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Program Items Surface in Estate Buying and Government Surplus Auctions
Program-style offerings are drawing attention in two very different corners of the auction world: a Houston estate firm's precious-metals buying program and a Washington government surplus operation that lists federal disposal programs online. Ashbury Lane Estate Services runs estate sales and clean-outs across the Greater Houston Area, but its most distinctive offering is a gold and silver buying program. The firm states that it accepts gold jewelry in all karats, from 10K through 24K, along with sterling silver flatware and hollowware, coins and bullion, vintage watches, and dental gold and scrap. The company says it has a GIA Graduate Gemologist and a National Association of Jewelry Appraisers member on staff, and it advertises that customers can receive an offer on the spot and instant cash.
Washington State Surplus Operations, run by the Department of Enterprise Services, sells government surplus through online auctions covering items in both Western and Eastern Washington. Public viewing and pickup are by appointment only at its Tumwater facility. Among its more unusual offerings are confiscated items from the Transportation Security Administration, including knives, corkscrews and pool cues, which the agency delivers to the Tumwater retail store several times a year. The site also lists public auctions for tools and equipment and used vehicles, and it includes federal and government-disposal programs among its listings.
Taken together, the two listings show a clear contrast. One private buyer focuses on valuable metals and jewelry and promises immediate payment, while one public agency moves surplus goods through online sales and scheduled in-person pickups. Both emphasize straightforward, accessible transactions, whether a seller wants a quick offer or a shopper wants to browse government inventory.
Written from 40 auctioneer catalogues, 11 November 2026.
22 auction houses with Program in their name, sales or summary
Counted when program is in the house's name, in a dated sale of its own (1), or in our summary of its catalogue. 137 more houses only mention it in catalogue text we read and follow below the line. One card per house with our summary of its current catalog, strongest evidence first. Page 1 of 8, 21 houses a page.
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