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Auction events become lasting collector resources

Each published auction keeps one canonical page for its verified schedule and terms, direct catalog paths, product history, maker context, material cautions, rarity method, and value education. HiBid remains authoritative for the transaction record.

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2026

5 events
Catalog photograph of an orange geometric tabletop clock with a round cream dial

Closing window elapsed — verify on HiBid · 171 catalog lots

A Century of American Time: Inside the Absolute Clock Collection

HiBid showed 171 catalog lots in this timed online clock-collection auction when checked on August 22. Lots begin closing August 25 at 6:00 p.m. ET. Individual lot clocks and the live HiBid catalog control current status, details, schedule, condition information, and terms.

Bidding window
August 14–25, 2026
First lot
Format
Timed online only
Actual catalog photograph of an illuminated Ford Authorized Service advertising display with a blue oval and blue, green, and white neon

Verified closed · 238 catalog and final-report records

Roadside Advertising, Preserved in Records: Auction 768618 Archive

This completed online-only timed soft-close auction ran August 11–17, 2026, with 238 modern vintage-style reproduction display records and an 18% buyer's premium. The retained final report records 200 sold, nine passed, and 29 not clerked; no conflicting closing hour is repeated here.

Bidding window
August 11–17, 2026
Published close date
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Timed online only
Actual catalog photograph of an illuminated green Sinclair dinosaur-shaped neon display with red Sinclair lettering, mounted in a wood shipping frame

Verified closed · 150 public catalog lots

Roadside Advertising in Light and Enamel: Auction 751893 Archive

This completed online-only timed soft-close auction ran June 11–21, 2026, with 150 modern vintage-style reproduction display lots and an 18% buyer's premium. The retained final report records 146 sold and four buy backs; five direct lot records preserve dated hammer examples.

Bidding window
June 11–21, 2026
Published close date
Format
Timed online only
Archived catalog photograph of an illuminated round red display with formed-glass tubing spelling Flying A Gasoline around a winged letter A

Verified closed · 111 public catalog lot pages

American Advertising in Neon & Enamel: Auction Archive and Collector Guide

This completed May 2026 event exposed 111 public HiBid lot pages for newly made, vintage-style displays cataloged as using real formed-glass neon and kiln-fired porcelain enamel. A retained ring report contains 116 records; this permanent guide preserves the unresolved count discrepancy without publishing an aggregate sell-through claim.

Bidding window
May 7–18, 2026
Published close date
Format
Live webcast only

Verified closed · 68 final-report lot records

Advertising Style, Documented Objects: Auction 730157 Archive and Sign Guide

This completed online-only absolute, no-reserve live webcast ran March 30–April 15, 2026. Its retained final report contains 68 newly made, vintage-style sign lots: 67 recorded sold and one passed.

Bidding window
March 30–April 15, 2026
Published close date
Format
Live webcast only

2025

1 event

Verified closed · 30 catalog lots

A Pallet Is a Reconciliation Problem: Auction 615727 Buyer Research Guide

This completed online-only live webcast ran January 29–February 7, 2025, with 30 pallet lots and a 15% buyer's premium. Most pallets or items were shippable; pickup buyers had to load without an on-site forklift, and liftgate needs mattered.

Bidding window
January 29–February 7, 2025
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Format
Live webcast only

2024

13 events

Verified closed · 195 catalog lots

Season Changes the Market: Auction 602220 Archive and Merchandise Guide

This completed online-only live webcast ran December 2–18, 2024, with 195 seasonal and mixed-merchandise lots and a 15% buyer's premium. Most eligible lots offered shipping with a stated $15 charge, alongside pickup.

Bidding window
December 2–18, 2024
Published close date
Format
Live webcast only

Verified closed · 167 catalog lots

Map the Complete System: Auction 599956 Archive and Hardlines Research Guide

This completed online-only live webcast ran November 23–30, 2024, with 167 home-goods, sports, and hardlines lots and a 15% buyer's premium. Most eligible lots offered shipping with a stated $15 charge, alongside pickup.

Bidding window
November 23–30, 2024
Published close date
Format
Live webcast only

Verified closed · 69 catalog lots

Document the Object Before the Story: Auction 585822 Sign Research Guide

This completed online-only absolute live webcast ran September 29–October 11, 2024, with 69 sign lots and a 15% buyer's premium. The catalog disclaimed age and originality and stated that the signs were believed to be modern vintage-style reproductions.

Bidding window
September 29–October 11, 2024
Published close date
Format
Live webcast only

Verified closed · 170 catalog lots

Appliance Value Starts With Identity: Auction 584386 Archive and Research Guide

This completed online-only live webcast ran September 29–October 6, 2024, with 170 home-goods and appliance lots and a 15% buyer's premium. Most eligible lots offered shipping with a stated $15 charge; pickup wording conflicted.

Bidding window
September 29–October 6, 2024
Published close date
Format
Live webcast only
Archived catalog photograph of a rectangular Telechron clock with a dark wood-toned case, brass-toned face surround, and cream square dial

Verified closed · 350 unique final-report lot records

Timeless Treasures #2: American Clock Auction Archive and Collector Guide

This completed September 2024 clock auction’s retained final webcast report contains 350 unique lot records: 349 recorded sold and one passed. The permanent guide connects six direct HiBid lot records with American clockmaking, Telechron, Ansonia, collecting, preservation, rarity method, and value factors.

Bidding window
September 5–27, 2024
Published close date
Format
Live webcast only

Verified closed · 141 catalog lots

The SKU Begins the Record: Auction 579422 Archive and Dealer Research Guide

This completed online-only live webcast ran September 11–17, 2024, with 141 retail-overstock lots and a 15% buyer's premium. Most eligible lots offered shipping, with a stated $15 invoice charge; pickup required an appointment.

Bidding window
September 11–17, 2024
Published close date
Format
Live webcast only

Verified closed · 286 catalog lots

Toys Are Records of Play: Auction 570986 Archive and Research Guide

This completed online-only timed auction ran August 11–21, 2024, with 286 toy, child, and baby lots and a 15% buyer's premium. Eligible lots offered shipping and pickup; retained source sections conflict on some fulfillment wording.

Bidding window
August 11–21, 2024
Published close date
Format
Timed online only

Verified closed · 249 catalog lots

Furniture Starts With Structure: Auction 564372 Archive and Research Guide

This completed online-only absolute live webcast ran July 17–28, 2024, with 249 home-goods and furniture lots and a 15% buyer's premium. Most eligible lots offered shipping; historical terms stated a $15 package charge.

Bidding window
July 17–28, 2024
Published close date
Format
Live webcast only

Verified closed · 139 final-report lot records

Timeless Treasures #1: American Clock Auction Archive and Collector Guide

This completed online-only live webcast ran July 7–23, 2024. Its retained final report contains 139 lots, all recorded sold. The archive preserves five dated hammer examples alongside a research guide to American clock history and collecting.

Bidding window
July 7–23, 2024
Published close date
Format
Live webcast only

Verified closed · 326 catalog lots

Bags Tell Stories in Structure: Auction 557653 Archive and Collector Guide

This completed online-only timed auction ran June 21–26, 2024, with 326 bag and luggage lots and a 15% buyer's premium. Historical terms described nationwide shipping and a $10 handling charge, but pickup wording conflicted.

Bidding window
June 21–26, 2024
Published close date
Format
Timed online only

Verified closed · 177 catalog lots

One Catalog, Many Disciplines: Auction 555193 Archive and Research Guide

This completed online-only live webcast ran June 12–20, 2024, with 177 mixed-category lots and a 15% buyer's premium. Most lots offered shipping; some were pickup-only, with a stated $20 handling charge.

Bidding window
June 12–20, 2024
Published close date
Format
Live webcast only

Verified closed · 204 catalog lots

Tools as Component Systems: Auction 550738 Archive and Research Guide

This completed online-only live webcast ran May 27–June 13, 2024, with 204 catalog lots and a 15% buyer's premium. Most lots offered shipping; larger items were pickup-only, and historical terms stated a $20 handling charge.

Bidding window
May 27–June 13, 2024
Published close date
Format
Live webcast only

Verified closed · 168 catalog lots

Merchandise in Reverse: Auction 538321 Archive and Buyer Research Guide

This completed online-only live webcast ran April 8–May 2, 2024, with 168 catalog lots and a 15% buyer's premium. The historical source record conflicts on fulfillment, so this archive does not represent shipping as available.

Bidding window
April 8–May 2, 2024
Published close date
Format
Live webcast only