The Tools I Actually Use
A curated directory of research databases, platforms, and industry resources.
Auction Research and Price History
The value of an item is exactly what someone paid for it yesterday. Nothing more, nothing less.
BidSquare
Online bidding for fine art and antiques.
Visit site →Christie's
Top-tier international auction records.
Visit site →eBay Completed Sales
The definitive guide for everyday collectibles.
Visit site →Heritage Auctions
Incredible historical data for coins and pop culture.
Visit site →Invaluable
Massive aggregate database of past auction results.
Visit site →LiveAuctioneers
The go-to platform for researching regional auction houses.
Visit site →Sotheby's
High-end art and luxury estate history.
Visit site →Morphy Auctions
Specializes in antique toys, advertising, and firearms.
Visit site →Specialty Item Research
The devil—and the dollars—are in the details.
Find an Auction or Estate Sale
You can't find the treasure if you don't know where to look.
AuctionZip
The largest directory of live and online auctions.
Visit site →AuctionList
Global directory of auction companies.
Visit site →EstateSales.Net
The standard for finding local estate liquidations.
Visit site →EstateSales.Org
Secondary directory for independent sales.
Visit site →AuctionGuy
Canadian and US auction search engine.
Visit site →Garage Sale Finder
Local mapping for neighborhood sales.
Visit site →DIY Selling and Auction Platforms
Sometimes the best auctioneer for the job is you.
eBay
Still the king of peer-to-peer selling.
Visit site →eBid
A lower-fee alternative to the giants.
Visit site →AuctionFlex / HiBid
Software to run your own timed online auctions.
Visit site →BidWrangler
Custom auction apps and bidding platforms.
Visit site →Jasper52
Curated online auctions for vetted sellers.
Visit site →National Auctioneers Association
Resources for aspiring professional auctioneers.
Visit site →Industry Tools
A business is only as strong as the systems holding it together.
Constant Contact
Email marketing for bidder lists.
Visit site →Fiverr
Quick outsourcing for cataloging and design.
Visit site →Namecheap
Where I buy all my domains.
Visit site →ShareASale
Affiliate network management.
Visit site →WP Engine
Premium hosting for high-traffic sites.
Visit site →Zoho CRM
Managing consignor relationships.
Visit site →Josh's Oddball Finds
The things that don't fit anywhere else.