Abstract: A method, system and machine readable code for creating a lot having a plurality of items to be auctioned in an electronic auction based on common attributes of the items. An electronic database is provided containing a listing of items, including the items to be auctioned. Each item in the listing of items has at least one attribute and each attribute is common to a plurality of items in the listing of items. At least one attribute is identified where the attribute characterizes at least one of the items to be auctioned. The database is searched to compile an identified listing of items. Each item in the identified listing of items has the at least one identified attribute. Lastly, a lot listing is generated from the identified listing of items.