Live Game Auctions

See the results of GenCon Indy's 2008 Auction here

The first live game auction was hosted at the second Gen Con game show in 1969. Since then, there have been hundreds of live game auctions all over the world. At each auction, gamers bring in their no longer wanted games and gaming items, to be sold either at public auction, or at a fixed price in a consignment store.

Some auctions allow a “silent bidding process”, where bidders can write their bids on a piece of paper connected with an item. But the most popular auctions are ones where each item is in turn auctioned Live, with the highest bidder winning the item.

Charity segments are also popular in live game auctions. Gamers are very generous, and many auctions will allow gamers or manufacturers to donate items to a charitable cause. All or most of the funds raised by selling the donated items in the live auction are then given to the charity. Gen Con and Origins live game auctions are both famous for their charity segments. You can see details about these auctions here.

How a live gaming auction and consignment store works

Terms often used in live gaming auctions

Advice on how to get the most for your items

General FAQ about live game auctions by “Frank Mentzer”

Here is a calendar of upcoming live game auctions in date order:

Date	Year	Convention
Sep 01 2008	2008	Gateway 2008 Auction
Sep 13 2008	2008	Protocon Auction
Oct 1-5 2008	2008	Games Plus Auction (Chicago Area)
Feb 08 2009	2009	PrezCon Auction
Mar 20-22 2009	2009	Egyptian Campaign Auction
Apr 5 (2-6pm) 2009	2009	KublaCon Auction
May ?? 2008	2009	ConsimWorld Expo Auction
Jun 24-28 2009	2009	Origins Auction
Aug ?? 2009	2009	WBC Boardgames Auction
Aug 13-16 2009	2009	Gen Con Auction

If you are aware of any live gaming auction that we have missed, please send email to: Auction God with as much information as you know, so we can get it added. Also, please add a link to this web page on your website or favorite gaming website, so we can spread the fun of live game auctions.