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We all have one, really good idea of what an auction is. But the truth is, there are several different auction types. When you imagine it, there’s an auctioneer standing in front of a room, he’s probably auctioning off a piece of equipment and talking really fast. People flash cards, the price up. And it...

The WaitWhile App

06 Oct 2018

General Merchandise, Tips

We use the WaitWhile App to streamline the load out process at our North Phoenix warehouse. No one wants to wait three hours to get their stuff, the Waitwhile app helps us prioritize and organize orders so when you get the text message that says “your order is ready” you know that your...

Item Conditions

15 Sep 2018

Auctions, Business Liquidation, General Merchandise, Tips

It’s easy to overlook item conditions because it’s not a typical part of retail buying experience. You walk into a store, buy a piece of furniture in a box and your expectation is full-functionality and in brand new condition. If this isn’t the case, you’re more than welcome to return it to the retailer for...

Picking up your Onsite Items

15 Sep 2018

Business Liquidation, Tips

Picking up your items can be a confusing process if you’ve never bid in an onsite before. Every onsite is different but there is one thing you should always do: be prepared. This means you read the terms and conditions and you know what it takes to move and disassemble your item. It’s important to remember...

Featured Auction: Klinger Lake Estate Antique Collection

02 Sep 2018

Auctions

The Kirsch Estate: Our featured auction this week is the antique collection of the J.W. Kirsch Estate. The Kirsch family has been a foundational member of the Sturgis community since the early 1900’s when their curtain rod company was first established. The J.W. Kirsch collection for auction includes Asian antiques, antique sterling silver and a...

Buyers Premium

22 Aug 2018

Auctions

Auction Nation facilitates the sale and provides the resources to make it successful, however, we don’t own the inventory. Therefore, we are the middlemen between the customer and the consignor. The Buyer’s Premium is how we, as an auction company, generate revenue. Buyer’s premium is 15% at Auction Nation. The charge is added to the...

Featured Auction: Pawn Shop & Pablo Antonio Milan Artwork

20 Aug 2018

Collections

New Mexico Artist, Pablo Antonio Milan captured the mysticism of the West The majestic colors of the southwest landscape reside in layers of acrylic paint and the vision of New Mexico Artist, Pablo Antonio Milan. Learn more about Milan and his paint style at Medium.com or bid now.2

Auction Terms to Know

20 Aug 2018

Auctions, General Merchandise, Tips

Auctions are a little different from a regular buying experience. Here’s a list of auction terms to know to help you become a savvy online bidder. First, read everything in the Terms & Conditions of an auction. This will have everything you need to know about important dates and times like auction close and pick-up....