Buying at Auction

The buying experience explained…

We have tried to make our buying service as simple as possible however please contact us if you need any further information or guidance.

Before the Auction

Our catalogues are uploaded online, usually 2-3 weeks prior to each event. In addition a hard copy catalogue is often available a week prior to the auction.

The quickest way to view our events is online. As we use multiple platforms, you have the option of viewing in various locations. We do however advise use of our own website as if you decide to participate in any bidding, there are no additional surcharges as would be applicable via thesaleroom.com or liveauctioneers.com

To view our upcoming auctions / or results from previous events, click here

Participation / Bidding

There are numerous ways to place bids with us for our events. We will outline each method below with respective charges shown.

Commission Bidding

You can email, post or phone through any commission bids you would like to place. With this method of bidding, we will bid on your behalf up to the maximum bid instructed. Note our instruction is to win the lot for the lowest possible amount for you so we DO NOT automatically bid your highest amount.

Charges - Buyer’s Premium at 21.5%

LIVE Telephone Bidding

You can book a LIVE telephone bid with us where we call you a few moments before your lot or lots of interest are offered for sale. You can then bid live as the item is sold. We recommend providing a covering commission bid just in case you are unable to connect to our call.

Charges - Buyer’s Premium at 21.5%

LIVE Online and Absentee Bidding with M&M Auctions

You can now bid live or place internet absentee bids through our own in-house bidding platform. You will need to register an account in order to join one of our events. If you have any problems with the registration process, please let us know.

Charges - Buyer’s Premium at 21.5%

LIVE Online and Absentee Bidding with Easy Live Auctions

You can bid live or place internet absentee bids via Easy Live Auctions. You will need to register an account in order to join one of our events. If you have any problems with the registration process, please let us know.

Charges - Buyer’s Premium at 21.5% PLUS Easy Live Charges of either £3 or 3%

LIVE Online and Absentee Bidding with The Saleroom

You can bid live or place internet absentee bids via thesaleroom.com. You will need to register an account in order to join one of our events. If you have any problems with the registration process, please let us know.

Charges - Buyer’s Premium at 21.5% PLUS thesaleroom Charges of 5%

LIVE Online and Absentee Bidding with Liveauctioneers

You can bid live or place internet absentee bids via liveauctioneers. You will need to register an account in order to join one of our events. If you have any problems with the registration process, please let us know.

Charges - Buyer’s Premium at 25% PLUS Liveauctioneers Charges of 5%

VAT
VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to all premiums and charges where applicable.

Reserves
Sometimes there are reserves placed on items. If you are the top bidder and the reserve has not been met, you will be notified of this post-sale whereby there may be an option to purchase pending vendor approval. The auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf of the reserve price.

Legally biding

Please remember that by bidding in any form is your agreement to enter into a contract of sale with the auctioneer and seller if you are successful. Please think carefully before bidding.

After the Auction

If you have been successful, we politely ask all bidders to not contact us until you receive your buyer’s invoice. This is usually sent the Monday Afternoon after the event. Our Back Office System will send your invoice, initially without shipping. You are invited to check the invoice and inform us if anything appears incorrect. If you require postage, you are able to request a quote by clicking the invoice link or by simply emailing or calling the office. Please be aware lines are extremely busy 3 - 4 days after an auction event.

Postage

We use our own in-house packing service to cater for purchases that are required to be shipped. This is a Worldwide service and our aim is to keep costs as competitive as possible. If you request postage, this will be added to your invoice. It may take up to 21 days to receive your items due to high volumes of lots requiring shipping. Our dedicated team take time and care in preparing lots for shipment in order to ensure you receive items in the condition they leave us.

Collection of Lots

Please ensure you book an appointment with us prior to travelling to collect your lots. Payment can be made in advance or upon collection.