LiveAuctioneers announced the completion and launch of its independent online-bidding platform in advance of the discontinuation of eBay's Live Auction service on December 31, 2008. Fully illustrated catalogs are currently available for preview and pre-sale bids are being accepted for auctions commencing January 1, 2009.

As part of the platform launch, the company unveiled its credit based fee structure, allowing auction house clients to customize their account according to auction size, frequency and sales volume.

The three-tiered system offers a choice between Gold, Platinum and Platinum Plus level service and support, as well as a sliding rate scale in each category providing discounted rates according to the number of individual auction credits purchased.

LiveAuctioneers works in conjunction with over 760 auction houses worldwide and utilizes a database of more than 3 million active buyers. By accessing the site, bidders gain instant access to tens of thousands of pieces of fine art, antiques and collectibles at any given time via easy to navigate online auction catalogs and a live-bidding applet.

http://www.liveauctioneers.com