How to Bid at an Auction

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Buying an auction item is a unique but fairly straightforward process. This article will help you walk through what to do as a first-timer at an auction. Read on to discover how the auction process works, as well as bidding tips and...
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Buying an auction item is a unique but fairly straightforward process. This article will help you walk through what to do as a first-timer at an auction. Read on to discover how the auction process works, as well as bidding tips and strategies!

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Attend a few auctions without bidding.

  1. This will help you understand what the auction involves and the procedures that are followed.
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Warnings

  • Vendors usually have a right to withdraw items from sale up to and during the auction proceedings. This means that an item can be withdrawn from sale if the auctioneer considers that a fair price is not going to be reached. This is known as "passed in". However, negotiations can continue in private with the highest bidders, so you may still be in with a chance.
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  • Don't get carried away with the bidding. It is easy to get so wrapped up in the spirit of things that you may find yourself wondering how or why you bought that pile of used dog bones.
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  • Do not sort through baskets of items attempting to create your "special" lot of goodies. The auctioneer who knows his business will know what has happened and may become irritated. Or even skip over that lot until his assistants have re-sorted things back the way they were intended to be sold. Messed up goods tend to be put out of the auction.
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Things You'll Need

  • An upbeat attitude. Keep a good sense of humor about you and don't be discouraged
  • Cell phone to call/text someone if you're not sure about bidding/continuing to bid (especially a spouse!)
  • A bottle of water
  • A small pocket note-pad and a pen
  • Transportation
  • Umbrella (for outdoors auctions)
  • Tools (if you buy a large or heavy object)
  • Help (same)

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