Hand Sell Items at Auction | End Early | Rework Deal

Hand‑selling refers to the practice where, after a lot either doesn’t make its reserve during the main auction, or the bidding is halted early, the auctioneer works directly with one or a few selected bidders (often pre‑qualified or “close” bidders) to negotiate and sell the item. It’s a “deal‑work” mechanism, rather than the open competitive bidding steps, the sale is guided by the auction house to maximize value or clear inventory.

With Selling Lane, hand‑selling is quick, simple, and fully integrated into your auction workflow — so you never lose track of the deal.

Just click the “Hand Sell” button, select the registered buyer, enter the sale amount, and you’re done. Whether you’re closing a deal after the auction ends or pulling a lot early for a strategic sale, Selling Lane makes it seamless to lock in the offer and keep your auction moving.