โฆ Issue #21 ยท September 25, 2026
This Week at AuctionsMonster
Featured
What Is a Specialist Department at an Auction House โ And Why Does It Matter Who Evaluates Your Object?

Discover how auction house specialist departments work, why deep category expertise shapes every result, and what it means for consignors and bidders alike.
How to Handle Mystery Objects at an Estate Sale: What Happens When No One Knows What Something Is
Discover how estate sale professionals research, identify, and value unknown objects โ from first inspection to expert consultation and final pricing.
How to Run an Auction House: The Back-End Operations Most Beginners Never Think About
Learn how to run an auction house from the inside out โ cataloging, photography, storage, and transport logistics that separate smooth operations from chaos.
How Does a No-Reserve Auction Work โ And Why Would a Seller Ever Choose One?
Learn how a no-reserve auction differs from a reserved one, why sellers willingly drop the floor price, and what it means for buyers and bidding strategy.
What Is the Best Strategy for a Sealed-Bid Auction โ And Why Is It So Different From Open Bidding?
Sealed-bid auction strategy is counterintuitive. Learn why bid shading, Nash equilibrium, and auction type all determine your mathematically optimal bid.
What Are Buyer's Fees at Auction โ And Why Do They Exist in the First Place?
Discover the origin, structure, and logic of auction buyer fees โ and learn exactly what to account for before you place your first bid.
How to Bid on Storage Unit Auctions: What Actually Happens From Registration to Cleanout
Learn exactly how storage unit auction bidding works โ from registration and inspection to bid increments, payment deadlines, and cleanout rules.
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