Heritage Auctions
The Dallas auction house that sells more collectibles than almost anyone: coins, comics, sports cards, movie memorabilia, fine art, jewelry and more. What it sells, how buying works there and what it costs, with a straight link to the house.
- Founded
- 1976
- Based in
- Dallas
- Buyer's premium
- 22%–25%
- 2025 sales
- $2.15 billion
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About Heritage Auctions
Heritage started in Dallas in 1976 as a coin dealer and auctioneer and is still privately run by its co-chairmen, Steve Ivy and Jim Halperin. Its total sales passed $2.15 billion in 2025, its fifth record year in a row, across dozens of departments from rare currency to luxury handbags.
Some of the most talked-about sales of recent years happened there: Judy Garland's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz for $32.5 million in 2024, a Nobel Peace Prize medal for $103.5 million in 2022 with the proceeds going to UNICEF, and a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card for $12.6 million. Heritage also keeps a free archive of past sale prices that collectors use to research values.
What Heritage Auctions sells
How buying works at Heritage Auctions
- Make an accountRegister on HA.com. New bidders give credit information or a card plus a Social Security number, and should register at least 48 hours before the first session.
- Choose how to bidBid online on HA.com, live during floor sessions with Heritage Live, in the Heritage app for iPhone and Android, by telephone (book 24 hours ahead), by absentee bid sheet, or in person in Dallas.
- Check the premiumEach department sets its own sliding-scale buyer's premium, published in that auction's terms on the catalog page.
- PayPayment is due when invoiced. Wire, eCheck and cashier's check are accepted; cards need approval and carry a 2.9% fee.
- Get it shippedHeritage ships in-house, charging packing, carrier costs and a small transit fee based on insured value.
What it costs
Heritage sets its buyer's premium by department. The rates on its 2026 auctions:
| Department (2026 sales) | Buyer's premium |
|---|---|
| US coins (from January 1, 2026) | 22% (minimum $29) |
| World and ancient coins | 22% |
| Paper currency | 22% |
| Sports cards and memorabilia | 22% (minimum $29) |
| Comics and comic art | 25% (minimum $29) |
| Movie, TV and music memorabilia | 25% (minimum $49) |
| Fine jewelry | 25% (minimum $49) |
| Watches (2025 sale) | 25% to $1M (min. $49), 20% to $5M, 15% above |
| Rare books | 25% (minimum $49) |
| Fine and decorative art, photographs, nature and science | 25% (minimum $49) |
| Bidding through LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable or other platforms | +5% of hammer |
| Make Offer and Buy Now from Owner | No buyer's premium |
| US coins before 2026 | 20% (minimum $29) |
A $10,000 coin costs $12,200 before tax and shipping; a $10,000 painting costs $12,500.
Paying, pickup and storage
| When to pay | At the close of the session or when invoiced |
| Payment | Wire, eCheck, cashier's check, money order; cards need approval |
| Card fee | 2.9% |
| Late payment | Invoices unpaid after 7 days may be voided or charged 20%; 3% late fee |
| Deposit | Heritage may require 25% of your bids |
| Shipping | In-house: packing and carrier cost plus 0.75% of insured value |
| Credit for new bidders | Two collectibles business references, or a card plus Social Security number |
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UX Search is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Heritage Auctions. Bidding, payment and delivery all happen on the house's own site under its own terms. Information checked October 21, 2026 from Heritage terms and conditions (rev. April 2025) and Heritage how-to-bid page and Heritage auction archives; fees and rules can change, so confirm them on the sale page.