Three Bridges, NJ - May 21, 2025
As news spreads of Gavel Buddy’s unexpected shutdown, many independent auctioneers are left scrambling for a reliable auction management solution. In response, Auction Techs has emerged as the go-to partner for auctioneers seeking a seamless, full-featured, and private-labeled alternative.
With over two decades of auction industry expertise behind its founder Larry Garafola, Auction Techs is providing a safe landing for auctioneers needing immediate continuity. The company is offering rapid onboarding, data migration assistance, and personalized support to help former Gavel Buddy users transition without disruption.
“We’ve been hearing from auctioneers across the country who suddenly find themselves without a platform,” said Garafola. “At Auction Techs, we’re stepping up to ensure they don’t just survive the transition—but come out stronger, with more control over their brand and bidder relationships.”
Key Benefits for Former Gavel Buddy Clients:
Private-labeled auction platforms (your domain, your brand)
Webcast, timed, and hybrid auction options
Built-in auction CRM, email marketing, and bidder tools
Integrated payment processing with fraud prevention
Fast launch timelines and hands-on migration support
Dozens of auctioneers have already made the switch, citing Auction Techs’ unmatched flexibility, transparency, and personal approach to service.
"Auction Techs doesn’t just offer software. They offer independence,” said one recent client. “We now have a true partner—not just a platform.”
About Auction Techs
Auction Techs is reinventing the online auction landscape with the service and support from a team of people you have trusted for over 25 years. Auction Techs has assembled a team of pioneers from the Marketplaces and Software Industry to provide auctioneers with cutting-edge and patented technology on the market.
We are disrupting the auction industry by giving back control to the auctioneer and allowing them less reliance on the Marketplaces. We understand the need for auctioneers to own their own data, have their own bidder base and have full control of how they operate their auctions.
We have incorporated all the software needs required by an auction company into one system. We are a single source provider offering auction software, auction management software, email marketing, text message and voicemail marketing all under one system. Auctioneers and their staff have one Auctioneer Dashboard to access to control and manage their day-to-day task. We have created a cost effective solution to simplify the technology needs of an auction company.
We strive to provide cutting edge technology, superb customer service and support that is absent in the auction technology industry. Auction Techs bidder and data policy has proven to be a strong attraction to auctioneers along with its Code of Ethics not to compete with auctioneers. Auction Techs is altering the way auctioneers utilize technology to run their auction business by providing an all-in-one solution for their auction and marketing needs.
For any questions, suggestions, feedback, or comments, please email us at info@auctiontechs.com.
Auction Techs mission is to give back control to the auctioneer and ease the workload for its staff and we stand by our stated Code of Ethics not to compete with our clients.