Online Auction Websites
There are many online auction websites besides eBay. There are those online auctions that are similar to eBay in that they have a wide variety of categories. The mixed category auctions may vary greatly in how they operate. So be sure to read the fine print before buying or selling, as fees can be easily be overlooked.
Category Online Auction Websites
Coin Auctions
Rare coins can be bought and sold quickly using online auctions. Making money through online auctions has minimal start up costs.Teletrade.com: Paper and metal currency are sold on consignment at this auction house. The site provides forms, tips on setting value, creates online images for your item, fees ranging from 4% to 10% of the selling price and provides detailed information regarding when your item will be listed as available.
www.teletrade.com
Coin.ha.com: Coin.ha includes estate planning for rare and hard to find coins, tips on packing for shipping and how to determine the value of your coins. This auction site will also buy coins and currency.
www.coins.ha.com
www.goldbergcoins.com
www.stacks.com
www.bowersandmerena.com
www.littletoncoin.com
Online Antique Auctions
Locating online antique auctions that are reputable may require some research. Reading feedback and checking with Epinions.com or Consumer Reports before buying or selling will help.Oldandsold.com: Antiques on this site are separated into categories. It also provides helpful guides for sellers, extensive research materials on antiques, and provides sellers with many auction-selling tools.
www.oldandsold.com
Fontainesauction.net: This site is a consignment auction house. They also buy items individually saving the seller fees.
www.fontainesauction.com
www.graysauctioneers.com
www.caseantiques.com
www.stereographica.com
www.oldworldauctions.com
Online Auto Auctions
Online auto auctions are a great way to find a car at a great price. Government surplus, seized property and overstocked used cars provide variety. Goodwill.com also has online auctions of automobiles.
www.shopgoodwill.com
Gov-auctions.org: This site offers vehicles that have a starting bid of $100.00. Pick-up or is the buyers responsibility. Most vehicles are sold for pennies on the dollar.
www.gov-auctions.org
Capitalacutoauction.com is the Salvation Army’s online auto auction website. Most vehicles are sold for under $1000.00. Live auctions with detailed descriptions and photos allow buyers to look over the vehicle before bidding. This site also purchases vehicles.
www.capitalautoauction.com
www.usa.gov/shopping/cars/cars.shtml
www.salvagedirect.com
www.auctions4wheels.com
www.allpar.com
www.bikerbids.com
More and Different Category Online Auction Websites
Jewelry and Art
Choosing the perfect wedding band or a piece of artwork for your home is only a click away. Selling these types of items through consignment at an online auction house is a safe way to make money without the inconvenience of retail selling.
Sothebys.com: This site features artwork both large and small. Sellers can have their artwork or jewelry appraised prior to listing.
www.sothebys.com
Ubid.com: Jewelry, watches and other items are categorized for easy location. Registration is free.
www.ubid.com
www.go4bids.com
www.hotjewelryauctions.com
www.bidz.com
www.auctions.overstock.com
www.propertyroom.com
Gun Auctions
Guns both modern and antique are easily purchased and sold through online gun auctions. There is a lot of money to be made buying and selling firearm. Gun auctions provide the serious collector with many opportunities.
Gunbroker.com: Offers a wide variety of firearms. Sellers are provided helpful guidelines and appraisal tips. This site provides a large database of specialty collectors to help identify antique firearms.
www.gunbroker.com
Ebang.com: In addition to traditional online gun auctions, this site also offers air-soft weapons, repair parts and accessories for all types of firearms. They also list archery items, knives and gunsmith manuals.
www.ebang.com
www.rockislandauction.com
www.armsbid.com
www.auctionarms.com
www.gunrunnerauctions.com
www.collectorsfirearms.com
Online Livestock Auction
Farmers and animal enthusiasts find livestock auctions a convenient way to buy animals, farm equipment and tractors. Exotic and domestic animals may also be purchased through online livestock auctions.
Dunlaplivestock.com: This site allows buyers to bid online for animals listed at public auctions. High-speed internet connections are required. Pick up of animals is necessary within the allotted time allowed.
www.dunlaplivestock.com
Horseauctions.com: This site provides buyers the opportunity to bid online during their public auctions. Auctions are listed by date and breed of the horses being offered. Tack auctions, animal drawn wagons and equipment are also available although not as often.
www.horseauctions.com
www.sugarcreekbirdfarm.com
www.reptileauctions.com
www.cattleusa.com
www.dvauction.com
www.mountainlivestock.com
www.newbreedauctions.com
Online auction websites are easy to use and navigate. Tutorials, help references, chatrooms and site blogs will keep you in the thick of the auction action.