Is Seized Sales legit? Here’s how we work.

Who I am

I am an auctioneer, an artist, and the author of three books: Collector’s Guide, Beyond the Gavel, and Under the Hammer. I have been a fully licensed auctioneer in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina for 33 years. My personal site is dionabadi.com. Seized Sales is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

What Seized Sales is — and what it is not

Seized Sales is an independent auction company. We sell fine art, jewelry, watches, and collectibles. We run three auctions a week, live on Zoom, with a real auctioneer taking your bids. For now, our auctions are on Zoom only.

We are not a government agency. We are not a court, a police department, or a public authority. A Seized Sales auction is not an official government sale.

Where the items come from

Some of our items come from seizures. The majority is general order merchandise: unclaimed imported goods from U.S. Customs General Order warehouses. In plain terms, that is merchandise U.S. Customs and Border Protection holds in a General Order warehouse when an importer does not file entry on time, or when required duties or paperwork are missing. If you want an official government auction, start on the agency’s own .gov site.

Are the items authentic?

Yes. Every item comes with a certificate of authenticity, and lots are guaranteed authentic as described under our Conditions of Sale. Please read the description. A lot offered as an original work by a named artist is that promise. A lot offered as a lithograph, a numbered edition, or a work “in the style of” an artist is that promise — not a claim that it is an original painting by that artist.

How to look before you bid

We run three auctions a week, so there isn’t time to catalog every item, but you can always see the kind of items we sell on our website. We post catalog photos for some items. If you have a question about a lot, email info@seizedsales.com or call before you bid.

Registration is free. When a sale is scheduled, register at seizedsales.com/join and you will get the Zoom link by email. You can watch without bidding. Please read the Conditions of Sale before you register.

Payment, shipping, and if you are unhappy

A buyer’s premium is added to the winning bid. As of our current terms, that is 13% for credit or debit cards, and 7% for Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, bank wire, and other non-card methods we accept. Sales tax may also apply. Payment is due as directed on the day of the sale. Your invoice is emailed from info@seizedsales.com. For jewelry, shipping is a flat $85, insured, with an adult signature required. For other items, call or email us for the shipping cost.

All sales are final, and lots are sold as-is, except under our authenticity guarantee or as required by law. If you are ever unhappy with an item, talk to me. I will work with you, and we may offer store credit at our discretion. The full rules are in our Conditions of Sale and FAQ.

How to reach me

For upcoming dates, see our Live Auction page.