aubaineaubaine.live
Great finds are won live.Live auctions for flea-market finds, decor and vintage design
On one side, dealers telling the story of their best pieces, live. On the other, collectors competing for them, second by second. In between, the piece you’ll never come across again.
Why is selling a great find so laborious?
To sell an item online, a dealer photographs it from every angle, measures it, writes a listing, then waits for weeks. Multiplied by hundreds of pieces, that routine takes more time than the hunting itself.
On the buyer’s side, the great piece is gone before they’ve seen it. aubaine turns the logic around: the seller shows and tells their finds live, and the auction plays out in minutes.
What does aubaine actually change?
Before
Selling online, before
- One listing per item: photos, measurements, description.
- Weeks of waiting and haggling by message.
- Buyers who compare without ever deciding.
After
With aubaine
- The seller starts a live show and presents their pieces.
- Collectors bid in real time.
- The item is sold in minutes, on the final word.
How does aubaine work?
- Step 01
The seller opens a stand
Professional dealer or private seller, they prepare their live show from their seller space.
The aubaine home page - Step 02
They show and tell
On video, they present each piece: its story, its condition, its size.
How a live sale works - Step 03
Collectors bid
A countdown, rising offers, live.
- Step 04
Sold
The highest bidder wins on the final word.
How does an auction on aubaine unfold?
Each piece comes on screen with its countdown. Offers appear live; when time runs out, the last offer wins.
Sellers can also publish a dated catalogue: buyers set a secret ceiling in advance on one or more items, which can only go up until the live show. For delivering bulky pieces, the studio also builds ship.
What’s under the hood?
Live video
Sellers present their finds without photographing everything in advance.
Dated catalogues
Import a spreadsheet and photos to prepare a scheduled sale.
Secret ceilings
Buyers set their maximum in advance; it stays secret and can only go up.
Pros and private sellers
Professional dealers and private sellers alike can open a stand.
iOS and Android apps
Built for the phone, with a public website and an admin space.
Where does aubaine stand?
Live now
- Public website and sign-up for the first live show
- Seller space in preparation
Coming next
- iOS and Android apps
- First live shows: flea-market finds, decor and vintage design
What does aubaine look like?
aubaine FAQ
How does a live auction work?
The seller presents each item on video; buyers bid during a countdown. At the end, the last offer wins.
What can I find on aubaine?
To start with: flea-market finds, decor and vintage design. One-of-a-kind pieces you won’t come across again.
Who can sell?
Professional dealers and private sellers alike can open a stand.
Can I bid without being live?
Yes, on dated catalogues: you set a secret ceiling in advance, which bids for you during the live show.
When will the app be available?
The iOS and Android app is coming soon. Sign up on aubaine.live to hear about the first live show.