How do I create an auction? 

Learn the basics of creating an auction on AuctionNinja.

 


Select Auctions.



After selecting Auctions, sellers can select “add new” to create a new sale. Before doing that, it’s useful to become familiar with the Manage Auctions page.  




The MANAGE AUCTIONS page allows sellers to:

  • Look at past and current auctions
  •  See useful auction history metrics with AUCTION REPORT SUMMARY capabilities.
  • Make auctions live

 

  1. Click ADD NEW to see the “add auction” screen.
  2. Enter the AUCTION NAME 
  3. Select an END DATE 


  1. Set the buyer’s premium
  2. Make sure the sales tax rate is correct
  3. Decide how many items you want to close at one time (1, 2, or 3) 
  4. Make sure your sale has a rep: whoever is responsible for responding to bidder questions

Customize the auction further with extra options: 

  • Select a sale type
  • Set a minimum price for all lots in the auction
  • Post auction as coming soon (no bidding)
  • Choose how bidders contact you

Shipping and pickup: 

Add post-auction options

  • None–local pick-up only
  • Shipping only
  • Limited shipping available & local pickup




Sellers who want to use a third party shipper: 

  • Use the alternative pickup & shipping section 


Questions about creating a sale? CLICK HERE.

 

Questions about launching a sale? CLICK HERE.