To bid on an auction click on the link to the auction from the home page. You will see a listing like this: Catalogue ImageClick on the title of a lot and you will see a screen like this:
Lot Detail ImageYou can also enter a maximum bid. Here you can enter your bid and the system will automatically bid on your behalf up to this amount. If you enter a maximum bid that is equal to another bidder’s bid then their bid will be placed first. If you enter a maximum bid that is not consistent with the bid increments for the lot then your maximum bid will be adjusted. For example, if you entered a maximum bid of $500 for the above lot it will be adjusted down to the nearest bid acceptable i.e. $500. If you are outbid you will receive an email with a link to that lot. Click the link in the email to bid again. At the end of the auction you will receive an email if you are the winning bidder. If you are the highest bidder but the reserve has not been reached you may receive an email indicating the reserve and inviting you to make an offer on the lot. Please make arrangements with Andrew Wilson and Co regarding payment and picking up your lots.
All lots have reserves unless otherwise stated - when the reserve price is reached you will be notified by a message "on the market".
If your bid is successful, you will receive a confirmation email followed by an invoice. You will be contacted to arrange payment and collection.
Yes, all bids are inclusive of GST. GST is included in the price if the vendor IS registered for GST. If the vendor is NOT registered for GST the hammer price DOES NOT include GST.
Yes, a buyer’s premium is added to the bid price. For example: If the winning bid is $100 Inc. GST the buyer’s premium of 10% is $10 Inc. GST. Total Price $110 Inc. GST.
If there is active bidding for a lot the closing time for that lot will extend by 5 minutes if there is a bid 5 minutes prior to the closing time.