National Appraisals

Resources - Online Auctions and Information

Online Auctions and Good Information

Our favorite!
www.disturbingauctions.com - dedicated to the research and study of bizarre and tacky items found for sale on Internet auction sites
eBay - person-to-person online auctions
eBay Premiere - online auctions dedicated to fine art
Antiques Roadshow - PBS program in which expert appraisers uncover the stories and reveal the true value of objects brought in by amateur collectors
Antiques Roadshow JR - Devoted to the interests of young collectors and their families
World Art Antiques - international listing of art and antiques dealers, museums, auction houses, and related services

And you thought there was only one or two sites -- but wait, there's more!!! We have personally picked a few of our favorites out of the hundreds out there (in alphabetical order)

Other Online Auction & Information Sources

auctions.amazon.com - buy and sell used and collectible items
auctions.bidz.com/ - features trading and bidding for jewelry, sports memorabilia, computers, antiques, books, sporting goods, cards, coins, and more
auctions.lycos.com - bid, buy, or sell anything on Lycos.com.
auctions.yahoo.com - bid, buy, or sell anything on Yahoo!
new.usps.com/cgi-bin/uspsbv/scripts/content.jsp?D=8489 US Postal Service auction of damaged and unclaimed items
www.treas.gov/auctions/customs/ - ranging from real estate, vehicles, boats, campers, and more through the US Department of Treasury, Customs Service
www.VeeBee.freeserve.co.uk/ - offers rare Beatles records and memorabilia by private auction
www.aaauctions.com - online auctions held bi-monthly; place bids for antiques, glassware, art coins, Oriental rugs, jewelry, and unclaimed property
www.aacsportmemorabilia.com - autographed sports collectibles and auction source
www.abacoin.com - rare coins including gold, silver, and copper
www.abbyway.com - listing auctions and auctioneers from across the U.S. along with dates, times, locations, and picture previews of upcoming sales
www.acntv.com - satellite based network offering collectibles and jewelry. Offers online auctions, chat and company store
www.adtell.com/jazz/ - specializing in original and early pressings of rare jazz LPs, including traditional and modern jazz
www.alexautographs.com - autograph auctioneers holding quarterly auctions
www.allauctionguide.com
www.americanpast.com - offers antiques, sports memorabilia, pins, comics, toys, and more
www.ancient-coin-forum.com - featuring ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and other coins. Also has references, articles, tools, and auction
www.antiquefest.com - antique auctions in New England
www.antiquegunroom.com - covers all aspects of the antique arms and armor field with auctions, classifieds, articles, dealer links, discussion boards, and more
www.antiquephoto.com - online marketplace for antique and historic photographs, offering quality images through both auction and fixed price sale
www.antique-posters.com - Gallery Mistinguette - vintage posters at auction prices
www.aplusauctions.com - specializing in fine antiques, art glass, estates, appraisals, and liquidations
www.artbookservices.com - fine and decorative arts books, auction price guides, art history books, catalogue raisonnes
www.artelino.com - art auctions and galleries specializing in Japanese woodblock prints, maps, ukiyo-e, porcelain, orthodox icons, and more
www.arteprimitivo.com - Pre-Columbian, Asian, Egyptian, ethnographic antiquities, antiques, auctions, art and books
www.artlinkinc.com - offers collections, exhibitions, and auctions of contemporary art by young and emerging artists
www.artstar.com - carrying an array of art books, posters, and gifts, and offering a directory of artists, events, and museums, as well as consultation and auction services, online exhibitions, and Artstar magazine
www.atozbid.com - offers antiques, collectibles, glassware, primitives, and more
www.auctionbeagle.com - allows the user to search multiple online auction sites simultaneously
www.auctionbrief.com
www.auction-browser.com - full-feature web browser offers extended tracking features for use with eBay or other online auctions
www.auctionet.com
www.auctiongoer.com - contains a list of auctions around the country
www.auctionhunter.com - browse through listings in different categories each week including: antiques, collectibles, real estate and fine art. Auctioneers can place three free listings online
www.auctionrocket.com - offers auction software for online sellers
www.auctionrow.com - users can search multiple auction sites at once. Also includes auction ad software, ecards, and auction tips ezine
www.auctions.msn.com - offers a wide choice of auction categories
www.auctionsreviewed.com - provides reviews and guides of online auctions
www.auctiontribune.com - news, trends and commentary of online auctions
www.auction-warehouse.com
www.badboyztoyzz.com - liquidators and locators of classic cars and custom built motorcycles. Specializing in street rods, original and restored antique collectors cars, and replicas
www.baileyshonor.com - sells antiques, collectibles, collections, and estate property for the Milwaukee area, including previews of upcoming auctions with digital images
www.barrettjackson.com - classic car auction and exposition held annually in January
www.baseball-cards.com - offering auctions, classifieds, news, and forum to buy, sell, and trade baseball, football, and basketball cards
www.baseballplanet.com - live online sportscard and memorabilia auctions
www.bay9.com/auctions/ - offering a wide range of online auctions
www.beansauction.com - buy, sell, or trade Beanie Babies
www.bertoiaauctions.com - specializes in toys and mechanical banks
www.bidexpo.com - featuring worldwide militaria from several time periods including World War II
www.boatscape.com - offers a virtual yacht club where boaters can buy, sell, or auction boats and boat accessories
www.brucehershenson.com - publisher of full-color movie poster books, retailer of posters through auctions and mail-order catalogs
www.butterfields.com - fine art auctioneers and appraisers since 1865
www.buysell.com - offers classified listings and online auctions
www.catalogkid.com - distributor of collectible post auction catalogs
www.christies.com - includes a calendar of events and featured auctions for Christie's International
www.cofrase.com/artforum/ - European fine arts and auction online catalog with photos and an indexed database
www.collectingnation.com - specializes in collectibles including bears, dolls, and cards
www.collectorauctions.com - specializes in model and toy train auctions
www.collectorschoice.com - items include art glass, royal doulton, hummels, vintage wrist and pocket watches, and dolls
www.collectorsnet.com/miles/ - monthly online auction of American Civil War memorabilia including weapons, documents, personal items, uniform buttons & insignia, reunion material, authentic nineteenth century jewelry, etc.
www.collectorusa.com - offers coin auctions
www.comicsxchange.com - for comic book artists, fans, collectors, and dealers to buy or sell original art
www.compusaauctions.com - bid on desktops, notebooks, monitors, and more
www.coupdefoudre.com - offers rare books, specializing in the sciences, maps, tribal art, carpets, and wine
www.crystal-auction.com - provides auction for collectors of Swarovski crystal
www.definaauctions.com - collectibles, fine arts, antiques, rare items, and estate auctions
www.delftwares.com - specializes in Dutch Delft and Gouda ware. Includes photos of available pieces, auctions, books, and more
www.doylenewyork.com - specializing in jewelry, fine/decorative arts, antique furniture, books, and couture auctions - William Doyle Galleries
www.earlyamerican.com - online bidding for early American items such as documents, currency, weapons, and more
www.eauctionroomart.com - live auctions dedicated to fine art collections, antiques, paintings, drawings, sculptures, wine, collectibles, and rare books
www.edersfishing.com - includes saltwater and freshwater fishing e-zines, auctions, discussion forums, and an online store offering rods and reels, knives, bait, nets, and tackle boxes
www.ehammer.com
www.eonart.com - auction for collectors of fine Japanese woodblock prints, features Kunisada prints and diptychs
www.ephemerarts.com - specializing in auction and exhibition catalogs, reference, and out-of-print books
www.equineauction.com - horse and equestrian equipment auctions
www.eurobid.com - live action online auctionsacross Europe
www.film-center.com - features motion picture film collecting on 35mm, 16mm, and 8mm. Also provides online film auctions
www.firearmsauctions.com - auctioneer of antique and modern firearms, cannons, and related items
www.footballprogrammes.com - offers football programmes from around the world for sale or auction
www.franceantiq.fr/ - antiques, olds books, antiquarian booksellers of slam, restoration workers, French art magazines', furnitures, paintings, auctions, shows & exhibitions
www.governmentauctionsite.com - sells guide to Government auctions
www.gsaauctions.gov/ - offers auctions of federal surplus property
www.heartlandauction.com - specializing in the auctioning of collectible toy items
www.heartland-discoveries.com - dinnerware and miscellaneous items for sale and auction
www.hecklerauction.com - full-service auction company for antique glass and bottles, period decorative arts, singular art objects and estates
www.heritagecomics.com - offers auctions for rare, vintage, and collectible comics, animation art, memorabilia, and movie posters
www.hermann-historica.com - international auctioneers of antique arms and armour, orders, and historical collectibles
www.huntauctions.com - baseball and football memorabilia auctions
www.icollector.com - online auction and resource for buying, selling, and researching art, antiques, and collectibles
www.internetauctionlist.com - Internet resource listing for auctions. Here you'll find a directory of auction pages from all over the Net: cars, art, antiques, and government auctions
www.irishantiquesonline.com - guide to Irish antique dealers, auction houses, restorers, shippers, and valuers
www.ivymader.com - international 19th and 20th century mint and used stamp dealers. Auction and catalogue information available
www.jbrucevoyles.com - sells and auctions knives and related books
www.jcdevine.com - auctioneers and appraisers of guns and gun collections
www.leedyrolls.com - sells and auctions off new and used piano rolls for 88 note players and Ampico, Duo-Art, and Welte Licensee reproducing pianos
www.lelands.com - specializes in sports and pop culture memorabilia
www.limoges-auction.com - auction site reserved for authentic, signed Limoges porcelain items
www.limoges-auction.com - Limoges-auction.com is a 100% free auction
www.Lp-Net.com - classic music and memorabilia for sale and auction to the serious collector. Rock, pop, blues and jazz from the 50s - 80s
www.lynknight.com - dealer and auctioneer of large and small size currency, nationals, fractionals, errors, confederate, colonial, and continental issues
www.magicauction.com - weekly auction for magician supplies
www.manions.com - nine $1 million auctions per year of historical militaria and antiques
www.mcmastersauctions.com - live antique doll, Barbie doll, and collectible auctions
www.MemMak.com - gallery of collectible artist teddy bears with special offer, auction items, and more
www.militaria-collectibles.com - military collectibles
www.military-auction.com - provides a location to buy and sell military items
www.mlcollectibles.com - All-Sports collectibles from 1887-Present. Bi-weekly auctions and dealer specials
www.mouseman.com - Disney collectibles, sales, auctions, mail order, and shows
www.musiciansshopper.com - offers music gear auctions, classifieds, and directory of music equipment stores. Find guitars, keyboards, drums, school band instruments, and more
www.nart.com - art magazine that features galleries and exhibitions, artists, their works, international events, French antiques, and online auctions
www.net-auctions.com - boasts the most auctions in one place online
www.nextplanetover.com - offers comic books, anime, action figures, and comic merchandise. Also, message boards, best sellers list, and auctions
www.numismedia.com - Register to bid today, offering rare coins
www.octobergallery.com - specializes in contemporary African American paintings, posters, and prints
www.oldandsold.com
www.oldworldauctions.com- quarterly auctions featuring original antique maps, atlases, globes, decorative graphics, and related material from the 16th through 19th centuries
www.on-line-auction-sites.com
www.orientalrugs.com - You can learn about patterns, cities, cultures, cleaning, recent auction prices, and even trade rugs as a buyer or a seller through the bazaar
www.pacificbook.com - specializing in rare books, manuscripts, maps, photographs and historic prints
www.pawnbrokeronline.com - offers a pawnshop and auction service
www.penbid.com - auctions for pens, pencils, desk accessories, and more
www.pinballmachines.com - offers auctions for pinball machines, parts, video games, pool tables, and other gaming items
www.pokemon-trading-cards.net/ - buy, sell, trade, or auction cards. Also includes chat discussions, a parent's guide, articles, and deck building strategies
www.popula.com - Hollywood items, books, music, art, erotica, and more
www.postcardsource.com - offers postcard auction, catalog, chat and more
www.posterauction.com - offering original antique advertising posters to experienced collectors and new enthusiasts at auction since 1985
www.posterconnection.com - information base and resource for vintage poster art. Posters offered at auction and through online gallery, plus Journal on Posters, other publications, and links
www.postpicasso.com - presents fine, decorative, and handmade art from international artists and galleries through exhibition, retail storefronts, auctions, and lounge services
www.potteryauction.com - featuring American art pottery
www.pre-columbian-art.com - hold weekly auctions of Pre-Columbian Art and buy collections
www.promusicexchange.com - online auction and store for Guitars, Keyboards, Drums, Amps, P.A. and much more
www.pyrobilia.com - auction site dedicated to vintage fircracker and fireworks labels
www.quasarcomics.com - auctions of comics, science fiction, original art, big little books, and other collectibles
www.ragoarts.com specializing in 20th century decorative arts. (David Rago Auctions, Inc.)
www.RegencyStamps.com - public stamp auctions featuring USA and Worldwide collectible stamps
www.rivenburgsauction.com - dealing in antiques, collectibles, guns, coins, toys, and more.
www.rockislandauction.com - auction house for firearms, edged weapons, military and indian artifacts, western memorabilia, and firearm related items
www.rubylane.com - Find the antiques, collectibles & fine art items
www.runningrabbit.com - auctions antique, machine-made, and contemporary marbles
www.savethegrapes.com - rare wine auction site where individuals can buy or sell wine
www.scottwinslow.com - historical autographs, documents and Americana. Periodic online auctions
www.seahawkauctions.com - source for old Northwest Coast Native Indian art and artifacts
www.shopgoodwill.com - offering an array of antiques and collectibles pulled from Goodwill's inventory of donated goods. Revenues fund programs for people with disabilities
www.skinnerinc.com - auctioneers and appraisers of antiques and fine art
www.slawinski.com - antique and estate auctions featuring Victorian furniture and accessories, antique clocks, fine art, antique music boxes, fine silver, estate carpets, porcelains and more
www.sothebys.com - providing onsite and online auctions for novice visitors and auction connoisseurs
www.stampauctionnetwork.com - Stamp Auction Network
www.startrader.com - specializing in celebrity, sports, and movie star autographs as well as collectibles and memorabilia. Also conducts nonprofit charity auctions
www.steinauction.com - online auction of beer steins, German steins, Budweiser steins, limited edition steins, and other collectibles and breweriana
www.stoutauctions.com - featuring collectible model trains and toys
www.superiorsc.com - auction company conducting sales of stamps, coins, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and collectibles
www.superiorsports.com - dealer and online auctioneer of PSA graded vintage sportscards
www.swaen.com - antique maps, atlases, globes, and prints. Also antiquarian travel books and medieval illuminated manuscripts. online catalog available
www.sweetdeal.com
www.tcwc.com - The Chicago Wine Company conducts 20 wine auctions per year
www.theriaults.com - collector, retailer, and auctioneer of antique dolls, doll furniture, and other related collectibles
www.thesalebarn.com - offers a variety of horse tack and equipment
www.tradingcardnation.com - online trading card auction community
www.ubid.com
www.uce/com/Exchange/ - interactive trading and electronic auction system which facilitates the buying and selling of computer equipment on the Web
www.uspapermoney.com - offers currency sales and auctions online
www.vennett-smith.com - offers auctions for postcards, autographs, trade cards, sporting memorabilia, ephemera, and cigarette cards
www.webcharity.com - provides online auctions and a Virtual Thrift Shop whose proceeds benefit charity. Anyone can buy, sell, auction or donate using a familiar online auction format
www.webfurs.com - offering new and pre-owned furs. Includes catalog and auction information
www.willishenry.com - auctions antiques. Specializes in the Shaker market
www.winebid.com - provides an innovative method for wine enthusiasts to obtain aged premium wines
www.woodblockprint.com - features Japanese woodblock prints, with some sold by online auction
www.zubal.com - Scholarly and rare/used books and periodicals in philosophy, history, art, lit, etc. Auctions of books, manuscripts, and periodicals held throughout the year