Absentee Bidding

How to bid if you can’t be at the auction.
We will place your absentee bids as if you were here. For example, if there is an item for which you are willing to pay $500, we may start the bidding on the floor for $100. If the bidding goes up in $25 increments, your first bid would be $125. Bidding will continue incrementally until the price of the item goes over $500 dropping you out of the bidding, or until you win the item as the highest bidder. The amount you pay could be substantially lower than your maximum bid.

You may leave bids while previewing at our gallery, or over the phone. We will require a credit card number to guarantee your bid. We will not charge your purchases to your credit card if you want to pay by cash or check when you pick up.

Please understand that when you place an absentee bid you are making a binding agreement to purchase the item “as is.” You need to be completely satisfied with the condition of the item and other details before you place your bid.

If you are a successful bidder on any items, we will email an invoice to you after the auction. Items need to be picked up promptly.

You can download our absentee bid form here and fax it to us 434-295-1978 or e-mail it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.