Live Bidding Online
Artfact Live! is the world's most popular and powerful global live auctions marketplace, connecting 25,000 professional auctioneers and auction houses with over 2.5 million certified bidders every month. Artfact Live! is the only live auction website that attracts qualified local and online buyers to every auction.
For years, Artfact offered online bidding services to the world's most prestigious auction houses exclusively through its Artfact Platinum program. Now, Artfact Access allows other pre-qualified auctioneers to experience the benefits of working with us non-exclusively.
| Artfact Platinum | Artfact Access | |
|---|---|---|
| Auction listing fee | $300 | $550 |
| Online buyer convenience fee | 3% | 3% |
| Lifetime contract pricing | ||
| Platinum badge distinction | ||
| Free access to best global auction database | ||
| Discount on Infinite Bidding (in-house buyers) | ||
| Discount on RFC auction management software | ||
| Free audio-video w/<1 second latency | ||
| Auctioneers-only & non-compete pledge | ||
| 2.5 million monthly Quantcast certified buyers | ||
| Unlimited global support, 99.999% reliability | ||
| Easy browser-based bidding, no downloads | ||
| Delivers local & online buyers | ||
| Complete auction & bidder approval control | ||
| Free buyer credit card option | ||
| Complete bidder profile, bid history, contact info | ||
| Auto bidder approval w/feedback, white & no-bid lists | ||
| Role-based permissions for large user groups |
For information about listing your next live auction on Artfact Live!, please contact us by phone at +1 617 746-9800, in the U.S., +44 (0)1983 556226 in the UK and Germany, and +33 1 40 28 41 29 in France or by email auctionhousesales@Artfact.com.
Take a Close Look at Artfact
It's more important than ever for professional auctioneers to have the most reliable and experienced technology provider, and the software, tools, and support that make every auction a success. Each day, Artfact earns the trust of thousands of the world's most discerning auctioneers through consistency, transparency, and hard work. Don't risk your hard-earned consignments without reviewing the facts about competing online bidding services.
| Artfact Network | Live-Auctioneers | Proxibid | ATG the-saleroom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years in business | 23 | 10 | 10 | 41 |
| Auctioneers-only & non-compete pledge | ||||
| 3rd party certified highest buyer traffic | ||||
| Deliver local & online buyers | ||||
| Unlimited global support | ||||
| Auto bidder approval, auctioneer feedback, white & no bid lists | ||||
| Easy browser-based bidding, no downloads | ||||
| Absentee bidding on bid console during auction | ||||
| Free buyer credit card option | ||||
| Private label bidding w/independent accounts | ||||
| Auction management software | ||||
| Auction price database | 58 million | 5 million | 15 million | 2 million |
Only Artfact provides auctioneers with certified, directly measured 3rd-party traffic and audience reports from Quantcast, an independent source for Media Rating Council-accredited online reporting.
| Artfact Network | Live-Auctioneers* | Proxibid | ATG the-saleroom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd party certified highest buyer traffic | ||||
| Google ranking for "auction" search | #1 | NA | NA | NA |
| Quantcast traffic ranking | 525** | 7,141 | 8,548 | 435,382 |
| Website unique visitors Q4 2011 | 7,217,580 | 3,596,188 | NA | NA |
| Website visits Q4 2011 | 15,764,782 | 6,800,000 | NA | NA |
| Website page views Q4 2011 | 361,175,479 | 64,800,000 | NA | NA |
For answers to any questions about Artfact, or to list your next auction on Artfact Live!, please contact us by phone at +1 617 746-9800, in the U.S., +44 1475 794779 in the UK and Germany, and +33 1 40 28 41 29 in France or by email auctionhousesales@Artfact.com.
*LiveAuctioneer figures based on public statements
**Artfact ranking based on May 2012 Quantcast results of Artfact network websites
Infinite Bidding
Infinite Bidding™ is your own live auction online bidding service brought to you by Artfact. Artfact is the leading company for secure and reliable auction technology, including industry-leading RFC Auction Management Software used by Doyle New York, Freeman's, Lyon & Turnbull and over 50 of the world's top auction houses.
Only Infinite Bidding™ offers the fully independent bidder account structure necessary to ensure that your hard-earned buyer relationships are not diverted to your technology provider's online bidding marketplace.
For information about Infinite Bidding™, please contact us by phone at +1 617 746-9800, in the U.S., +44 1475 794779 in the UK and Germany, and +33 1 40 28 41 29 in France or by email auctionhousesales@Artfact.com.
RFC Systems Auction Management and Websites
Artfact offers a full range of auction house software solutions, designed by RFC Systems, to help our auction house members work more effectively and efficiently. From simple plug-and-play software solutions to run your saleroom, to enterprise-sized database systems that can manage inventory, accounts, catalog subscriptions, CRM and more for the largest houses, we can tailor a system to fit your needs and your budget. In addition, we can provide your website with an integrated, plug-and-play online catalog system that includes your own live online bidding using our Infinite Bidding™ software, all fully integrated with Artfact's global network of quality online marketing platforms.
Contact Auction House Sales by calling Rod Funston at 1-617-746-9831 or email rfunston@artfact.com today to learn more about how RFC systems can help make the best first impression on customers and drive increased consignments.
Auction Results Database
Artfact has processed over 100,000 auction catalogs and sale results for over 58 million lots from more than 2,000 auction houses making us the most well known auction data processor. Save time by doing your research with the world's largest database of antiques and fine art auction sales records and the most sophisticated search engine.
Users search our databases to answer the important questions that professionals and collectors continue to ask about buying, selling, and valuing antiques and fine art, such as:
- What is it worth, and why?
- Who made it?
- Where does it come from?
- What is it?
- Where may I buy one?
- When will it be for sale?
- Where will it be for sale?
- Who should sell mine?
If you're new to Artfact, Sign-in or Register to sample the database now, or Subscribe, or call Relly Banker at 1 617 746-9813 or email rbanker@artfact.com to learn more about special subscription plans for auction houses.
