How To Bid in Auction

How To Bid

How to bid in auction – Our auctions go online for 3-4 weeks before the auction date. They are available on auction platforms including our website, Bidspirit.com, Hibid.com, liveauctioneers.com, invaluable.com, and bidsquare.com.

The bidding opens when the auction goes online. Bidders must register on their preferred bidding platform and agree to the auction terms and conditions. Bidders can also register directly with us for absentee bidding (leaving their highest bid amount) or telephone bidding (live bidding over the phone).

Bidding for items continues until live auction start date. When the auction begins, each lot is presented in numerical order by the auctioneer. Bids from all bidding platforms, absentee, and phone are presented to the auctioneer lot by lot.

Lots will close with the highest bidder from each of online platforms and absentee and telephone bids. Bids are accepted at the auctioneer’s discretion.

Winning bidders will be emailed an invoice within 24 hours of the auction’s conclusion. Payment is expected within 7 days of auction date.

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HOW TO BID FAQ

Bidders frequent questions and answers

Q: How can I bid on items during the auction?

A: There are several ways to bid on items at Willow Auction House. You can bid over the phone, online on our website or through our partner websites like BidSpirit, HiBid, LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, or you can bid via absentee bid.

Q: Can I place absentee bids if I am unable to attend the auction?

A: Yes, you can submit absentee bids in advance of the auction by filling out an absentee bid form and specifying the lot numbers and maximum bid amounts for each item you’re interested in.

Q: How do I bid online during the auction?

A: To bid online during the auction, you can visit our website and click on Current Auctions to be able to bid. Once you’ve registered on our website or our other auction partners, you can place bids in real-time during the auction.

Q: How do I bid over the phone during the auction?

A: To bid over the phone during the auction, you can contact us in advance to arrange for a phone bidding representative to call you during the auction. You’ll need to provide us with your contact information and specify the lot numbers and maximum bid amounts for each item you’re interested in.

Q: What happens if I win an item during the auction?

A: If you are the winning bidder for an item during the auction, you will be notified immediately. Payment is due within seven days of the auction’s conclusion, and items can be collected or shipped according to your preference.

How To Bid

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