Register at the check-in table for a numbered paddle - it is free and takes a minute, bring ID. During preview, walk the lots and inspect anything you want closely: everything sells as-is, with no returns and no guarantees, so the time to find a problem is before the gavel, not after.
The chant is not just showmanship - it is a rhythm that keeps the room moving. The filler words between numbers tell you the current bid and what is being asked for next, so you always know where the bidding stands even if you cannot follow every syllable. Ring men work the floor and spot bids you might miss from the block; raise your paddle clearly and hold it until the auctioneer acknowledges you.
When the auctioneer says "sold," that is the binding moment - the lot is yours at that price plus the 12% buyer’s premium, no exceptions and no changing your mind after. Can’t make it in person? We take absentee bids (a maximum you leave with us in advance) and phone bids on higher-value lots, plus live online bidding through the catalog page for the whole sale.
