Frequently Asked Questions

Auctions are public sales of goods or property, either personal property or real estate that are sold to the highest bidder.

Bidders must register, accept the Terms & Conditions of the sale, and be approved to bid before they may participate in our auctions.

We host estate sale auctions, business liquidation auctions, personal consignment auctions, benefit charity fundraiser auctions, heavy equipment auctions, firearm auctions, and much more!

Visit the Auctions tab to browse our current online auctions.

Estate sales are for homeowners, estate managers, or anyone else who has a large volume of belongings to be sold where they are; on-site at their residence, place of business, dock, hangar, garage, storage facility, or other locale.

Our team offers complimentary walk-throughs to see if your estate is a good fit for our specialized auction services and experienced professional team. Estate Sales >>

Real estate such as raw land, homes, condos, multiplexes, commercial buildings, and more are sold to the highest bidder.

All of our real estate auctions comply with the Alaska state statutes and Alaska Real Estate Commission regulations.

Bidders are manually approved for the auction after meeting with one of our Auction Managers. The winning bidder must complete a Purchase and Sale Agreement with our resident Realtor, submit earnest money to the listing brokerage, and a non-refundable deposit to the auction house.

The benefit of an auction is that the property is sold as-is, and you get to skip all of the negotiations!

We also offer traditional real estate transactions with inspections, negotiations, etc. with our Realtor, Abigail McLagan. Real Estate >>

Whether downsizing, moving locations, or closing the business entirely, we offer our auction sale services to businesses of all size to sell their specialty equipment.

We've hosted restaurant equipment auctions, gym equipment liquidation, HVAC surplus, and more. 

Complete our online Sell With Us! form to discuss the options we have available for your business.

Consignment is the process of entrusting your items with a service provider (like us!) to sell on your behalf, using our brand, expertise, and database to get you a greater price than you would achieve on your own and save you time, stress, and energy. Individual Consignments >>

We're proud to offer fundraising options for non-profit organizations! These can be online-only silent auctions, in-person or virtual galas! 

Our auctioneer Dan is less that 1% of minority benefit auctioneers in the country, and he specializes in getting donors engaged. 

The organization is responsible for gathering all of the item donations and we can supplement with travel packages through one of our partners. Benefit Events >>

At auctions, the Buyer's Premium is an amount charged in addition to the hammer price (sold bid value) which is retained by the auction house for administration of the auction, overhead of the facility, staff wages, and more.

Our Buyer's Premium follows auction industry standards. In order to lessen the commission we charge our sellers, we defer some of the cost to the buyer. Most of our auctions have a 20% Buyer's Premium, however, some special interest auctions, vehicle auctions, real estate auctions, and some single-lot auctions may have a 10% Buyer's Premium.

A reserve is the minimum amount that a seller will accept as the winning bid. The exact reserve price is not disclosed.

Lots will say Reserve Not Met until the value has been matched or exceeded, and then the lot will say Reserve Met.

We accept reserves on a case-by-case basis for items with an estimated sale value exceeding $10,000.

A minimum opening bid is the first bid required to get the auction started. 

We start almost all lots at $5 to encourage interest from bidders; we trust the auction process! We've sold items for tens of thousands of dollars, starting with only a $5 minimum opening bid. Sometimes the minimum opening bids are higher. Minimum Opening Bids are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Our auctions are open for bidding on our website and mobile devices running iOS and Android.

Current auctions can always be found under the Auctions tab at the top of our site, or if you want to visit the bidding platform without the website fluff you can do so at: bid.alaskapremierauctions.com

Download our free app for mobile devices running iOS or Android by visiting the app store for your device or clicking on the links below.

For in-person auctions, we have bidder registration cards. You must agree to the Terms & Conditions and provide contact information to our staff. You will be provided with a bidder card to keep track of your purchases!

A simulcast auction is a blend between live in-person auctions and timed online auctions!

The catalog is available online and open for bidding up until the scheduled close, at which time there will be a live broadcast feed available on our website of the auction.

Dan Newman, Founder & Auctioneer, will be doing the bid calling for any in-person bidders in addition to taking absentee bids from online users. Each lot will sell to the highest bidder, whether from the floor or online.

Timed auction catalogs are available online and open for bidding for an average of 10-14 days before the scheduled close.

Our auctions feature a soft close at a rate of 3 lots per minute, with 1-minute auto-extend for any lots which receive a bid in the final minute. This means that beginning at 6:00pm, lots #1, #2, and #3 will all begin closing, with lots #4, #5, and #6 at 6:01pm. 

If anyone bids in the final 60 seconds, that lot's closing is extended 60 additional seconds to give other bidders an opportunity to respond. When in doubt, refer to each lot's individual countdown timer to know when it's scheduled to close. When the timer runs out, the lot will sell to the highest bidder!

A soft close is used in timed, online-only auctions. The soft close is used to stagger the closing of lots within the auction, so there is time and opportunity for competitive bidding.

Our auctions feature a soft close of 3 lots per minute. Starting at 6pm lots #1, #2, and #3 will begin closing. Lots #4, #5, and #6 at begin closing at 6:01pm. When in doubt, refer to each lot's individual countdown timer to know when it's scheduled to close. 

If any of lots receive a bid in the final 60 seconds, that lot is auto-extended an additional 60 seconds to give other bidders a chance to respond.

This continues until there are no bids for 60 seconds. The lot is sold to the highest bidder!

We always have new and interesting auctions! We send out regular email reminders and push notifications to our mobile app users. 

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Year after year, we've been nominated and voted the #1 Auction House in Alaska by our community!

Here's a list of awards we've won in just over 6 short years:

• 2024 Best of Alaska #1 Platinum Winner in the Auction Company category for Anchorage Daily News
• 2024 Denali Winner of Best Alaska Business in Auction Category by Alaska Business Magazine
• 2023 Best of Alaska #1 Platinum Winner in the Auction Company category for Anchorage Daily News
• 2023 Denali Winner of Best Alaska Business in Auction Category by Alaska Business Magazine
• 2023 Top 7 Finalists for America's Top Small Business Awards by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• 2023 Best of Alaska #1 Platinum Winner in the Auction Company category for Anchorage Daily News
• 2022 Press Picks 1st Place Winner for Best Auction House by the Anchorage Press
• 2022 Best of Alaska #1 Platinum Winner in the Auction Company category for Anchorage Daily News
• 2021 Press Picks 1st Place Winner for Best Auction House by the Anchorage Press
• 2021 Torch Award For Ethics by the Better Business Bureau 
• 2021 Alaska Small Business of The Year by the Better Business Bureau
• 2021 Best of Alaska #1 Platinum Winner in the Auction Company category for Anchorage Daily News
• 2020 Gold Pan for Entrepreneurial Excellence by Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
• 2020 Spark Award by the Better Business Bureau
• 2020 Best of Alaska #1 Platinum Winner in the Auction Company category for Anchorage Daily News
• 2020 Press Picks 1st Place Winner for Best Auction House by the Anchorage Press
• 2020 Viewer’s Choice Awards for #1 Best Auction Company by KTUU Channel 2
• 2019 Best of Alaska #1 Platinum Winner in the Auction Company category for Anchorage Daily News
• 2019 Press Picks 1st Place Winner for Best Auction House by the Anchorage Press
• 2019 Viewer’s Choice Awards for #1 Best Auction Company by KTUU Channel 2

Read more about our company: About Us >>

We are a state-wide auction company, hosting professionally managed auctions anywhere in the state using our online bidding platform.

We're open to opportunities in Alaska and beyond. We also accept pre-approved shipments of items to our warehouse. Contact Us Today! >>

Our 44,000 sq ft main warehouse facility and office is centrally located within Anchorage, Alaska:

Business Address:
325 W. Potter Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99518

Phone: 907.570.7050
E-Mail: info@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com

We sure do! It's available for iOS and Android devices. Download our free app for mobile by visiting the app store for your device, search for "AK Auctions" or click one of the links below.

We are Your Auction Services Specialist. We are your one-stop-shop, full-service auction house for all of your personal property and real estate needs.

We specialize in Estate Sales, Real Estate Sales, Business Liquidations, Individual Consignments, Benefit Auctions, and more.

We sell firearms, vehicles, coins, jewelry, gold & silver, antiques, collectibles, sports memorabilia, historical items, and much, much more.

Plus we offer Appraisals and In-House Shipping!

We work with the "5 D's of Auctions": Whether dealing with death, divorce, downsizing, departing the state, or developing fundraising strategies, we would be honored to help you. Our Services >>

We're available 24/7 by email and you can leave us a voicemail anytime.

Our business hours are Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm.

Phone: 907.570.7050 (we accept text messages at this number too!)
E-Mail: info@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com

Have something to sell? Fill out our Sell With Us! form, and send us some pictures through Facebook or info@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com

Have a question that wasn't answered in our FAQ? Contact Us Today >>

We aim to respond to all customer inquiries within 1 business day. 

Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals was founded January 4th, 2018.

We're proud of how we've grown in 7+ years!!

Read more about our company: About Us >>

We proudly employ 40+ full-time Alaskans! Meet Our Team >>

Interested in a career with us? Apply Today >>

We're always on the lookout for spectacular individuals to join our team! 

Interested in a career with us? Fill out our job application on our website and email us at Careers@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com with a copy of your resume and cover letter. Apply Today >>

We have six primary social media platforms. Follow us everywhere!

• Facebook: @AlaskaPremierAuctions

• Instagram: @alaskapremierauctions

• TikTok: @alaskapremierauctions

• LinkedIn: Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals

• YouTube: @alaskapremierauctions

• X: @apremierauction

Most of our customers select us based on our positive online reviews!

We have rave reviews across Google My Business, Facebook, Better Business Bureau, Yelp, Nextdoor, and more. Our Reviews >>

We've had millions of views on our website, we have tens of thousands of registered bidders and email subscribers around the globe, over 25,000 Facebook fans, plus thousands more across our other online platforms.

Our paid marketing campaigns reach tens of thousands of potential bidders across Alaska, the rest of the United States, and internationally!

We're worldwide with bidders in 40+ countries:

Yes! Although all of our auction catalogs are in English, our founder is fluent in Spanish and can provide translations for our clients and customers.

You name it, we can probably sell it!

We specialize in Alaskana, Alaskan art & artifacts, coins & currency, gold & silver, antiques, collectibles, real estate, commercial & heavy equipment, vehicles, boats, planes, trailers, ATV's, firearms, estate jewelry, gems & fossils, furniture, taxidermy, historic artifacts & objects, rare & unusual items, and so much more. 

Visit our Auctions and Results tabs to see current and past auctions, plus a list of our categories and a handy search feature!

We're proud to have a 99% average sell-though rate in our auctions!

Yes! We offer traditional listings with the negotiation process, in addition to quick as-is real estate auctions without the negotiation process.

We also work with buyers!

Our resident Realtor Abigail McLagan can assist you with all of your real estate needs. Real Estate Sales >>

Absolutely! We've sold all of the above and are always interested in future opportunities. Call us today at 907.570.7050! Our Services >>

We are Federal Firearms License holders! As such we can sell firearms, conduct background checks, and ship firearms across the country.

Otherwise, we sell all federally legal items except for consumables.

Yes! Have a single high-ticket item or a personal collection to sell? 

We're always interested in real estate, vehicles, firearms, diamonds, heavy equipment, autographed collectibles, historic artifacts & objects, rare & unusual items, and more. Individual Consignments >>

Yes! We help clients through all sorts of transitional life phases, whether moving out of state, moving into long-term care, or other circumstances. 

We craft unique solutions for each of our clients. Complete our Sell With Us! form and a member of our sales team will contact you.

Yes! We're always honored to help charities/non-profit organizations achieve their fundraising goal with fun, engaging, energetic, memorable auction experiences! Call us today at 907.570.7050! Benefit Auctions >>

Yes! We assist businesses whether they're selling surplus, downsizing, moving to another location, or closing entirely.

We've hosted restaurant equipment auctions, gym equipment liquidation, HVAC surplus, and more. We're always open to new opportunities! Business Liquidations >>

We're always open to new opportunities! Reach out to us to see what we can do for you.

Complete our online Sell With Us! form to discuss the options we have available for your business.

Yes, with conditions. Fish and bird mounts may be sold unless they're protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Endangered Species Act, Marine Animal Protection Act, or The Lacey Act.

Big game mounts may be sold through an estate if they're processed with proper documentation from Alaska Department of Fish & Game.

Animal skulls, bones, furs, antlers, and other parts may be sellable. Reach out to see what we can do for you!

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We don't buy, trade, or sell illicit items, such as illegal firearms, elephant ivory, cannabis products, chemicals, raw walrus ivory, etc.

Typically no, but we're always interested in new opportunities! 

We'd be happy to sell on your behalf in one of our monthly consignment auctions or at an Estate Sale! 

Find out how we can help you. Complete our online Sell With Us! form to discuss the options we have available for you.

Yes! We offer real estate listings, listings for specialty equipment, and more.

Each situation is unique, find out how we can help you! Sell With Us! >>

Most of our auctions are online-only! We post new auctions weekly.

However we often have in-person auctions and benefit fundraiser galas and real estate auctions.

We also host simulcast auctions which are a blend of the two with a live video broadcast of our auctioneer streamed on our website, taking bids online in addition to floor bids from the crowd.

Bid online by visiting the Auctions tab on our website or visit our bidding platform directly at: https://bid.alaskapremierauctions.com/

Or download our free mobile bidding app for iOS and Android devices!

The process is simple!

Complete our online Sell With Us! form, available 24/7, so we get a good idea of what you have.

You can also call us at 907.570.7050 to discuss your needs with one of our Auction Managers or email a few photos of your items to us at Sales@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com.

We have a sliding scale or flat-rate commission based on the volume, type, estimated value, location of the items, and your timeframe. We offer discounts on our commission for benefit events or fundraiser auctions. Every situation is unique based on the scope of your project. Reach out to us today for an estimate and find out how we can help you! Contact Us Today! >>

Yes! We host in-person real estate auctions, benefit auction galas, auto auctions, and more! Subscribe to our email list to stay updated on future auctions. Subscribe to Our E-Mail List >>

Yes! We're proud to be the only Auction House in Alaska with a mobile bidding app for iOS and Android with thousands of registered bidders across the globe.

We reach a large worldwide audience by hosting and advertising our auctions online.

Most of our auctions are timed online-only auctions, keep reading to learn more about timed auctions. 

Bid online by visiting the Auctions tab on our website or visit our bidding platform directly at: https://bid.alaskapremierauctions.com/

Or download our free mobile bidding app for iOS and Android devices!

Yes. Selling your items at auction with us is a legally binding agreement. We'd be happy to explain our contract in full if you have items you'd like to sell.

Complete our online Sell With Us! form to discuss the options we have available for you.

It's typically 6 weeks from the time a contract is signed until you receive your Seller Settlement and check. This includes the time for us to assess your items and sort, group, catalog, photograph, write descriptions, edit the catalog, publish the auction online, run the auction for 10-14 days, collect payments, coordinate pick-ups, reconcile the auction, and mail payment checks.

We are marketing professionals and use only the latest and greatest in technology to reach tens of thousands of potential bidders. 

We're the only Auction House in Alaska to offer a mobile bidding app for both iOS and Android customers, plus we have a large social media following and tens of thousands of qualified registered bidders and email subscribers.

We also use highly effective targeted ad campaigns to reach users with specific interests in the items within any given auction. 

Our online auctions reach far more bidders than traditional auction methods. Although most of our auctions are online-only, we blend the new and the old to create simulcast auctions and get the best of both worlds!

Our marketing is tailored to each client, find out how we can help you today!

Sell With Us! >>

Usually between 7-14 business days after an auction closes, but no more than 30 business days. We pride ourselves on our quick turnaround.

No, sorry – That's the beauty of the auction process! Everything is worth what its purchaser will pay on any given day. It only takes 2 people to create a bidding war and we have tens of thousands of registered bidders and email subscribers to better those odds.

We only set reserves by request on items with an estimated value exceeding $10,000. Reserves are not to exceed the low estimate unless the seller pays a fee. There are additional fees if an item with a Reserve fails to sell. We may suggest a Minimum Opening Bid instead, keep reading and learn more.

Lots which fail to sell with reserve are subject to a No-Sale-With-Reserve fee, determined as the greater of $250 minimum or 5% of the highest final bid achieved.

These items can be returned to the seller at no cost, or disposed/donated for $5/lot.

It depends. Items in our warehouse are covered by our insurance policy. Off-site items located at an estate, a residence, business, etc. are covered by your homeowner's, business, or other insurance policy.

We offer our sellers anonymity and peace of mind while selling their possessions. Our compassionate team is here to help you sell your items in a quick, efficient, and comfortable manner. We take care of sorting, grouping, photographing, describing, posting online, collecting payments, and delivering items to buyers. Sit back and relax, let us work our magic, and you'll receive a Seller Settlement with your check at the end of the process, hassle and headache-free! We're honored to help you sell your possessions. Contact Us Today! >> 

Our monthly consignment auctions consist of goods from several sellers and are conducted out of our warehouse facility in Anchorage, Alaska. Items can be dropped off with us or we can transport your items for you for a modest fee. Estate sales are off-site auctions conducted at your residence, business, dock, hangar, garage, storage facility, or other locale. Whether at our location or yours, our professionally trained team will sort, group, and catalog your items efficiently with high-quality photographs and vivid, accurate descriptions to highlight each item's value.

First, you can send us some photos to review or we'll have our team come out for a complimentary on-site walkthrough and we'll see if it's a good fit. If it is, we'll get a contract signed and you'll get a copy. We'll commence work based on the timeframe established; sorting, grouping, cataloging, photographing, writing descriptions, editing the catalog, and more. The sale will be online for an average of 10-14 days during which time we'll advertise online to our tens of thousands of registered bidders and email subscribers, plus invest a digital marketing outreach budget to reach thousands of additional potential bidders. After the sale, we'll collect all payments and get items to their buyers. Approximately 7-14 days after the sale, you'll receive your payment check with an itemized Seller Settlement including lot titles, descriptions, sale prices, commission, and an overall summary of any additional fees. We'd be honored to lend a helping hand with your possessions. Sell With Us! >> 

By appointment only, please! Let's make sure we have availability in our schedule and are a good fit to serve you first, so we can get you top dollar for your items. You'll work directly with your Account Manager to schedule appointments. 

It's free if you bring your items to us! If you'd like us to transport your items, we can do so starting at the following rates, paid from the gross proceeds of the sale.

We bill in 2-hour blocks (2h min), round trip from our warehouse; up to 3 employees, each additional employee @ $100 per 2 hour time block. 2h @ $300; 4h @ $600; 6h @ $900; 8h @ $1000.

It depends! We craft unique solutions for each client, as each client has different needs. We pride ourselves on helping people through transitional phases by offering different levels of support.

Things to consider are the volume of inventory, the condition of the items to be sold, the type of inventory, the location of the items, and the total estimated sale volume. There may be fees associated with sorting, grouping, disposal, transportation, and conduction of the auction. 

Every situation is unique. Find out how we can help you today!

Sell With Us! >>

Yes! We never publish any client information without their express permission.

When conducting estate sales from a private residence, the address is never released online. We send the address only to bidders who have won items in the auction, the address will appear on the header on their invoice. 

Yes, we absolutely are! The auction method of marketing and sales is the truest form of price discovery and ultimately the best way to have people bid competitively to win your property in an accelerated timeframe. Skip the traditional back-and-forth negotiations and sell quickly with a real estate auction! Real Estate Sales >>

We're open to traditional house, condominium, and land listings! Whether you choose to go with a real estate auction or traditional method of sale, we'll clean up your property, list it on our website and Alaska MLS, market it online to our tens of thousands of registered bidders and email subscribers, plus develop and deliver paid digital & print advertising.

Yes. We've sold 34 tax foreclosure properties to date, and we've helped a client avoid a short sale. 

Find out how we can help you today!

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First, you'll meet with our resident REALTOR® Abigail McLagan to determine if your property is a good fit for an auction or a traditional listing. We'll have you sign our Real Estate Contract and then get started cleaning up your property to market it online. Auction properties will be open for bidding online on our website and Alaska MLS for 3 weeks; traditional listings will be hosted on our website and through Alaska MLS for regular showings until a Buyer is found. We'd love to help you sell your property; reach out today to see how we can help you. 

Sell With Us! >>

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We have a Base Auction Fee for conduction of the auction plus an advertising and marketing budget. One benefit of our auctions is that the Seller pays no commission! Commission is paid by way of a 10% Buyer's Premium. There are additional closing costs which will be discussed on a case-by-case basis and specific to you and your situation. Reach out today to see how we can help you. Sell With Us! >>

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Yes! We offer real estate services for buyers and sellers.

Our friendly Realtor, Abigail McLagan is available to assist with all of your buying & selling needs.

Sell With Us! >>

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We sell surplus inventory, restaurant equipment, commercial and heavy equipment, business-in-a-box auctions, entire liquidations, commercial evictions, commercial real estate sales, and more.  Business Liquidations >>

First, we want to get eyes on the product so we have a good idea of what is to be sold.

You can send us photos to info@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or schedule a complimentary walkthrough and estimate with one of our Auction Managers.

Once we have an idea of the scope of the project, we'll put together a proposal of all estimated auction expenses and review our contract with you.

Working within your timeline, we'll give you estimated dates of cataloging the inventory, the estimated time the sale will be online, an overview of our marketing campaigns, pick-up days for the inventory, and when to expect final payment and accounting information for your records.

Our professional staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. We look forward to serving you!

Sell With Us! >>

Yes. Whether it's time to retire, or you need to close for other reasons, we offer business equipment and inventory sales.

Each situation is unique and we craft unique solutions for our clients. Find out how we can help you today.

Sell With Us >>

Yes! If you have old inventory you've been struggling to move, extra equipment or inventory which is no longer needed, or some other type of items to sell – we handle it all.

Find out how we can help you today.

Sell With Us! >>

Yes! We've sold all manners of equipment from forklifts to food service, gym equipment, HVAC equipment, and much more.

Sell With Us! >>

We're always open to new opportunites! Reach out to us to see what we can do for you. 

Sell With Us! >>

Yes! We offer real estate listings, listings for specialty equipment, and more.

Each situation is unique, find out how we can help you! 

Sell With Us! >>

We'll handle selling inventory and clearing out units to recoup costs and prepare te unit for the next tenant. 

We do not handle any paperwork, posting notices, etc.

Find out how we can help you today.

Sell With Us! >>

Yes. Our rates are determined based on the volume, type, condition, location, and your timeline.

Each situation is unique and we craft unique solutions for our clients. Find out how we can help you today.

Sell With Us >>

Often, yes. We have real estate auctions, single lot auctions, vehicle auctions, and more which may feature a 10% Buyer's Premium, or none at all, instead of our regular rate of 20% Buyer's Premium. 

Find out how we can help you today.

Sell With Us! >>

Absolutely. We never publish any information without the express permission of our clients. 

You may elect to promote your business by using your name in the sale, or you may choose to sell anonymously.

Each situation is unique and we craft unique solutions for our clients.

Find out how we can help you today.

Sell With Us! >>

We're pleased to offer in-person, online, and simulcast auctions for our non-profit customers! 

Benefit Events >>

Yup! We offer a range of in-person, online, and blended options. 

Each situation and organization is unique and we craft unique solutions for our clients. 

Find out how we can help you today! 

Benefit Events >>

We have a number of packages and options available for our non-profit clients. 

Meet with our Auctioneer, Dan Newman to find out which package works best for your organization.

Sell With Us! >>

Yes and no. We're pleased to offer travel experience packages through one of our preferred partners. Items like gift baskets, certificates, etc. are to be sourced from within your organization or your organization's preferred vendors. 

Travel packages are sold with a minimum reserve. Any proceeds above and beyond the reserve price are divided among the auction house and your organization depending on the terms of your sale.

Benefit Events >>

We can, if you like! We have different packages available with different levels of service. We can handle cataloging, transportations, pick-ups, and more, or you can elect to do these yourself.

Benefit Events >>

Your organization is responsible for sourcing all items to be included in the auction. We provide travel packages through one of our partners if you'd like to include an experience package. 

Depending on which benefit auction package you select, we provide different levels of services.

Find out how we can help you today.

Benefit Events >>

Yes! If you just need consultation services and don't need hosting or auctioneer services, we have a Guiding Voice package available for you to choose.

Find out how we can help you today.

Benefit Events >>

Yes! If you'd like to host your benefit auction using a software other than our bidding platform, we have solutions available.

Find out how we can help you today.

Benefit Events >>

An appraisal is a professional estimate of value, to be determined by a number of factors depending on the reason you need the appraisal. 

A valuation is an estimate of value using our years of experience in the buying/selling, resale, and trade industries.

An appraisal is a professional estimate of value used for insurance or tax purposes, approved by the IRS.
A valuation is an estimate of value using our years of experience in the buying/selling, resale, and trade industries.

Yes, we'll tell you what we estimate your possessions to be worth when we meet for a complimentary consultation for our services.

Valuations are complimentary when you have an item you're looking to sell with us.

Our appraisal services start at $225/hour. Vehicle appraisals typically take 1-2 hours, other types of appraisals may be longer or shorter to fit your needs.

We offer appraisals for lost vehicle titles, insurance purposes, personal interest in value of an antique or other collectibles, and more.

Yes, they are! Our appraisers are members of the Certified Appraisers Guild of America (CAGA), General Personal Property Appraisers (GPPA) through the National Auctioneers Association (NAA), and adhere to USPAP guidelines.

Yes! We are pleased to offer independent appraisals which can be used to source new titles from the DMV.

Once the appraisal has been issued, the DMV will inspect the vehicle, issue a bond, and re-title the vehicle.

Fill out our form today and our in-house Appraiser, Nick Cline will be in contact promptly.

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Our free mobile bidding app is available for both iOS and Android devices.

Search for "AK Auctions" on the app store for your device or click one of the links below.

Absolutely! Visit the Auctions tab and click on one of our upcoming auctions. The right-hand pane contains our bidding platform, as it appears in our mobile app. 

5.3 – How do I create an account?
In our app: Click on the three lines at the top right and select Sign In.
On our website: Visit the Auctions tab and click on one of our upcoming auctions. The right-hand pane contains our bidding platform, as it appears in our mobile app. Click the three lines at the top right and select Sign In.
If you would like to visit our bidding platform on your desktop computer without the rest of our website, go to bid.alaskapremierauctions.com.

From this screen, you can sign in or create your account. You’ll enter your first and last name, email address, billing address, phone number, and create a password. Confirm your email address, and you’ll be ready to register for an auction!

To register for an auction, you must first have an account and be signed in. Next, you must agree to the Terms & Conditions for that auction and have a valid credit card on file. Each auction has its own Terms & Conditions for you to review thoroughly, with details about the pick-up location, pick-up timeframe, payment options, shipping restrictions, and more.

The first time you save a credit card on file with us, there will be a $50 soft hold to ensure there are funds available on the card. Similar to a hotel or a gas station, this transaction will disappear entirely or appear as a reversal depending on your banking institution.

Each auction has its own Terms & Conditions for you to review and ensure you understand the pick-up location, pick-up timeframe, payment options, shipping restrictions, and more.

In our app: Click on the three lines at the top right and select My Account.
On our website: Visit the Auctions tab and click on one of our upcoming auctions. The right-hand pane contains our bidding platform, as it appears in our mobile app. Click the three lines at the top right and select My Account.

From this screen, click the gear icon to view your account settings. Here, you can update your address and credit card information.

We're very sorry that you want to delete your account – Email us at info@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com and we'll deactivate your account promptly. If there's anything we can do to remedy the situation, please reach out to us right away. Contact Us Today! >>

You must be 18+ to participate in our auctions. Bidders under 21 may not bid on handguns.

Bid: Manually place a bid at the next bidding increment.
Custom Bid: Manually place a bid for any dollar value higher than the next bidding increment.
Max Bid: Your maximum bid. You will be the high bidder at the next bidding increment and if out-bid, the system will auto-bid for you up to your maximum. This is a great option if you’ll be busy while the auction is closing, or you have internet connection instability.

Bidding increments are a pre-set dollar value by which a new bid must exceed a previous bid and meet the next bidding increments to be accepted. These predetermined dollar amounts for our online auctions are available within the Terms & Conditions for each auction. For live in-person auctions, our typical bidding increments apply but the Auctioneer reserves the right to change or alter the increments at any time in order to maximize the highest bid achieved.

To save items to My Items for quick reference, select the star icon at the top left corner of the lot you're interested in. 

To set a notification for My Items, click on the star a second time and select a notification option.

Refer to the countdown timer in the purple stripe at the bottom of the lot to find out what time that lot is scheduled to close. 

Refer to the countdown timer in the purple stripe at the bottom of the lot to find out what time that lot is scheduled to close. 

To set a notification for My Items, click on the star a second time and select a notification option.

Refer to the countdown timer in the purple stripe at the bottom of the lot to find out what time that lot is scheduled to close. 

After the sale, you'll receive a summary email with photos and lot numbers. We batch-process payments after the conclusion of the auction; you'll receive an invoice with the pick-up address of your items, a link to our pick-up signup, and an itemized list of all items you purchased with sale prices, buyer's premium, and any additional applicable fees. If you don't receive an email, you'll be able to see all items you won under the "My Items" section within our app or bidding platform.

No, sorry. All bids placed are considered final. There is a double-click confirmation in place to ensure no bids are placed accidentally. Bidding in our auctions is a legally binding agreement to purchase the item for the bid you entered, and confirmed.

We accept Cashier's Checks, ACH, Wire Transfer, Pre-Authorized Business Check (No Personal Checks), and Credit/Debit Card payments.

We require our bidders to have a valid credit card on file so we can automatically process payments after the conclusion of each auction.

Only if your invoice is over $3,000. We save your credit card on file and automatically charge your card after the auction – Make sure you have enough balance available on your card to cover your purchases or you'll be assessed a credit card declined fee if we are unable to secure payment by the close of the first pick-up day following the auction ending. Invoices over $3,000 are to be paid via cashier's check or wire transfer, email us at Admin@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com to make arrangements.

Most of our customers prefer the convenience of paying online. We auto-process credit cards after the auction to capture all of these payments immediately.

 You may arrange to pay with another form of accepted payment, in writing, at least 24 hours before the auction is scheduled to close to ensure your request is received.

Send payment requests to: info@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com

To pay with a cashier's check or wire transfer, please email us at info@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com with at least 24 hours advance notice to ensure we've received your request.

We like to save our customers on credit card processing fees and minimize our risk at the same time.

In our app: Click on the three lines at the top right and select My Account.
On our website: Visit the Auctions tab and click on one of our upcoming auctions. The right-hand pane contains our bidding platform, as it appears in our mobile app. Click the three lines at the top right and select My Account.

From this screen, click the gear icon to view your account settings. Here, you can update your address and credit card information.

We understand that sometimes cards can get compromised, blocked by security measures, or expire, causing the transaction to decline. We'll contact you for payment if your credit card is declined, and request that you update your card on file moving forward.

At auctions, the Buyer's Premium is an amount charged in addition to the hammer price (sold bid value) which is retained by the auction house for administration of the auction, overhead of the facility, staff wages, and more.

Our Buyer's Premium follows auction industry standards. In order to lessen the commission we charge our sellers, we defer some of the cost to the buyer. Most of our auctions have a 20% Buyer's Premium, however some special interest auctions, vehicle auctions, real estate auctions, and some single-lot auctions may have a different Buyer's Premium.

We're a very busy Auction House; we constantly have new inventory coming in, and we have to move the old inventory out in order to operate efficiently. We allow 1-2 days for pick-up depending on the number of lots within the auction. If not picked up within the allotted time, you risk forfeiting the item or being assessed additional transportation, storage, and shipping fees. 

Transportation fees to our warehouse facility start at $100 per piece of furniture and $50 for a 27-gallon tote. Items may be assessed on a per-item or per-invoice basis.

We package and prepare shipments in-house calculated with the carrier’s shipping costs, any applicable insurance, and signature fees, plus a modest handling fee to cover supplies including bubble wrap, boxes, packing materials, and delivery to the carrier. For shipping estimates, please use the dimensions provided within the lot's description and an approximate weight with one of the online estimator services. We do not provide estimates.

 Vehicles, RVs, and trailers, and other titled items are subject to a $99 title transfer fee, any registration or other fees through the Alaska DMV are additional at cost.

Every situation is unique based on the scope of your project. Reach out to us today for an estimate and find out how we can help you! Sell With Us! >>

We have a sliding scale or flat-rate commission based on the volume, type, estimated value, location of the items, and your timeframe. Every situation is unique based on the scope of your project. Reach out to us today for an estimate and find out how we can help you! Sell With Us! >>

Marketing is included in the commission you pay for all personal property auctions. For benefit and real estate auctions, marketing investments are negotiable. These fees cover our paid advertisements on Google, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other advertising platforms.

Cleaning fees start at $250 with additional fees based on the scope of your project. Reach out to us today for an estimate and find out how we can help you! Sell With Us! >>

We have a Base Auction Fee for conduction of the auction plus a marketing budget. One benefit of our auctions is that the Seller pays no commission! The commission is paid by way of a 20% Buyer's Premium. There are additional closing costs which will be discussed on a case-by-case basis and specific to you and your situation. Reach out today to see how we can help you. Sell With Us! >>

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Sellers: It's free if you bring your items to us! If you'd like us to transport your items, we can do so starting at the following rates, paid from the gross proceeds of the sale.

We bill in 2-hour blocks (2h min), round trip from our warehouse; up to 3 employees, each additional employee @ $100 per 2 hour time block. 2h @ $300; 4h @ $600; 6h @ $900; 8h @ $1000.

Buyers: Transportation fees to our warehouse facility start at $100 per piece of furniture and $50 for a 27-gallon tote. Large or heavy items are assessed on a per-item or per-invoice basis, and may be more depending on the weight and complexity of moving the item(s).

Yes, we almost always offer in-person previews. We will gladly provide additional info, photos, measurements, etc. when you send us a request.

Send your request to Admin@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call us at 907.570.7050 for service. 

Email your request to the Auction Manager for that auction, Admin@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com, or call us at 907.570.7050 for service. 

Absolutely! We are more than happy to provide additional information for you to make an informed decision on your purchase.

Email your request to the Auction Manager for that auction, Admin@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com, or call us at 907.570.7050 for service. 

If you purchased items from one of our monthly consignment auctions, you'll pick-up from our warehouse located at 325 W. Potter Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99518. If you purchased items from an off-site estate auction or business liquidation, the exact address is not published until after the auction. Only buyers will be given the pick-up address, at the top of their invoice. Please always refer to the Terms & Conditions for the auction in addition to the top of your invoice to ensure you know where you're picking up.

Typically 1-2 business days immediately following the conclusion of the auction. Each auction has its own Terms & Conditions which outline all of the pick-up details. Please refer to the specific Terms & Conditions for each auction to verify when you can pick-up your items. 

Once an auction closes and you receive your invoice, you should receive an email/text from Shipping Saint to schedule your pick-up time slot. 

We established our pick-up sign-up for better efficiency and a more streamlined process. This also allows us to have your items ready when you arrive. If you show up without scheduling a pick-up, you will have to wait in the queue behind people who did sign up.

Please call 907.570.7050 in advance to schedule pick-ups beyond the initial two-day window or coordinate shipping arrangements, when applicable for an auction. Not all auctions have flexibility on pick-up dates or have shipping services available.

Email your request to Admin@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com, or text us at 907.570.7050 to request a substitute pick-up person in your place.

At present, we do not offer delivery services for our items. However, we are constantly evaluating our options and considering the possibility of implementing delivery services in the future.  Contact Us Today! >>

Please use our pick-up sign-up registration. If you show up without scheduling a pick-up, you will have to wait in the queue behind people who did sign up.

Yes! All shipping & handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We'll add a line item to your invoice with your tracking number and we'll use your credit card saved to your account. To have your items shipped, send an email to Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com promptly after an auction closes. Our goal is for you to receive your inventory won in our auctions as quickly and cost-effectively as possible while prioritizing the quality and condition of your items. Please note that shipping from Alaska can be costly. While we do our best to minimize costs, it is the sole responsibility of the buyer to cover all costs associated with shipping regardless of expense, including freight items, and insurance. In House Shipping >>

We ship around the world! Items will be shipped via UPS, USPS, FedEx, Alaska Air Cargo, or other carriers as necessary. We do not use USPS Parcel Select.

Certain materials such as ivory, baleen, & other animal products will not be shipped outside of the United States. International buyers may bid on such items but must arrange pick-up or delivery within the United States. It is the bidder’s responsibility to be aware of any additional laws or restrictions for item shipments, many of which are specific and not included comprehensively within the list of items above. We will not violate any federal or country specific laws to make a shipment; and if a legal restriction is the reason for your item not being shipped, your items may be forfeited to the auction house to be relisted, disposed of, or donated at the buyer’s expense. We do not ship Ammunition. Firearms purchased out-of-state must be shipped to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder in the destination state; buyer is responsible for all FFL transfer fees. International buyers are responsible for any customs fees or duties on their purchases.

There may be additional restrictions set by USPS, UPS, Fedex, and may be additional restrictions with your local carriers. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure they can receive their items through the mail. All shipping & handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer.

To have your items shipped, send an email to Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com promptly after an auction closes. In House Shipping >>

For shipping estimates, please use the dimensions provided within the lot's description and an approximate weight with one of the online estimator services. We do not provide estimates.

Items will be shipped via UPS, USPS, FedEx, Alaska Air Cargo, or other carriers as necessary. We do not use USPS Parcel Select.

Yes, all shipments are insured unless at the express written request of the buyer.

We will provide any applicable Tracking Numbers and the total cost of your Shipping & Handling fees through Shipping Saint unless through a freight service. 

Yes, all shipments containing coins & currency are delivered using USPS Registered Mail unless at the express written request of the buyer. 

No, no exceptions. We adhere to all USPS, UPS, and Fedex shipping restrictions. 

Any firearm shipments must be shipped to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder. The buyer is responsible for providing a copy of the destination FFL’s license, plus all Shipping & Handling fees and FFL transfer fees. Black powder and antique firearms (Predating 1898) are excluded from this requirement. Send us a copy of your selected dealer's FFL license to Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com with your request.

No, we do not.

If your items are unable to be shipped, you may have someone pick up for you locally within Anchorage, Alaska. To have someone pick up in your place, please send a written request to Admin@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com with your name and the name of who you authorize.

If your shipment was damaged in any way, take photos of the packaging, the item, and the damage. Send your photos to us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com.

Typically, no. All items are sold in "as-is-where-is" condition and we make no guarantees as to condition, authenticity, origin, etc. We offer limited in-person previews and always provide additional details such as photos, provenance, measurements, etc. to ensure you're confident in the item you're purchasing. Reach out to us immediately at info@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com with your concerns. 

If you feel we have somehow misrepresented an item in our catalog, we want to make it right. Reach out to us immediately at info@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com with your concerns. 

If none of the solutions above have worked for you, you can reach out personally to Dan Newman, Founder & Auctioneer at Dan@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or 907.570.7050

Sorry, not us! We did two liquidation auctions for the business and now our phone number is erroneously posted with their business listings.

We're always open to new opportunities!! Reach out today to find out how we can help you.

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