Buying at Auction...
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Beware of the Invisible Bidder
Buying a property is a massive decision and buying at auction adds even more risk to the equation – mainly because the sale at an auction can happen extremely...
Buying a Holiday at Auction
Over the last few years holiday auctions have become big business. Instead of the standard practice of going to a travel agent and paying full price for your break,...
Buying Collectibles and Memorabilia at Auction
As the collectible auction market continues to spiral it raises a lot of questions for bidders. After all, the more someone is willing to bid, the...
Consumer Law and Auction Goods
Before you go spending money at auctions it’s well worth knowing how you’re protected by consumer law – or even if it protects you at all.
Depending on the type of...
How to Avoid Buying a Wreck at a Car Auction
You might have heard from someone who knows someone who met a man who got a great deal at a car auction. Yes it can happen, and a number of people...
How to Avoid Forgeries, Fakes and Fraud at Auction
You might think an auction is quite straightforward – you bid on an item and if you win you pay for it and take it home. That’s the essence of it...
How to Bid at an Auction
On the face of it, nothing could be easier than bidding at an auction. You simply make your bid and hope for the best. But bidding can be an art form and the more you...
How to Pay For Goods at Auction
Back in the days before online auctions payment for an item you’d won at auction used to be simple. Nowadays, though, there are many options available, making everything...
Problem With an Item Bought at Auction
It can happen easily enough. You buy an item at auction that you’re told is working – it could be a vacuum cleaner, a car, anything at all – and...
Sealed Bid Buying
A sealed bid auction is somewhat different from normal bidding. Of course you still put in a bid, and you’re bidding against others in the auction, but in many ways...
The Importance of the Home Valuation
Buying at auction is fast becoming one of the most popular ways of buying a property, not least because the sales are quick and there are plenty of bargains to be...
The Legal Implications of Buying at Auction
There was a time when auctions of any kind were practically unheard of and were certainly not a part of every day life. However that time has now...
Tips For Buying Property at Auction
Buying property at auction is something that’s become much more popular in recent years, and as more houses and flats are repossessed, more properties are being...
What Can Buy at an Auction?
An auction can be a great place to snag a bargain. But when you’re considering buying, an auction is better for some items than others.
At a lot of small...
When Charity Auctions Go Wrong
Charity auctions can be fantastic and worthwhile events that not only
can be very community spirited, they also raise money for those in
need or special causes. If...
Why Buy at Auction Instead of at Shop?
If you’ve never bought anything at an auction, why on earth would you want to start? After all, if you’ve seen sitcoms on TV, you know that with...
