Stefek's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Stefek's Auctioneers & Appraisers regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in tools & workshop, gaming & consoles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Across North America and Europe, live and online console auctions are gaining momentum as collectors and gamers converge on digital bidding platforms. The Portland Retro Gaming Expo stands out for its regular focus on consoles and gaming accessories, offering both in‑person and virtual participation. By publishing detailed catalogs ahead of each event, the Expo invites bidders to preview rare handhelds, classic home systems and the peripherals that complete the experience. This approach reflects a broader industry shift toward transparent listings and remote bidding, allowing enthusiasts to compete from anywhere without traveling to the venue.
While the Expo leads the niche market, larger auction houses are also seeing consoles surface among their electronics lots. John Pye Auctions, known for its wide‑range tech offerings, routinely includes high‑performance gaming rigs and legacy consoles alongside smartphones, laptops and display equipment. Though the primary advertising highlights general electronics, the presence of consoles in these mixed lots draws additional interest from the gaming community, reinforcing the idea that consoles are becoming a staple of tech resale.
The current wave of auctions is characterized by tight timelines, with several events slated to close by the end of the week. Bidders are urged to act quickly, as inventory moves fast and competitive offers drive up final prices. Organizers are leveraging live streaming and real‑time chat features to keep the excitement high, mirroring the immediacy of traditional floor auctions while expanding reach through online channels.
Overall, the trend points to a growing appetite for both vintage and modern consoles, supported by auction platforms that blend physical showrooms with robust digital tools. As the season progresses, expect more specialized console listings, enhanced preview experiences, and increasingly aggressive bidding as collectors vie for the next addition to their gaming libraries.
Based on 9 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025
Gratz Real Estate & Auctioneering
Gratz Real Estate & Auctioneering regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in tools & workshop, gaming & consoles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Licitatii Publice SEAP, Monitorizare Licitatii Publice
Licitatii Publice SEAP, Monitorizare Licitatii Publice regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in gaming & consoles, livestock & agriculture. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
CCA (Classic Car Auctions)"
CCA (Classic Car Auctions)" regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in vehicles & transportation, gaming & consoles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Halderman Real Estate Services
Halderman Real Estate Services regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in livestock & agriculture, gaming & consoles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Cuttlestones Wolverhampton Auction Rooms
Cuttlestones Wolverhampton Auction Rooms regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in tools & workshop, gaming & consoles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Zeeuws Veilinghuis, Zeeland Auctioneers
Zeeuws Veilinghuis, Zeeland Auctioneers regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, gaming & consoles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Garners Auctioneers
Garners Auctioneers regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, home & garden. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Al-Rose Auction & Wears Auctioneering Inc.
Al-Rose Auction & Wears Auctioneering Inc. regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in vehicles & transportation, gaming & consoles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Antique Stoneware Auction, American Redware Pottery Auction by Crocker Farm
Antique Stoneware Auction, American Redware Pottery Auction by Crocker Farm regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in gaming & consoles, livestock & agriculture. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Estate Agent, Letting Agent and Property Auctions in Liverpool
Estate Agent, Letting Agent and Property Auctions in Liverpool regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in real estate, gaming & consoles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
John Pye Auctions @John_Pye
John Pye Auctions is hosting a general auction in Marchington on December 26, 2025, at 7:00pm, featuring items such as Apple and Samsung products, smartphones, PCs, laptops, monitors, tablets, and TVs. Another auction in Birmingham on December 27, 2025, at 10:00am will include homeware, kitchen appliances, hand tools, clothing, and watches. In Nottingham, an auction on December 27, 2025, at 12:00pm will offer American style fridge freezers and alcohol. Additionally, a general auction in Chesterfield on December 27, 2025, at 3:00pm will feature TVs, monitors, and speaker systems. On December 28, 2025, at 10:00am, Birmingham will host an auction with interior furnishings and household appliances. In Zaragoza, Spain, an auction on December 28, 2025, at 3:00pm will include retail returns and surplus stock.
Century Services
Hanna Auctions is hosting a Boxing Week Comic Auction. Viewing of lots is available Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm at 12830 153 Street, Edmonton.
Olde Tyme Mercantile
Olde Tyme Mercantile regularly hosts live and online auctions. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Capsule Home @capsulefineart
Capsule Home regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, jewelry & watches. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Simon Charles Auctioneers & Valuers @simoncharlesuk
Simon Charles Auctioneers & Valuers is hosting several auctions in the upcoming weeks. On December 26, 2025, there will be an "As Seen On TV Homeware and Electrical Auction" ending at 20:00, a "Wholesale and Job Lot Auction" ending at 20:30, a "Designer Furniture and Home Decoration Premium Members Auction" ending at 21:00, and a "Boxing Day White Goods and Kitchen Appliance Auction" also ending at 21:00. On December 27, 2025, the "Unprocessed Raw Returns and High Value Auction" will end at 18:00, followed by a "Designer Furniture and Home Decoration Auction" at 20:00, and a "Perfumes and Cosmetics Auction" at 21:00. On December 29, 2025, there will be another "As Seen On TV Homeware and Electrical Auction" ending at 20:00 and a "Designer Furniture and Home Decoration Auction" ending at 21:00. Finally, on December 30, 2025, the "Catalogue Returns Homeware and High Value Auction" will conclude at 20:00.
Locke & England Auctioneers & Valuers @LockeandEngland
Locke & England Auctioneers & Valuers will hold a weekly auction on January 1, 2026, at the St Neots Auction Centre. An auction featuring antique furniture and collectors’ items will take place on January 2, 2026, at the Bedford Auction Centre. W&H Peacock will host a live auction of carnival hats by "The Hatman of London" on January 3, 2026, at the Bedford Auction Centre, alongside a forklift truck auction and a weekly auction. A valuation day is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at the Bedford Auction Centre, and a weekly auction will occur on January 8, 2026, at the Leamington Spa Auction Centre.
Corbett Auctions & Appraisals Inc.
On January 7, 2026, Corbett Auctions & Appraisals Inc. will host an online crane auction featuring a 1998 Comedil CBR 32 and an online scissor lift auction featuring a 1995 JLG 3369E.
Herman & Wilkinson @HermansAuctions
Herman & Wilkinson is hosting the Festive Fine & Decorative Interiors Auction on December 29, 2025.
W&H Peacock Auctioneers @whpeacock1901
St Neots Auction Centre will host a live auction featuring antique furniture and collectors’ items on January 1, 2026. Bedford Auction Centre will hold a live auction for carnival hats by "The Hatman of London" on January 2, 2026. On the same day, Bedford Auction Centre will also feature an auction for an Edwardian silver salver, a cased set of fifty silver ingots, a Sheraton Revival satinwood piece, a Jacques 'Staunton Chess Men' set, and a Nicola Simbari artwork. Bedford Auction Centre will conduct a weekly auction and a live auction for a forklift truck on January 3, 2026. A valuation day is scheduled at Bedford Auction Centre on January 3, 2026. Leamington Spa Auction Centre will have a weekly auction on January 8, 2026.