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
May 26-31 2009	2009	ConsimWorld Expo Auction
Jun 24-28 2009	2009	Origins Auction
Aug 4-5 2009	2009	WBC Boardgames Auction
Aug 13-16 2009	2009	Gen Con Auction
Sep 4-7 2009	2009	Gateway 2009 Auction
Sep 12 2009	2009	Protocon Auction
Oct 7-12 2009	2009	Games Plus Auction (Chicago Area) Thursday September 10th - paperwork pickup begins Thursday September 17th - item drop off begins Tuesday September 29th - last day to enter items Wednesday September 30th - 7 pm Collector cards, collectible miniatures games, etc. Friday October 2nd - 7pm Historical board games, magazines, eurostyle historical and family games Saturday October 3rd - 11 am Fantasy & Scifi RPGs, boardgames, Euro games and magazines Sunday October 4th - 11am all miniatures games, non-collectible miniatures, terrain, miniatures related magazines Thursday, October 8th - unsold items and certificate pickup

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.