How it Works
Bring your auction house to the 21st century
The only all-in-one auction management system that unifies backend administration with front-end auction capabilities.
Trusted by auction houses across the globe
How to run an in-room auction
From seamless buyer registration to real-time display and webcasting, Tandem provides auction managers with the tools to conduct live auctions effortlessly and professionally.
How to run an online auction
Whether it’s your first online auction or your 100th, Tandem makes managing online auctions seamless and hassle-free for auction managers.
How to manage inventory
See how Tandem simplifies the complexities of stock management, from item entry to final shipping.
How to manage finances
Discover the joy of straightforward invoicing and flexible payment solutions tailored for the auction industry.
Providing tech solutions to auction houses since 1997
See how we've changed workflows for clients around the world
Andrew Grigg
Owner, Cordy's Auction House
John More
Owner, Hayward's
Mandy Metzger
Owner, McElwain's Auctions
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FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our auction management system.
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.
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.
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...
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).
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.
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.
Yes, you can easily export the buyers, vendors, lots and financial data from each auction.
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.
More reasons to love Tandem
Stock
See how Tandem simplifies the complexities of stock management, from item entry to final shipping.
Online
Whether it’s your first online auction or your 100th, Tandem makes managing online auctions seamless and hassle-free for auction managers.
Live
From seamless buyer registration to real-time display and webcasting, Tandem provides auction managers with the tools to conduct live auctions effortlessly and professionally.
Financials
Discover the joy of straightforward invoicing and flexible payment solutions tailored for the auction industry.
Buyers
From watch list alerts to seamless collection, Tandem makes bidding and buying easier than ever.
Vendors
Simplify vendor coordination and lean on automation to cut away the busywork.