How Direct Auctions works

Find an auction, look at the items, and place a bid. The auctioneer still runs the sale in person.

1. 01

   Find an auction

   Browse auctions or search items. Filter by what, where, and when — list, map, calendar, past sales, regions, and categories.

   Browse auctions

2. 02

   Get approved to bid

   Confirm your email, read the auction company's terms, and request approval. Most sales approve you right away. A few review a phone number and a note.

   Getting approved

3. 03

   Set the most you'll pay

   Enter your top number while the item is still open for bids. We bid up to that amount for you. You can pull it back until bidding on that item closes.

   Absentee bid increments by current bid

   Current bid	Increment
   Under $100	$10
   $100 to $499	$25
   $500 to $999	$50
   $1,000 to $4,999	$100
   $5,000 to $9,999	$250
   $10,000 and up	$500

   Search items

4. 04

   Pay the auctioneer after

   The auctioneer still runs the sale in person. Afterward they invoice winners for the hammer price, premium, tax, and pickup. Direct Auctions does not take cards — you pay the auctioneer after the sale.

   For bidders