Modern Surplus Furniture, Electronics, Home Decor + Auto Auction Listings

Modern Furniture, Home Decor, New + Used Appliances, Outdoor + Patio Furniture

Tools + Canadian Wholesale Liquidation

Public Car Auction in Calgary

We will be hosting our Public Auto Auction via webcast featuring 200 Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUVs, Bikes, and Trailers — Auction time is at approximately 12:30 PM.

Have you or someone you know been stuck wondering how to sell a car in Alberta hassle-free? Our Vehicle Auction is the perfect solution. Are you in the market to buy a car but unsure of a reliable + affordable way to do so? We can help you find the perfect vehicle at a price you can afford!

We're proud to be offering quality trade-in vehicles + used cars through our partnerships with the following Calgary Car Dealerships:

• Charlesglen Toyota
• Northwest Acura
• Lexus Of Royal Oak
• Stampede Toyota

Thanks for reading — See you sale day!

Modern Furniture, Electronics, Retail and New + Used Restaurant Equipment Auction

Quality Furniture, New + Used Appliances and Home Exercise Equipment

Restaurant Equipment, Outdoor + Patio Furniture, Tools and Canadian Wholesale Products

Public Car Auction in Calgary

We will be hosting our Public Auto Auction via webcast featuring 200 Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUVs, Bikes, and Trailers — Auction time is at approximately 12:30 PM.

Have you or someone you know been stuck wondering how to sell a car in Alberta hassle-free? Our Vehicle Auction is the perfect solution. Are you in the market to buy a car but unsure of a reliable + affordable way to do so? We can help you find the perfect vehicle at a price you can afford!

We're proud to be offering quality trade-in vehicles + used cars through our partnerships with the following Calgary Car Dealerships:

• Charlesglen Toyota
• Northwest Acura
• Lexus Of Royal Oak
• Stampede Toyota

Thanks for reading — See you sale day!

A Guide to Online Auctions in Calgary

Online auctions are more popular than ever before. They’re an easy and fun way to score great deals on a wide range of products, from major purchases to common household goods and everything in-between.

However, if you’re new to the world of online auctions, they can feel overwhelming and confusing. How do you find reputable auction sites with quality products? What bidding strategies should you use to win the items you want? Don’t worry if you’re not quite sure how online auctions work, because our simple guide to Online Auctions in Calgary covers everything you need to know.

Online Auctions are for Everyone

When you picture an auction, do you imagine a room filled with people bidding on rare and expensive artifacts or vintage sports memorabilia? While it’s true that some auctions feature unique, high-end items, many online auctions also sell everyday products at low prices. You can find awesome deals on a huge range of products, including:

• Clothing
• Cars
• Home furnishings
• Household goods
• Music equipment, art, photographs, and jewelry

Public Auctions are a great way to find great deals on items you use every day. They’re increasingly popular among young people with regular incomes, not just those looking for a way to spend their extra money.

How Do Online Auctions Work?

You’ll find no shortage of online auction sites in Canada. Some specialize in specific types of items, while others sell a bit of just about everything.

Reputable auction sites require registration before you can bid. You’ll need to set up an account with your real name, email address, and usually some other identifying information. Many people prefer to use a separate email address solely for auction registration.

The auction itself is usually simple and straightforward. Each lot will have a predetermined time limit. During that period, participants try to outbid one another. The highest bid at the end of the auction’s time period wins the item. Typically, soon after the auction closes, the buyer and seller will communicate via email to arrange payment and delivery.

Many items have a reserve price, which is the minimum price they’ll accept. If the bidder doesn’t meet this reserve price, the auction will close without a winner.

Internet Auctions are typically divided into two categories:

• Business to Person
• Person to Person

In a business-to-person auction, the site has physical control over the merchandise offered for sale. Many businesses, such as overstock, liquidation, or wholesale businesses sell merchandise exclusively through auctions. In other cases, a business might be involved in liquidation, so they want to sell everything at once in an auction. As a buyer, you’ll pay the auction site directly.

In a person-to-person auction, the seller has control over the items, not the site. The site runs the auction and connects the two parties, but the buyer and seller deal with payment and shipping directly. One example is an online auction site like eBay.

Browse Before Diving-in Head First

Almost every online auction lets you view the merchandise database before the auction starts. You should take advantage of this information to research the items you plan to buy, especially for unique items such as artwork or high-end items such as vehicles.
Learn the approximate value of the item you plan to bid on. Also, familiarize yourself with any aspects of the item that might affect your purchasing decision. Unlike an in-person auction, an online auction gives you plenty of time to research the items from the comfort of your own home.

Additionally, you can view online auctions such as our weekly Car Auction without having to participate. Watching a live auction is an easy way to browse or learn what to expect without having to spend a dime. Ideally, you want to watch an auction from the same online auction house that you plan to use later, but any online auction will give you a solid idea of how they work in general.

Be Prepared to Act Fast

Another common stereotype about auctions is that they move fast – and that’s true! Probably the single most intimidating aspect about auctions, online or otherwise, is the flurry of quick bids.

Although most auctions last a few hours, the time spent bidding on certain items can fly by in as fast as 30 seconds. Use the auction catalog to learn the order the items will be presented, so you’re ready to bid when the item you want is up for sale.

Set a Budget – and Stick to It

Auctions are fast and fun. Whether you’re new to the world of online auctions, or you’re an experienced participant, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and spend more than you should.

Set a budget beforehand. You want two limits. First, set a limit on any specific items you’re planning to bid on. If you’re not careful, you can accidentally spend more on an item than it costs in the store!

Aside from setting limits on specific items, also set a spending limit on the entire auction. A large online auction can hold plenty of fun surprises, so you might find yourself bidding on items without any preparation. Set a total spending limit, so you don’t end up striking a severe blow to your budget.

Understand that Sales are Final

Probably the biggest difference between an online auction and a traditional shopping experience is the ability to return. Items bought through an auction have limited return options. You’re rarely allowed to return an item simply because you don’t like it.

Instead, you’ll only have rescission rights. If any aspect of the product is damaged or is significantly different than how the seller described it, then you’ll want to request a refund. After that time passes, however, the item is yours no matter what.

Online Auction Lingo

Generally, you’ll find most online auctions welcoming to beginners. After all, these sites wouldn’t be nearly as popular if they were filled with insider terms and a confusing structure. However, there are a few terms you might not be familiar with.

Hammer Price (Sale Price)

The Hammer Price is the final bid price. When the auctioneer bangs his gavel for the final time, closing bidding on an item, the price he calls out is the hammer price.

Buyer’s Premium

The Buyer’s Premium is a cost paid to the auction house by the winning bidder. It’s a percentage of the item’s total selling price. Details vary by the auction house, so be sure to check before bidding. A Buyer’s Premium can be fairly high for a big-ticket item, such as a vehicle.

Price Realized

This is the final price paid. It’s the final selling price plus the buyer’s premium plus the sale price.

Final Thoughts

It’s easy to see why auction sales grow in popularity year after year. They’re a fun, easy way to find deals on all sorts of items. Even better, you don’t have to leave your house to participate! Our complete guide to online auctions in Calgary has everything you need to know to bid, win, and save.

Graham Auctions is Now Offering Contactless Curbside Pickup in Calgary

Following the recommended best health practices during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure safety during these strange times are more critical than ever, which for us means we need to adapt the way we conduct our Online Auctions.

Safety First

We are currently taking all steps to go cashless. We pivoted to online-only auctions a few weeks back, and are now offering CURBSIDE PICKUP to our customers during our regular business hours after the auction has concluded.

Updates to the Online Auction process

One tidbit of good news — The online bidding process will remain the same for all auction customers. You can bid from the convenience of your home on your desktop or mobile device on thousands of quality products, as always.

You will receive an email confirmation of the auction lots you won shortly after the online auction time has ended.

Payment for Auction Items

We will process payments via credit card on Monday at 8:00 AM. If you'd prefer to use another method of payment, we are now accepting Interac e-Transfers (Email Money Transfer) to payment@grahamauctions.com.

(Please set the password: "graham" before 8:00 AM on Monday if you wish to use this method.)

Alternatively, we can have an employee put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE — Respiratory Mask and Latex Gloves) to meet you curbside in front of our Main Office for payment via cash/debit/credit.

Pickup of Your Online Auction Purchases

If you have a printed copy of your paid receipt, you may proceed directly to the line of vehicles to head to the Auction Warehouse. If you haven't printed a copy of your receipt, you can also present your digital receipt. If you require a printed copy of your receipt, we'd be happy to do so for you — Upon your arrival, just give us a call in our Main Office at (403)-777-9393, and we will then send a printed copy directly to the auction house so you may proceed with your Curbside Pickup. All of our staff members are fully equipped with mandatory PPE (Masks, Gloves) to help ensure your safety.

Last but not least...

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

On behalf of ownership and the entire team at Graham Auctions — We'd like to sincerely thank you for your ongoing support during these strange times. We are taking these steps to be absolutely certain that we're able to serve safely and efficiently going forward. 

We understand that the pickup of your auction items may be longer than usual while we work out the kinks with our new operating procedures. We appreciate your patience while we continue to adapt, and we will do our absolute best to make the process move as quickly as possible.

To help serve you better and improve the online auction process — please take a few seconds to fill out this brief survey. (We promise it's short)

Online Auction Listings - New + Used Gym Equipment, Quality Furniture, Home Decor + Wholesale Liquidation Canada + Auto Auction

Quality Furniture, Home Decor, New + Used Appliances, and Home Exercise Equipment

Civil Enforcement Seizure - Fit Together from Chestermere, Alberta

Fitness + Home Gym Equipment Seizure Sale

• (2) Precor Ellipticals
• (2) Precor Stationary Bikes & Jacobs Stationary Ladder
• Barbells & Assorted Barbell Weights
• Precor Leg Press & Balance Balls
• Wall Mount Chin Up Bars & Padded Wall & Floor Mats
• Precor Leg Press & Assorted Rise Strength Weight Plates
• Dumbbell Rack w/Weights (15 Lb-75 lb)
• Precor Adjustable Bench & Torque Fitness XLab Cage
• Torque Fitness X-Create Base Bridge
• Torque Fitness Smith Cage

Outdoor + Patio Furniture, Tools and Canadian Wholesale Liquidation

Public Car Auction in Calgary

We will be hosting our Online Auto Auction via webcast featuring hundreds of Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUVs, Bikes, and Trailers — Auction time is at approximately 12:30 PM.

Have you or someone you know been stuck wondering how to sell a car in Alberta hassle-free? Our Vehicle Auction is the perfect solution. Are you in the market to buy a car but unsure of a reliable + affordable way to do so? We can help you find the perfect vehicle at a price you can afford!

We're proud to be offering quality trade-in vehicles + used cars through our partnerships with the following Calgary Car Dealerships:

• Charlesglen Toyota
• Northwest Acura
• Lexus Of Royal Oak
• Stampede Toyota

Thanks for reading — See you sale day!

How to Sign up and Bid at Graham Auctions

Do you need some help getting started with our Online Auction? Well, you're in the right place. Signing up to bid for the auction is a quick, easy and free process! You can do so in a matter of seconds online through our Online Bidding Portal. There are thousands of weekly new yyc deals on modern furniture, electronics, home decor, wholesale liquidation products, vehicles and much more to be had in our weekly Public Auction.

Here's a short video to help you with the Online Auction process:

Our Online Auctions are easy to access from the comfort of your home on your desktop or mobile device. Registering to bid is simple and totally free!

Let us guide you through the process in 5 simple steps:

Step 1: Find the "Bid Now!" Button to Access Our Auction Catalog

Click the "Bid Now" button at the top right corner of our menu. From there, you'll be redirected to our online bidding page.

Step 2: Select the Date and Type of Auction to View Available Products

Select the Upcoming Auction you wish to participate as a bidder, then find the green "Bidding Open" button under your desired date and Auction type.

Step 3: Sign-in / Register to Bid

Click "Register to Bid" under the auction information OR choose an item you'd like to bid on. A pop-up window will prompt you to sign up as a New Bidder (or Log On if you're a repeat customer.)

For first-time bidders — select the gray "New Bidder? Click Here" option.

You'll then be asked to input your email address and then confirm it. (From there, we'll verify that your email address is new to our system, to avoid duplicate accounts.)

Fill out the required fields with your contact and credit card information to complete your registration process.

Step 4: Bidding in the Auction

Once you're logged in, scroll through the Online Auction inventory. (In an average sale there are 10+ pages of products!) When you find an item you're interested in, go ahead and click the "Bid" button.

In the pop-up window, enter the amount you'd like to bid — then click "Confirm Bid".

Step 5: Enjoy the Online Auction, and Find Some Awesome Deals!

That's it! Keep an eye on your inbox after the auction ends — we'll email you letting you know whether your bids in the auction were successful. (Don't notice an email? Be sure to check your spam folder just in case)

If you found some value in this post – We'd recommend taking a look at our Guide to Online Auctions or our look at the Top Auction Sites in Canada.

If you run into issues, please call us directly at 403-777-9393 or contact our support email at info@grahamauctions.com. We're always happy to hear from our customers, and we'll get you set up in no time.

Thanks for reading — See you sale day!

YYC Holiday Online Auction

Bidding opens Thursday, December 19th, 2019 and will have a soft close beginning on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020. Any items that receive a bid in the final moments of closing will be allowed additional time upon request.

Online Auction Listings

Quality Brand Name Clothing, Modern Furniture, and New + Used Appliances

GRAHAM AUCTIONS HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY

To spread the holiday spirit and show appreciation for our loyal customers, we're doing a Holiday Giveaway! Get a head start on your 2019 Boxing Day deals with a free $100 credit towards your Auction purchase.

Happy Holidays from the Graham Auctions team — See you sale day!

MMR Canada Inventory Liquidation Online Auction

We are proud to partner with MMR Canada Limited.

Learn more about MMR Canada and its services

Online bidding opens Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 and will have a soft close beginning on Monday, September 24th. Any items that receive a bid in the final moments of closing will be allowed additional time upon request.

Electrical Tools + Supplies

Shop Supplies & Tools

Drills, Socket Sets + Hand Tools

Quality New + Used Office Furniture

Desks, Chairs + Office Supplies

Quality New + Used Office Furniture

Desks, Chairs + Office Supplies

Where to find MMR Canada

MMR Canada is located at 11083 48 St SE, Calgary, Alberta

Please note: Pick-up + viewing location are off-site — not the auction house.

Thanks for reading — See you sale day!