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Smartphone Bids Surge in Online Auctions Ahead of Year-End
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The closing of A&M Auctioneers’ online‑only sale on the last day of the year illustrates how smartphones are becoming a staple in mixed‑category internet auctions. Listed alongside farm equipment, furniture and a kayak, the electronics lot explicitly mentions devices that typically include smartphones, drawing bids from both tech enthusiasts and general buyers. The auction’s fully digital format, scheduled to end on December 31, 2025, reflects a broader shift toward remote bidding platforms that can accommodate high‑value, fast‑turnover items such as smartphones without the need for physical showrooms.

Looking ahead, the same auction house has announced another online event for 2026, hosted from a different Maryland address. While the preview catalogue emphasizes primitives, furniture and tools, the inclusion of “electronics” in the broader product mix suggests that future lots will again feature smartphones, reinforcing the trend of bundling tech gadgets with more traditional household goods. Organizers stress that the online‑only structure allows participants nationwide to compete in real time, expanding the market reach for smartphones that might otherwise be confined to local specialty dealers.

Overall, the current landscape shows a growing appetite for smartphones within diversified auction inventories. Sellers are capitalizing on the high liquidity of these devices, and buyers appreciate the convenience of securing them through a single click. As more auctioneers adopt fully virtual formats, the expectation is that smartphone listings will increase in frequency and prominence, making them a key driver of online auction activity through the coming year.

Based on 6 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025

John Pye Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

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.

City Auction Group

December 26, 2025 —

City Auction Group is hosting a Non Runner Sale Event on January 5, 2026, at 2:30 PM in Peterborough, followed by a Dealer PX & Finance auction at 3:00 PM. A General Car auction will take place in Belfast at 6:00 PM on the same day. On January 6, 2026, a Fleet auction is scheduled for 9:30 AM in Peterborough, with a Commercial auction at 1:00 PM. On January 7, 2026, a Motability & Fleet auction will occur at 10:00 AM in Peterborough, and a General Car auction will be held in Omagh at 7:00 PM. A Fleet auction is planned for January 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Belfast.

Gaston & Sheehan Auctioneers

December 26, 2025 —

City of Austin Fleet Mobility Services is selling a 2011 Boston WHA 240JC 22FT Boat on a 2011 Karavan SLT 80000TDB78 Tandem Axle 29FT Trailer and a 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor 4Dr, ending January 2, 2026. Business Surplus is auctioning a 2017 Chevy Express Van and a 2016 Chevy Express Stabiltrak Van, ending January 2, 2026. The U.S. Marshals Service Fine Jewelry Auction features Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Rolex, Cartier watches, and gold and diamond jewelry, ending January 6, 2026. Pflugerville ISD is auctioning a Studio Shed, ending January 9, 2026. The U.S. Marshals Service Online Auction in Pennsylvania includes Sonim XP8 Smartphones, Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets, and Dell Monitors, ending January 9, 2026.

PropertyRoom.com (San Diego)

December 26, 2025 —

PropertyRoom.com is hosting an auction for a 2014 Ford Taurus on January 2, 2026, with a current bid of $1,600. Additionally, a 1934 AU/BU Peace Silver Dollar will be auctioned on December 28, 2025, with a current bid of $46. A 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan is also available for auction on December 26, 2025, with a current bid of $4,500.

A&M Auctioneers and Appraisers

December 26, 2025 —

A&M Auctioneers and Appraisers is hosting an online-only auction on December 31, 2025, at 8000 Esham Road, Parsonsburg, MD, featuring items such as a 2005 Cadillac Escalade, Ferguson FE-35 Tractor, vintage toys, trains, tools, furniture, antiques, stoneware, artwork, electronics, decoys, and a kayak. Another online auction will take place on January 7, 2026, at 30332 Dagsboro Road, Salisbury, MD, offering primitives, furniture, and tools.

Capital Auto Auction DC

December 26, 2025 —

DC Area Internet Sale is scheduled for December 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern with a run list of 327 vehicles. Philadelphia Internet Sale will occur on December 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern with a run list of 159 vehicles. On December 30, 2025, the DC Area Internet Sale will take place at 10:00 AM Eastern with a run list of 1 vehicle, followed by the Philadelphia Internet Sale at 4:00 PM Eastern with a run list of 50 vehicles. On December 31, 2025, the DC Area Internet Sale is scheduled for 10:00 AM Eastern, and the Philadelphia Internet Sale will be at 2:00 PM Eastern with a run list of 60 vehicles. Regular auctions resume on January 3, 2026, with the Manchester Internet Sale at 9:00 AM Eastern, DC Area Mechanic's Sale at 9:00 AM Eastern, DC Area Internet Sale at 10:00 AM Eastern, and Philadelphia Internet Sale at 4:00 PM Eastern. Subsequent auctions include DC Area Internet Sales on January 6 and 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern, and Philadelphia Internet Sales on the same days at 4:00 PM and 2:00 PM Eastern, respectively. On January 10, 2026, the DC Area Mechanic's Sale is at 9:00 AM Eastern, DC Area Internet Sale at 10:00 AM Eastern, and Philadelphia Internet Sale at 4:00 PM Eastern.

Eastern Shore Auction Company

December 26, 2025 —

A&M Auctioneers and Appraisers is hosting an online-only auction on December 31, 2025, at 8000 Esham Rd., Parsonsburg, MD, featuring items such as a 2005 Cadillac Escalade, Ferguson FE-35 Tractor, vintage toys, trains, tools, furniture, antiques, stoneware, artwork, electronics, decoys, and a kayak. Another online auction will take place on January 7, 2026, at 30332 Dagsboro Road, Salisbury, MD, offering primitives, furniture, and tools.

Prime Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Prime Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in electronics & gadgets, business & industrial. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

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