Unify your auction workflows. Boost your bottom line.

The only all-in-one auction management system that unifies backend administration with frontend ecommerce capabilities.

Concierge onboarding
Top-notch data security
Automatic data backups & recovery
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Roman Numeral Clock
Catalogued
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Item 1005
Vintage 14k Gold Rings
Sold
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Item 0345
Antique Painting Collection
Consigned
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Item 482
Favorit Typewriter
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Item 24601
Picasso Lamp Base
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Item 626
Wooden Tribal Mask
Consigned
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Item 104
Ceramic Spiral China Plate
Catalogued
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Item 0215
Roman Numeral Clock
Catalogued
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Item 1005
Vintage 14k Gold Rings
Sold
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Item 0345
Antique Painting Collection
Consigned
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Item 0974
Picasso Lamp Base
Dispatched
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Item 0626
Wooden Tribal Mask
Consigned
Photo of ceramic plate
Item 104
Ceramic Spiral China Plate
Catalogued
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Item 215
Roman Numeral Clock
Catalogued
Photo of gold rings
Item 1005
Vintage 14k Gold Rings
Sold
Photo of high end art
Item 345
Antique Painting Collection
Consigned
Photo of black typewriter
Item 482
Favorit Typewriter
Dispatched
Photo of ceramic lamp base
Item 0974
Picasso Lamp Base
Dispatched
Photo of tribal wooden mask
Item 0626
Wooden Tribal Mask
Consigned
Photo of tribal wooden mask
Item 0626
Wooden Tribal Mask
Consigned

Trusted by auction houses
around the globe

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It’s time to move on from that 20th century system

Before

Cataloguing takes endless hours
Export data between backend and frontend systems
Unresponsive customer support
Duplicates and mistakes from paper system or spreadsheets
Difficult to understand self-service

After

Cataloguing streamlines multiple tasks in the same workflow
Unified backend and frontend systems
Detailed financial reporting
Increased transaction volume and average sale price
Concierge onboarding

Bring your auction house to the 21st century in just three steps

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1. Migrate your buyers, vendors, and items

Transitioning to a new system can seem daunting, but migrating to Tandem is a breeze. Whether you're coming from a spreadsheet, a bespoke system, or another software platform, Tandem is designed to make the transition smooth and hassle-free. And if you need any help, we have concierge onboarding.

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2. Publish your new white-label auction site

Craft an auction site that reflects your auction house’s unique brand while delivering a smooth bidding experience for your customers. Real-time bidding systems and dynamic pages for each item ensure that your site isn't just another website — it's a vibrant, interactive hub for your buyers.

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3. Train staff on the intuitive interface

Let's face it: new software can sometimes feel like learning a new language. Through interactive tutorials, hands-on demos, and dedicated Q&A sessions, your staff will be Tandem pros in no time, allowing them to focus on what they do best: connecting buyers and sellers.

Solutions

Tailor-made for modern auction houses

We've spent decades crafting the ideal system for managing every aspect of an auction house. Everything needed for administration, operations, buyers, and auctioning is woven into our software.

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Administration

Tired of endless back office work?

Say goodbye to administrative headaches and focus on what you love.

Client Relations

Intuitive CRM tools at your fingertips to strengthen and simplify your client interactions.

Manage Inventory

Build a rich knowledge base of all items sold. The hassle of managing items, from cataloging to invoicing, becomes a breeze.

Master your Finances

Money changes hands between many parties in the auction process, which is all the more reason to make sure you can ensure transparency and accuracy.

Resale Royalties & Copyright

Handling resale royalty and copyright obligations for high end art are a breeze.

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Operations

Stress-free auction management without a tech team

Our intuitive platform means you can manage your auctions with ease, even if you're not a tech whiz.

Work as a Team

Monitor and manage your auction activities with an intuitive dashboard. Stay updated and prioritize tasks to ensure auction success.

Sales Processing

Set parameters and oversee live or timed auctions efficiently. Define the buyer's journey from viewing times to seamless bidding experiences.

Customization & Settings

Personalize software settings and integrate with external platforms using our API. Tailor your auction house's digital environment to fit your needs best.

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Buyer Experience

A VIP bidding experience for your buyers

Welcome your buyers to an exclusive, custom-tailored bidding experience with Tandem’s buyer portal.

Simple Registration

Offer buyers effortless account management with diverse login options. Users enjoy autonomy and a personalized experience.

Shopping Experience

Engage buyers with a comprehensive auction calendar and live bidding features. Every event becomes an immersive experience.

Ways to Bid

Enhance bidder experiences with detailed lot visuals and real-time notifications. Keeping bidders in the loop ensures continuous engagement.

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Auctioning

The auctioneer’s secret weapon

Every auction is more than an event – it’s an experience. From the thrill of live auctions to the convenience of online bidding, we’ve got all the tools to make your auctions the talk of the town.

Types of Online Auctions

From webcasts to timed auctions, cater to varied bidder preferences. Tailor your auctions to maximize reach and engagement.

Real-time Broadcasting

Broadcast auctions with minimal latency and dynamic displays. Real-time tools bring the auction room experience to screens everywhere.

Clerking Tools

Optimize the clerking process with fully integrated tools. Ensure fairness and efficiency in every transaction.

Reports & Insights

Gain real-time insights into bidder behavior and post-auction performance. Knowledge delivered concisely aids in strategic planning.

Providing tech solutions to auction houses since 1997

See how we've changed workflows for clients around the world

I could not have grown my business as far or as efficiently without Tandem. Being fully online has opened doors I didn’t know existed. Having the stock management system integrated with the auction platform is seamless. The constant updates requested by all users add features not even thought about. I can always speak to a real person and the platforms do not break.
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Andrew Grigg

Owner, Cordy's Auction House

What makes Tandem so good is that it is integrated though out the auction process. From tracking initial consignment of goods to online auction deliver and dispatching of items, Tandem takes care of it all. If you are still trying to run your auction house while clicking through 2 different software programs then you need to change. We made this change 2 years ago and it has completely transformed the way we run our business.
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John More

Owner, Hayward's

In the fast paced world of technology, Tandem's system is professional, extremely user friendly, and one of the best investments we have made for our auction business.

Mandy Metzger

Owner, McElwain's Auctions

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Integrations

Direct integrations with your favorite tools

Take advantage of one of our native integrations, use our API to connect to any other tool you want to sync data to, and export financial data to CSV.

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Dropbox

Easily upload all of your lot photographs to your sale catalogue with our Dropbox integration.

Coming Soon
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Mailchimp

Link email notifications and updates to your vendors, buyers, and more with our Mailchimp integration.

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Xero

Connect your financial reports with your auction house and streamline invoicing, payments, and more.

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In the fast paced world of technology, Tandem's system is professional, extremely user friendly, and one of the best investments we have made for our auction business.

Mandy Metzger

Owner, McElwain's Auctions

Ready to take a closer
look at Tandem?

Find out if Tandem is a good fit for you in just 30 minutes.

Concierge onboarding
Top-notch data security
Automatic data backups & recovery
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The story behind Tandem

Kia ora from New Zealand,

I'm Scott, the founder of Tandem. My adventure in auction software began in 1995, rewriting the back office system for Cordys Auction House. That initial foray into the auction world was just the beginning. Fast forward to 2015, I set out to reimagine auction software for a new era.

The onset of COVID-19 was a turning point. With auction houses facing unprecedented challenges, we pivoted quickly to ramp up online bidding capabilities. Within months, we were able to launch our first online auctions.

Our journey has been closely tied with our customers — it's a partnership in every sense. The evolution of Tandem, from online and timed auctions to the integration of real-time audio and video, and now hybrid auctions, has been driven by their needs and feedback.

It's not just about building software; it's about enabling businesses to thrive.

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Scott Wackrow

Founder of Tandem

FAQs

Find answers to commonly asked questions about our auction management system.

Can my team work from home?

You can access the back-office system from any internet connection, so it is quick and easy to work from home or out of the office.

Do I need to have an Android and iPhone app?

No, since 2017 all major web browsers on phones, tablets, and desktop computers can stream live audio and video so an app is no longer required.

What hardware do I need?

There is no software to install onto the computer, but the system does require a modern ever green web browser to operate, e.g. Microsoft Edge / Firefox / Chrome / Safari (Mac or iPad).

How do my emails not get flagged as spam?

By verifying our servers as part of your official email configuration we can use tools such as SPF, DKIM, DMARC to let mail servers know to trust your emails.  If that sounds complicated, we can help...

Can I keep running my in-room auctions or do I have to webcast?

You can get all the efficiency benefits while still running traditional in-room auctions with your preferred combination of absentee, in room and phone bidders.  The ability to attract a larger audience from online bidders at a webcast auction is only one step away when you are ready.

Can I export my data if I want to leave?

Yes, you can easily export the buyers, vendors, lots and financial data from each auction.

Can I use a mobile hotspot?

The system is cloud based and always requires a live internet connection.  While a 4G mobile data connection will provide access for a single user, a VDSL or Fibre connection is recommended when uploading images or for multiple users.

Can I import my existing data?

Yes, you can easily import buyer and vendor contact information from a spreadsheet or talk to us about importing historical auction data from different systems.

Still have questions?

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