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There are so many businesses on the Internet nowadays. Trying to navigate through the plethora of websites and decide who to do business with is as challenging as getting a cat to take a bath. In our years of doing business, we’ve come to realize just how important customer service is. You could have the […]

Photography has become an important part of our lives. With social sites like Instagram and Facebook, people are more engaged with you when you share photos. Whether you use photography for personal or business use, finding a good camera or quality camera equipment is relatively easy, however, finding the best deals on used photography equipment […]

If you’re new to our website and not sure how to create an account or register to bid on items, we invite you to check out our new YouTube channel! Right now we only have 3 how-to videos that will help you if you’re not familiar with the process. This includes a video on how […]

If you’re a collector of anything – whether it’s sports memorabilia or vintage glass – you understand that it can be easy to get carried away with your obsession. Clock collecting is one of those obsessions, and as our society becomes more enamored with technology and everything digital, antique or vintage clocks will become rarer. […]

Purchasing large machinery for your shop can be a challenge, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Machine shop equipment isn’t exactly cheap, so one of the best ways to get a good deal is to find used machinery. Every once in a while we have sellers who need to liquidate their equipment. This latest […]

Do you love online auctions and finding bargains? How about making money? What if you could make money while doing something you love? Buying items at wholesale and reselling those items for a profit is not a new concept. That’s how all retailers and businesses that sell products work. However, not many people think about […]

Vintage items always tend to stir up nostalgic feelings and immediately brings back memories of a simpler time – if you’re old enough, that is. If you’re just starting out as a collector of all things vintage, but also want to make a little money from your hobby, here are a few types of items […]

Getting great deals on items from online auctions can be a fun experience. However, if you’re a novice or simply not paying attention to what you’re doing, there’s a chance that you can make some mistakes, which can cost you a great deal of money or the opportunity to own something you’ve always wanted. Here […]

Photo Credit: Pinke Glass has been around for centuries and it’s probably one of the most versatile materials that has ever been invented. Humans have used glass to create everything from functional pieces such as weapons to decorative pieces like wall art and jewelry. Nowadays collectors from all around the world still find value in […]

Sterling silver has been around for ages and to this day it still has value no matter where you are in the world. This shiny, lustrous precious metal has been used in many cultures for jewelry, decorative items, and fine dining pieces. The word “sterling” evolved from the word “Easterlings” when eastern Germans paid the […]

Asian decor evokes feelings of zen, harmony, and openness. It’s a timeless interior design style that could be incorporated into your modern home and still create a contemporary vibe. Are you inspired by the Orient and want to redecorate your home? Are you a collector of Asian furnishings? We currently have a very large collection […]

2018 was a fun and exciting year for us here at Cal Auctions. We want to thank all of our customers and visitors who have participated in our online auctions! If you haven’t visited our blog lately or you’re just reading for the first time, we put together a roundup of the most popular articles […]

Susie is an avid collector of vintage and antique cameras. Susie’s grandmother passed away and willed a huge collection of cameras to her. Ever since then Susie has been on the hunt for collectible cameras, going to local estate sales every weekend and browsing the Internet every now and then. Then Susie discovered online auctions, […]

This past summer we announced that new software had been installed for our online auctions. With this new format and theme, we hope that it will be easier to read and browse through the catalogs. We offer a huge thank you to all of you who have submitted your comments and feedback regarding the new […]

Can you believe the holidays are just around the corner?! If you’re the gift-giving type of person, it’s that time of year to start planning what to give your friends and loved ones. As easy as it is to just give someone a gift card, it’s much more fun to find rare or unique items […]

Is smaller better? Some might argue that downsizing into a smaller home is indeed much better than “living large”. There are many reasons why people decide to downsize. Maybe all the kids have moved out. Another reason is that people are just tired of looking at all the stuff in their home. Are you trying […]

Online auctions are great for people looking for bargains on just about anything. We’re a little biased, of course, but we believe you should always shop online auctions before you pay retail. That’s not always possible because sometimes it’s just easier and faster to run to the store and get what you need – like […]

You may have heard a story or two about someone finding multi-million dollar art pieces in a thrift store. But have you considered the idea of finding a hidden art treasure in an online estate sale auction?

Need an idea to make some extra cash while searching for new treasures to add to your collections?

Buying a car via an online auction is easy and you can get a great deal if you know what you’re doing. In a previous article, we talked about the pro’s and con’s, which is a must-read if you’re new to online car auctions. It does take a little more due diligence than going into […]