At some time or another, antique lovers, collectors, and
dealers end up at a live auction. For
the first time auction-goer, the bidding process can be intimidating, simply because
you’re there in person. (Somehow, maybe
because you can remain anonymous, it’s far easier to bid by clicking a mouse during
an online auction than it is to raise your hand or shout out from the middle of
a giant crowd during a live auction.)
A couple of tips: just because no one else in the crowd
seems to want to bid on the item you’ve had your eye on, that
doesn’t mean you shouldn’t jump on it.
Conversely, don’t overbid, which is easy to do. It’s almost hypnotic to get caught up in the
action without realizing it.
Basically what I’m saying is don’t let the crowd sway
you. Trust your gut and your own
knowledge. Don’t let yourself fall into
mob mentality.
Nossir. Decide in advance what you can bid and still make money on the item........if it is for resale, that is. Of course you can afford to bid MORE if it is for YOURSELF.
ReplyDeleteLove me some auctions!!