How to Buy & Sell at a Webb’s Auction
Selling at Auction
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Fill out an appraisal form describing your property. Our specialists will contact you to discuss consigning your item. -
If accepted, you’ll be sent a contract to sign and instructions to send/deliver your item to Webb’s. -
Your property will be auctioned live in our Mount Eden gallery or online on our website. -
We'll contact you after the auction about receiving your payment, or collection of your item if it didn’t sell.
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Buying at Auction
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Look at the items available in the current & upcoming auction catalogues.
You can get a printed catalogue for live auctions from the gallery, or request one. -
Read about the lot and see photos on our website. Contact us if you want more details or a condition report.In-Person: Live auctions are on view in the gallery. The Estate is on view throughout it’s auction duration. Online auctions items are on view by appointment.
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For Live Auctions: Bids can be made online, in person, or over the phone. Place a bid before the live auction (an "absentee bid") or register as a bidder to bid during the live auction.
For Online Auctions: Place a bid on our website at anytime during the online auction. -
Payment: Payment: You'll receive an invoice within 48 hours of the auction ending. Pay within 48 hours after receiving your invoice via bank transfer, Eftpos, cash, Visa, Mastercard and Paywave (with a 2.2% merchant fee), Amex (with a 3.3% merchant fee).
Collection: Schedule a pickup time at our gallery or opt to pay to ship your item.
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How to Bid
Bidding at auction is one of the most fun, exhilarating and often rewarding ways to buy, but for those new to auctions the process may appear slightly intimidating — how do you get started? How do you know what to bid, and when?
The good news is that while buying at auction does require a little bit of preparation and strategy, it's ultimately much easier than you may think. Here are our tips for a simple, stress-free experience in bidding on those special items for your new or established collection.
