Ableauctions Enters in Agreement with
Asian Collectibles Broker
FIFE, Wash. - March 25, 2004 - Ableauctions.com Inc. (AMEX: AAC; the "Company") announced today that, through its wholly owned subsidiary iCollector, it has entered into an agreement with West Coast based Shuma's Auctions to broadcast their Internet auctions exclusively for a period of three years.
Under the terms of the agreement, effective March 1, 2004, iCollector will broadcast all of the Client's Internet auctions exclusively for a period of three years either on its own technology or through eBay Live Auctions.
Shuma's Auctions has extensive experience in the business of sourcing and brokering high-value antiques such as furniture and various collectible pieces from Japan and Korea to buyers worldwide. The Client recently added online live auctions to garner more exposure with a diverse international audience.
About Ableauctions.com
Ableauctions.com is a high-tech auctioneer that conducts auctions live and simultaneously broadcasts them over the Internet. With the experience of 3,000 auctions, the Company has developed its own technology to broadcast auctions over the Internet (www.ableauctions.com/technology) and currently provides the technology and related services to auction houses, enabling them to broadcast auctions over the Internet. For a comprehensive Corporate Update and prior releases, visit www.ableauctions.com. For more information, contact Investor Relations at investorrelations@ableauctions.com.
About iCollector.com
iCollector.com is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ableauctions and is the independent connection to the world's auction houses. Founded in 1994, it was the first company dedicated to trading antiques, fine art and premium collectibles on the Internet. Today iCollector.com represents some of the world's leading auction houses. Since January 2001, its alliance with eBay Live Auctions has resulted in hundreds of Live Auctions being broadcast in real-time, directly to the salesroom as the auction happens, selling tens of thousands of lots to many thousands of users online. With its unparalleled understanding and expertise in this sector, iCollector can help you to maximize your opportunities to find, buy or sell art, antiques and collectibles online.