Whether you love to head to a live event, prefer to watch an auction show on television or have held a charity auction of your own, we found memories galore in the Shields Gazette archives.
There’s the stars such as David Dickinson and Paul Martin who came to the Borough, right through to the staff at the Ben Lomond pub who auctioned themselves.
We have it all and you can find out more by browsing through our collection.
1. A Black Cats bonanza
John Kirton from Boldon Auction Gallery got right into the spirit of this 2004 auction. All the items were memorabilia to do with SAFC. | se
2. Auction time in 2007
This auctioned picture of Jarrow was presented to manager Louise Dickens from the Ben Lomond pub in 2007 | sg Photo: CL
3. David Dickinson in town
David Dickinson was pictured at Boldon Auction House in 2007. | sg Photo: sg
4. Claire's charity gesture
Bon Marche held a charity auction in South Tyneside 18 years ago - and area manager Claire Thain was auctioned for the day. | sg