How do you buy at auction?
Buying at auction is an exciting way to add stamps, coins, or other collectibles to your collection.
The process is simple and transparent, below we explain how it works.
Viewing days
All lots can be viewed before the start of the auction during our viewing days.
Our specialists are ready to provide advice and answer your questions.
The viewing days offer you the opportunity to make a well-considered offer.
In practice, most parties and collections often achieve significantly more than the starting prices we set.
These viewing days are public and freely accessible. You can find out when they are in our calendar.
The Bidding
Personally in the room
When you are present in the auction room, you will receive a bidding number after registering. You can use this number to place your bid.
When the lot you want to bid on is up, hold up your bidding number.
Please note: a simple gesture such as raising your hand will not automatically be interpreted as a bid.
Written Bidding
If you are unable to attend, you can submit your bids to us in writing.
This can be done by submitting a bid letter or preferably sending it by email.
We will handle your bids with the utmost care and discretion and will always send you a confirmation of receipt.
New clients will be asked for identification and references. Written bids can be submitted up to 24 hours before the auction. In the event of equal bids, the first bid received will have priority.
Online Bidding
You can bid securely and easily from anywhere in the world, at any time, via your computer, tablet or smartphone.
To bid, you must register via our website. As a regular customer, you will automatically receive a bidding limit of €10,000.
If you want a higher limit, you can submit a request to adjust this after registration.
The Auction
Once the lot has been assigned to you, you can take your purchase with you immediately after payment.
The price to be paid consists of the hammer price plus the commission and any postage costs upon shipment.
This is usually possible five minutes after the auction, so you don't have to wait until the end of the auction.
For written bidders
Written bidders will be notified as soon as possible, usually within two days of the end of the auction.
Your purchase can be collected or shipped to you after payment.
Paying
There are various payment options available, like cash and card payment.
You can also pay by bank transfer or via Wise.
Come by and discover for yourself how easy it is to buy at an auction!
Bidding steps are as follows:
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Bidding steps
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to
bidding step
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€100,=
5,=
€100,=
€300,=
10,=
€300,=
€700,=
20,=
€700,=
€1,500.00
50,=
€1,500.00
€3,000.00
100,=
€3,000.00
€7,000
200,=
€7,000
€15,000
500,=
€15,000
€30,000
1,000,=
€30,000
€70,000
2,000,=
€70,000
€150,000
5,000,=
€150,000
steps of €10,000
Bids that do not match the bidding increments will be rounded down and will not be given priority over an equal bid unless received first.
Your bids will be handled by us with the utmost care and discretion.
However, we cannot accept any responsibility for errors and/or omissions, whether by De Nederlandsche Postzegel-en Muntenveiling BV or by the bidder.