Auction aggregators Invaluable and LiveAuctioneers: a complete guide for sellers of antiques from Ukraine

Auction aggregators are the highest level of sales in the field of antiques. Platforms such as Invaluable and LiveAuctioneers broadcast online auctions from hundreds of prestigious auction houses around the world, especially in the USA. In this article, we will take a detailed look at how auction aggregators actually work, the path a Ukrainian seller must take to list their lot there, and the key role played in this process by professional logistics from GlobalPost.

What are auction aggregators and how do they work?

Invaluable and LiveAuctioneers are not marketplaces in the classical sense, but online platforms that broadcast real auctions from hundreds of auction houses around the world. They are a technological window into the world of major auctions, allowing millions of buyers to place bids online alongside those present in the hall.

The most important thing: as a seller, you do not work directly with the platform, but through an intermediary — an accredited auction house. It acts as your representative, verifies your item, sets the starting price, and lists it in its auctions, which are then broadcast on Invaluable or LiveAuctioneers.

How can a Ukrainian seller get onto these platforms?

• Choosing an auction house. Find a house in the USA or Europe that cooperates with Invaluable or LiveAuctioneers and specializes in your type of antiques. You can search in the Auction Houses catalogs on these platforms’ websites or through Google using queries like “auction house Invaluable” or “auction house LiveAuctioneers”. After choosing, send photos and a description for preliminary evaluation.
• Signing the contract. If your item interests the auction house, you sign a consignment contract, which specifies the terms of sale, commission, and other details.
• Reliable delivery to the auction house with GlobalPost. This is the most responsible stage. You need to physically deliver your valuable item from Ukraine to the auction house, for example, in New York or Paris. GlobalPost specializes in such shipments, providing professional packaging, insurance, and customs clearance.
• Auction and payment. The auction house lists your lot, conducts the online sale, and after the sale, pays you the proceeds minus the commission.

LiveAuctioneers is more flexible than Invaluable, but the principle is the same: everything goes through the auction house. The platforms actively promote lots through SEO, social networks, and advertising.

How GlobalPost helps: Safety for the most valuable

Delivering antiques to an auction house abroad is a task that requires maximum reliability. Our antique and vintage transportation service includes:

• Professional packaging. We manufacture custom wooden crates with cushioning inserts that reliably protect antiques even during long-distance transportation.
• Worry-free documents. Our experts consult and assist in obtaining the Certificate of the Right to Export Cultural Property to avoid customs issues.
• Insurance on request. Your item can be insured for its full value — up to €50,000.
• International delivery. We deliver to over 100 countries worldwide quickly, reliably, and with full control at every stage.

We cooperate with both private individuals and businesses. Antique delivery with GlobalPost — fast, cost-effective, and worry-free!

Conclusion

Invaluable and LiveAuctioneers are tools for professional sellers with truly valuable and unique items. This path requires patience and investment but can bring the greatest profit. Success here depends on two things: the value of your item and the reliability of the logistics partner who will deliver it to the auction house intact and undamaged. This is where GlobalPost becomes your trusted assistant — we provide professional packaging, customs clearance, and safe delivery to the world’s leading auction houses.

Do you have a valuable item you want to sell at an international auction? Contact us for a consultation on safe delivery and document processing.