Whether you are looking to raise money for an organization, sell some valuable items, or purchase a car...there are numerous online outlets to help you do all of that, and more. We have collected twenty of the most talked-about auction sites across the globe, from Ohio to the British Isles!
Note: Sites are listed in no particular order.
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CharityAuctionsToday
A perfect solution for all lovers of online charity auctions, CharityAuctionsToday was developed and created by Tom Kelly in 2007 to cater to those who would like to take their charity auction to the next level.
With a state-of-the-art, cutting edge platform, CharityAuctionsToday has been fully developed to provide a top-notch user friendly platform that will help you raise the maximum dollars with your auction.
CharityAuctionsToday is one of the most reliable online charity auction platforms.
Additionally, CharityAuctionsToday has hundreds of features that are easy to use and easily customizable.
Their platform can work with all devices, has a built-in credit card processor, and contains many social media tools to help you spread the word of your auction.
2) eBay
eBay is undoubtedly the largest auction site on the internet and prides itself as the biggest online shopping mall with over 100 million registered users.
eBay is also the best-known online auction site because they offer the safest marketplace platform for both buyers and sellers alike.
A myriad of interesting features are available for both buyers and sellers - advanced search features, feedback options, a third-party resolution center - all make eBay the go-to place for the both parties.
The only drawback is that their fees are a bit higher than others and the marketplace is somehow confusing for newbies. They support Papal and credit cards as payment options.
But by and large, it is certainly the place to go for your online auction needs.
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LiveAuctioneersLiveAuctioneers is an internationally recognized online auction website that was launched in 2002 and is based in New York City.
It houses over a million members with thousands of listings every week making it one of the biggest online auction portals.
LiveAuctioneers has a well designed web portal which allows both buyers or sellers to easily and safely list and bid for products.
The "Auction Activity" tab at the right sidebar of the "About Us" is especially noteworthy. It tells you in a second everything you need to know about the listings on their site, the auctions listed, auctions scheduled in that particular month and bidder participation in online auctions.
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ShopGoodwillShopGoodwill is one the largest online auction site in the world with thousands of auction listings every year. A myriad of category listings is what sets them apart from the others.
The "new today", "ending today" and "Going Going Gone" pages display red hot auctions that will soon be gone.
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BiddingForGoodBiddingForGood is a very reputable online charity auction web portal that has been in existence for some time now and has received lots of positive feedback from various customers.
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Auction OhioAuction Ohio, part of the Auction Ohio family of businesses founded by Chris Davis in 1985, is a beautifully designed online auction site with a lot of security features.
With the highest standards of service, Auction Ohio has grown rapidly over the years and still offers what I consider a top-notch bidding service.
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Great North Property AuctionThe Great North Property Auction offers a fast and effective way to achieve a quick and secure sale. They feature sold, "About to Expire" and the "Latest Addition" listings so that buyers can immediately make a good decision on what to bid on.
The Great North Property Auction also offers an evaluation service at no cost or fee.
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AutorolaEstablished in 2001, Autorola is the largest internationally recognized online auction platform for car dealers. Currently facilitating used vehicle transactions in 17 European countries, Turkey, Australia and the US.
They have over 70,000 registered dealers worldwide and are gradually but steadily becoming a force to reckoned with in the US auction market.
Their homepage contains latest international auction listings and you can see which is which at a glance and you also have the ability to enter into an auction in a snap of the finger.
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AuctriaAuctria is a web application that lets you create a very powerful but easy to use auction. You can run a silent, live or online fundraising auctions at an affordable rate.
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ArtsyArtsy features the worlds leading galleries, museum collections, foundations, artist estates, art fairs, and benefit auctions, all in one place. They have the largest database of contemporary art with a growing database of 350,000 images of art and architecture.
The Artsy auction page features the latest auctions at a glance and also contains very informative tips on how to bid on their site.
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CharityBuzzA fantastic and top-notch travel, sport and celebrity online auction site. CharityBuzz online auctions bring together hundreds of the world's most acclaimed celebrities, inspiring luminaries and beloved brands to give you unforgettable access to your passions.
A beautifully designed website that helps support incredible causes or projects around the world.
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GiveSmartA fantastic team of online auction site developers with great features especially for fundraising purposes. GiveSmart specializes in building and developing online auction fundraising sites for hundreds of people around the Globe.
GiveSmart is founded by passionate charity supporters and has a lot to offer to anyone who wants to create an online presence for a charity auction.
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CopartFounded in 1982 by CEO Willis J. Johnson, Copart is an online vehicle auction with more than 75,000 salvage and clean title vehicles on sale each day.
They have a fantastic online auction platform and have recently added over 100 new features to improve your online car buying experience.
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Chiswick AuctionsChiswick Auctions, based in West London, is one of largest antiques auction sites in the UK with a lot of auction listings in their database.
Although they predominantly deal in antiques, Chiswick Auctions also offers a variety of modern items and designer goods.
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EIG Property AuctionsThe Essential Information Group, established in 1991, provides comprehensive information on property auctions, including future auction particulars with pictures, guide prices, and auction results.
The site has an advanced search feature that allows you to quickly search available property auctions. In fact, they have best auction coverage available in whole of UK.
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Hansons AuctioneersBased in Derbyshire, England with other valuation centers all over the UK, Hansons Auctioneers was established in 2005 by Charles Hanson.
The homepage contains the latest auctions and some noteworthy details like opening hours, specialist sales, and postages.
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Ruhter AuctionEstablished in 1967, Ruther Auction have been the recognized leader for land auctions, commercial equipment auctions, estate auctions, and more in Hastings, NE and its environs.
Ruther Auction is no doubt the best auction service in Hastings. With over a hundred listings every month, they are considered by many as one of the largest land auction companies in Nebraska.
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Barnard Marcus Property AuctionsA part of Sequence(UK) Limited, Barnard Marcus Property Auctions is one the largest national networks of estate agents throughout the UK. They offer the following auction services;
You can also get the latest auction dates and news by clicking their respective links at the left sidebar of their homepage.
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eFleaeFlea is a simple to use Free Online Charity Auction Hosting site. They provide services to any not-for-profit group and organization based in Canada, The United States, Australia, New Zealand or Great Britain.
They are rated as one of the best online charity auction hosting sites in the United States because of their reputation and credibility.
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InvaluableInvaluable is one of the largest premier live online auction sites. You can bid in real time from any part of the world.
Their homepage features the latest auction listings and a link to upcoming auctions
