Ways to Bid
Bid Through Our New App
Bid live during the sale or leave absentee bids through our very own app - available in the Apple Store (Android coming soon!). Registering is easy and our catalogs are simple to browse - better than other platforms that host it!
Please keep in mind the following regarding bidding through our app:
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Technical issues with a platform's server, or Internet connection, can interfere with bidding.
With these factors in mind, the majority of buyers who cannot attend the event still prefer the ease and convenience of bidding live through the app with little to no issues.
Click Here to learn more and download the app!
Absentee Bidding (PDF form)
Absentee bidding is the most convenient option to bid on lots in an auction for individuals who cannot attend the event in person, and/or do not wish to bid live online or by phone.
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Absentee bids (silent/sealed bids) are an individual's maximum they wish to spend on a lot. It does not mean that the bidding starts at your maximum -- if it goes for less, you get it for less.
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ou leave an absentee bid of $500 for lot 345 and it comes up:Once a bid form is filled out and returned to us (up to 24 hours prior to the auction), a staff member will execute absentee bids on the individual's behalf. Winning bids are based on order of acknowledgment by the Auctioneer and increments. For example, if y
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Your bid is acknowledged for the starting bid of $100
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Bidder 2 bids $150
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Bidder 3 bids $200
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Your bid is acknowledged for $250
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No one else bids -- you're the high bidder and win the item!
Phone Bidding (PDF form)
Phone bidding is a very common method of live bidding during the auction for individuals who cannot attend the event and want to have more control of their bids. If you are not sure what your maximum would be, or do not wish to bid live online, then phone bidding is right for you.
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Once a bid form is filled out and returned to us (up to 24 hours prior to the auction), a staff member will call the bidder 4-5 lots head of time and then execute bids on the individual's behalf as they are instructed over the phone. Winning bids are based on order of acknowledgment by the Auctioneer and increments.
Bid Live Online
Bidding live online during the auction is made possible by one of the three (3) auction platforms we operate on: Our own website/app, LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, and Bidsquare.com. In most cases, all you need is an account with one of the platforms, Internet access, and to register for our auction to bid in real-time during the event.
Please keep in mind the following regarding online bidding:
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Due to the convenience of this method, online bidding has a higher Buyer's Premium.
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Technical issues with a platform's server, or Internet connection, can interfere with bidding.
With these factors in mind, the majority of buyers who cannot attend the event still prefer the ease and convenience of bidding live online with little to no issues.
Click Here to learn more and view links to our pages on the platforms