Auction houses and marketplaces

Plain-English guides to the auction houses and online marketplaces for fine art, coins, jewelry, sports cards, wine, collector cars, equipment, trucks and government surplus: what each one sells, how buying works there, every fee we could find, and a straight link to the site. Listed A to Z.

Auction sites: 83
Art and collectibles: 58
Cars, equipment and surplus: 25

The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, 1889 — Public-domain examples of museum works.

Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer, about 1665 — Public-domain examples of museum works.

Fine art and collectibles Collector cars Equipment and trucks Vehicles and government surplus Coins Jewelry and watches Sports cards and memorabilia Wine

Fine art and collectibles: auction houses

Alderfer AuctionPennsylvania auction house selling estates, antiques, art, jewelry, coins and collectibles, online and on-site.Based in: Hatfield, PA · Buyer's premium: 23%–25%Alex Cooper AuctioneersFurniture, fine art, antiques, jewelry and real estate, from the Baltimore area.Founded: 1924 · Based in: Towson, MD Artnet AuctionsOnline-only sales of fine and decorative art from galleries and dealers.Online since: 2008 · Based in: New York BonhamsInternational auction house for collector cars, fine art, watches, jewelry and more.Founded: 1793 · Based in: London Brunk AuctionsSouthern and American antiques, fine art, photography and more, from Asheville, North Carolina.Founded: 1983 · Based in: Asheville, NC Christie'sInternational auction house for fine art, jewelry, watches, design and books.Founded: 1766 · Based in: London Clars Auction GalleryFine art, antiques, jewelry, watches and Asian art, from Oakland, California.Since: 1972 · Based in: Oakland, CA DoyleNew York auction house for fine art, jewelry, furniture and decorative arts.Founded: 1962 · Based in: New York Freeman'sU.S. auction house for fine and decorative art, jewelry, books, Americana and furniture.Founded: 1805 · Based in: Chicago Heritage AuctionsLarge collectibles auctioneer: coins and currency, comics, sports, art, jewelry and memorabilia.Founded: 1976 · Based in: Dallas John Moran AuctioneersCalifornia and Western art, modern design, jewelry and decorative arts.Founded: 1969 · Based in: Monrovia, CA Leland Little AuctionsEstate antiques, fine art, jewelry, wine and real estate, from Hillsborough, North Carolina.In business: 20+ years · Based in: Hillsborough, NC Michaan's AuctionsAsian art, fine art, jewelry, furniture and estates, from the San Francisco Bay Area.Founded: 2002 · Based in: Alameda, CA Neal Auction CompanySouthern and Louisiana fine and decorative arts and estates, from New Orleans.Founded: 1984 · Based in: New Orleans PhillipsAuction house for modern and contemporary art, design, photographs and watches.Founded: 1796 · Based in: New York & London Pook & PookAmericana, folk art, furniture and decorative arts, from Pennsylvania.Founded: 1984 · Based in: Downingtown, PA Rago20th-century design, modern and contemporary art, decorative arts and jewelry, from New Jersey.Founded: 1984 · Based in: Lambertville, NJ Revere AuctionsOnline auctions of fine art, jewelry, Americana and decorative arts, from St. Paul, Minnesota.Based in: St. Paul, MN · Pick up within: 30 days Sotheby'sInternational auction house for fine art, jewelry, watches, wine and luxury goods.Founded: 1744 · Based in: New York Swann GalleriesNew York auction house for rare books, prints, photographs, posters and works on paper.Founded: 1941 · Based in: New York WrightModern and contemporary design and art, from Chicago.Founded: 2000 · Based in: Chicago

Fine art and collectibles: online marketplaces and search

Sites where many auction houses run their sales, or that search across them.

BarnebysA search engine for lots at many auction houses; bidding happens at each house.Founded: 2011 · Based in: Stockholm BidsquareOnline bidding with auction houses for fine art, antiques, jewelry and design.Launched: 2014 · Started by: 6 houses CatawikiWeekly expert-reviewed online auctions based in Europe, shipping worldwide: art, watches, coins, collectibles and classic cars.Founded: 2008 · Based in: Amsterdam InvaluableOnline bidding in auction-house sales of art, antiques, jewelry and collectibles, with a large archive of past prices.Based in: Boston · Houses: 5,000+LiveAuctioneersOnline bidding in sales from thousands of auction houses: art, antiques, jewelry, coins and collectibles.Founded: 2002 · Based in: New York

Collector cars

Live collector-car auctions and week-long online sales.

Barrett-JacksonTelevised collector-car auctions in Scottsdale, Palm Beach, Las Vegas and other cities. Bidders register before bidding.Founded: 1971 · Based in: Scottsdale, Arizona Bring a TrailerWeek-long online auctions of enthusiast and collector cars, motorcycles and parts. Bidders register with a credit card.Founded: 2007 · Owner: Hearst (since 2020)Broad Arrow AuctionsCollector-car auctions in the U.S. and Europe, including Amelia Island and Las Vegas.Founded: 2021 · Owner: Hagerty Cars & BidsOnline auctions of modern enthusiast cars, mostly from the 1980s on. Bidders register with a credit card.Founded: 2020 · Founder: Doug DeMuro Collecting CarsAround-the-clock online auctions of collector and enthusiast cars, mostly from the U.K., Europe and Australia, with some U.S. cars.Founded: 2019 · Based in: United Kingdom Gooding Christie'sCollector cars at major live sales such as Pebble Beach and Amelia, plus online sales.Founded: 2003 · Based in: Santa Monica, Calif.Mecum AuctionsLive collector-car auctions in cities across the U.S., with online bidding. Also motorcycles, vintage tractors and road art.Founded: 1988 · Based in: Walworth, Wisconsin PCARMARKETOnline auctions focused on Porsches and other collector cars, plus parts.Launched: 2019 · Based in: New York RM Sotheby'sHigh-end collector cars sold at live, online and sealed auctions in North America and Europe.Founded: 1991 · Based in: Blenheim, Ontario

Equipment and trucks

Construction, farm and industrial equipment, trucks and trailers.

AuctionTimeOnline auctions of farm, construction and truck equipment from many sellers. Bids are binding.Owner: Sandhills Global · Based in: Lincoln, Nebraska bidadooNo-reserve online auctions of used heavy equipment, trucks, lifts and trailers in the U.S. and Canada. Bidding runs on eBay.Based in: Kent, Washington · Buyer premium: None BidSpotterOne place to bid in industrial, commercial and surplus auctions from many auctioneers. Some sales ask for a deposit.Parent: ATG · Format: Live webcast and timed BigIron AuctionsOnline no-reserve auctions of farm, construction and transportation equipment.Based in: Nebraska · Auctions: Weekly, online Equipment FactsLive webcast and online bidding for many auctioneers' sales of farm and construction equipment, trucks and more.Owner: Sandhills Global · Based in: Lincoln, Nebraska IronPlanetHeavy equipment and trucks sold online with inspection reports.Founded: 1999 · Owner: RB Global JJ Kane AuctioneersUtility, municipal and fleet trucks and equipment.Based in: Delran, New Jersey · Buyer premium: 12% (CA 15%)Purple WaveOnline-only auctions of equipment, vehicles and ag machinery.Founded: 2001 · Based in: Manhattan, Kansas Ritchie Bros.Large equipment and truck auctions, online and on-site.Founded: 1958 · Parent: RB Global Taylor & MartinAuctions of used trucks, tractors, trailers and fleet vehicles. Bidders place a deposit for each auction.Based in: Fremont, Nebraska · Buyer premium: 6.5% (2026 terms)

Vehicles and government surplus

Salvage and insurance vehicles, and the marketplaces where agencies and businesses sell.

CopartOnline auctions of salvage, insurance-total, repossessed and clean-title vehicles, from cars and pickups to boats and RVs. Some lots need a business license; the public can buy those through a registered broker.Founded: 1982 · Based in: Dallas, Texas GovDealsSurplus from cities, counties, states, schools and utilities nationwide.Founded: 1999 · Based in: Montgomery, Alabama IAAInsurance-total, salvage and clean-title vehicles sold online, mostly to business buyers. The public can bid on lots marked open to the public or buy through a broker.Founded: 1982 · Based in: Westchester, Illinois ProxibidA marketplace hosting many independent auction houses.Founded: 2001 · Based in: Omaha, Nebraska Public SurplusSchool districts, towns, transit agencies and universities.Launched: 2000 · Based in: Utah SCA AuctionsA broker that lets the public bid on salvage and insurance vehicles without a dealer license, with a refundable deposit.Online since: 2015 · Based in: North Miami Beach, FL

Coins

U.S., world and ancient coins, paper money and bullion. Heritage is listed with the auction houses above.

Archives International AuctionsU.S. and world banknotes, coins, old stock and bond certificates and ephemera.Founded: 1992 · Based in: River Edge, New Jersey Classical Numismatic GroupAncient Greek, Roman and Byzantine, medieval and world coins at printed and online auctions.First sale: 1987 · Based in: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Daniel Frank SedwickShipwreck treasure, Spanish colonial and world coins, from Florida.Roots: 1981 · Based in: Winter Park, Florida David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC)Weekly internet auctions of U.S. coins.Founded: 1979 · Based in: Virginia Beach, Virginia GreatCollectionsOnline auctions of U.S. and world coins and paper money.Founded: 2010 · Based in: Irvine, California Scotsman Auction CompanyAuctions of U.S. coins, currency, bullion and jewelry, from St. Louis.Owner: Scotsman Coin & Jewelry · Based in: St. Louis, Missouri Stack's Bowers GalleriesRare coins and paper money.Roots: Stack's, 1935 · Based in: Costa Mesa, California Stephen Album Rare CoinsAuctions of Islamic, Asian, Indian and other world coins.Founded: 1976 · Based in: Santa Rosa, California

Jewelry and watches

Watches, signed jewelry, diamonds, estate pieces and government-seized jewelry.

AntiquorumAuctions of collectible wristwatches and pocket watches, held around the world.Founded: 1974 · Based in: Geneva, Switzerland EBTH (Everything But The House)Online estate-sale auctions of furniture, jewelry, art, collectibles and decor, shipped nationwide.Founded: 2008 · Based in: Blue Ash, Ohio Fortuna AuctionFine jewelry, diamonds and important watches, from New York.Based in: New York, NY · Buyer's fee: 28% / 24% / 12%Gaston & Sheehan AuctioneersSeized and forfeited assets from federal cases, city fleet vehicles, jewelry and coins, from Texas.Founded: 1988 · Based in: Pflugerville, Texas Loupe ThisTimed online auctions of hand-picked collectible wristwatches.Founded: 2021 · Based in: California, USA

Sports cards and memorabilia

Graded cards, game-used items, autographs and trading card games.

Fanatics CollectWeekly and premier auctions of graded trading cards and sports collectibles.Founded: 1998 (as PWCC) · Based in: Tigard, Oregon GoldinTrading cards, sports and pop-culture memorabilia and game-used items.Founded: 2012 · Based in: New Jersey Hake's AuctionsPop-culture collectibles: comics, toys, Star Wars, political buttons and character memorabilia.Founded: 1967 · Based in: York, Pa.LelandsSports cards and memorabilia, plus some pop-culture and historical items.Founded: 1985 · Based in: Matawan, N.J.Love of the Game AuctionsVintage baseball and sports cards and memorabilia.Founded: 2012 · Based in: Kingston, N.Y.Memory Lane Inc.High-grade vintage sports cards and baseball memorabilia.Founded: About 2000 · Based in: Tustin, Calif.Mile High Card CompanyAuctions of vintage and modern sports cards and memorabilia.Based in: Centennial, Colo. · Buyer's fee: 17.5% (reported)Nate D. Sanders AuctionsMonthly online auctions of historical documents, autographs, and sports and entertainment memorabilia.Founded: 1986 · Based in: Los Angeles Pristine AuctionAutographed sports and pop-culture memorabilia, with online auctions ending every day.Founded: 2010 · Based in: Phoenix, Ariz.Robert Edward Auctions (REA)Catalog auctions of high-end vintage sports cards and memorabilia.Founded: Early 1990s · Based in: Chester, N.J.RR AuctionAutographs, historical documents and space, sports and entertainment memorabilia.Founded: 1980 · Based in: Boston and Amherst, NH SCP AuctionsSports memorabilia, game-used items and vintage cards.Founded: 1979 · Based in: Laguna Niguel, Calif.WhatnotLive-streamed auctions run by sellers: Pokémon and other card games, sports cards, comics, toys and hundreds of other categories.Founded: 2019 · Based in: Los Angeles area

Wine

Fine and rare wine and spirits by the bottle and case.

Acker WinesFine and rare wine at live and online auctions, from a New York merchant founded in 1820.Founded: 1820 · Based in: New York, NY Hart Davis HartAuctions of fine and rare wine, live and online.Founded: 2004 · Based in: Chicago, Illinois Spectrum Wine AuctionsOnline auctions of fine wine and spirits.Auctions since: 2009 or earlier · Based in: Santa Ana, California Unicorn AuctionsTimed online auctions of rare bourbon, scotch, Japanese whisky, tequila and wine.Founded: 2020 · Based in: Chicago, Illinois WineBidWeekly online auctions of fine and collectible wine.Founded: 1996 · Based in: Napa, California ZachysFine wine and spirits at live and online auctions.Founded: 1944 · Based in: Port Chester, NY

Live listings by platform

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