Saleroom bidding.

By Mallams Auctioneers

AUCTION TIPS

FOR BEGINNERS

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Make sure that you

get hold of a bidding

card (or paddle).

Register at the front

desk at the before

the auction sale

begins.

GET A BIDDING CARD:

The sale catalogue

includes lots of useful

info, including

estimated values and

condition details. Take

the time to browse the

catalogue and take

note.

CATALOGUE:

Previews provide you

with the opportunity to

examine the items in the

sale. Don’t get up mid-

sale to take a close look

at your item, that can be

frowned upon!

PREVIEW THE LOTS:

Maintaining eye contact

with the auctioneer

during your bidding will

help the process run

smoother, and ensure

that you don’t get

missed!

EYE CONTACT:

Make your intentions

clear at the beginning of

your bidding process.

You’ll then just need to

nod to keep your interest

going through the sale.

ATTENTION:

If you don’t want to continue in the bidding, make sure you’re clear by shaking your head to indicate leaving!

BOWING OUT:

Don’t be shy when joining

late, as you will need to

attract the auctioneer’s

attention (in a polite

manner). This can be a

good way of catching

another bidder off-guard

when they think they’ve

secured the item!

JOINING LATE:

If you have managed to win the bidding battle, show your card to the auctioneer in charge. Make sure that your number is visible and refrain from shouting your number out.

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