Every day, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) confiscates thousands of prohibited items at airport security ...

There's no denying the excitement of a live auction: the auctioneer's spitfire commentary, the thwack of the gavel, the thrill of raising your paddle and (omg!) winning the bid. It's as much about the ...

Have you ever wanted to own your own fire truck? How about safari-style tour bus, or antique surveying equipment? Or, maybe you’re just looking to buy a treadmill or office furniture — or a dental ...

From registration to invoicing, here is your guide to bidding for artworks. A bidder holds up his paddle at Sotheby's in New York City. Photo: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images. First of all, collectors ...

A young boy stands in the crowd at a farm retirement auction, as potential buyers consider bidding on equipment. Auctions operate as social events for rural communities, as well as opportunities to ...

This is the final auction following the attraction's closure in September. Prospective buyers can register and bid on items at ShellFactoryAuction.com. A vintage fire truck. A coin-operated camel ride ...

For collectors, it’s the thrill of coming across an item that is rare, unique, and valuable. This is true whether you’re investing in a certain collectible for future profit, like coins and cars, or ...

Fliers on some airlines can upgrade at a discounted rate to avoid what could be a cramped flight. With some cruise ships and even Amtrak getting in on the act, is bidding up worth it? By Elaine Glusac ...

Hundreds of acres of state land will be available for public purchase in the Michigan Department of Natural Resource’s “surplus land auction” next month. The DNR selected 126 properties to put up for ...

Michigan will hold its annual land auction this fall, offering more than 200 parcels of surplus land across the state. The parcels available for auction range from lake frontage to small lots. There ...