{"id":12696,"date":"2019-08-01T15:52:18","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T19:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pages.liveauctioneers.com\/?page_id=12696"},"modified":"2023-01-12T12:43:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T17:43:51","slug":"2019-mid-year-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/2019-mid-year-report\/","title":{"rendered":"LiveAuctioneers 2019 Mid-Year Report"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With 59 million auction registrations<\/strong> and 29% growth in items sold<\/strong> on LiveAuctioneers during the first half of 2019, auction-house partners saw all-time highs in auction results, gaining more value during the first six months of this year than in any prior year.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we continue to innovate in ways that bring new and returning buyers to auction-house partners, here are some mid-year highlights.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n

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With 59 million auction registrations<\/strong> and 29% growth in items sold<\/strong> on LiveAuctioneers during the first half of 2019, auction-house partners saw all-time highs in auction results, gaining more value during the first six months of this year than in any prior year.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we continue to innovate in ways that bring new and returning buyers to auction-house partners, here are some mid-year highlights.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n

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Growing the Largest & Most Valuable Bidder Audience<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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Thanks to continued investments in creating a superior bidder experience on LiveAuctioneers, auction-house partners benefited from a 19% growth in visitors <\/strong>with more than 3,600,000 monthly visits<\/strong> – 29% more traffic than that seen on other online bidding platforms – and 75,000 new monthly bidders<\/strong> on LiveAuctioneers. <\/span><\/p>\n

Auction-house partners also saw an increase of 30% in mobile app visits<\/strong> thanks to major improvements in our first-to-market iOS and Android apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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3<\/span>,<\/span>600<\/span>,<\/span>000<\/span>+<\/span><\/strong>

Monthly Visits<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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75<\/span>,<\/span>000<\/span>+<\/span><\/strong>

New Monthly Bidders<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Growing the Largest & Most Valuable Bidder Audience<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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Thanks to continued investments in creating a superior bidder experience on LiveAuctioneers, auction-house partners benefited from a 19% growth in visitors <\/strong>with more than 3,600,000 monthly visits<\/strong> – 29% more traffic than that seen on other online bidding platforms – and 75,000 new monthly bidders<\/strong> on LiveAuctioneers. <\/span><\/p>\n

Auction-house partners also saw an increase of 30% in mobile app visits<\/strong> thanks to major improvements in our first-to-market iOS and Android apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>

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3<\/span>,<\/span>600<\/span>,<\/span>000<\/span>+<\/span><\/strong>

Monthly Visits<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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75<\/span>,<\/span>000<\/span>+<\/span><\/strong>

New Monthly Bidders<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Selling More for Partners & Consignors<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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With best-in-class product solutions, LiveAuctioneers has once again proved to be the most efficient option in the market helping partners achieve a 29% growth in items sold<\/strong> in the first half of 2019.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, LiveAuctioneers has delivered 35% more winners worldwide<\/strong> leading to record-breaking results and a 99% payment rate<\/strong> for auction-house partners and their consignors. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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auction software search engine optimization<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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129%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Growth in Auction Registrations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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35%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Growth in Winning Bidders<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Select Items Sold on LiveAuctioneers<\/h6>
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Hugh Steers, In the Paper, 1989
\nSold for $55,440<\/strong><\/span>
\nHindman<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Hugh Steers, In the Paper, 1989
\nSold for $55,440<\/strong><\/span>
\nHindman<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Natural Unheated 20ct Ceylon Sapphire
\nSold for $30,000<\/strong><\/span>
\nClarke Auction Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Natural Unheated 20ct Ceylon Sapphire
\nSold for $30,000<\/strong><\/span>
\nClarke Auction Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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George Nelson & Associates, CSS<\/span>
\nSold for $14,300<\/strong>
\n Wright<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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George Nelson & Associates, CSS<\/span>
\n Sold for $14,300<\/strong><\/span>
\nWright <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Wendell Castle Unique Chair
\nSold for $182,000<\/strong><\/span>
\nRago Arts and Auction Center<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Wendell Castle Unique Chair
\nSold for $182,000<\/strong><\/span>
\nRago Arts and Auction Center<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Francis Barraud (1856-1924), His Master’s Voice<\/em><\/span>
\nSold for $60,325<\/strong>
\nNadeau’s Auction Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Francis Barraud (1856-1924), His Master’s Voice<\/em><\/span>
\n Sold for $60,325<\/strong><\/span>
\n Nadeau’s Auction Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Jiaqing Famille Rose Amphora Vase<\/span>
\nSold for $40,625<\/strong>
\nLauren Auctions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Jiaqing Famille Rose Amphora Vase<\/span>
\n Sold for $40,625<\/strong><\/span>
\n Lauren Auctions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Incredible Roman Marble Goat Head<\/span>
\nSold for $43,575<\/strong>
\n Artemis Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Incredible Roman Marble Goat Head<\/span>
\n Sold for $43,575<\/strong><\/span>
\n Artemis Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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1899 Mills ‘Duplex’ 5 Cent Upright Slot Machine
\nSold for $90,000<\/strong><\/span>
\nKraft Auction Service<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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1899 Mills ‘Duplex’ 5 Cent Upright Slot Machine
\nSold for $90,000<\/strong><\/span>
\nKraft Auction Service<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Steinway Ebony Model B<\/span>
\nSold for $36,900<\/strong>
\n Cottone Auctions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Steinway Ebony Model B<\/span>
\n Sold for $36,900<\/strong><\/span>
\n Cottone Auctions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Selling More for Partners & Consignors<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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With best-in-class product solutions, LiveAuctioneers has once again proved to be the most efficient option in the market helping partners achieve a 29% growth in items sold<\/strong> in the first half of 2019.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, LiveAuctioneers has delivered 35% more winners worldwide<\/strong> leading to record-breaking results and a 99% payment rate<\/strong> for auction-house partners and their consignors. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>

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auction software search engine optimization<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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129%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Growth in Auction Registrations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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35%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Growth in Winning Bidders<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Select Items Sold on LiveAuctioneers<\/h6>
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Hugh Steers, In the Paper, 1989
\nSold for $55,440<\/strong><\/span>
\nHindman<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Hugh Steers, In the Paper, 1989
\nSold for $55,440<\/strong><\/span>
\nHindman<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Natural Unheated 20ct Ceylon Sapphire
\nSold for $30,000<\/strong><\/span>
\nClarke Auction Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Natural Unheated 20ct Ceylon Sapphire
\nSold for $30,000<\/strong><\/span>
\nClarke Auction Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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George Nelson & Associates, CSS<\/span>
\nSold for $14,300<\/strong>
\n Wright<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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George Nelson & Associates, CSS<\/span>
\n Sold for $14,300<\/strong><\/span>
\nWright <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Wendell Castle Unique Chair
\nSold for $182,000<\/strong><\/span>
\nRago Arts and Auction Center<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Wendell Castle Unique Chair
\nSold for $182,000<\/strong><\/span>
\nRago Arts and Auction Center<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Francis Barraud (1856-1924), His Master’s Voice<\/em><\/span>
\nSold for $60,325<\/strong>
\nNadeau’s Auction Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Francis Barraud (1856-1924), His Master’s Voice<\/em><\/span>
\n Sold for $60,325<\/strong><\/span>
\n Nadeau’s Auction Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Jiaqing Famille Rose Amphora Vase<\/span>
\nSold for $40,625<\/strong>
\nLauren Auctions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Jiaqing Famille Rose Amphora Vase<\/span>
\n Sold for $40,625<\/strong><\/span>
\n Lauren Auctions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Incredible Roman Marble Goat Head<\/span>
\nSold for $43,575<\/strong>
\n Artemis Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Incredible Roman Marble Goat Head<\/span>
\n Sold for $43,575<\/strong><\/span>
\n Artemis Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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1899 Mills ‘Duplex’ 5 Cent Upright Slot Machine
\nSold for $90,000<\/strong><\/span>
\nKraft Auction Service<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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1899 Mills ‘Duplex’ 5 Cent Upright Slot Machine
\nSold for $90,000<\/strong><\/span>
\nKraft Auction Service<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Steinway Ebony Model B<\/span>
\nSold for $36,900<\/strong>
\n Cottone Auctions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Steinway Ebony Model B<\/span>
\n Sold for $36,900<\/strong><\/span>
\n Cottone Auctions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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Delivering 236% ROI through
\nLiveAuctioneers\u2019 Advertising Solutions<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>
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LiveAuctioneers has empowered auction-house partners to maximize auction revenue with <\/span>advertising opportunities<\/span><\/a> that direct-market potential buyers and help secure growth in bidder engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

With an offering that includes email features, premium website placement, targeted banner ads and more, LiveAuctioneers has enabled auctioneers to expand their sales through cost-effective email campaigns that generate a 236% return on investment<\/span><\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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86<\/span>%<\/span><\/strong>

Increase in Auction Registrations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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27<\/span>%<\/span><\/strong>

Increase in Hammer Price<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Delivering 236% ROI through LiveAuctioneers\u2019 Advertising Solutions<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>
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LiveAuctioneers has empowered auction-house partners to maximize auction revenue with <\/span>advertising opportunities<\/span><\/a> that direct-market potential buyers and help secure growth in bidder engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

With an offering that includes email features, premium website placement, targeted banner ads and more, LiveAuctioneers has enabled auctioneers to expand their sales through cost-effective email campaigns that generate a 236% return on investment<\/span><\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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86<\/span>%<\/span><\/strong>

Increase in Auction Registrations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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27<\/span>%<\/span><\/strong>

Increase in Hammer Price<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Leading the Industry with Cutting-Edge Technology & Innovation<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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During the first half of 2019, LiveAuctioneers introduced a slew of new features and enhancements that engage more buyers and consignors, advancing its unrivaled capacity for driving tangible value for auction-house partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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Building Trust<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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The LiveAuctioneers team is committed to building the world\u2019s most trusted marketplace for fine art, antiques, and collectibles. Given today\u2019s online landscape where 93% of consumers say online reviews impact their purchasing decisions<\/strong>, LiveAuctioneers has been building a reviews system to instill greater buying confidence that translates directly to new bidders and more repeat bidders.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ultimately designed to help grow auction-house partners\u2019 sales, our Ratings & Reviews system collects feedback from winning bidders and allows auction houses to respond publicly.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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20<\/span>,<\/span>638<\/span><\/strong>

Reviews from Winning Bidders<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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39<\/span>%<\/span><\/strong>

Sales Lift when Ratings are Publicly Visible<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Building Trust<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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The LiveAuctioneers team is committed to building the world\u2019s most trusted marketplace for fine art, antiques, and collectibles. Given today\u2019s online landscape where 93% of consumers say online reviews impact their purchasing decisions<\/strong>, LiveAuctioneers has been building a reviews system to instill greater buying confidence that translates directly to new bidders and more repeat bidders.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ultimately designed to help grow auction-house partners\u2019 sales, our Ratings & Reviews system collects feedback from winning bidders and allows auction houses to respond publicly.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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20<\/span>,<\/span>638<\/span><\/strong>

Reviews from Winning Bidders<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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39<\/span>%<\/span><\/strong>

Sales Lift when Ratings are Publicly Visible<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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