Online Bidding
Toy and comic book buyers in NJ have enjoyed participating in Bodnar’s auctions for several years, and now we’re having one of our biggest auctions dedicated to Star Wars action figures. If you’re a fan of this iconic movie franchise, you do not want to miss out on the opportunity to build your collection of […]
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Bodnar’s Auction Returns to the Jersey Shore to Conduct Their First Live Auction in Over a Year!
Bodnar’s Auction had its first annual Jersey shore auction in 2019 and had a fantastic response from the community! Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, they had to shut down their live auction events and run sales online-only, canceling their 2020 event. In the late spring of 2021, the City of Cape May decided to reopen […]
September 2021 Auctions You Won’t Want to Miss at Bodnar’s
Is there anything better than finding coveted items at some of the biggest sales of the year? We don’t think so! That’s why we are giving you plenty of opportunities to find the perfect collectible or antique item.
Bodnar’s Auction Reinvents Itself During COVID-19 Pandemic and Is Selling Off Most of Its Live Auction Supplies!
On August 4, 2021, Bodnar’s Auction will be selling off a surplus of live auction supplies! COVID-19 forced Bodnar’s to move operations to an online-only auction due to New Jersey restrictions. Then, the state of New Jersey took over their location at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center as a COVID-19 hospital and vaccination […]
Gotta Catch ‘Em All!: These Rare Pokémon Cards Could Make You a Fortune
Pokémon cards have been popular since they first debuted. While you may affectionately remember playing cards with your friends — or you are a parent of a Pokémon card enthusiast — a collection could fetch serious money at auction. Many rare, collectible, and valuable cards were readily available during their first print run. Decades later, […]
Buyer Tips for Online Auctions
Online auctions have been building in popularity for many years. What was once a small niche of the estate and auction market has now become a cornerstone of many successful auction companies like Bodnar’s Auctions. From coins and collectibles to antique toys and comic books, we have all sorts of high-quality items available at our […]
What Is My Comic Book Worth?
When trying to determine the value of an old comic book, the comic industry can be intimidating and sometimes frustrating. With collector standards, changes in popularity, and condition requirements, there is a bevy of information needed to accurately determine the value of your comic books.
How to Know if the Painting You Want to Sell Is a Reproduction or Real
Do you have a painting you want to sell but cannot tell if it is original or a reproduction? Well, before you list your supposedly valuable relic, do a bit of research first to determine its true worth.
How to Start Buying Antiques at Auctions
If you are an antique collector, you can get great one-off pieces at auctions. However, we all know that auction buying can be intimidating, and getting the best antique deals needs a solid strategy.
Magic the Gathering Collection Sells for over $600,000.00 at Bodnar’s Auction!
On February 18, 2021 Bodnar’s Auction sold 414 lots of a single owner estate collection of Magic the Gather cards for just over $600,000.00, making it one of the best grossing single owner collections in Bodnar’s 29 years of conducting auctions. When the collection came into the auction firm, Bodnar’s knew right from the get […]
A Guide To Diecast Cars: Determining Value and Tips
Introduction to Diecast Cars Diecast cars are the epitome of nostalgia. Many adults can look back at their childhood fondly and remember their budding collection of diecast cars. For some people, diecast cars are a hobby that stays in childhood. Still, for car enthusiasts and collectors alike, it’s a heartwarming pastime full of options and […]
Bodnar’s to Sell Extensive Collection of Magic the Gathering Card Collection on February 18, 2021 Online Only!
Back in June of 2020 Bodnar’s auction received a phone call about an estate collection of Magic the Gathering cards. A collection had been left to a gentleman from a friend who had recently passed away. At that time Joe Bodnar, owner of Bodnar’s auction had no idea how many cards were there, what condition […]
The Implosion of Trump Plaza for Charity
Atlantic City has been an entertainment destination for residents all along the East Coast, and as a tourist attraction, this place has built a unique and diverse history. As the city continues to develop into the 21st century, room must be made for new and exciting businesses and community endeavors. That is why, after 36 […]
Bodnar’s Auction House: Your One-Stop-Shop For Magic: The Gathering Card Auctions
Since its commercial release in 1993, Magic: The Gathering (MTG) has mostly avoided the mainstream spotlight while still maintaining its success among die-hard fans. Created at the University of Pennsylvania by mathematician Richard Garfield, the trading card game has gone through multiple iterations and evolutions since its original release—this is a big part of what […]
Estate Auctions vs. Estate Sale: How Online Bids Can Increase Items Sold
The concept of an estate sale sounds relatively straightforward: some or all of an individual or family’s possessions are sold off after the individual dies or the family moves away. While many people have at least some degree of personal experience with this type of work through yard and garage sales, dealing with an estate […]