About the Auction Process

Bidding Process.

1. Log in with your Bidder ID and Password. If you are a first time bidder please register here.

2. Bidding page provides the following:     

    *Estimate (approximate value of the particular item)
    *Bid Increment (approx. 2% of the low estimate)
    *Closing Time (at which no more bids are accepted)
    *Current High Bid
    *Minimum Bid (amount one increment higher than 'current high bid')
    *Reserve Link (if an item has a reserve or "minimum" you can click on the
                            "reserve not met" link to find out the reserve amount).

3. Placing Bids:
    *Minimum bids: you may enter bids at suggested increments (minimum bid 
               accepted would be displayed below the bid field).
    *Max Bids: you may enter the maximum amount you are willing to bid, in that
               case, the amount displayed on the bidding grid would be either at the
               first increment or one increment higher than the  current high bid. If
               someone else places a bid, the computer will automatically bid one increment
               higher for you, given your max bid is higher than the new bid. You may
               increase your max bid at any time during bidding.
              MAX BIDS ARE NOT DISCLOSED.  
    *Once a bid is placed it may not be withdrawn.
    *REMEMBER: the one who places the highest bid wins, not who places the
            bid last; therefore, it is advantageous to place max bids rather than
            bid at increments to prevent other bidders from "sniping" in their bids
            at the last second. If your challenger bids the same amount as your
             max bid, you'll be the high bidder since you've placed it earlier. If a
             challenger bids more than your max bid then he/she would be the
            high bidder one increment over your max bid.

4. Important things about the bidding process:
    *Lots close at one minute intervals.
    *Bidding grid refreshes approx. every 7 seconds.  
    *You may view your max bids in your "favorites".

5. Please contact the gallery at  216-231-5515 if you have any questions.