Coins & currency
Shopify auction app for coins, bullion, and currency dealers
Coin dealers use Auction Now to run timed auctions on their own Shopify store with custom bid increments for high-value lots, soft close to prevent sniping, and automatic next-bidder fallback when a winner doesn't pay.
Why auctions work for coins & currency
Numismatic value is subjective
Two graded coins in the same holder can sell for very different prices based on eye appeal and toning. Auctions let bidders price that.
High-value lots deserve real increments
Set $50, $100, or $250 increments at the top of the table so a $5,000 coin doesn't close in $5 steps.
Marketplaces take more
eBay's coin category fee is around 13.25%. On your store it's 5% plus processing.
The features that matter here
Custom increments
Edit the increment table to match numismatic norms at every price band.
Next-bidder fallback
If a winner doesn't pay in the window you set, the lot goes to the next bidder automatically.
Ban bidders
Block accounts that have failed to pay from bidding again.
Soft close
Late bids extend the auction so you get the last-minute battles, not the sniping.
Tips from sellers in this category
- Photograph both sides plus the holder label; note any CAC or plus grades in the title.
- Run higher-value coins for a full seven days to give proxy bidders time to set a max.
- Require a shorter payment window (12–24 hours) on lots over $1,000.
Frequently asked questions
Can I set different increments for expensive lots?
Yes. The bid increment table is configurable per store, so you can set larger steps at higher price bands.
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