The popularity of online auctions is due to several factors:
– the opportunity to buy goods, the variety of which is not limited to the assortment of the retail chain;
- enough low prices compared to the cost of a similar product in stores;
- the opportunity to purchase rare and exclusive goods;
- excitement and satisfaction from concluding a deal.
Among the registered users of online auctions there are not only professional sellers, but also those for whom selling or buying goods on the Internet is analogous to going to a consignment store. Russian users give preference to both foreign and domestic online auctions.
The advantage of working with foreign sites is a larger number of participants, and Russian auctions are attractive due to their clear interface and low delivery costs due to the absence of customs expenses.
The most popular foreign online auctions
The most popular platform for buying and selling goods on the Internet is Ebay.com. This is not only the first site of its kind in the world, but also has the largest audience to date. In many countries, including Russia, the company has representative websites where you can read translated product descriptions.
Also, one of the oldest and most popular online auctions is the Amazon.com website, where purchases can be made both directly and through intermediaries. The site combines the properties of an auction and a classic online store.
Online auctions specializing in the sale of Chinese goods are no less successful among Russians. The most popular Chinese auction site is Taobao.com, which allows you to purchase goods good quality at domestic Chinese prices.
Since the registration process on Taobao.com requires the presence of a number from one of the Chinese mobile operators, and descriptions can only be read with the help of an online translator, a problem arose large number intermediary sites.
The most popular Russian online auctions
The leader of the Russian segment of online sales is the Molotok.ru auction. Although the number of registered users is significantly inferior to giants like Ebay, this site in most cases allows you to successfully find the right product by reasonable price, or act as a seller yourself.
In addition to the leading auction, domestic users use the services of such sites as Meshok.ru, Astra24 and 24au.ru. Despite their less popularity, you can find quite exclusive lots on these sites.
Sooner or later, every numismatist faces the question of where and how best to sell or buy a coin. Of course, the easiest way is to go to the market, to a numismatic store or to collectors' gathering places. But this was relevant 20 years ago - today auctions, including those held on the Internet, are in the lead.
Of course, in this case (as in any other) there may be a risk of buying a fake, so we conducted research and prepared a review of the most famous and reputable auctions.
Coin store "IMPERIAL"
It all started in 2001, when the first full-fledged printed catalog of coins with prices appeared, published by the Konros publishing house. Then auction house I was going to start developing my own Internet platform, 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 Conros as lots, and after the sale, go to the new owner with a guarantee of authenticity from the trading house. Today, this Internet resource attracts about 2500-3000 unique Internet users every day, which indicates its relevance and popularity.
To participate in the auction, you must register by indicating the exact postal address with zip code and contact phone number; after checking the data, you will be given the opportunity to place bids at the current auction. The commission from the buyer is 10-15% of the lot price based on the auction results, and the seller is charged 15% of the sale price of the lot. In addition to weekly Internet auctions, Conros also conducts monthly and semi-annual (the latter are held in St. Petersburg) auctions.
Auction "Wolmar"
There are 2 types of auctions offered here: VIP - for investment, rare, collectible coins, as well as awards and medals (lot value - over 1000 rubles). For inexpensive coins various countries and periods, Standard type trading is organized. In both cases A 10% commission is charged from the seller and buyer. You can also sell antiques here - separate auctions are organized for this.
Auction "Efimok"
Volmar's main rival is also working since 2006.
He conducted more than 180 auctions; to participate in the auction you must 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"
It has been operating on the Internet since 2010 and has established itself very well among numismatists.
Auction “Numismatist”
Internet project www.numismat.ru also conducts auctions more than 90 times.
Here they accept materials for auctions 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 final cost of the lot achieved as a result of trading. You can also sell medals here.
Auction "NumizRus"
The price of the lot includes the maximum offered price, commission (10%) and shipping costs. You can pay for and pick up the won lot at the Moscow office. Delivery is carried out only within the territory Russian Federation. Lots are sent to the buyer after 100% prepayment, and the costs of transferring money for purchased lots are borne by the buyer.
Auction “RusNumismat”
Also, auctions, and not only on the Internet, are conducted by LLC " Russian Numismatic House» (www.rusnumismat.ru) – not only coins, table 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, in order to participate in which you need to register freely and pay a commission fee based on the results of the auction - it amounts to 5-10 percent and is charged to both the buyer and the seller.
Good old “Molotok” (now closed)
Popular trading platform, which also displays collectibles (coins, medals, bonds) - molotok.ru.
This is one of the very first and largest Internet trading platforms, which began its activities back in 2000. However, despite its enormous popularity, the risk of running into a fake is higher here than on highly specialized sites.
Other auctions
Additionally, it is worth saying that many large Internet resources for numismatists, in addition to those indicated, also have their own stores and coin auctions - these are “Russian Coin”, the newspaper “Treasure Hunter and Gold Miner” and others.
Among the “live” (off the Internet) auctions can be noted from the house “Alexander”, the company “Coins and Medals”, the company “Gelos” - they are held both in Russia (the first two) and in Europe (“Gelos”).
The most famous in the USA are auctions of Dmitry Markov(“Markovsky”), held annually in early January, this is where prices for Russian coins are determined for the entire year. 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 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 instructions on how to do it.
Are you unhappy with eBay and are looking for an alternative? You are lucky, we are ready to present to your attention the largest online auctions in the world and more
Hello, dear friends. Today we will talk about online auctions and making money from them. Auctions are a dime a dozen on the World Wide Web, and their number is growing every day. But finding worthy projects that have existed for quite a long time, on which people from all over the world trade (which means it will be easier to turn goods into money) and so that they are allowed to sell goods from the CIS, is not an easy task.
Of course, just like any market has a monopolist, the online auction market has its own undisputed leader. It is none other than the world famous - eBay. However, despite the popularity of this online auction, there are quite a lot of dissatisfied people. This is due to the not very ideal system for searching for goods, various restrictions and, in general, the often incomprehensible policy that the auction follows. For these and not only reasons, people are looking for some kind of alternative.
That is why today I will not tell you how to make money at online auctions, what are the best products to sell, etc. Today I will present to your attention a list of the largest online auctions in the world, where they really do everything to ensure that you sell your goods.
Top online auctions
1. Etsy.
3. Artfire.
4. Bidstart.
5.Ebid.
6. Ioffer.
The list turned out to be small and maybe others would add a few more projects here, but I recommend these auctions to you and believe me, for good reason.
All of the above sites are on English and this is the first problem (of course, this is not a problem for everyone) that you will encounter. The Google Chrome browser will help you solve it, which has the ability to translate pages into Russian (see screenshot below), although it does not translate very accurately, but you will be able to grasp the essence of what is written, and this will be quite enough.
Now about people who are completely satisfied with eBay, good with sales, etc. You probably read the article and thought that you wasted your time and you don’t really need this list. Here you are a little mistaken, as you never know what force majeure situation is waiting for you around the corner, especially when dealing with a foreign auction. They will block your account, they won’t really explain the reason, and you won’t be able to prove anything to anyone. That’s when you will look for such a list of alternative online auctions.
Basically, that's all I wanted to tell you today. If you have questions, leave them in the comments. , there is still a lot to come useful information. and receive cash prizes!
“People don't buy for logical reasons. They buy for emotional reasons."
(With) Zig Ziglar
The heyday of auctions began in the thirteenth century in Europe. Today, online auctions are gaining popularity. What traditions are preserved and what has become fashionable at modern auctions?
The most popular European auctions
Oldest auction
It is generally accepted that the most popular auctions in Europe are Sotheby's and Christie's, but this is not so. One cannot help but recall the French Drouot auction, which is not only very famous, but also one of the oldest. It sells paintings, furniture, and various household items from different eras.Drouot occupies four auction rooms in Paris. Thanks to free admission, visitors can walk from room to room, get acquainted with the lots in order to purchase the item they like. Auvergne is the region of France that hosts this oldest auction.
Christie's Auction
Christie's auction is perhaps the most famous of the famous auctions. It was founded at the end of 1766. 
Today, auctions are held in European cities such as Rome, Paris, Zurich, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, etc. The founder of the auction was James Christie, who initially conducted the auction himself. It is known that he personally negotiated with Catherine the Second about the sale of some exhibits that were subsequently exhibited in the Hermitage. Christie by turnover at the moment ranks first in the world.
Sotheby's auction
Only respectable buyers can afford to make purchases at the popular Sotheby's auction. The annual turnover of the famous auction company exceeds a billion dollars. Sotheby's was founded in London in 1744, starting to sell books that were highly valued by collectors in those years. Today, Sotheby's accounts for at least ninety percent of art and antiques auction sales in the world. It is safe to say that Sotheby's plays a leading role in the world market. Despite the fact that the auction house is currently more focused on the sale of art objects, it does not abandon the second-hand book direction, from which it began its existence more than two hundred years ago.The most famous online auctions
IN last decades Internet commerce is growing at an incredible pace. A variety of online auctions have emerged, ranging from small to huge. The leader among them is, of course, the e-Bay auction, where you can purchase almost everything. 
Online auctions have become popular due to the fact that prices there are significantly lower than in any real store, and the range is amazing - from antiques to books and household items.
The auction lots are always described in great detail, several photographs are attached to the description, there are customer reviews and ratings. Anyone can make a purchase on e-Bay or sell anything through this auction, regardless of what country they are in. To participate, you just need to go through the registration process. No membership fees or subscription fees are required to participate in the auction.
The most expensive purchase made at this popular online auction was a used jet. He left the auction for five million dollars. An expensive purchase is the island of Thatch Cay, located in the Caribbean Sea. It was sold in parts, each part went for a million dollars.
An online auction of the European level is Aukro.ua. Thanks to round-the-clock support and a high level of service, shopping and selling there is convenient and safe.
The sale of cars, including used ones, is increasingly taking place through online car auctions. Such trade became especially widespread in Germany, Belgium, France and other European cities. One of the most popular auction companies is Manheim.
Online auction of jewelry and jewelry– this is Bidz.com. This auction features mostly new items, although some used jewelry can be found. The most attractive thing there is the prices for lots, which rarely exceed fifteen percent of the stated retail prices of manufacturers.
Give a person unlimited Internet, and he will work for you forever.
Unknown.
This sites of those online auctions, which are the most popular in Runet. They are clear, easy to use and accessible to any Russian-speaking Internet user. Plus, these auctions are adapted to work in Russia and neighboring countries.
This makes it possible for almost any person from the post-Soviet space to sell unnecessary things via the Internet, buy rare or disappeared goods from store shelves, or add something to their collection. Online auction sites work around the clock and seven days a week.
Trading at online auctions can easily become a way to make a living. There are a few words about this in the article. So, there are plenty of use cases.
eBay
eBay is the most popular online auction site. This is where online auctions began. Everything is here. Now also in Russian.Meshok.ru
Meshok.ru is a Russian online auction.Amazon
Amazon is an American online store with auction elements. I would say so. Again, like eBay, it is a flagship, a leader, a pioneer and other affectionate epithets.ShopoTam
Through ShopoTam you can buy at American, Chinese, German and English online auctions: eBay, TaoBao, etc. The main benefits of ShopoTam:- A). interface in Russian;
- b). ShopoTam takes care of all the purchase processing, filling out the customs declaration and delivery.
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