Bidding Methods

Absentee Bidding

Absentee bidding is made possible by Beckort Auctions, LLC when attending the auction in person is not possible.  To register for absentee bidding, please contact us with your name, e-mail, and auction in which you wish to bid.  Once you receive the form, please fill it out completely and be sure to read all the specific terms and conditions for that particular auction.

Staff members will execute your absentee bid in a competitive bidding process. If two identical bids are received from different parties, the first bid received by the auction company will take preference.

  1. All sales are final.
  2. The minimum dollar amount we accept for absentee bidding is $25.
  3. All sales for absentee purchases must be paid within seven calendar days of auction. Payment may be in the form of check, cash, wire transfer, or money order.
  4. Payment for absentee bids must be received before shipping. Shipping costs are paid by the buyer and all arrangements are the responsibility of the buyer. All items will be insured for the full value of the item at buyer’s expense.
  5. Beckort Auctions, LLC will not be held liable for errors in, or failure to make absentee bids.
  6. Beckort Auctions, LLC has endeavored to provide accurate descriptions and representations of the listed items. Beckort Auctions, LLC will not be held liable for any errors as to the manufacturer, origin, time period, authenticity, or condition stated.
  7. There is a 10% buyer’s premium for all successful absentee purchases.
  8. By proceeding to place bids using the above described process, you are entering into a binding agreement with us to act as your agent to purchase items on your behalf.

Internet Simulcast Bidding

Many of our auctions are now conducted as a live auction as well as online.  The items up for auction are photographed, cataloged, and uploaded to the internet to allow bidders to bid prior to the auction and also live in real-time.  It is easy to bid!  Simply log in or create an account with us, bid on items, verify your bid, submit your bid, and watch!  You will receive an email and/or a text notification if you have been outbid.  You can then log-in and increase your maximum bid if you would like.  Once the auction has ended, the high bidder will be notified via e-mail and payment is due as specified in the terms and conditions.  For more information, please visit How To Bid

Internet Only Auction Bidding

Some of our auctions are now conducted as online only auctions.  Bidders will have a chance to inspect the items up for auction on the date listed.  This information, photos, descriptions, terms and conditions, and more pertinent information can be found on the auction’s webpage.    It is easy to bid!  Simply log in or create an account with us, bid on items, verify your bid, submit your bid, and watch!  You will receive an email and/or a text notification if you have been outbid.  You can then log-in and increase your maximum bid if you would like.  Once the auction has ended, the high bidder will be notified via e-mail and payment is due as specified in the terms and conditions.  For more information, please visit How To Bid

At The Auction 

And of course, you are always welcome and encouraged to come to our live auctions and bid in person!  Please be sure to register for the auction prior to the auction start time.  You will also receive an auction information packet at that time.  Please listen to any announcements the auctioneer makes prior to the live auction as this takes precedence over any previously written materials.  Bidding is easy, simply raise your bid number, hand, or throw out a "yes!"