Bid by phone
If you’d like to bid by telephone, please get in touch a minimum of 24 hours before the auction and one of our team will call you on the day so you can bid live over the phone.
Absentee Bidding
If you’re unable to bid live, you’re welcome to contact us with an absentee bid (also known as a commission bid) in advance of the auction. The auctioneer will then execute your bids as cheaply as possible on the day, other bids and reserves permitting. You can also leave absentee bids here.
Pay for your purchase
If you’re a successful bidder then your winning item will be yours to take away after purchase. The final amount payable for saleroom, telephone and absentee bids will include the hammer price (the auction sale price) and the buyer’s premium.
Online bids include an extra 3% - 4.95% charged by the bidding platform.
There is no additional charge when registered and bidding through Dawsons Live.
You may pay by bank transfer, cash on collection, or by debit or credit card. Alternatively, if you’re bidding online, you will receive an invoice by email after the sale and a link to pay online.
Receive your purchase
In terms of shipping throughout the UK, we can provide a Royal Mail Special Delivery option for small non-breakable items - please contact us for a quote.
For all other items (& international shipping requirements), we suggest either: Mailboxes Etc. or Pack & Send delivery and collection services. Please remember that they will require the lot number, sale date, and shipping address to offer a quote.
