Sellers Make More.
Buyers Pay Less.
Finally an auction platform that collects payments for you at a reasonable price.
Sell for a 18% commission and keep more of what your items earn. No setup fees, no monthly fees, no listing fees.
- Cards charged on close
- Only 18% seller commission
- No setup fees
- No monthly fees
- Local pickup
Why sellers choose Going Once
A better way to sell real things, for real people.
We collect the payments
Bidders must have a card on file, and large bids are authorized before we accept them. Winning cards are charged at close.
Lower fees, more proceeds
We run a lean operation, so you keep more of what your items earn.
Catalog with the capture app
Photograph and describe each lot from your phone. Works offline and syncs when back online.
Built for estate sales and local pickup
Timed bidding, staggered closings, and local pickup at the place you set.
A better deal for sellers
We keep our rates low by running a lean operation, so you keep more of what your items earn.
| Term | Going Once | Other auction houses |
|---|---|---|
| Seller commission | 18% | 30% |
| Buyer's premium (paid by the buyer) | 15% | 18% |
| What you keep on a $10,000 sale | $8,200 | $7,000 |
| Setup, monthly, and listing fees | None | Varies |
| Winning bids charged | At close, automatically | Varies |
Who does what
You know your things. We run the sale.
You
The things and the door
Catalog your items
Photograph, describe, and number every lot from your phone. Works offline, and helpers can catalog alongside you.
Host the pickup
Set the address and the collection windows. Buyers come to you, and we tell them when.
Going Once
Everything with a platform behind it
Run the auction
Proxy bidding, staggered closings, and anti-sniping extensions let every lot find its price.
Collect the money
Winning cards are charged at close, sales tax is remitted for you, and your share is sent to you.
Ready to sell smarter?
Start with a platform designed to help you keep more from every sale.
We’re taking on sellers a few at a time while the platform is new, so every sale gets hands-on attention. Prefer to write? Get in touch.
Running a sale is governed by the Auctioneer & Seller Terms, including the list of items that can't be sold.

