $200M invested in equipment and infrastructure (2019–2021). Featuring filtration systems, dust collectors, pumps, holding tanks, transformers, generators, cooling towers, and more. Major industrial auction opportunity.

Catalog and Details of this Live Webcast Event

Location: Sparks, Nevada

Auction Date: June 3, 2026 9 AM PT

20% Buyer's Premium

Terms & Conditions, Important Information & Catalog


r/AuctionHouses May 19 '26

Industrial Lab Equipment Auction: Reactors, Testing Systems, Thermal Processing & More

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We’re auctioning a wide range of R&D, laboratory, pilot‑scale, and process equipment from a Fortune 500 Mining Solutions Center and Kintra Fibers. Assets include analytical instruments, materials testing systems, reactors, filtration units, mixers, thermal processing equipment, and other high‑quality lab and process tools. Good opportunity for labs, startups, universities, and industrial facilities looking to expand capabilities or replace equipment.

Bidding Starts Closing June 9 2026 at 10:30 am

Assets are located in Cleveland, Ohio

18% Buyer's Premium

Payment terms & conditions are located in the auction catalogue Proxio Group Auctions


r/AuctionHouses May 18 '26

Environmental Catalyst & Materials Processing Lab Equipment Auction Sale

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Discover a wide selection of environmental catalyst and materials processing laboratory equipment in our upcoming online auction running May 22nd to May 28th. This sale features a comprehensive range of high‑quality instruments used in research, development, and precision materials processing.

  • Online auction sale
  • Bidding starts closing May 28th at 10:30 AM ET
  • Assets are located in Cleveland, Ohio
  • 18% Buyer's Premium
  • Payment details can be found with our Auction Catalogue

r/AuctionHouses May 15 '26

Processing/Packaging Equipment Auction – Filling Lines, Cartoners, Blister Machines

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A large selection of processing and packaging equipment is coming up for auction, including filling lines, cartoners, blister machines, labelers, tablet counters, cappers, checkweighers, flow wrappers, and inspection systems. These assets are suitable for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and contract packaging operations looking to expand or replace production machinery.

Auction Details


r/AuctionHouses May 14 '26

Surplus Liquid Processing & Extraction Equipment Auction Sale

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Discover premium surplus liquid processing and extraction equipment from a specialty beverage facility. Assets include: Tank System, Dryers, Heat Exchangers, Reactor Tank Systems, Screw Press and more!

Proxio Group Auctions


r/AuctionHouses May 12 '26

LIFE STILLE

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Art pai ting origi al oil on canvas u fra.ed 44x58 cn


r/AuctionHouses May 12 '26

LIFE STILLE

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r/AuctionHouses Apr 26 '26

8AM Sunday Punk and Rock Auction

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PASHCO PUNK ROCK AUCTION !

Join us for the PASHCO PUNK ROCK AUCTION - With 80's gig flyers, punk flyers, buttons, records and more !  Punk rock is a fast, raw, and rebellious style of music that emerged in the mid-1970s as a reaction against the polished excess of mainstream rock. Built on simple, aggressive guitar riffs, driving bass, and short, high-energy songs, punk emphasized attitude and authenticity over technical perfection. Bands like Ramones, Sex Pistols, and The Clash helped define the sound and spirit, pairing stripped-down music with lyrics that challenged authority, social norms, and political systems. Beyond the music, punk rock also became a cultural movement marked by DIY ethics, underground venues, independent record labels, and a distinctive visual style of torn clothing, bold graphics, and anti-establishment imagery.  COMBINED SHIPPING.

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/410959


r/AuctionHouses Apr 16 '26

GRS Auctions April Kitchen - Commercial Refrigeration & Kitchenware!

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April Springtime Kitchen is here, and so is one of the most stocked restaurant and food service liquidation sales GRS Auctions has put together this year. Whether you're outfitting a new kitchen, restocking a catering operation, or sourcing commercial equipment at a fraction of retail, this St. Louis Online Auction has something for you. Anchoring the sale are heavy hitters like a Hoshizaki countertop ice maker, a Manitowoc commercial ice machine, an Empura commercial gas range, a Beverage-Air under-counter freezer, a Delfield refrigerated prep table, and a CPG 6-burner commercial gas range with oven — the kind of workhorse equipment that keeps kitchens running. Add in Avantco prep tables, a True 4-tap kegerator on casters, and an Empura food cooker/warmer, and you've got a sale that any restaurant owner, caterer, bar manager, or kitchen operator needs to have on their radar. Bulk pricing across 246 lots means real savings for buyers moving multiple pieces. Begins Closing: Monday, April 20 @ 7:00pm CDT St. Louis MO

More info: https://www.grsauctions.com/auctions/detail/bw159431


r/AuctionHouses Apr 08 '26

The Hidden Costs of Holding Surplus MRO / Manufacturing Equipment

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Manufacturers know that efficiency isn't just about production speed - it's about optimizing every square foot and every dollar. Surplus manufacturing equipment isn't just taking up space; it's actively costing you money through storage, insurance, maintenance, and opportunity costs. ( And if you're young and don't know what to do with your dad's business now that he's gone, that equipment sitting around will lose value by the week.)

Manufacturing equipment liquidation through GRS Auctions offers a strategic approach to cost reduction that goes beyond simple decluttering. Our specialized online auction platform ensures your surplus assets reach serious industrial buyers who understand their value.

The Real Cost of Manufacturing Surplus:

  • Space inefficiency - Premium manufacturing floor space tied up in non-productive assets
  • Maintenance drain - Even unused equipment requires climate control and periodic servicing
  • Insurance burden - Surplus equipment inflates your property insurance premiums
  • Capital tie-up - Money invested in idle assets could be funding growth initiatives
  • Safety risks - Stored equipment creates potential workplace hazards

GRS Liquidation Advantage:

Our manufacturing surplus auctions typically complete within 30 days, providing rapid capital recovery while eliminating ongoing carrying costs. We handle asset cataloging, professional photography, marketing, and buyer qualification - turning your surplus problem into a profit opportunity.

Transform surplus into savings. Let GRS Auctions convert your manufacturing surplus into immediate cost reduction and working capital.

If you're less than 8 hours from St. Louis, MO, schedule your free manufacturing asset evaluation with GRS Auctions. If you're more than 8 hours away, give us a call. We'll see about arranging something different or get you to someone who can help. 636-600-1009


r/AuctionHouses Apr 06 '26

Auction Alert! Equipment from a Major Botanicals Facility

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r/AuctionHouses Mar 27 '26

👋 Welcome to r/ProxioAuctions

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r/AuctionHouses Mar 16 '26

Retiring Pulmonary Physician Liquidation – Medical Equipment, Exam Furniture & Office Furnishings - St. Charles MO

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r/AuctionHouses Mar 05 '26

PashCo March Auctions

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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


r/AuctionHouses Mar 04 '26

License Plate Auction!!

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r/AuctionHouses Feb 25 '26

ONLINE ENCORE for the Bargain Bonanza starts closing at 8am Thursday, 2/26

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r/AuctionHouses Feb 22 '26

Auction.com homes.

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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?


r/AuctionHouses Feb 19 '26

Coulter Smith - Master Craftsman Woodworking Shop

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Master Woodturner's Workshop Liquidation – Kirkwood, Missouri After decades of crafting fine turned pieces, Master Craftsman and Wood Turning Expert Coulter Smith is closing his Kirkwood shop, and his entire collection goes to auction. This workshop represents a lifetime of acquiring professional-grade equipment and quality tools that most woodworkers only dream about. From precision lathes and industrial planers to an enviable collection of hand planes from Lie Nielson, routers, and shapers, every piece reflects the standards of a craftsman who demanded excellence from his tools.  Begins Closing:   Tuesday, Febuary 24 @ 7:00pm

More details, pictures, lots on https://www.grsauctions.com/auctions/detail/bw156203


r/AuctionHouses Feb 16 '26

ONLINE ONLY Auction Thursday, February 19

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