How To Buy In Online Auctions | William George

Shopping online has never been as popular as it is now, with the impact of Covid-19 changing our habits, possibly for good. Online auctions are an exciting way of finding what you’re after without any hassle, stress or travel and at prices that are hard to beat. Whether it’s a brand-new appliance or a covetable collectable, you’ll find them in our auctions. If you’re new to timed auctions, we thought we’d help you to get started:

EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE

Have a look around our website where you can browse a wide range of categories and view all auctions, both live, past and future. You can search using the categories or by date or individual items and live chat is available so if you have any questions, our experts are on hand to help you.

TAKE YOUR TIME

Our auctions run for a minimum of two weeks and wherever possible a lot longer so you have plenty of chance to look through and find what you’re after and make any enquiries should you require specific information that isn’t displayed in our comprehensive listings. Ask us if you need anything and we’ll find the answer for you.

UNDERSTAND THE PRICING

Once you know how the costs work, you’ll have a clear picture of what your budget needs to be. The buyer’s premium is the vital area you need to factor in to how much you bid. It’s displayed as a percentage of your bid and is clearly displayed in each lot. You will normally have your bid price, buyer’s premium and VAT on the buyer’s premium.

DECIDE ON YOUR BUDGET

The best way to avoid going over budget is to use the maximum bid feature. The system will then automatically bid for you, ensuring it places the lowest possible bid to keep you leading up to and never exceeding the maximum amount you put in. If you’re out bid we’ll let you know and you can decide whether to increase your spend.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU WIN?

You’ll receive a payment request via email normally within an hour of the final lot of the auction closing. You can pay by card for any invoices under £1000 and for anything higher, you can send a bank transfer. Once your payment is processed, you’ll  be e-mailed a collection note so your purchase can come and meet its new owner!

To view our latest auctions and find out more, visit wgandco.com.

We hold over 600 auctions a year, so you are bound to find something and get it at a great price too!