How To Prepare For Phoenix Auctions

By James Johnson


Every summer, you'll hear of estate sales all over. If you plan in advance, you can make the best out of the sales. All you need is to put aside an adequate amount of cash and prepare yourself for the bidding process. Every cell is dramatic but is also very interesting. If you're planning to attend Phoenix auctions this summer read the tips below to prepare yourself.

First, do research. Try bidding on online sale So that you can know how the process works. Once you have this knowledge, you will be better equipped to handle are you still. While different auctioneers may use different styles, the process is just the same. They're different stores online that allow bidding, so you can try a few to help you learn.

Be punctual. It's always good to arrive at a sale in good time because this gives you ample time to prepare. You will have the opportunity to walk around and see the items that are being auctioned. You will also be able to interact with others and know their opinions on various topics. Also, remember that you have to register, hence the need to come early.

Note the absentee bids. Sometimes, certain bidders may not be able to come for the event. Thus, they send their bids in advance either through writing or telephone. Because they do not know the reserve price, their bids might be much lower. Therefore, if you see a bid that begins at a lower value than the reserve price, it could be an absentee bid.

Be patient. Do not be eager to place your bid. You need to be calm so that you can evaluate the atmosphere in the room and see how many interested bidders are competing with you. If you're patient then you could get the item you want at a much lower value. However, if there are many people showing interest the price could go really high.

Be keen on sharp rises in the price. Sometimes the price may shoot up alarmingly. It is the auctioneer who decides how much the next bid will be. Sometimes when they want to spice up the process, they may introduce sharp prices in price. If you're not careful you might place a bid you're not ready for.

Watch out for items that receive no bid. Sometimes the auctioneer will give a number at the beginning of the auction for a particular item but it will receive no interest. If you are interested in that item then you can appoint the auctioneer and bargain for a lower amount. This way, you'll be able to get some items at a much lower value.

Look out for sold lots. Some items might be passed over during the sale. This may be because they have attracted no interest one builders. However, as said before, this may be a tactic by the auctioneer to increase interest on those particular items. However, just be on the look so that you may grab them when the opportunity arises.

Set a maximum price. Always know how far you can go with a bid. This will save you from losing money.




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