Bidding 101

Your guide to winning at auction.

Bidding 101

Your guide to winning at auction.

Step into our world of live auctions

From the first bid to the final call, live auctions are an exciting journey to be enjoyed.

This guide will walk you through the essentials, from registration to winning your first lot, so that you can bid with confidence at every auction.

PICK YOUR PLATFORM

Bid from home or bid on the go.

Roxbury's App

Our free auction app offers convenient access to our world of auctions from the palm of your hand.

Simply download the app and create an account to dive into upcoming sales, browse past catalogues, place bids and more.

Download The App

Roxbury's Website

Watch all of the action online, register for each auction and place bids directly from your computer.

Our website bidding platform is easy to navigate, simply create an account and explore catalogues, bids, watched lots and more.

Visit The Website

Along with our own platforms, you can find select Roxbury’s auctions on third-party sites Sixbid and Invaluable.

BEFORE YOU START BIDDING...

...being prepared is your best bet for success.

DO RESEARCH

Found a lot you love? Hooray! Before you go any further, the first thing we recommend is research...

Every Roxbury's auction item is accurately appraised and verified, so you know what you're bidding on. However, it’s important to research further to make sure it’s right for you.

Do some digging, get in touch to arrange a viewing, and put yourself in the best position to bid confidently.

BE READY

Auction day can fly by and be over before you know it, being ready means you don't miss a moment...

• Add items to Watchlist
• Know when the auction starts
• Know when your item will be up
• Set pre-bids and maximum bids
• Clear your calendar!

Be sure to familiarise yourself with our website and app, so you know your way around on auction day.

BE REALISTIC

With so many incredible items in our catalogues, it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement...

One minute you're browsing and the next you find yourself placing bids on almost everything! As enjoyable as that is, the key to success is setting realistic goals and sticking to them.

Decide in advance which items you most want to win and focus your efforts for the best chance of success.

AUCTION GLOSSARY GUIDE

Key terms to get to know.

COMMON QUESTIONS & QUERIES

If your question isn’t answered below, send us a message and our team will be happy to help.

Everything is easier on our

Free Auction App

• View live auctions
• Quickly place bids
• Save your favourite lots
• Browse upcoming catalogues

Access all this and more from the palm of your hand – simply download to start bidding and winning today!

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