Archive August 13, 2026

The growth of the auction in our new space at the Marriott has been amazing. This year we eclipsed 12,000 items sold in the store alone (12,253) and we reached a new total sales volume of $448,671.

Once again – it is a huge effort that includes all our volunteers, sellers, participants, and the support from Gen Con Staff for this event to be so successful.

Thank you!

Year	Value Items Sold	Total Items / Sold	Charity
2026	$448,671	19,041 / 15,143	$30,000
2025	$411,089	17,302 / 14,235	$25,200
2024	$421,032	22,781 / 16,099	$24,250
2023	$321,771	14,078 / 12,513	$20,556
2022	$212,695	13,830 / 10,037	$31,400
2019	$218,460	14,108 / 10,696	$26,000

You must have a valid badge for any day you are participating in the Auction or Consignment Store.

We are located in the Marriot Hotel in the 2nd floor ballroom.

All participants in the Live Auction will need a bidder card. These can be purchased at the registration tables on the Auction side of the room for $1 and are good for the entire weekend. A bidder card is not required to purchase items in the store however you can bid from the store with a bidder card.

You can purchase a tab with a $50 deposit. We will hold your items each day until you are ready to check out and pay for your items. We expect items to be cleared/paid for each day and the $50 deposit is a credit towards your purchases. It is not otherwise refundable.

All transactions are subject to a 3% buyers premium charge. We waive this for cash transactions.

All store purchases will be charged 7% Indiana Sales Tax.

We are selling larger reusable bags this year – the cost will be $5 (tax included).

Caveat emptor – buyer beware. We ask all sellers to confirm their item contents.

Are we missing anything? Let us know on our Discord server.

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The Live Auction registration is closed by the Store is still open until Sunday, July 26 at 11:59:59 PM EST.

Please review some of our tips on securing your items and placing your tags.

• Tags should be securely attached (use plenty of tape – preferably painters tape) on the OUTSIDE of the item.
• Do not place tag inside a bag or underneath packaging – it must be accessible to write on/stamp for both store and auction
• The bar code should always be fully displayed
• Add additional tape to boxes so that they remain closed (again – preferably painters tape to avoid damaging the box)
• Smaller items should be secured in larger packaging (example – use a comic bag and board for dice sets or smaller items)

Let us know on the Discord channel if you have any questions.

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This is the final push.

The last gasp.

The time to focus and get it done!

Live Auction Deadline is 11:59:59 PM EST on July 19, 2026.

If you were a seller at Origins and you are planning to bring any unsold items from Columbus to Indianapolis.

You will need to re-enter your items in the Gen Con event – items registered for Origins will not be processed at Gen Con. Also be sure to double check that you have switched out/removed the old tags from Origins.

Less than 1 week to go for Live Auction registration – deadline is July 19 at 11:59:59 PM EST.