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About Live Auctions

Bid on lots and buy online from anywhere in the world at the click of a mouse with the-saleroom.com’s Live Auction services.

Enable your Live Auctions and bid live on the day, it couldn’t be easier.

  1. How do I enable Live Auctions?
  2. Do I need to sign-up for each auction?
  3. How do I bid in a Live Auction?
  4. Experience a Live Auction.



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How do I enable Live Auctions?

If you are already a registered user of the-saleroom.com all you need to do is click the Enbable Live Auctions button (above left) and you will be taken to the Live Auctions page, where you will be asked to confirm your details and agree to the terms and conditions.

If you are not yet a registered user of the-saleroom.com you first need to complete our simple registration process by clicking here »

Do I need to sign-up for each auction?

You do need to sign-up for each live auction because the sales are run by a number of different auctioneers and the terms and conditions will vary from auction to auction. Also, some auction houses ask for credit card details to be provided as a condition for bidding in their auctions.

To sign-up for an auction simply click the Sign-up for this Auction button on the catalogue finder page. On auction day you can still sign-up by clicking the Bid Live button.

How do I bid in a Live Auction?

When the auction is about to start the Sign-up button for this Auction will change to a Bid Live button. Clicking this button will open the Bidding Window. Enter your password in the login box and you will be ready to bid. If there is an audio link to the auction click the Listen Live button to hear the auctioneer.*

When the auction is about to commence the first lot will be displayed. A button will appear showing the amount currently being asked. To bid for the lot simply click the button. If you are the successful bidder when the lot is sold the auction house will be in contact to arrange payment and shipping.

* To get the best out of audio link you need a broadband connection.

Experience a live auction

Still not quite convinced? Why not experience a live auction. On auction day a View Live button will appear alongside the Bid Live Button. You will be able to listen in live to the auction and watch the bidding on each item. Of course you won’t be able to bid on any lots until you Activate Live Auctions.



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