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There Are Several Ways to Participate in Our Auctions
Attend in person
You simply register for a Bidder card and join the action on the auction floor.
Absentee Bid
Fill out the Absentee bid form during preview or place bid here by Bid now button in the Buy section above.
Telephone Bid
Fill out the Phone bid form during preview or place bid here by Bid now button in the Buy section above.
Online Internet bidding
Register to bid live online for selected Fine Estates auctions through our online auction host Invaluable.
How to Preview
DGW holds an auction preview before each auction. Attending the preview is the best way to determine the items you are interested in, examine them closely and ask any questions.
Hammer Price
Hammer price is the final bid price when the auctioneers drops the hammer for a lot. A Buyer’s Premium and California Sales Tax (if applicable), is added to the Hammer Price to calculate the total price for the lot.
Buyer’s Premium
A Buyer’s Premium of 26% (discounted to 22% when paid by cash or check) is added to the hammer price, for each item purchased.