How to Bid

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Signing up for your free LiveAuctioneers account is easy and secure. Once you’ve completed your profile on LiveAuctioneers, you can begin participating in online auctions, saving items and following searches. (Note: your information is private and secure. Any credit card information added to your LiveAuctioneers account will not be shared with auction houses.) 

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To actively bid in an auction on LiveAuctioneers, you must register first by clicking ‘Register for Auction’ on catalog and item pages. You may also place absentee bids in advance of the auction time, which doubles as registration requests if you’re not already approved.

Most auction houses approve registrations within 24 hours. Every auction house has different criteria for approval, so it’s best to register early in case they require additional information from you. Once approved, any absentee bids you may have placed will be active.

Each auction house handles shipping and payment differently, so before you bid, be sure to review shipping and payment policies to avoid any surprises. Also be sure to take note of the auction’s live bidding start time. This is when live bidding begins, starting with the first lot in the auction. 

There are two ways to bid:

Absentee bidding

You can place absentee bids in advance of the live auction. Our hassle-free absentee bidding system ensures you get the best prices. Be sure to submit your maximum bid amount before the live auction begins. Your bid stays at the lowest minimum amount required to keep you in the lead, and increases (up to your max amount) only if another bidder places a competing bid.

Live bidding

Your chances of winning are three times greater when you bid during the live auction. Live auctions begin at the time indicated on catalog and item pages. To bid live, simply visit the catalog or item at the indicated auction time, and click ‘Enter Live Auction’. You will be taken to the bidding console where the live auction is taking place.

Download our 5-star mobile app for iOS and Android so you can bid anytime, anywhere. Mobile alerts also notify you when your item is coming up for auction so you never miss an important bid. 

You will be automatically notified when you win an item on LiveAuctioneers. Following the sale, you will be able to make your shipping arrangements, and you will be invoiced by the auction house for your item. Your credit card information on LiveAuctioneers is never shared, so auction houses who do not accept online payments via LiveAuctioneers may request additional information from you.