AI Auction Cataloging for BidWrangler Auctioneers
BidWrangler handles bidding, invoicing, and payments. Gavelist handles AI-powered lot descriptions. Together, your auctions go from photographed to live faster than ever.
BAM Gets the Photos In. Who Writes the Descriptions?
BidWrangler's BAM catalog app is fast. Walk through the estate, photograph each lot, organize as you go. The photos land in the system and the lots are structured. That part of the workflow is solved.
But then someone has to write the descriptions. Every lot needs a title, a detailed write-up, condition notes, maker identification where applicable. For a typical estate or consignment auction, that means sitting down and typing 300 descriptions one at a time.
The math: 300 lots at 3-5 minutes each is 15 to 25 hours of description writing. That's two to three full workdays between photographing the items and going live with the sale. BAM eliminated the photo bottleneck. The description bottleneck remains.
AI Descriptions from Your BAM Photos
Gavelist's AI analyzes the photos you already have from BAM and generates auction-ready descriptions in minutes. Not single-photo guesses — the AI examines every photo attached to each lot: front, back, bottom, maker's marks, labels, signatures, and detail shots.
It identifies manufacturers, reads backstamps, notes condition issues like chips and repairs, and writes descriptions that give bidders the information they need to bid with confidence. 18 category-specific AI models handle everything from fine art and jewelry to industrial equipment and designer goods — each tuned to the terminology and value drivers that matter for that category.
Voice profiles let you customize the output to match your auction house's style. Whether you prefer formal catalog language or conversational listings, the AI adapts to your preferred terminology, formatting, and level of detail. Set it once and every description sounds like your team wrote it — at machine speed.
BAM Photos In, BidWrangler Catalog Out
Catalog with BAM
Photograph items and organize into lots using BidWrangler's BAM catalog app. Work the way you already do — the photo workflow doesn't change.
Export Photos to Gavelist
Bulk upload your BAM photos to Gavelist. Drag in entire folders — thousands of images at once. Pre-numbered files get detected and sorted automatically.
AI Generates Descriptions
Gavelist's AI analyzes every photo per lot and writes complete descriptions. Titles, condition notes, maker IDs, value estimates. ~10 seconds per lot, 300 lots in about 8 minutes.
Export to BidWrangler
Download your catalog in a BidWrangler-compatible format. Descriptions, titles, lot numbers, and photo references — ready to import and go live.
BidWrangler + Gavelist: Each Does What It Does Best
This isn't a replacement. It's a complement. Two specialized tools that together cover the full auction workflow with no overlap and no conflict.
BidWrangler Handles
Gavelist Handles
BidWrangler is built by auctioneers who understand the business. Gavelist is built to understand the items. Together, your auctions go from photographed to live faster than either tool could manage alone.
Built for BidWrangler Auctioneers
Every feature designed to complement the BidWrangler workflow — from BAM photos to auction-ready catalog.
Same AI. Every Plan.
Multi-photo analysis, 18 category models, value estimation, and BidWrangler-compatible export on every tier. Pick the volume that fits your business.
Pay As You Go
No minimum
No monthly fee. Pay only when you catalog.
Auctioneer
1,000 lots included
For independent auctioneers and small houses.
Pro
2,500 lots included
For regional houses running weekly sales.
Enterprise
5,000 lots included
For high-volume and multi-location operations.
Start with 100 free lots — no credit card required. Every plan includes the full AI engine, all export formats, and voice profile customization.
Try Free — 100 LotsCommon Questions About BidWrangler + Gavelist
Does Gavelist integrate directly with BidWrangler?
Currently, Gavelist works with BidWrangler via CSV export and import. You catalog and describe lots in Gavelist, export in a BidWrangler-compatible format, and import into your BidWrangler account. Direct API integration is on the roadmap, which will allow automatic syncing of descriptions and lot data between the two platforms without any manual file transfers.
Can I use my BAM app photos with Gavelist?
Yes. Export your photos from BidWrangler’s BAM catalog app and bulk upload them to Gavelist. The AI analyzes every photo per lot — front, back, bottom, maker’s marks, labels, and detail shots — to generate comprehensive descriptions that capture details a single-photo tool would miss. Your existing BAM workflow doesn’t change; Gavelist picks up where BAM leaves off.
How long does it take to catalog 300 lots?
Approximately 8 minutes of AI processing time. Gavelist processes lots at roughly 10 seconds each using 6 concurrent AI workers. A 300-lot auction that would take 15-25 hours to describe manually is finished before your coffee gets cold. You can review and edit results while processing continues on remaining lots.
Will Gavelist descriptions match my auction house style?
Yes. Voice profiles let you customize tone, verbosity, terminology, and formatting preferences. Whether your house uses formal catalog language or conversational listing style, the AI adapts to match your brand. Set it once and every description follows your house style — whether you’re cataloging 50 lots or 500.
How much does it cost?
Gavelist starts at $0.15 per lot on Pay As You Go with no monthly minimum. For higher volume, the Auctioneer plan is $79/month for 1,000 lots, Pro is $160/month for 2,500 lots, and Enterprise is $250/month for 5,000 lots. Every plan uses the same multi-photo AI, all export formats, and voice profile customization. No hidden fees, no commission percentages.
Catalog Your Next Auction in Minutes
Try Gavelist free, or call Ben directly to see how it handles your next BidWrangler catalog. No demo request forms. No waiting.