The threat from eBay’s new live-bidding platform has not scared away investors in Auctionata, which has raised more funding. The German auction house raised 42 million euros ($45 million) and will use it to grow existing categories, launch new categories, and Read more
Unique art. Live streaming auctions. Exclusive content. That’s what Sotheby’s says it is bringing to the eBay marketplace in a partnership announced last summer that’s now live at eBay.com/sothebys. Why eBay? Bruno Vinciguerra, Sotheby’s COO, said in July, “We are joining Read more
eBay is adding Proxibid to its Live Auction lineup, announcing a partnership that will make heavy equipment, industrial machinery, farm equipment, cars and trucks accessible to eBay shoppers. Beginning later this year, Proxibid’s auction company partners will be able to participate in Read more
eBay will kick off its first live auction on Thursday after a 5-year absence. The distinction goes to an auction of perfume bottles conducted by Indianapolis auction house Ripley Auctions, to be followed by a Swann Galleries auction of African-American Read more
eBay has found an interesting way to build a personalized mailing list of collectors who might be interested in its new live-auction platform, coming soon, in which Sotheby’s is a key partner. eBay is running a sweepstakes offering a chance to Read more
In May, eBay announced it was reentering the live auction market with the help of Invaluable.com (formerly Artfact). This week, eBay announced a partnership with Sotheby’s, with spokesperson Ryan Moore telling EcommerceBytes Sotheby’s would be the anchor tenant on the Read more
In 2009, eBay CEO John Donahoe decided to close eBay Live Auctions, a live-bidding platform and seemingly successful part of its Marketplaces business. On Thursday, eBay announced it will launch a new live-bidding platform on eBay.com in partnership with Invaluable, formerly Read more
