Here are a few pointers to help you through the auction process. At any auction, in order to participate in the bidding, you must be registered. Auction houses usually preview items for sale a day in advance to allow prospective bidders to examine sale items before bidding. Before you bid on an item, make sure it is something you want to own. Know what you can afford to bid and stick to that amount.
Auctions can get very exciting and it is very easy to get caught up in the moment.
Remember additional fees are involved in the sale. If you are bidding at an internet auction site, don't forget that the expected practice is that the buyer pays for postage and shipping of the item. When you consider how much you can spend on an item, don't forget this cost. At an auction house, there is usually an additional cost called a buyer's premium added to the price. Also, unlike most internet auctions, local takes may apply to the sale price of an item purchased at an auction house.