The most unusual and expensive lots of world auctions.
People pay simply unrealistic money for seemingly ordinary things.
1. One bottle of Lowenbrau beer and a milk jug found among the wreckage of the Hindenburg airship, which burned down in 1937 in New Jersey.
Andrew Eldridge of Henry Aldridge and Son, an auction house in England, says that about 80% of the drink is left in the bottle.
This bottle of beer is considered the most expensive bottle in the world. (Henry Aldridge and Son)
2. The rarest miniature of Peter the Great in a frame encrusted with diamonds was sold at an auction in New York on November 2 for a huge sum of 1.3 million dollars.
George Roberts of Arizona bought it from a London dealer in 1951 and was unaware of its importance until he appraised it this summer.
In this photo you can see the front and back of the portrait. (Sotheby's / AP) 
3. This 32.01 carat square emerald cut diamond was sold at auction on October 21st for $7.7 million.
Billionaire and philanthropist Leonor Annenberg, who passed away in March, purchased it for his 90th birthday.
Auction house "Christie" s "did not want to disclose the name of the buyer.
The ring was planned to be sold at a price of 3 to 5 million dollars. (Christie's / AP) 
4 . A New York doctor paid $12,713 for a September 1966 Datebook signed by John Lennon.
The paper has a popular quote from Lennon that the Beatles are more famous than Jesus. (Courtesy of rrauction.com) 
5. A signed copy of Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf" went up for auction in England on August 13 for $34,900.
The buyer wished to remain anonymous, making a deal by phone.
The book was signed in 1924 while Hitler was serving four years in prison.
This copy is the second edition that Hitler gave to his cellmate in 1925. (Barry Batchelor, PA/AP) 
6. One of the most famous, original photographs of Albert Einstein sticking his tongue out for photographers sold for $74,324 at an auction in New Hampshire on June 20th.
When Einstein signed the photo, he said that his gesture was addressed to all of humanity. (RR Auction, LLC./AP) 
7. The rarest Abraham Lincoln stamp went on sale in New York City for $431,250 on June 13th.
The lot is known as the "Refrigerator Stamp" because the envelope on which this stamp was affixed was sent from Boston to cold stores in India in 1873. The stamp was stolen from its original owner in Indianapolis in 1967 and found 39 years later in a home in Chicago. (Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries / AP) 
8. A rare Audrey Hepburn cigar stamp went on sale May 26 in Berlin for $93,800 - more than two minimum prices.
There are only five copies of this stamp.
Most of them were destroyed after Hepburn's son refused to sell the copyright to the image in 2001. (Fritz Reiss, AP) 
9. This rare 7.03 carat blue diamond sold at an auction in Geneva on May 12 for a record price of $9.49 million.
This lot has become the most expensive of the precious stones.
The stone was found last year in the historic Cullinan Mine in South Africa. (Martial Trezzini, Keystone/AP) 
10. This 1804 Adams-Carter silver coin is one of 15 coins that were never issued into circulation.
The silversmith was bought for $2 million at a private auction two years ago and left the Cincinnati auction on April 30 for $2.3 million. (Heritage Auction Galleries / AP) 
11. This rare two-seat version of the World War II Spitfire fighter was bought at an auction in London for 2.53 million on April 20th.
British adventurer Steve Brooks, who paid the record-breaking price for the plane, told the London Daily Mail that he believes "things like this are meant to be used." (Alastair Grant, AP) 
12. This daguerreotype, dated 1848, photographs a lone house built on what is now known as the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
This one of the world's oldest photographs was sold at auction for $62,500 to an unknown buyer on March 30 in New York. (Sotheby's / AP) 
13. Apparently, the crisis even affected the dinosaurs.
This 150-million-year-old complete dinosaur skeleton (right) failed to find a buyer at an auction in New York City on March 21.
The 2-meter dinosaur skeleton, which is joined in this picture with other items that are also for sale, was supposed to be sold for half a million dollars. (Josh Chait, I.M. Chait Gallery / AP) 
14. Back in the 1950s, a 9-year-old boy paid 35 cents for this 1938 comic.
It was the first comic book to feature the famous Superman.
On March 13, System of a Down drummer and comic book fan John Dolmayan purchased the comic for $317,200. (Metropolis Collectibles / AP)14. 
15. Relatives of a deceased man discovered this rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante in his garage in Gosforth, England.
This is one of 17 existing cars of this model.
He left the auction for 4.4 million US dollars in Paris on February 7th. (Bonhams/AP) 
16. This common tuna sold for $104,700 at a fish auction on January 5 in Tokyo.
The fish was huge and weighed 127 kg - $ 370 per kilogram.
This is the most expensive lot at the fish auction since 2001.
The buyers were two owners of a sushi bar - one from Hong Kong, the other from Japan. (Kyodo News/AP) 
17. Zhao Danyang, an investment fund manager from Hong Kong, bought the right to dine with billionaire Warren Buffett for $2.1 million in June 2008 at an eBay charity auction. (Saul Loeb, AFP/Getty Images) 
18. An unused life jacket from the famous Titanic liner was bought at an auction in New York for $68,500 on June 25, 2008.
The vest was found on the Halifax coastline after the ship sank off Newfoundland in 1912. (Christie's Images, Ltd. / AP) 
19. Claude Monet's Water Lily Pond went on auction in London for more than $80 million on June 24, 2008.
This 1919 painting by the artist is one of four works in a series dedicated to water lilies. (Lefteris Pitarakis, AP) 
20. Fifteen $20 bills sold in Dallas on June 14, 2008 for $37,000.
The bills, whose value exceeded the face value by 120 times, remained from the ransom to the kidnapper D.B. Cooper, which he received in 1971 before jumping out of a plane and going undetected. (LM Otero, AP) 
21. This golden bowl, which had been stored for years under the bed of the grandson of an unknown junker, was sold at auction in the UK for $100,000 on June 5, 2008.
This bowl is a Persian artifact depicting the two-faced Roman god Janus. (Dukes Auctioneers, Handout/AFP) 
22. The largest colorless diamond in the past few decades was sold at auction on May 28, 2008 in Hong Kong.
A 101.27-carat diamond in a tiara went from Christie's auction to a private buyer for $6.21 million. (Wally Santana, AP) 
23. A 1961 Ferrari California Spyder formerly owned by actor James Coburn was sold in Italy on May 18, 2008.
The car was bought at a price of $10,894,900 and became the most expensive vintage car after that. (RM Auctions) 
24. In this letter, Albert Einstein writes about his contempt for religion, it was sold at a London auction for $404,000 on May 16, 2008.
The buyer was described as "a collector with a love of theoretical physics". (Bloomsbury Auctions/AP) 
25. Painting by artist Lucian Freud "Benefits Supervisor Sleeping" was sold at Christie's auction in London on May 13, 2008 for $33.6 million.
It became the artist's most expensive work of art during his lifetime. (Emmanuel Dunand, AFP/Getty Images) 
26. Claude Monet's "Railway Bridge at Argenteuil" went on sale at Christie's in New York for $41 million on May 6, 2008.
This price broke the auction record for a French Impressionist painting.
The previous record was set in 2008 for the painting "Nymphaeum" - it was sold at auction for $36.5 million. (Matt Dunham, AP) 
27. A developer from Oklahoma City paid $132,400 for this ferris wheel, working on the Santa Monica Pier in California since 1966.
He beat five competitors on eBay in April 2008.
This wheel should be part of the construction in Oklahoma City. (Pacific Park Photo/AP) 
28. Would you pay $1,350 for an Illinois-shaped corn flake?
This is exactly the amount offered by one of the girls at an eBay auction in March last year, finding this miracle in a pack of cereal intended for breakfast. (Donald McIntire/AP) 
29. A rich man from Abu Dhabi paid a fortune for a license plate for a car with a single digit "1".
He paid $14 million for it, breaking the previous record by a factor of 2 for a license plate with the number "5". (Manuel Salazar, AP) 
30. This copy of the Magna Carta of 1297 was sold at the Sotheby's auction in New York.
She left the auction for $21,321,000 in December 2007. (Stephen Chernin, Getty Images) 
31. This prototype 10 cent coin was created by the US Mint in 1792.
It was bought at auction along with other rare coins for a private buyer's collection for $30 million in November 2007. (Heritage Auction Galleries / AP) 
32. This truffle, an incredible size, weighing 1.50 kg, found by an Italian mushroom picker near Pisa in November 2007, left the auction for $ 330,000.
The proceeds from the sale of the truffle were donated to organizations specializing in the treatment of people with hereditary diseases. (Andrew Medichini, AP) 
33. This globe, once owned by Adolf Hitler, was sold at a Greg Martin auction in San Francisco for $100,000 in October 2007.
An American soldier stole this memento from Adolf Hitler's house in 1945. (Eric Risberg, AP) 
34. A 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, formerly owned by actor Steve McQueen, sold for $2.31 million to an unknown buyer in October 2007. (William Claxton, Keystone/AP) 
Sooner or later, every numismatist faces the question of where and how it is more profitable to sell or buy a coin. Of course, the easiest way is to go to the market, to the numismatic store or to the places where collectors gather. But this was true 20 years ago - today auctions are leading, including those held on the Internet.
Of course, in this case (as in any other) there may be a risk of buying a fake, so we conducted a study and prepared a review of the most famous and reputable auctions.
The best auctions for a numismatist
Auction “ANUMIS”
It all started in 2001, when the first full-fledged printed catalog of coins with prices appeared, released by the Konros publishing house. At the same time, the auction house was going to start developing its own Internet site, but at first it remained not particularly visited for a long time. At that time, the first large Russian Internet trading platform molotok.ru (now closed) ruled the Internet. Finally, by the end of 2002, after a series of weekly online auctions, https://auction.conros.ru/ became a truly sought-after and popular resource among numismatists.
Today, all coins offered by Konros as lots, and after the sale, go to the new owner with a guarantee of authenticity from the trading house. Today, this Internet resource gathers about 2500-3000 unique Internet users every day, which indicates its relevance and popularity.
To participate in the auction, you need to register, indicating the exact postal address with an index and a contact phone number, after checking the data, you will be given the opportunity to bid on the current auction. The commission from the buyer is 10-15% of the price of the lot at the end of the auction, the seller is charged 15% of the sale price of the lot. In addition to weekly Internet auctions, Konros also conducts monthly and semi-annual (the latter are held in St. Petersburg) auctions.
Auction "Wolmar"
It offers 2 types of auctions: VIP - for investment, rare, collectible coins, as well as awards and medals (the cost of the lot is over 1000 rubles). For inexpensive coins of different countries and periods, Standard auctions are organized. In both cases both the seller and the buyer are charged a commission of 10%. You can also sell antiques here - separate auctions are organized for this.
Auction “Efimok”
Volmar's main rival is also operating since 2006.
He held more than 180 auctions, to participate in the auction you need to be over 18 years old and pre-register on the website www.efimok.ru, be sure to indicate a contact phone number and postal address. The final price of the lot includes the cost, commission (10%) and postage.
Auction “Hermes”
Working on the Internet since 2010 and very well established among numismatists.
Auction “Numismatist”
Internet project www.numismat.ru also holds auctions for more than 90 times.
Here they accept materials for bidding 2.5 months before they are held, after which a very high-quality color catalog of lots is prepared. The commission is 15% of the total cost of the lot reached as a result of the auction. You can also sell medals here.
Auction “NumizRus”
The price of the lot includes the maximum bid, commission (10%) and shipping costs. You can pay and pick up the won lot at the Moscow office. Delivery is carried out only on the territory of the Russian Federation. Lots are sent to the buyer after 100% prepayment, and the costs of transferring money for the purchased lots are borne by the buyer.
Auction “RusNumismat”
Also, auctions, and not only on the Internet, are held by LLC " Russian Numismatic House» (www.rusnumismat.ru) - not only coins, desktop medals and banknotes are put up for sale, but also awards, antiques and old and rare books.
More than 40 auctions have already been held, for participation in which you need to go through a free registration and pay a commission fee based on the results of the auction - it is 5-10 percent and is charged both from the buyer and from the seller.
This is one of the very first and largest online trading platforms, which began its activities back in 2000. However, despite the huge popularity, here the risk of running into a fake is higher than that of highly specialized sites.
Other auctions
In addition, it is worth mentioning that many large Internet resources for numismatists, in addition to those indicated, also have their own shops and coin auctions - these are Russian Coin, the newspaper Treasure Detector and Gold Miner, and others.
Among the “live” (outside the Internet) auctions from the house “Alexander”, the company “Coins and medals”, the company “Gelos” can be noted - they are held both in Russia (the first two) and in Europe (“Gelos”).
The most famous in the USA are Dmitry Markov's auctions("Markov"), held annually in early January - it is here that the prices for Russian coins for the whole year are determined. By the way, they usually coincide with one of the main events in the world of numismatics - the International Numismatic Show, held in New York.
Today, unlike in the 80s or 90s of the last century, buying or selling a coin is not a problem. Abroad, almost every numismatic store has its own auction, and today Russian portals have picked up this trend, which indicates the active development of the coin business in the country. If you want to sell coins yourself, then watch the video tutorial on how to do it.
Few things compare to the excitement of winning an online auction for something we really need and unique. The successful popularization of the auction trade, in addition to the giant eBay we know, has led to the growth of such sites, offering buyers the lowest possible price for unique items and at the same time offering sellers the highest price for a lot that is rare or in high demand.
Of course, with all the advantages of participation, there are risks associated with the dishonesty of sellers, whose responsibility lies on auction sites. In this review, we'll take a look at 17 hot retail and wholesale auctions based on MSRP rankings and US review sites that are considered the most popular and reputable on the internet. See also: 5 REASONS YOU NEED A US ADDRESS
US auctions
America's oldest marketplace with traditional offerings on almost every known category of trade item you can imagine. There are many old items that you will never find on Amazons and Walmarts. The interface and navigation is intuitive, understandable and easy to use, which makes it possible for older people to participate in trading on old computer machines of the last century ( without irony).
An e-commerce site that allows anyone create your personal online store and conduct, if you like, online auctions. Since sellers can import a list of products from eBay or Google Shopping into eCrater, the choice is quite extensive. Another nice aspect of eCrater is the fact that the auctions are held online, without registration. All the member has to do is add the item to the cart and proceed to checkout. Please note eCrater itself does not offer protection policy, therefore, to minimize risks, you should use the Paypal payment system, which guarantees the security of the transaction, or stick to sellers with good ratings and reviews.
An American auction house founded in 2009 for new and used items with a wide range of innovative features that you'll love while you're on the hunt for items of interest. The main feature of this not typical place is that buyers buy goods using credits. received during registration, when placing your own offers for sale and other additional conditions. Then, it is possible to exchange credits for cash, or use them further by participating in the auction. Listia also offers some kind of implied insurance (Listia Assurance), which means that the member will receive a full refund if the purchase does not meet the conditions that were described in the listing, if the seller changed the payment terms after the fact of the sale or the seller makes a false statement related with non-payment of the lot. It is this unique approach and consumer protection that makes Listia one of the best online auctions.
Slogan - "everything but ordinary". Looking at their website, it makes a lot of sense. You won't find much choice here; some of the pieces look defiant, fairly maintained, but the whole range is completely autistic. Even in typical categories such as clothing, Bonanza shoppers will find items unlike anything they've seen when strolling through their local mall. You pay no transfer fees, no monthly collection auction fees, no other hidden fees, making it a pleasant place to shop. In 2016, Bonanza was recognized as the "Most Recommended Auction" among 50,000 nominees, including top monsters such as eBay, Amazon, Etsy.
As the name suggests, this is a pure online auction where people buy and sell freely and easily connect with sellers through an open and simple platform. This place mainly specializes in stamp and coin collectibles with a dominant selection. If you are in this segment, you will definitely want to check out this place as well. Registering online is free, but verification will cost $4 per month. Sellers here do not pay sales commissions and are limited to a fixed subscription fee for using the services in the amount of $8. USA per month. It may not be one of the 3 expensive auctions, but it definitely boasts that the auction price is not included in the price of the lot.
This is a multi-user platform (Marketplace), auction sales go online without registration. Supported by a 20 year veteran and a team of experienced network security guru programmers, we have turned it into a multifunctional e-commerce gathering place where sellers and buyers from all over the world can meet and interact. Merchants have the ability to create stores, and consumers must appreciate the intuitive functionality, design, and navigation. For shoppers looking for the best deals, Atomic Mall offers a great selection combined with low prices.
One of the largest auction resources with 2 million followers, it offers multiple country-specific languages, free registration, and the option to pay for a lifetime membership that will remove all value-adding fees from your listings to sell. The choice is wonderful including sometimes strange things in such categories like "Sport Memorabilia", "Spiritual and Metaphysical" and "Wholesale Large Lots". Ebid also makes it easy to start buying, with an extensive help section. Here you will find answers to almost any question you may have regarding participating in a auction sale. There is even a wide range of online videos to help you figure out the intricacies and make a competent application.
Auction wholesale and retail
North America online auction has been operating since 1997. The main difference is that you will not find products from individual sellers here. Instead, lots are presented from overstocked warehouses from manufacturers that uBid claims are listed 20% to 80% below MSRP market price. So it's a one-way consumer service. This makes shopping cheaper than other competitors. On the other hand, you are unlikely to find killer rare/antique items when you are dealing with professionals. But, on the other hand, uBid is a reliable way to receive goods from manufacturers. The selection is more limited in terms of variety than other venues. But this is a great place if you are looking for watches, electronics or hardware. It has over 200,000 items to choose from, both new and refurbished in over 25 categories. It also has a feature called (Mega Auctions) where members can trade in bulk. So if you find that you need 50 hours at once, uBid could be the place to make that idea come true. You can also participate in lot auctions. The deal only lasts 20 minutes before the item is sold at the highest price. This makes it one of the best auction sites for wholesalers.
Official auction specializes in the sale of large commercial lots in various categories of commodity items at the expense of manufacturers who experience difficulties with the sale of their products. You will find lots such as a wholesale sale of 100 pieces of Android tablets or a lot of various sporting goods. For this reason, the items sold here are more suitable for small businesses that want to buy more inventory.
International auctions
CQout.com: Mainly focused on the UK. Does not charge any listing fees and is only 1.5% of the cost of the final price, making it one of the lowest fees in the industry.
Gmarket.co.kr: Short for Global e-Market, it is a popular auction site from Korea. Available in Korean and English and welcomes buyers and sellers from all over the world.
OZtion.com.au: Has free registration, no listing fees, but charges a final cost fee of $99.00 maximum. The focus is on sites in Australia.
Souq.com: Focuses on the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan. Available in Arabic and English.
Tazbar.com: The UK site offers four different monthly subscription levels from free to $18.99 per month. Specifies how many product lists you have and how much they will cost.
TradeMe.co.nz: Approximately a quarter of all New Zealanders have a TradeMe account. It is considered the largest website in the country. They have expanded into many areas such as real estate and automobiles.
Conclusion
You might be surprised, of course, eBay is included first in the list and we would not go so far as to immediately name the site the best auction site. Its weak presentation means you'll always find what you're looking for. Maybe you wonder why go to any of the services listed above if eBay is so good?
You are probably looking at auction services because you want to buy rare or unique items, right? The fact is, the other US auctions listed above may suit specific needs better. The reason they can survive with Ebay is because they have a slightly different business model and cater to different market areas. So don't forget to give online auctions a chance because they might suit you even better.
>Auctions have become widespread in the modern world and Russia in this case was no exception. Therefore, in addition to being able to trade at world-class auctions, you can also choose to trade local auctions in Russia. This is also a very good opportunity for both beginners and those who wish to expand their existing business.
To date, Russian auctions are increasing in number every year. And even if one auction closes, then in its place there are several at once. Therefore, it is not so easy to understand all this diversity. Sometimes this can take a very long time. To reduce this time and give you the opportunity to quickly understand the topic and make the right choice, we have compiled a catalog where we included the best trading platforms and auctions in Russia
The catalog is compiled according to three main indicators, according to which you can quickly select the necessary auctions in Russia before proceeding to their detailed study.
THIS IS THE SPECIFICITY OF THE AUCTION
THIS IS THE QUANTITY OF GOODS ON THE SITE
THIS IS AUCTION POPULARITY
Plus to this CASHBACK SERVICES, which began to affect site traffic.
Here we will not decipher these indicators in detail, but will immediately move on to the catalog. Details about the main indicators of the auction, as well as about the best auctions and trading platforms in the world you can read this link:
Catalog
Auctions and marketplaces
Russia
| logo | Site URL | general or specialsth | users or lots | visitors per month | cashback service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trade area | general | so many | 135 million | > |
| trade area | general | 41 thousand comp. 36 million lots | 26 million review ⇓ | |
| trading area | creation | 2.5 million items | 19 million | |
| product. aggregator | general | 31 thousand mag. 200 million goods | 15 million | |
| beru.ru trading area | general | 20 thousand mag. 100 thousand items | 13 million | > |
| auction\bargaining area | General | 6.5 million lots | 9 million review ⇓ | |
| trading area | general | 6.7 thousand comp. 15.5 mln. | 6 million | |
| trade area | industry\builds | 1 million sets 28 mln. | 5.5 million | |
| Price.ru price comparison | general | 6 thousand mag. 23 mln. | 5.4 million | |
| irr.ru
ads | General | 1.9 million items | 5.2 million | |
| au.ru auction\bargaining area \ads | general | 586 thousand user | 4.3 million review ⇓ | |
| satom.ru trading area | general | 8.5 million items | 3.6 million | > |
| jd.ru shop \ trading area | general | Ros. lots + jd.com lots | 3.4 million | > |
| sidex.ru trade area | general | 1.8 million items | 3.1 million | > |
| shop.\torg-area. | general | 50 thousand | 2.8 million | > |
| ads. | general | 3.4 million sets 2.8 mln. | 2.2 million | |
| trading area | General | 25 thousand mag. 2 million items | 1.7 million | |
| auction\bargaining area | general | 6 mln. | 1.6 million | |
| trading area | general/industrial | 96 thousand computers 9.5 mln. | 1 million | |
| trade-area\ann. | general | 750 thousand comp. 4 million items | 900 thousand | |
| trading area | general/industrial | ? product | 750 thousand | |
| 2×2.su ads | general | 38 thousand goods.. | 700 thousand | |
| ubu.ru ads | general | 1.2 million items | 680 thousand | |
| ads | general | 64 thousand ads | 620 thousand | |
| fis.ru ads | general | 240 thousand computers 6.6 mln. | 470 thousand | |
| pc01.ru ads | general | ? announced. | 320 thousand | |
| ads | general | 22 thousand tons | 300 thousand | |
| auction | collection coins, antiques | catalogs | 240 thousand | |
| alloy.ru trading area | general | 4.4 thousand computers 2.5 million items | 230 thousand | |
| auction\bargaining area | general | 1.3 million lots | 170 thousand review ⇓ | |
| auction | collection coins | coin catalogs | 155 thousand | |
| auction\bargaining area | collection. | 25 thousand lot | 140 thousand | |
| .com auction | collection. | 8.7 thousand lots | 75 thousand | |
| auction\bargaining area | general | 3.7 million lots | 70 thousand review ⇓ | |
| trading area | payment for goods cryptocurrency | 1.1 million items | 5.5 thousand | > |
| trade-area\ann. | antiques | 50 thousand | 5.4 thousand | |
| auction\bargaining area | general | very few lots | 2.6 thousand | |
| shop.\torg-area. | antiques, collection. | several thousand | 2.5 thousand | |
| general | 6.5 million lots. | 50 visits | ||
| handmade | 10 thousand lots 1200 masters | No |
Now that you have made a preliminary selection, depending on your intentions, you can proceed to a detailed study of the selected auction. When studying a local auction in detail, you should definitely pay attention to such features that will help you trade more efficiently. Keep in mind that Russian auctions have their own characteristics.
AUCTION FEATURES
♦ What payment system
♦ Availablewhether the product management system
♦ You can promote the product or not
♦ Is there a ranking system
♦ Availablethe possibility of creating a store or not
♦ Availablewhether the consumer protection system
More detailed information about these features can be found on the page. auctions from the link above
Marketplaces and Auctions in Russia
detailed description
this is a shopping center on the Internet, a federal trading platform with a designer of websites and online stores, which has no analogues in Russia. On the Tiu.ru platform, any entrepreneur can create a website and an online store, without the help of IT specialists Tiu.ru was founded in 2008. About 960 thousand unique users visit the trading platform every day.
PECULIARITIES:
♦ What are the ways of trading?
- Legal entities and individuals who are registered as individuals - entrepreneurs can trade on the trading floor. You can create a store or trade from the Prom.ua catalog. There is a possibility of 14 days of a free trial period (all the functionalities of the portal are available. After the end of the trial period, the basic features of Prom.ua will remain or you can choose one of the paid unlimited service packages)
♦ What is the commission on the trading platform?
- In addition to one free "basic" package, there are several paid packages:
"Economical" - Starting promotion 1500 rubles. per month when paying 18,000 rubles. in a year.
"Favorable" - Effective promotion 2333 rubles. per month when paying 28,000 rubles. in a year
"Turbo" - Accelerated promotion 4667 rub. per month when paying 56,000 rubles. in a year
♦ What payment system?
- Payment can be accepted in various ways
♦ Is there a free listing option?
- You can exhibit 10 products and services for free, according to the "basic" package, but without promotion
♦ Is there a product management system?
- There is a product management system (lots are automatically re-listed, etc.)
♦ Is there a promotion system?
- There are various promotional packages
Further:
- There is an option to submit a review. There is a rating system.
♦ Is it possible to create a store?
- It is possible to create stores of various levels
♦ Available whether the consumer protection system (Protected Transaction)?
Yes, Tiu.ru cares about the security of transactions.
“The Buyer Protection Program provides for the possibility for portal buyers who have suffered from fraud when using the Tiu.ru resource to claim compensation of up to 10,000 rubles, regardless of the number of goods ordered.”
au.ru
Au.ru- Included in the top Auctions of Russia and the largest open online trading platform in Siberia. The auction has more than 1 million active lots. Users: 584 510. The auction has a forum and a blog.
There are three types of bidding in an auction:
Standard (regular) auction
-Reverse auction
-Fix price
The auction has a limit (restriction) for placing lots:
Au.ru auction catalog contains more than 1000 categories. One seller in one category can put up for auction a limited number of lots at the same time.
If you have reached the limit, the system will let you know about it and offer to connect a PRO account.
"PRO-account" is a package of services for a professional seller.
This tool will make your job much easier if you regularly put items up for auction, sell several items at the same time and want to sell significantly more.
The price of a PRO account when activated for a period:
1 month(31 calendar days) - 600 rubles.
3 months(92 calendar days) - 1500 rubles.
6 months(183 calendar days) - 2400 rubles
The auction has such a tool as "Actualization of lots"
Update- a tool of professional sellers at the auction. Helps to maintain order in the lots.
Items that are not in stock are not allowed at the auction. Owners of PRO accounts are required to indicate the date or period during which the goods will be with the buyer. This tool will help you keep the list of lots up to date. Synchronize the list of auction lots with your inventory system and your buyers will be grateful.
The novelty is free and available only to users with a connected PRO account. It is located in your personal account in the PRO account settings.
What does Update do?
Withdraws from auction lots that are not available;
- changes the quantity of goods for sale;
- repeats trading on completed lots;
- changes the price in lots;
- saves active lots in CSV format for uploading and editing.
At the auction, you can create a showcase of your trading company:
"Showcase"- use of all possibilities of Au.ru Internet Auction for professional sellers. Lots of "Showcases" will fall into the specified categories of the website catalog and will be collected on the company's personal page in a separate section of the Auction. Your manager decorates the storefront in accordance with the corporate identity of the company, updates the list of products and receives customers.
Service package "Showcase"
The package of services is automatically fully connected "Pro account".
A full information and advertising description is now available for each lot.
The name "Showcases" can be the name of your company or website address.
- Place the company logo and full contact details.
- Automatic re-listing of lots (you do not have to issue each lot again).
Lots that can only be displayed in the Showcase:
Placement of lots related to real estate activity is allowed only within Showcases.
- Placement of goods that are not currently in stock, prepaid goods and goods on order (be sure to indicate that this is a "Product to order", set the date of the next delivery or production, or write for how long from the moment of ordering the Goods will be available for purchase ).
The showcase is placed for 30 days. The total cost is 4,000 rubles, of which 1,000 rubles is credited to your account for the promotion of lots.
After the auction is blocked meshok.ru September 9, 2016 the auction moved to a new address
And now it is also included in the top auctions in Russia. This auction was founded in 1999. And on it, to date, exhibited more than 6 million lots.
For sellers, all the necessary tools for effective sales are provided. Possibility to sell at auction or at a fixed price. Make your product stand out from others. Communicate with potential buyers. In addition, anyone can open their own online store with a separate address on the network.
meshok.net auction features:
Search by goods is carried out taking into account Russian morphology.
-By setting your geographic location (at the top of the page), the buyer will only see the lots intended for his region.
-Many auction pages have the ability to post Featured Items
-There is a rating. The numbers next to the seller's name show his rating. A green star means the seller is a "Verified Seller".
-In the list of lots there is a field "Bids" - it shows the current number of applications for this lot.
The auction charges a commission for transactions. The size of the commission is not high and depends on the amount of the transaction. Auction commission is charged according to the following scheme:
from 0.01 to 300 rubles inclusive - 3%
more than 300 rubles - 3% from the first 300 rubles + 2% from the rest of the amount
Read more about the commission in the trading rules at this link: Terms of use
In the process of placing goods for sale, the seller has the opportunity to order paid services to promote and highlight his goods at the auction:
Select product in bold (when displaying a list of products, this product will be highlighted in bold). The cost of the service is 9 rubles.
Recommended lots (such lots are always shown first in the list of lots to the corresponding visitor's request. Thus, a lot with the status of Recommended gets the most chances of being noticed by a potential buyer, which increases the chances of buying it)
For those who trade a lot and constantly, the “Seller” tariff plan has been developed.
Own third-level domain, where only your goods are located (your_name.meshok.net);
- the ability to put goods on sale for an unlimited time, i.e. they will be sold until they are bought;
- the ability to download products from an Excel spreadsheet
- use the services of an auction at a discount:
-commission for transactions is always equal - 2%;
-highlighting in bold - 5 rubles;
-Recommended lot - 20% discount from the price
The cost of the tariff plan "Seller": without a doubt, it is included in the best auctions in Russia. This site does not charge a fee for registering and placing applications for the purchase of items and services.
There is a lot promotion:
– Placement in the advertising block “Top Lots”, cost 59 rubles.
– Advertising option “Place on the main page”, cost 499 rubles.
– Advertising option “Illumination of the lot”, cost 15 rubles.
– Advertising option “Our choice on the lot page”, cost 49 rubles.
There are three ways to place an item for sale:
- Simple Auction
- Auction with the possibility of a flash purchase
- Selling at a fixed price "Buy Now"
The seller has the right to leave feedback about the buyer, and the buyer about the seller in accordance with the Feedback Rules.
At the auction, bidding for individuals to buy or sell lots is free.
There are two types of PRO account:
PRO type 1: Pay-per-use: 1 month, 6 months and 1 year (no interest).
Type 2 PRO: With a payment of 3% for transactions made (without time limits).
There is an option "Lot Promotion"
If you want as many people as possible to pay attention to your product, we recommend using the following promotion services:
Recommended lot. Your lot will be pinned to the top of the list of displayed lots. When viewing any category, the following sorting is applied. Suggested lots come first in order of bidding completion, followed by regular lots in bidding order.
Block “Your Choice”. Using the paid placement service, your lot will be published on the main page and the page for viewing auctions in the “Your choice” block.
Lot allocation. Your lot will be highlighted in color against the background of other lots, which can additionally attract potential buyers to it.
You can use paid services for promoting lots directly on the lot page. For unused promotion time, recalculation is made and the unspent amount is returned to your personal account.
There is an option "Protected transaction"
Get new customers by working through a secure transaction. “Secure Deal” on Newmolot.ru is a convenient service for secure cooperation between Buyers and Sellers.
Simple and clear scheme of work:
The buyer becomes the winning bidder.
The buyer pays for the goods by transferring funds to a transit account.
The seller sends the goods, knowing that he has already been paid in full, including shipping.
The buyer receives the goods, and the seller receives the money.
Benefits of working through a "Protected Deal"
New buyers willing to cooperate safely.
Guarantee of payment for the goods, if the terms of the transaction are met.
No commission on cash payments.
Now it is already difficult to imagine how the search for buyers took place in those days when the global network had not yet brought us as close to each other as it was possible. However, in some aspects, people remain old-fashioned and valuable things (at least those that they consider valuable) to this day. We will get to know the ten most popular of them below.
1 Christie's - the most luxurious
Christie's has long been at the top of the list of world leaders in luxury goods auctions. 43 countries, twice as many offices, two headquarters in London and New York and the largest offline auction revenue in Europe, in the billions of dollars.
2 ebay - the most electronic
You may not find celebrity jewelry or priceless art here, but you can buy just about anything on ebay. Where, for example, could you buy the very first Superman comic book? Only here. And, moreover, the electronic nature of the auction does not interfere with transactions of millions: the same Superman was sold for 3.2 million dollars.
3 Tsukiji - the most odorous
You can, as they say, turn your nose, but the Tokyo fish auction is also hugely famous! And the stakes here are serious. Just a few months ago, a 212-kilogram tuna sold here fell short of $1 million, and in 2013, an even larger fish was sold for $1.7 million.
4 Heritage Auctions - the most diverse
The world's largest auction, which sells a wide variety of collectibles, is located in Dallas (Texas, USA). Bidding takes place both online and offline, and the auction house sells art objects, antiques, books, coins, banknotes and stamps, comics and everything related to them, site names, rights, music, posters, entertainment items, jewelry and accessories, meteorites, minerals, sports collections, houses, wine and many other things.
The world's largest art dealer is known for the scandals that accompany its activities. Price collusion with Christie's was no match for the storm that erupted in 1997, when it was revealed that some of the items sold at auction were, to put it bluntly, of dubious provenance. After that, there were more copyright scandals, but it seems that in recent years Sotheby's has decided to live honestly.
6 Poly International Auction Company - the largest
And here we have the largest auction house of art in the world, formed in 2005, selling mainly Asian art. The company is headquartered in Beijing and, although it has far fewer offices than Christie's or Sotheby's, the company's revenues far exceed those of these 300-year-old auction houses.
7 Copenhagen auction is the most hated
The fur trade in recent years has earned a huge mass of negativity that comes from public figures protesting against the industrial keeping of fur animals. But protests are protests, and the fur auction in Copenhagen remains the largest place where furs are traded, and they trade quite successfully. At each auction, at least 7 million mink skins are sold, not to mention other types of fur.
8 Mecum auctions - the most driven
Up to 1000 cars are sold at a time at the Mecum auction, known as the largest in America, and maybe in the world. Auctions take place in major US cities such as Las Vegas, so buying a luxury car is a good reason to travel.
9 Drouot - the oldest
One of the most famous auctions in the world - Drouot (Drouot) - is also the oldest. It is not surprising that during its existence it has acquired its own newspaper (and now a website, of course), and is located in a hotel called Drouot-Richelieu, on Drouot Street.
10 Silk Road is the most illegal
The most famous darknet marketplace, Silk Road, traded in a variety of prohibited goods until 2013, when it was covered by the FBI. But after the closure, of course, other sites came to its place, where illegal auctions take place. They sell accounts, trade secrets and much more dangerous things here.
