Sparks Auctions’ Commitments During the Pandemic

Updated September 25, 2023

The province of Ontario no longer requires businesses to have their customers show proof of vaccination, nor to wear face masks. Sparks Auctions will continue to encourage safe practices for the benefit of our community and we will continue to provide curbside pick-up and drop-off of consignments and auction winnings when customers prefer it.

  • We will continue to conduct most in-person business by appointment, as we have done throughout our 15 years of business.
  • All customers and Sparks Auctions staff members are free to wear protective face masks when in our building, if they so choose.
  • During pre-sale viewing sessions, we will schedule time slots. Please make appointments early to secure your spot.
  • On auction days, a public floor will be permitted to reasonable capacity, determined on a sale-by-sale basis. For live bidding during online auctions, we recommend using our live internet bidding platform, Stamp Auction Network. We also offer live bidding by telephone (a limited number of bidders can be accommodated by phone, please arrange at least one day before the sale) and any of the auction agents listed in our catalogue, or your current agent. To secure your bids confidentially before the auction, you can bid on Stamp Auction Network or send us your bids by email, fax, or telephone.
  • Lot pick-ups after sales will happen at the end of the last day of multi-day sales and by appointment otherwise. Please call in advance to reserve your time slot and please do not “just show up” as we might not be able to accommodate your pick-up. We need time to prepare each purchase, invoice, packaging, etc.

These protocols will be updated if required by Ottawa Public Health and The Province of Ontario.