A Clocks, Instruments & Militaria – Online auction opens on April 29, 2014 and runs through May 6, 2014
More Collecting Categories Available for Online Bidding
BOSTON, Mass. – April 23, 2014 – In a continued effort to improve the auction experience through technology, Skinner, Inc., the internationally renowned auctioneers and appraisers of objects of value, introduces its newly enhanced online-only auction platform.
Online-only auctions are now regularly offered across a range of collecting areas from Fine Wines and Fine Ales to Prints and Photography, and Skinner has seen increasing numbers of enthusiastic participants. Recently, Skinner introduced monthly online-only auctions under the Discovery umbrella.
The first Discovery – Online auction features Toys, Dolls, Ephemera, Militaria, Coins & Musical Instruments
Many bidders are already familiar with Internet-only auctions, but Skinner brings added expertise to the experience; all material offered in online-only auctions is carefully vetted and available for preview in person. Bidders can participate with ease and confidence, knowing that department specialists are available to provide condition information and connoisseurship tips.
Online-only auctions provide added convenience and privacy compared to traditional auctions. Participants can leave bids from anywhere, and at any time during an extended period. The excitement of the sale room remains, especially as bidding activity ramps up toward the end of the auction.
A Prints & Photography – Online auction opens on May 13, 2014
The new online-only auction platform features:
- Large, detailed images of all lots
- Access to Skinner experts
- A watch list and personalized view of bidding activity
- Staggered end times and auto-extend to provide a smooth, exciting experience at the end of the auction
Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner, Inc., noted, “In today’s busy world, online-only auctions allow you to bid when it’s most convenient for you. These auctions provide ten days of opportunity to win the items you choose.”
The online-only auction platform, together with Skinner, Inc.’s state-of-the art website and newly launched mobile site demonstrate a continued commitment to convenience, quality, and a seamless auction experience for buyers and consignors.
About Skinner
Skinner auctions draw international interest from buyers and consignors alike, with material regularly achieving record prices. The company’s auction and appraisal services focus on fine art, jewelry, furniture, and decorative arts from around the globe, as well as wine, fine musical instruments, rare books, clocks, Judaica, and more. Monthly Skinner Discovery auctions feature a breadth of estate material. Widely regarded as one of the most trusted names in the business, Skinner appraisers have appeared on the PBS-TV series Antiques Roadshow since the show’s inception. Skinner has galleries in Boston and Marlborough, Massachusetts, with an international audience of bidders participating in person, by phone, and online through the SkinnerLive! online bidding platform. For more information and to read our blog, visit the website at www.skinnerinc.com, find us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter @Skinnerinc.
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