Ever Considered The Value of Jewelry Auctions?
There is a great, cheap way to obtain jewelry that you can use as a basis for your new creations - auctions! Some are held online, but many mroe are conducted frequently in backyards and auction rooms right around the country.
You can find auctions in your local newspaper classifieds, or on the Internet. If auction houses have a web site, they often list their auctions along with pictures and descriptions of items being offered. They also place signs close to the auction site.
There should be a starting time for the auction and a starting time for viewing the items at the auction. Make sure you get to the auction in plenty of time to check out the items. This will allow you to determine which you want to bid on and how much you want to bid. Take paper and a pen to make notes. It's also a good idea to use this time to get to know the auctioneers and auction workers. They are usually happy to pass on their knowledge.
There may be more than one auction ring if there are many items; in fact, some auctions last for several days. Each auction ring has an auctioneer, a recorder, and helpers. Find out how many rings and which auctioneer will be in which ring. Introduce yourself to them so they will recognize you when you bid and be more apt to look your way for a bid. It is also an avenue for inside information to the type of auction it is, the type of items being offered, etc.
There is usually a payment table and a registration table. Make sure you register before the auction. They will need your name, address, phone number, picture ID, and tax number, if you have one.
The auction can be indoors or outdoors, so dress appropriately. You might want to think about taking a snack or lunch, and plenty of water. Auctions can be thirsty work! Check out ahead of time the best place to park so you can get your new items to your vehicle easily.
Each item has a lot number or description associated with it. This information may not be on the actual item, but the recorder will have it. It's a good idea to keep track of which lot numbers you were the winning bidder on, and what your winning bid was. This way, you can match each up to your tickets when you check out.
The items up for auction are usually kept in boxes or flats. The items may be auctioned per box or per item. You should be able to request a certain item be pulled out of a box to auction separately, if you like. Often, you can get a better bargain if the item you want is grouped together in a box with other stuff that may not be as desirable. You can then extract what you want, and sometimes, put the box back up for auction.
The more expensive items are kept in locked cases with an attendant close by to open the case for inspection. These are the more valuable pieces and are auctioned individually.
A few minutes before the auction is due to start, position yourself so you can see the items as they are auctioned and so that you will be readily seen by the auctioneer for your bids. Make sure you have your bidder numbered card ready to show the auctioneer when you bid and when you win an item.
Before and during the auction, as people look at the items, some may get moved from box to box. Make sure you pay close attention to what is being auctioned, in case some things were moved. If you win, make sure to grab your winnings and make a stack or take them straight to your vehicle. Once you win the bid, the item or items are yours and you are responsible for them. Items have been known to get up and walk away while you were not looking. It is best to keep an eye on your winnings or have another person there to attend to them and take them to your vehicle.
Depending upon the auctioneer, bidding may start at what the auctioneer thinks the item will eventually sell for. That offer may not get any bids, so in order to get people bidding, the auctioneer may lower the starting bid. If you are really interested in an item, you may want to bid first thing. This quick bid may scare off other potential bidders and you will win the item.
Towards the end of the auction, a lot of people may have wandered away. With less competition, this is often a good time to get good deals.
At the end of the auction, or when you are ready to leave, go to the payment or registration table to pay for your winning items. They will have a list of items or a ticket for each winning item. Make sure the item and price match what you have recorded. It will be much easier to resolve any conflicts immediately rather than later.
You can find auctions in your local newspaper classifieds, or on the Internet. If auction houses have a web site, they often list their auctions along with pictures and descriptions of items being offered. They also place signs close to the auction site.
There should be a starting time for the auction and a starting time for viewing the items at the auction. Make sure you get to the auction in plenty of time to check out the items. This will allow you to determine which you want to bid on and how much you want to bid. Take paper and a pen to make notes. It's also a good idea to use this time to get to know the auctioneers and auction workers. They are usually happy to pass on their knowledge.
There may be more than one auction ring if there are many items; in fact, some auctions last for several days. Each auction ring has an auctioneer, a recorder, and helpers. Find out how many rings and which auctioneer will be in which ring. Introduce yourself to them so they will recognize you when you bid and be more apt to look your way for a bid. It is also an avenue for inside information to the type of auction it is, the type of items being offered, etc.
There is usually a payment table and a registration table. Make sure you register before the auction. They will need your name, address, phone number, picture ID, and tax number, if you have one.
The auction can be indoors or outdoors, so dress appropriately. You might want to think about taking a snack or lunch, and plenty of water. Auctions can be thirsty work! Check out ahead of time the best place to park so you can get your new items to your vehicle easily.
Each item has a lot number or description associated with it. This information may not be on the actual item, but the recorder will have it. It's a good idea to keep track of which lot numbers you were the winning bidder on, and what your winning bid was. This way, you can match each up to your tickets when you check out.
The items up for auction are usually kept in boxes or flats. The items may be auctioned per box or per item. You should be able to request a certain item be pulled out of a box to auction separately, if you like. Often, you can get a better bargain if the item you want is grouped together in a box with other stuff that may not be as desirable. You can then extract what you want, and sometimes, put the box back up for auction.
The more expensive items are kept in locked cases with an attendant close by to open the case for inspection. These are the more valuable pieces and are auctioned individually.
A few minutes before the auction is due to start, position yourself so you can see the items as they are auctioned and so that you will be readily seen by the auctioneer for your bids. Make sure you have your bidder numbered card ready to show the auctioneer when you bid and when you win an item.
Before and during the auction, as people look at the items, some may get moved from box to box. Make sure you pay close attention to what is being auctioned, in case some things were moved. If you win, make sure to grab your winnings and make a stack or take them straight to your vehicle. Once you win the bid, the item or items are yours and you are responsible for them. Items have been known to get up and walk away while you were not looking. It is best to keep an eye on your winnings or have another person there to attend to them and take them to your vehicle.
Depending upon the auctioneer, bidding may start at what the auctioneer thinks the item will eventually sell for. That offer may not get any bids, so in order to get people bidding, the auctioneer may lower the starting bid. If you are really interested in an item, you may want to bid first thing. This quick bid may scare off other potential bidders and you will win the item.
Towards the end of the auction, a lot of people may have wandered away. With less competition, this is often a good time to get good deals.
At the end of the auction, or when you are ready to leave, go to the payment or registration table to pay for your winning items. They will have a list of items or a ticket for each winning item. Make sure the item and price match what you have recorded. It will be much easier to resolve any conflicts immediately rather than later.
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