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BUYING AT AUCTION CHECKLIST

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STUDY THE CATALOG
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REGISTER YOUR DETAILS BEFORE BIDDING
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DECIDE ON YOUR LIMIT AND STICK TO IT

THE ANTIQUE FURNITURE CATALOG
The items featured in an auction are listed in a catalog in the order in which they are to be sold. It is usually published a couple weeks prior to auction. The catalog generally gives you a fairly detailed description of each piece of furniture, including the date it was made, the type of wood it is constructed of and in many cases a conditional guarantee of authenticity. Most also contain estimated prices.



VIEWING
A few days before a sale takes place, the furniture will be put on view to the public. It is important to take the effort and view the auction beforehand.

When you view a furniture sale, make sure you examine the pieces you are Interested in carefully. Look on top, under around, pull out drawers, look under table tops, lift chairs and look for signs of alteration. If you are uncertain about something, ask to speak to the expert in charge. He/she will probably be able to give you more information on the piece than was included in the catalog description.



REGISTERING TO BID and BUYING

Before you start bidding on the day of the sale, most auction houses will expect you to register with their accounts department (giving your name, address and possibly your bank details). They will then issue you a "paddle number."

The bidding usually starts below the low estimate in the catalog and will rise in increments of generally 10% of the realized price. So, an item that is estimated at $100-200 might rise in $10 increments.

Many people bidding for the first time worry that coughing at the wrong moment could generate a very expensive bill -- take heart, this is almost impossible. Only after the auctioneer clearly sees you are interested in a particular piece will he even give you a second glance.

Once the piece is sold, the auctioneer will ask for your "paddIe" number and write this down in the "auctioneer's book.

Concierge Auctions, the Nation's Premier Luxury Real Estate Auction Firm ... MarketWatch (press release) 24, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Concierge Auctions, the nation's preeminent luxury real estate auction firm, auctioned high-end properties throughout 15 states in 2011. The year proved successful for the NYC-based company, as the firm produced a ... and more »

Rawlings Auction, Appraisal & Realty LLC to Conduct Public Real Estate Auction ... MarketWatch (press release) TANEYTOWN, Md., Jan 12, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Rawlings Auction, Appraisal & Realty, LLC [ www.rawlingsauctionservice.com ] announces a public real estate auction of a commercial property in Taneytown, Md., on January 27, 2012, at 3pm, ... and more »

Auction Calendar, Jan. 28, 2011 Iowa Farmer Today 6, 11:00 AM Real Estate Auction Concordia, MO Mary E. Lange Estate Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate 816-797-5450 • 660-327-5890 See ad in our Jan. 21 MO issue. TUES., FEB. 7, 10:02 AM Estate Machinery Auction 6287 165th St., Albia, IA Keith Schippers ...

Platinum Luxury Auctions Offers Professional Athlete's Oceanfront Mansion at ... MarketWatch (press release) About Platinum Luxury Auctions LLC: Platinum is the only auction company founded exclusively on luxury, non-distressed real estate auction experience. The firm's principals have closed more than $250 million in luxury real estate auction sales, ... and more »

Concierge Auctions to Present Luxury Residence at Auction in the Exclusive ... MarketWatch (press release) 19, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Concierge Auctions will host a real estate auction of an exquisite custom residence located at 148 Bear's Club Drive within the premier, Jack Nicklaus-developed Bear's Club in Jupiter, Florida. and more »

Platinum Luxury Auctions Offers Professional Athlete's Oceanfront Mansion at ... PR Newswire (press release) About Platinum Luxury Auctions LLC: Platinum is the only auction company founded exclusively on luxury, non-distressed real estate auction experience. The firm's principals have closed more than $250 million in luxury real estate auction sales, ... and more »

Concierge Auctions to Sell Luxury Country Club/Golf Residence in Cooperation ... MarketWatch (press release) About Concierge Auctions: Concierge Auctions is the preeminent luxury real estate auction firm serving high-end sellers nationwide through an accelerated marketing process that obtains fair market value for high-end properties in a 60-day timeframe. and more »

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Alderfer Auction Company Antiques and the Arts Online Real Estate Auction @ 1220 Hay Road; Temple, PA Attention Investors! Bank owned property selling for $100000 or above! Stone farmhouse on 4.28 acres zoned R3. Recent additions to the farmhouse are ready for completion. Seller financing available for ...

PR Web (press release)

Las Vegas Auction Offers a Unique Live/Work and Investment Opportunity near ... PR Web (press release) Leading online real estate auction marketplace, Freedom Realty Exchange, features a prime real estate asset adjacent to future site of the high-speed rail station. The seller wants to sell the property, not chase the market.

Auctioneer's advice: Schmidt says don't overlook planning process Agri-View When it comes to having a cattle, equipment or real estate auction, many producers are often overwhelmed with the process. To help alleviate the stress, they commonly turn to an expert for advice and guidance. One such authority is Rick Schmidt of ...

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Buying Auction Checklist Absentee Bids Tips Best Price

BUYING AT AUCTION CHECKLIST

*

STUDY THE CATALOG
*

REGISTER YOUR DETAILS BEFORE BIDDING
*

DECIDE ON YOUR LIMIT AND STICK TO IT

THE ANTIQUE FURNITURE CATALOG
The items featured in an auction are listed in a catalog in the order in which they are to be sold. It is usually published a couple weeks prior to auction. The catalog generally gives you a fairly detailed description of each piece of furniture, including the date it was made, the type of wood it is constructed of and in many cases a conditional guarantee of authenticity. Most also contain estimated prices.



VIEWING
A few days before a sale takes place, the furniture will be put on view to the public. It is important to take the effort and view the auction beforehand.

When you view a furniture sale, make sure you examine the pieces you are Interested in carefully. Look on top, under around, pull out drawers, look under table tops, lift chairs and look for signs of alteration. If you are uncertain about something, ask to speak to the expert in charge. He/she will probably be able to give you more information on the piece than was included in the catalog description.



REGISTERING TO BID and BUYING

Before you start bidding on the day of the sale, most auction houses will expect you to register with their accounts department (giving your name, address and possibly your bank details). They will then issue you a "paddle number."

The bidding usually starts below the low estimate in the catalog and will rise in increments of generally 10% of the realized price. So, an item that is estimated at $100-200 might rise in $10 increments.

Many people bidding for the first time worry that coughing at the wrong moment could generate a very expensive bill -- take heart, this is almost impossible. Only after the auctioneer clearly sees you are interested in a particular piece will he even give you a second glance.

Once the piece is sold, the auctioneer will ask for your "paddIe" number and write this down in the "auctioneer's book.

Concierge Auctions, the Nation's Premier Luxury Real Estate Auction Firm ... MarketWatch (press release) 24, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Concierge Auctions, the nation's preeminent luxury real estate auction firm, auctioned high-end properties throughout 15 states in 2011. The year proved successful for the NYC-based company, as the firm produced a ... and more »

PR Web (press release)

State Wide Real Estate Auction - Low Prices on Wisconsin Property PR Web (press release) Micoley & Company will take several Wisconsin properties to auction on March 10th and 17th as part of a state wide real estate auction event. Once again Micoley & Company will host their monthly real estate auctions at unbelievably low prices.

Rawlings Auction, Appraisal & Realty LLC to Conduct Public Real Estate Auction ... MarketWatch (press release) TANEYTOWN, Md., Jan 12, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Rawlings Auction, Appraisal & Realty, LLC [ www.rawlingsauctionservice.com ] announces a public real estate auction of a commercial property in Taneytown, Md., on January 27, 2012, at 3pm, ... and more »

Las Vegas Auction Offers a Unique Live/Work and Investment Opportunity near ... RealEstateRama (press release) Featured on the leading online real estate auction marketplace, Freedom Realty Exchange (FRE.com), this +/- 9500 square foot property is not a standard light industrial building, it boasts a stunning 2 bed / 2 bath manager's quarters making it a rare ...

Lofty hopes at Island Hills in 2012 Sturgis Journal Two years have passed since ownership of Island Hills Golf Course changed hands at a real estate auction. Looking back at Jan. 9, 2010, Griffioen said he could not have imagined what he and his wife, Jojo, were getting into when they ended up with the ...

Concierge Auctions to Present Luxury Residence at Auction in the Exclusive ... MarketWatch (press release) 19, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Concierge Auctions will host a real estate auction of an exquisite custom residence located at 148 Bear's Club Drive within the premier, Jack Nicklaus-developed Bear's Club in Jupiter, Florida. and more »

Antiques and the Arts Online

Alderfer Auction Company Antiques and the Arts Online Real Estate Auction @ 1220 Hay Road; Temple, PA Attention Investors! Bank owned property selling for $100000 or above! Stone farmhouse on 4.28 acres zoned R3. Recent additions to the farmhouse are ready for completion. Seller financing available for ...

Auctioneer's advice: Schmidt says don't overlook planning process Agri-View When it comes to having a cattle, equipment or real estate auction, many producers are often overwhelmed with the process. To help alleviate the stress, they commonly turn to an expert for advice and guidance. One such authority is Rick Schmidt of ...

Concierge to Sell Custom Las Vegas, Nevada Estate in Cooperation with Synergy ... MarketWatch (press release) About Concierge Auctions: Concierge Auctions is the preeminent luxury real estate auction marketing firm serving high-end sellers nationwide through an accelerated marketing process that obtains fair market value for high-end properties in a 60-day ... and more »

City Pulse

Pretty Vacant City Pulse A real estate auction? No one knows what Vacant is about — or where it will be by City Pulse Staff Thursday, Jan. 12 — The framed poster in SoupSpoon Cafe features the image of a blindfolded tiger. "Expect Nothing" says the tagline at the bottom ...

Common Misspellings include addres, adres, adress, adress almsot, alomst alsot, aslo adn, anbd aroud, arround, arund bedore, befoer, befor claerly coudl, sould deside descripton detailled eahc affort, efford esitmated firt, firts generaly ganerate garantee, gaurantee, gaurentee, guarentee, gurantee importamt includng, incuding, inlcuding infomation, informtion maked amke, mkae, mkea moent moreso, mroe, omre anme, naem, nmae lonly, onyl parituclar, particualr, paticular peopel peice palce possably probablly, probaly, probly, probly, prolly, prolly pubic relized sose sould strat studdy tkae tkaes tahn, thna taht, tath, thast, thgat, thta, thyat hten, tghe, ther, thge, tjhe ther, theri, thier, thier thne htey, tehy, tyhe htis, thsi, tihs tiem, timne, tiome usally, usualy ususally veyr, vrey, vyer, vyre wiew wass, weas, ws hwihc, whcih, whic, whihc, whlch, wich iwll, wille, wiull rwite, wriet
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