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One of the more frequently asked questions that we get when people are shopping our online auctions is: What do these icons mean? 

Have you been thinking about getting rid of personal or business assets but haven’t really moved forward with it? We understand that it takes time to figure out what you want to sell and how to sell it, but after reading this article you might want to take action right away. How to sell your […]

You’ve probably heard or read about that person who found something in their attic that ended up being worth a ton of money. Could that person be you? You’d be surprised the things that could be worth alot of money hiding in your home. That old toy buried in a box, the piece of jewelry […]

There are many companies that overvalue their business assets and then end up settling for nothing more than the wholesale price. That’s usually what happens when you value items without thinking about the target market. However, when a company decides to sell assets through an online auction, the outcome is usually a little different. This […]

When people think of an industrial auction, they think of large machinery or equipment. If you’ve never shopped our monthly industrial auction, you might want to check out our latest one because it includes a wide variety of items…and there just might be something you need in it. From household appliances to tools, laboratory equipment […]

If you love collecting model trains, you can join a long lineage of collectors from the late 1800s to early 1900s who also share this passion. For some collectors, part of the fun is the “hunt” and discovery of model train treasures whether it’s in thrift stores, online shops, or through organizations like the Train […]

If you haven’t participated in any of our online auctions or it’s been a while since you visited our site, there have been a few changes to our processes. In this post, we’re going to cover these changes so that you’ll be more informed and hopefully have a seamless experience with us… Currently no inspections/previews […]

The world has been taken over by COVID-19, which makes an online auction a great go-to approach to sell off business assets. Here are five reasons to consider selling your business assets via an online auction… 1) Global Marketplace Reach If there’s a region that is accessible to your target buyers across the world, it’s […]

One of the most popular questions we’ve been getting lately is whether or not we offer shipping for items available in our online auctions. Although our auction house is based in San Diego, CA, we do serve customers all over the world. The short answer is yes, we do offer shipping! We don’t personally pack […]

When it comes to modern furniture, you can easily find multiple design alternatives to choose from. Despite the widespread popularity of neat and easy to assemble contemporary furniture, there is a section of the population that still has its heart on vintage décor and vintage furniture. Vintage Furniture has a Story to Tell When you […]

Adventure and treasures await in our latest Combined Assets Gallery Estate Sale. If you’re into vintage, collectibles, and antiques, we promise this is an online auction you don’t want to miss. I know, we probably say this all the time, but really, you might regret not checking out this auction. Here is just a sample […]

Industrial tools and equipment aren’t exactly cheap, so when you can find a good deal on them you should take advantage. Our monthly industrial tools and surplus online auctions may have just what you’re looking for. Before you start bidding on items, though, there are a few things you should know… 1. We often have […]

Are you thinking about buying a firearm online? The sale of firearms online is completely legal but is heavily regulated. It’s important to know what you’re doing before making any type of purchase. Purchase from reputable dealers. Make sure the seller is clear about their process. A seller should state somewhere on their website what […]

Maybe you’re thinking of upgrading your old restaurant equipment or you need to liquidate your business. How do you go about selling everything? Here are a few ideas and tips… Buy an ad in restaurant industry periodicals If you really want to target other restaurant owners and sell your used equipment, you could start by […]

If you love to collect antique items, you probably miss going out to flea markets and antique stores for treasure hunting. The majority of us are still confined to our homes due to the Coronavirus pandemic, however, that doesn’t have to stop you from shopping online for antiques. We have an estate sale coming up […]

We want to thank all of you who have continued to participate in our online auctions. We have done our best to provide a safe environment to preview and pick up items. Unfortunately, due to strict COVID-19 regulations in the state of California, we have been asked to cease operations and must postpone upcoming auctions […]

We hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe during this time! If you haven’t visited our website lately, we’ve had to postpone many of our auctions due to COVID-19. This post outlines some of the changes to our policies that have occurred. As COVID-19 continues to evolve, we want to assure you […]

When buying industrial machinery or tools for personal or business use, many people tend to want to buy new items. This is completely understandable considering when you do buy new, you don’t have to worry about it breaking down on you right away. However, you can save a great deal of money – sometimes 20-50% […]

There may be a time when you might have to sell your vintage collection because you need the money. Perhaps you have simply grown tired of collecting and just want to downsize. How do you go about selling those vintage collectibles? Where do you start? Here are a few tips to help you out… Take […]

If you’re into vintage collectibles or anything vintage, we have an online auction that you definitely do not want to miss. The East County Vintage Collector is an amazing collector estate full of treasures from jewelry to sewing machines and vintage toys to Hummel collectibles, plus so much more. Here are some of the featured […]

We’ve been on Instagram for a while, but we haven’t been very active…until now. One of our resolutions for 2020 is to connect with more people on Instagram. If you’re not following us yet, what are you waiting for? Here are 5 compelling reasons to follow us now (@calauctions)… 1. Join a community of people […]