BUYING WITH AZCA

Buying at auction is easy—whether you’re bidding online or in person, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

 

 

In-person bidding

You can bid in person at our premises in London during the auction. You can register on the same day of the auction at the reception desk before joining the auction. You can also register by e-mail prior to the auction. Upon arrival, present your ID at the reception to receive your paddle number. Please send your details to bids@azcaauctions.com

 

Telephone bidding

You can bid over the telephone by registering your bid through bids@azcaauctions.com or by logging into your account by selecting your lots and a member of our team will call you 5 lots prior to yours and wil take thel bid on your behalf. To register for a telephone bid you have two options, you can send an email with all your details to bids@azcaauctions.com. Once your bidding request has been received a member of our team will call you during the auction.

 

Absentee bidding

If you don’t have the time to follow the auction, you can leave an absentee bid with a member of our team by sending your maximum bids on each lot. You can also leave your maximum bid through your online account.Please send your details to bids@azcaauctions.com.

 

Live bidding

You can bid on Azca Auctions’ website which incurs an extra fee of 1% of the hammer price plus VAT. Our online auctions offer high-quality live video and audio. Should you wish to bid on our partner platforms such as Live Auctioneers, Drouot, Invaluable and the Saleroom, please note that extra charges may apply. We advise you to contact them directly for more information on the additional fees.

 

Proxy bidding 

Buyers may be able to bid by proxy. A letter of authorization and an ID will be requested by Azca Auctions prior to the sale. You will be requested to provide these documents to reception in order to receive a paddle number.

 

Online-only auctions

Once bidding opens, set your maximum bid for each item you’re interested in, and the system will automatically place incremental bids on your behalf, up to your set limit.

If a bid is received within the last 3 minutes of a lot's scheduled closing time, the lot will extend for an additional 3 minutes. This extension will continue with each subsequent bid until no further bids are placed, at which point the lot will close and the highest bidder will be declared.

Please note that all lots will close according to their scheduled times, regardless of extensions. For example, lot two will begin and close as scheduled even if lot one is still in an extended bidding period.

This concurrent format maximizes bidding opportunities during peak windows, helping to achieve the best possible hammer price for our vendors. Make sure to place your bids in good time!

 

 

 

 

 

What is the Commission?

23% on the hammer plus VAT.

Please remember that VAT will only be charged on the premium and not the hammer price.

 

When is the Payment Deadline?

Post-sale payments are expected within seven days of the sale date.

 

 

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