{"id":14823,"date":"2020-03-04T09:33:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T14:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pages.liveauctioneers.com\/?page_id=14823"},"modified":"2023-01-12T13:11:22","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T18:11:22","slug":"coronavirus-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/coronavirus-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"LiveAuctioneers Coronavirus Planning for Auction Houses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first    av-mini-hide container_wrap fullsize' style='background-color: #283b4c;  '  ><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-14823'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fourth  av-break-at-tablet flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section    av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-small-hide container_wrap fullsize' style='background-color: #283b4c;  '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-14823'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section    container_wrap fullsize' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-14823'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first   \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note:\u00a0 We will continue to post updates here and in the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classic.liveauctioneers.com\/user\/login.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">auctioneer dashboard<\/a><\/span> with additional information as news of COVID-19 progresses.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>January 10, 2021<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Covid-19 and Payment Collection: eCheck (ACH) transactions via Live.Payments<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We hope this finds you in good health. As more Covid-19 cases continue to rise across the world, LiveAuctioneers is committed to helping partners navigate these difficult times through innovation. Auction houses have seen more online bidders than ever before, creating a need for more payment methods and faster disbursements. Our team has been focused on delivering those enhancements through <a style=\"color: #2a95b8;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/live-payments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live.Payments<\/a>, and we are happy to bring you an eCheck (ACH) option for buyers.<\/p>\n<p>Now, you can provide a superior checkout experience by accepting eCheck (ACH) payments on LiveAuctioneers if you have <a style=\"color: #2a95b8;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/live-payments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live.Payments<\/a> activated on your account. Further, <a style=\"color: #2a95b8;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/live-payments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live.Payments<\/a> will also allow you to scale your business through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>100% fraudulent chargeback protection on all credit card transactions<\/li>\n<li>Fast payouts, with multiple, weekly direct deposit disbursements<\/li>\n<li>Automated payment collection from bidders with credit cards on file using our Autopay functionality<\/li>\n<li>One low, flat processing rate across all cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As always, we are here to support you. If you have any questions please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:support@liveauctioneers.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@liveauctioneers.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you will continue to stay safe and positive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>December 20, 2020<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2020: 1.2M Items Sold, 120K New Monthly Bidders, 102% Growth in New Buyers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We hope this finds you safe and well. While 2020 has been a year of unprecedented challenges, it has truly been uplifting to see auction house partners adapt quickly and overcome the many hurdles thrown our way, to ultimately generate gains in new buyers and online sales. Many partners were forced to make difficult choices and, in some cases, experience tragic loss. We are grateful that throughout it all, you continued to offer us your trust. As the LiveAuctioneers team works to continue driving value for our auction house partners, we are excited to share some highlights from this unforgettable year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Auction houses benefited from a spike in traffic with more than <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">5 million visits per month<\/span><\/li>\n<li>More than <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">120,000 new monthly bidders<\/span> joining LiveAuctioneers and embracing a more sustainable way to shop<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">102% growth in first-time buyers<\/span> for auction house partners<\/li>\n<li>More than <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">1.2 million items sold<\/span> on LiveAuctioneers<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">$310 million total lift in hammer prices<\/span> for auction house partners<\/li>\n<li>More than <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">777,000 new dedicated followers<\/span> for auction houses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock   avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"ImageObject\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><a href='https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/2020-annual-report\/' class='avia_image'   target=\"_blank\" ><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/LiveAuctioneers-2020-Annual-Report.jpg' alt='' title='LiveAuctioneers 2020 Annual Report'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To our auction house partners, thank you for your trust and partnership. We are honored to be your partner and looking forward to creating enduring value for you and your business, for years to come. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, the LiveAuctioneers team is here to help you 24\/7. Should you need any assistance, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:support@liveauctioneers.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@liveauctioneers.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Have a happy, safe Holiday season and a wonderful New Year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>September 1, 2020<\/p>\n<h3><strong>LiveAuctioneers partners see outstanding sale results during the Covid-19 era<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this finds you in good spirits. As many continue to stay home, internet usage has been at an all time high, allowing auction house partners to easily reach an engaged, growing bidder audience on LiveAuctioneers. Over the last few months, LiveAuctioneers has seen a surge in online bidding activity and attracted more than <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">120,000 new monthly bidders<\/span>. As a result, auction house partners have maximized hammer prices and delivered outstanding auction results to consignors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>As we continue to innovate in ways to help auction houses grow online sales during these challenging times, we\u2019re pleased to share a summary of recent sales on LiveAuctioneers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full   column-top-margin\" style='background:url(https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/green.jpg) top left repeat ; padding:50px 40px 40px 40px ; border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/recent-auction-sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent Auction Sales<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: none;\">on LiveAuctioneers<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select auction items sold on LiveAuctioneers<\/span><\/em><em><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the Covid-19 era.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half   column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-19  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>May 1, 2020<\/p>\n<h3><strong>New Buyers Double in April, $50,000 Donation Generated, Waived Listing Fees Extended<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this finds you in good health and spirits. The past several weeks have not been easy, to say the least. COVID-19 has shifted our realities in ways we never imagined, forcing us to adapt and, unfortunately in some cases, make very difficult decisions and experience tragic losses. While it\u2019s certainly not over yet, we can foresee a future where our industry is better, stronger, and more resilient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It has been inspiring to see auction-house partners adapt quickly, prioritizing the safety of their clients and staff by moving sales to online only, and embracing new digital tools to conduct live auctions virtually. Loyal and enthusiastic bidders have been eager to support local auction houses by bidding online from home.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In March, we announced our pledge to donate 80% of proceeds from new bidders through April 30 to support the Meals on Wheels COVID Response Fund. This effort is expected to generate a total donation of more than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">$50,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thanks to a surge in new winners and your relentless dedication to your consignors and employees. Other key highlights:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\"> 100,000 new bidders<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were introduced to auction houses on LiveAuctioneers since campaign launch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">New buyers doubled<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, increasing by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">97% year-over-year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in April 2020 (versus April 2019).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auction houses saw a spike in traffic, with more than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">4.1 million website visits <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in April alone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First-time bidders through the program have placed more than <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">$55 million in bids <\/span>over the duration of the campaign.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock   avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"ImageObject\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/LiveAuctioneers_MealsonWheels.jpg' alt='' title='' height=\"716\" width=\"1772\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the overwhelmingly positive response, we are pleased to announce our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">continued support through the end of May<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and will be donating 15% of our proceeds from first-time purchases to Meals on Wheels\u2019 COVID Response Fund.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, LiveAuctioneers will continue to offer <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">$0 listing fees for your first timed online-only sale <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">complimentary, custom website<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enabled with LiveAuctioneers bidding, through May 15.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As always, we are here to support you. If you have any questions please reach out to us at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:support@liveauctioneers.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@liveauctioneers.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the meantime, we hope you will continue to stay safe and positive.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>April 6, 2020<\/p>\n<h3><strong>COVID-19 Financial Relief &amp; Work-from-home Resources for Auction Houses<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the COVID-19 crisis has caused uncertainty in nearly every aspect of our lives, two things remain clear: we will overcome this, and, how we adapt now is crucial to determining the outcome of these ever-changing circumstances. Auction houses have adopted digital tools and work-from-home practices that enable them to continue running their businesses online. Virtual consignment appointments are being conducted, and contactless deliveries are being offered. Meanwhile, applications for COVID-19 financial relief for small businesses have begun to be accepted. LiveAuctioneers is committed to helping auction houses navigate this uncharted territory.\u00a0 The following resources have been created to help you understand some of the tools that are available to help your teams and businesses operate during this challenging time:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half   column-top-margin\" style='background:url(https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/green.jpg) top left repeat ; padding:50px 40px 40px 40px ; border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/work-from-home-toolkit-for-auctioneers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work From Home (WFH) Toolkit<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: none;\">for Auctioneers<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources, tools and best practices for auction houses working remotely.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div   avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last   column-top-margin\" style='background:url(https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/blue.jpg) top left no-repeat ; padding:50px 40px 40px 40px ; border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/covid19-financial-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CARES Act Financial Relief<br \/>\nSummary for Small Businesses<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hundreds of billions in funds are available to small<br \/>\nbusinesses impacted by COVID-19. See how you can benefit.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_4' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section    container_wrap fullsize' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-14823'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-30  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-31  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr   avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"ImageObject\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/curve_1440.png' alt='' title='' height=\"240\" width=\"1440\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div style='height:50px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>March 20, 2020<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Flatten the Curve, Together.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this finds you safe and well. As guidance surrounding COVID-19 emerges and evolves, please know that the team at LiveAuctioneers is here to help you navigate these unprecedented circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Large gatherings and, in some cases, even auction house access is now restricted. As a result, many auctioneers are redirecting phone and floor bidders to online channels.<\/p>\n<p>We have two immediate ways to help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New to timed auctions? We\u2019ll waive listing fees for your first automated, online-only auctions.<\/li>\n<li>Want to convince bidders and consignors that online bidding is beneficial? LiveAuctioneers is donating our proceeds to COVID-19 relief.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To give bidders an additional reason to bid online, to support your business, to give your consignors confidence, and to support a worthy cause,<span style=\"font-weight: 800;\"> LiveAuctioneers will be donating our proceeds from first-time purchases to <a style=\"color: #2a95b8;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meals on Wheels America<\/a> and global Covid relief funds<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every partner is welcome to join in this effort. If you are redirecting bidders to online channels, provide them with a link to your <a style=\"color: #2a95b8;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/installing-your-covid-19-response-badge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom COVID-19 Response Support page<\/a> on LiveAuctioneers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">In case you are short-staffed or working remotely<\/span>, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here are tips for using LiveAuctioneers\u2019 cloud technology to keep the hammer coming down for your team and consignors in the coming weeks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Automate bidder approvals: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use global approval settings to automatically approve bidders based on custom criteria set by you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Collect online payments:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use LiveAuctioneers Payments to allow bidders to pay for purchases with credit card.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Automate payments:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Automatically collect funds from bidders with credit cards on file using our Autopay functionality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Hold timed auctions:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Minimize risk by moving to a timed-auction format with reserves. With timed auctions on LiveAuctioneers, you can give bidders the same dynamic live-auction experience with lot progression and real-time updates they&#8217;re accustomed to. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">New to timed auctions? We\u2019ll get you started with your own custom website and first timed auction at no cost through the end of April.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Use postsale channels: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offload unsold merchandise via LiveAuctioneers\u2019 Buy-it-Now solution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Update your terms:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure your shipping and pick-up policies comply with local COVID-19 guidelines and are well communicated to bidders. Consider extending pick-up windows.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019d like online auction training and\/or consultation in any of the above areas, or require any other assistance, feel free to contact us at <a style=\"color: #2a95b8;\" href=\"mailto:support@liveauctioneers.com?subject=Complimentary%20Online%20Auction%20Training%20and%20Consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">support@liveauctioneers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to reschedule your auction date, or switch from a live clerked auction to a timed auction with dynamic bidding, we always offer $0 change fee. <a style=\"color: #2a95b8;\" href=\"mailto:support@liveauctioneers.com?subject=Auction%20Reschedule%20Request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, as we all continue to do our part in keeping our communities safe and healthy, we hope you\u2019ll find moments to breathe deeply, appreciate some beauty and share a little bit of joy. This will pass. In China, COVID-19 case counts are falling and Apple stores are reopening. We\u2019ll remain positive, focus on the long term, and overcome this, together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>March 13, 2020<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As new cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across the world, LiveAuctioneers has been closely monitoring the latest reports and recommendations from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/community\/guidance-business-response.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fspecific-groups%2Fguidance-business-response.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organization (WHO)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/assets\/doh\/downloads\/pdf\/imm\/covid19-guidance-safety-tips.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York city<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.ny.gov\/diseases\/communicable\/coronavirus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">state<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve taken a proactive approach in implementing precautionary measures so that we can be as effective as possible in supporting our auction house partners, keeping employees safe and doing our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, March 11, the World Health Organization officially declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.\u00a0 Given the escalated guidances to contain the coronavirus disease, we are sharing additional tips for auction houses on navigating through this challenging time, along with updates on what LiveAuctioneers has done to ensure service continuity while maintaining the health and safety of our team.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latest updates from LiveAuctioneers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Our NYC-area employees are fully remote.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our technology and infrastructure was built to ensure all our staff can operate remotely.\u00a0 Over the past few weeks we\u2019ve made preparations to ensure all NYC-area employees are equipped to work from home.\u00a0 This week, our NYC-area employees have begun doing so.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Our servers are protected.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With regular server backups and redundancies across multiple locations, auction house partners and customers can expect uninterrupted service.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 800;\">We are here to help. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from reduced in-person visitations in our NYC office, auction house partners can expect to reach us in the same ways as usual &#8211; email, phone and online chat.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 800;\">As always, LiveAuctioneers employees are reminded to:\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash hands with soap for at least 20 seconds, frequently<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay home if they notice any symptoms (e.g., mild cough, low fever)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notify their supervisor if they\u2019ve been in contact with someone who has or had COVID-19<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the news only once per day at a set time, if experiencing stress related to COVID-19. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/docs\/default-source\/coronaviruse\/coping-with-stress.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More tips here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>COVID-19 and Live Auctions: Tips on Adapting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While new COVID-19 outbreaks in some parts of the world have begun to slow as communities take precautions to prevent spread, we still don\u2019t know how much longer it will be until we can resume normalcy.\u00a0 That said, we want to make sure you are equipped with the proper tools and resources to adapt as clients and buyers spend more time online at home to minimize risk of coronavirus exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Consider training understudies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your staff with cross-training where possible.\u00a0 While most COVID-19 patients fully recover, now may be a good time to ensure you have full coverage in the event of a sick staff member.\u00a0 Even though sniffles are typically not a sign of COVID-19, they can be off putting to an event attendee so you\u2019ll want to guide your staff to stay home if sick.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Collect payments online.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The World Health Organization reports that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/cash-could-spread-coronavirus-warns-world-health-organization-2020-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cash could be helping to spread COVID-19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so online payments is the safest option for your staff and your customers.\u00a0 According to WHO the virus could linger on money for days after exposure, so people should wash their hands or use hand sanitizer after handling cash.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Automate where possible.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our global bidder approval settings allow you to automatically approve bidders based on custom criteria, while our Autopay functionality automatically collects funds from winning bidders and updates invoice payment statuses.\u00a0 To learn more about these tools, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"mailto:support@liveauctioneers.com?subject=Automation%20tools%20on%20LiveAuctioneers&amp;body=I'm%20interested%20in%20learning%20about%20automating%20payments%20and%20approvals%20on%20LiveAuctioneers\">contact our team<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">For consignments, move to virtual appointments with contactless delivery.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consider offering contactless delivery options with doorstep pick-up and delivery for consignors. Consignors who prefer to remain at home may appreciate virtual appointments via FaceTime or video conferencing tools like Zoom.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Collect signatures electronically. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce risk of exposure by sending and requesting consignor signatures online, using tools like HelloSign or Docusign.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Renegotiate credit terms. <\/span>\u00a0Interest rates are the lowest they\u2019ve been in a long time, and in some parts of the world, the lowest levels in history.\u00a0 If you use credit for business purchases, now might be a good time to renegotiate rates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">March 4 update<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0for additional tips on navigating through the COVID-19 challenge.\u00a0 As always if there&#8217;s any way we can provide support for you and business during this challenging time, please reach out to us at support@liveauctioneers.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>March 4, 2020<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>COVID-19 and Live Auctions: Tips for Navigating the Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be a challenging time as we try to protect each other and our communities in the face of ever-evolving information about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As your partner, we want to be proactive in helping you take preventative measures so you can conduct your business in a safe and secure environment:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Your team\u2019s health and safety, first.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prioritize health and safety within your place of business by reminding your staff to protect themselves and others by following these recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actively encourage sick employees to stay home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instruct employees to clean their hands often with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60-95% alcohol, or wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide soap and water and alcohol-based hand rubs in the workplace. Ensure that adequate supplies are maintained. Place hand rubs in multiple locations or in conference rooms to encourage hand hygiene.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide tissues and no-touch disposal receptacles for employees\u2019 use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routinely clean all frequently touched surfaces in the workplace, such as workstations, countertops, and doorknobs. Provide disposable wipes so that commonly used surfaces (for example, doorknobs, keyboards, remote controls, desks) can be wiped down by employees before each use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be an emotional and anxious time for employees.\u00a0 The World Health Organization has outlined ways for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/docs\/default-source\/coronaviruse\/coping-with-stress.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coping with stress during an outbreak<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that may be helpful to your team.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more recommendations on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/specific-groups\/guidance-business-response.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Remind customers they can always preview and bid online, contactlessly. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For bidders who choose to stay home as a precautionary measure, a simple email and social media post serve as good reminders that they can still participate in your auction. <\/span> If you would like an email template to use, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a sample template can be found in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/classic.liveauctioneers.com\/user\/login.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LiveAuctioneers auctioneer forum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Further, if your phone bank overflows, you can always guide phone bidders to online channels.\u00a0 To request a complimentary custom website with just your auctions for browsing, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:support@liveauctioneers.com?subject=Complimentary%20Custom%20Websites&amp;body=I'm%20interested%20in%20learning%20about%20LiveAuctioneers%20Custom%20Websites\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact our team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Provide more item information online. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a potential influx of online bidders, now would be a good time to add more photographs, provide more detail to descriptions, and lot measurements. Here\u2019s a refresher on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/a-fool-proof-checklist-for-representing-your-brand-and-items-in-your-next-online-auction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Live-stream your auctioneer.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Offering a live video feed of your auctioneer is a great way to engage bidders online, and setup is quick and easy. Auctions can be live-streamed on LiveAuctioneers using just a simple mobile device or a webcam with wi-fi connection, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.liveauctioneers.com\/article\/204-how-to-prepare-for-live-video-streaming-with-a-webcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learn more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Take advantage of screen time.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Those who choose to stay home are likely to spend more time on their screens, giving you a good opportunity to fully leverage digital advertising solutions. To request info on advertising availability, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:support@liveauctioneers.com?subject=Advertising%20Opportunities&amp;body=I'm%20interested%20in%20learning%20about%20advertising%20opportunities%20on%20LiveAuctioneers.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact our team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Offer shipping and payment recommendations. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With potentially fewer people arriving on auction day to pay for and carry away their purchases, providing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/4-revenue-generating-shipping-strategies-for-your-auction-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shipping recommendations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> up front and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.liveauctioneers.com\/article\/56-what-is-the-liveauctioneers-payments-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accepting online payments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help streamline the post-auction process and reduce contact for both buyers and your staff.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While our first priority will always be the health and safety of our auction-house partners, customers, communities, and employees,\u00a0 LiveAuctioneers is committed to serving auction houses and customers, always with the highest standards.<\/p>\n<p>If there is any way we may be able to offer additional support for you and your business in this challenging time, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at support@liveauctioneers.com.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useful websites:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/about\/share-facts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organization<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/pandemic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready.gov<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_5' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section    container_wrap fullsize' style='background-color: #00677f;  '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-14823'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible  av-mini-hide  avia-builder-el-42  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style='padding-bottom:25px; color:#ffffff;font-size:40px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr   av-inherit-size '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Reach the Largest, Most Valuable Audience of Online Auction Bidders<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#ffffff'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div style='height:20px' class='hr hr-invisible  av-mini-hide  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_button  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  avia-button{ font-size: 14px !important; 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\">\n\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-110  el_before_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-first  \" style=\"border-radius:0px; \"><section class=\"av_textblock_section \" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock  \" itemprop=\"text\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #65605b;\">Selling on LiveAuctioneers<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #65605b;\"><a style=\"color: #65605b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">About LiveAuctioneers<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #65605b;\"><a style=\"color: #65605b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Sell<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #65605b;\"><a style=\"color: #65605b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/seller-testimonials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seller Testimonials<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #65605b;\"><a style=\"color: #65605b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/sell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become a Seller<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #65605b;\"><a style=\"color: #65605b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/master-rate-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master Rate Card<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #65605b;\"><a style=\"color: #65605b;\" href=\"https:\/\/classic.liveauctioneers.com\/user\/login.html?url=\/auctioneers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Auctioneer Sign In<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-110  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  \" style=\"border-radius:0px; \"><section class=\"av_textblock_section \" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock  \" itemprop=\"text\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #65605b;\">Seller Tools &amp; Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #65605b;\"><a style=\"color: #65605b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/resource-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource Center<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #65605b;\"><a style=\"color: #65605b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/live-payments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live.Payments<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #65605b;\"><a style=\"color: #65605b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/pages\/live-shipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live.Shipping<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; 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