Never happens, said Rebecca Frierson, with Liberty Antiques and Auctions. It s much more likely your bid would be missed. You can catch an auction somewhere in practically every weekend. Here s Frierson s advice on what you need to know before you head to the sale.
Auctions take time.
Most sales run about eight hours, while others can last 12 or more hours. There can be 150 to 500 people at a general-interest auction or 30 to 100 at a specialty auction. Take paper and pen, to make notes. If it s an estate auction at a private home, bring a folding chair and something to eat and drink if you plan to stay a while. Once you get to an auction, you ll get a bidder card with a number on it.