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What happens at an auction?


If you have never been to an auction before, it may appear quite daunting but we’re a friendly bunch at Durrants Auctions so here’s why we think you will enjoy a visit to our Auction Rooms.

Come and see us!

Firstly, don’t think you have to bid if you’re coming to one of our sales.  If you’ve never been before, it’s probably a good idea to just drop in on a viewing day and have a look.  You can see the selection of items for auction and generally get a feel for what happens on a sale day.

Our catalogues for each auction on the-saleroom.com feature every item available, along with an estimated sale price.  This is only an indication and much will depend on the amount of interest on the day, either in the saleroom, from commission bids placed before the sale, or online.

On an auction day, once you’ve settled in, you’ll quickly get into the rhythm of the sale itself.  The auctioneer sets an opening bid and also makes clear if they have commission bids that will be placed during the sale of the lot.  Bids in the room are taken against not only those commission bids but also bids coming in live from those bidding online.  The process continues until a winning bidder is established.  Once there are no more bids, the hammer falls and the highest bidder wins the item.

Tips on bidding

To place a bid in any of our auctions, you need to register your details first.  We will take your name, address, telephone number, email address and you will be required to provide us with a proof of identity and address – these are all shredded after the sale. We then give you a temporary Buyers Number, which you can use for bidding on that day.

It’s also worth expelling one of the oldest myths of sitting in an auction room.  If you have a tickly cough, it’s very unlikely you will end up owning a valuable oil painting by accident.  The auctioneer will only take a first bid from you if you raise your hand and they then acknowledge the bid.  They are then looking for you to see if you want to raise your bid further.

If the room is busy and the auctioneer doesn’t see your bid, don’t be afraid to wave a little more vigorously or even give a quick shout – we won’t mind!

We would love to see you at one of our future sales where we would be happy to welcome you to the wonderful world of auctions.

 

Nick Durrant auctioneer
Dogs welcome at the auction rooms in Beccles
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Durrants Auctions


Durrants hold auctions for the sale of Land and Property, Machinery, Antiques, Fine Art, Silver, Jewellery, Antique and Modern Furniture, Clocks, Barometers, Watches, Militaria, Toys, Medals, Firearms and Sporting Guns, Coins, Stamps, Records and Postcards.

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  • Antiques with Jewellery, Silver and Art
  • Antique and Modern Furniture with Courtyard
  • Toys and Collectables
  • Militaria and Firearms
  • Specialist Sales
  • Buying Property at Auction
  • Onsite Machinery Auctions
  • Online Machinery Auctions

Contact us

  • Durrants Auction Rooms, The Old School House,
    Peddars Lane, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9UE
  • Tel: 01502 713490
  • Email: auctionrooms@durrants.com
  • Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00

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    • Auctions Calendar
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  • Auction Rooms
    • General Antiques and Furniture
    • Jewellery and Silver
    • Toys and Collectables
    • Militaria and Firearms
    • Specialist Sales
    • Terms and Conditions
  • Buying
    • Buying at Auction
    • Commission Bids
  • Selling
    • Selling at Auction
    • Free Valuations
  • Services
    • Valuations for Probate and Insurance Purposes
    • Home Visits
    • House Clearance and Collection Services
    • Auction Valuations
  • Property
    • Next Auction
    • Property Auctions
  • Machinery
    • Onsite Machinery Auctions
    • Online Machinery Auctions
  • About
    • Durrants Auctions
    • Contact Us
    • Meet the team
    • What happens at an auction?
    • Website – Terms & Conditions
    • Durrants Charitable Foundation