LiveAuctioneers to Advance the Auction Buying Experience with Auction Technology Group
June 17, 2021
Today LiveAuctioneers announced an agreement to join Auction Technology Group’s family of curated online marketplaces and auction-technology solutions.
LiveAuctioneers’ continued growth as North America’s favorite destination for fine and decorative arts, antiques and luxury goods is well aligned with ATG's business strategy of helping thousands of small and mid-sized auction businesses compete in a digital world by providing them with technology and marketing solutions.
With the support of ATG, LiveAuctioneers plans to continue simplifying your auction experience while bringing more one-of-a-kind finds from the world’s trusted auction houses to your fingertips. Our goal is to make buying at auction an easier, more authentic, and more delightful experience for you and other treasure-hunters around the globe.
A proponent of the circular economy since 1971, ATG (LON: ATG) operates six online marketplaces for curated auctions of second-hand goods across a variety of verticals.
As we continue to invest in providing you with an exceptional auction experience, you can expect:
- Access to more auctions from trusted houses. Through ATG's marketplaces, you will have access to a wider selection of art, antiques, and collectibles from auctioneers around the globe.
- A simpler way to buy at auction. We are more committed than ever to simplifying the process of discovering, bidding, purchasing, and acquiring items at auction. Stay tuned for a more seamless payment experience, plus faster auction approvals and convenient ways to arrange shipping.
Following this announcement, LiveAuctioneers will continue to operate as a standalone company run by the current CEO Phil Michaelson and the current leadership team in New York and Salt Lake City. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Thank you for your trust, supporting auction businesses, and choosing a more sustainable way to shop through LiveAuctioneers. We are excited about this next chapter, and look forward to bringing you more reasons to love treasure-hunting on LiveAuctioneers.