How do I Activate Live Auctions?
If you are already a registered user of the-saleroom.com all
you need to do is click the Activate Live Auctions button
by following the link to the-saleroom.com (on the logo below) 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 the simple registration process by following the same link
Do I need to sign-up for each auction?
You do need to sign-up for each live auction, you will also be requested 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 we will be in contact to arrange payment and shipping. If you buy a lot using the Live Auction service you pay a 3% plus vat surcharge in addition to the usual buyers premium.
* 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.