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BUYING AT AUCTION

Catalog
Before the auction, our catalog is always available for viewing at our website. If you would prefer a copy of catalog, please contact us before the auction, or request a copy during the preview or auction.

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Preview
The preview for each auction is always held before the auction date. It is strongly recommended for potential bidders to come to the preview and inspect the interested lots carefully. On the day of auction, the preview period ends as soon as auction starts.

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Bidding in Person
To participate the auction in person, simply come to the auction at the auction date. Bidder must first register at front desk, with valid form of ID, and may be asked to provide a credit card on file. We recommend all bidders to register before the date of auction. Then, a paddle will be given to the registered bidder for use during the auction. During the auction, bidder may bid on any item by raising the paddle to the auctioneer’s request for bid. The bidding will continue until the auctioneer determines the winning bidder, and will finish the lot by announcing the hammer price and bidder number. Once the bidder has finished bidding on interested lots, head to the front desk, return the paddle, and pay for and pick up the winning lots.

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Condition Reports
Please contact us with specific lot numbers, and any additional requests, question, or concerns.

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Buyer’s Premium

Buyer’s Premium   20%.

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Payment
We accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover), cash, wire transfer, cashier’s check, money order, and check. All payments must be made in US dollars, and lots will only be released after full payment is received. If paying by check, it must be cleared by bank first. Payment must be received within ten (10) days of the auction.

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Shipping
We only pack and ship small items. It is recommended that buyers to use local shippers or preferred shippers to pick up, pack, and ship the lots.

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BELLAIRE'S 2019
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