The Origins Auction is under new management. Read about the exciting changes here: Origins 2011
IMPORTANT: The Gen Con Indy Auction Rooms changed in 2011 - We're now in rooms 130-133.
See the results of Gen Con Indy's 2010 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
Here is a calendar of upcoming live game auctions in date order:
| Date | Year | Convention |
| June 6-12 | 2011 | ConsimWorld Expo Auction |
| June 22-26 | 2011 | Origins Auction |
| August 4-7 | 2011 | Gen Con Auction |
| February 22-26 | 2012 | PrezCon Auction |
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