Buying

Types Of Bidding

• LIVE Internet Bidding
• Absentee Bidding
  • Through our website, in person, by fax, or by mail
  • Through LiveAuctioneers (3% online fee applies to all lots won) 
• Telephone Bidding  SUBMIT REQUEST
  • Subject to a $250 minimum opening bid per lot 
  • DEADLINE to arrange: 12 PM Eastern, the day before the auction
• In-House ("Floor") Bidding
• Competing Bids

COMPETING BIDS

As an active auction participant, you may be in direct competition with absentee bidders and/or those who are bidding "live" in real time while the auction is in progress. 

Absentee bidders include anyone who has submitted bids directly with our auction house either in person, by fax or mail, or through our website (powered by Auction Flex), as well as those who have placed absentee bids indirectly with us through LiveAuctioneers.  

"Live" bidders include active in-house participants (or "floor bidders") who are physically present at our auction gallery and also anyone who is bidding remotely during the auction by telephone, or by computer. 

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IN-HOUSE ("FLOOR") BIDDING

• You will be required to provide your valid driver's license upon registration. We do not share your personal information with anyone.
• Your email address is obtained for contact purposes only (auction invoices and receipts can be sent by email).  Providing your email address does NOT add you to our email notification list.  
• Your numbered bid card is valid for the current auction only. For multiple-day auctions, your bid number is valid for all sessions of the current auction.
• If you are tax exempt for resale, we are required to have a properly executed and signed Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption form on file for you. (See VA SALES TAX/TAX EXEMPTIONS).
• Sold items are contained in our holding area.  Once you pay for your purchases, bring your paid receipt to the holding area and one of our auction staff members will retrieve your items for you.
• Payment in full is due on the date of sale unless an authorized representative of Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates has pre-approved an alternate payment arrangement.
• Our auction gallery is a smoke-free environment that is equipped with security cameras. Free WiFi access is avaiable during preview and auction days. 
• Deli sandwiches, snacks and beverages available for purchase.  Other restaurants nearby.    

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ABSENTEE BIDDING

All absentee bids must be submitted in writing.  We cannot accept absentee bids verbally, over the telephone. 

No service fee is imposed on absentee bids placed directly with our auction house.

The following information (see 1-5 below) pertains to bidders who submit absentee bids directly with our auction house either in-person, by fax or mail, or through our website.    

1.  ABSENTEE BIDS SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE 

• The option to place Internet absentee bids closes TWO HOURS prior to the start of the auction.
• No online transaction fee applies.
• Easy-to-use online bidding powered by Auction Flex. 
• LOGIN OR REGISTER AS NEW BIDDER  When you register, you can choose to receive emailed confirmation of each bid you place, as well as notification each time you are outbid.         
• Click Search Auctions (at the top left under BIDDER TOOLS), then just click on the auction date to view catalogue and place absentee bids. 
• By placing a bid, you are agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions of our auction and Auction Flex.
• Also see all notes under item #5.

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2.  ABSENTEE BIDS SUBMITTED IN PERSON

• Bids are accepted at any time during the auction. We will make every effort to upload the bid before the lot is sold; however, we are not responsible for missed or inaccurately recorded bids.
• All absentee bids should be submitted in lot number order.
• Please refer to our Bid Increments before placing your bid(s). Any bids that are not submitted in accordance with these increments will be rounded up to the next appropriate raise.  Example, if you submit a $75 bid but the level of bidding necessitates a $10 raise, your bid will be recorded as $80.
• Also see all notes under item #5. 

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3.  ABSENTEE BIDS SUBMITTED BY FAX

• Absentee bidding closes TWO HOURS prior to the start of the auction.
• All bids must be submitted in lot number order.
• Please refer to our Bid Increments before placing your bid(s). Any bids that are not submitted in accordance with these bid increments will be rounded up to the next appropriate raise.  Example, if you submit a $75 bid but the level of bidding necessitates a $10 raise, your bid will be recorded as $80.
• All bids must be legible. If your bid is illegible and time permits, we will contact you to confirm. Confirmation must be received in writing, by fax or email. If we cannot confirm with you, we will not execute your bid.
• Pages should be numbered so that we know that all bids have been received.
• It is recommended that you call or email us to confirm receipt of your bid(s).
• REQUIRED FOR ALL FAXED AND MAILED BIDS:  Bids must include the following statement: "I understand that my bid is a legally binding contract and I accept all associated auction terms and conditions" along with your signature and the date signed.  Bids received without this signed and dated statement may not be accepted. 
• FAX YOUR BIDS TO (540) 434-3399.  Note: If you have an older fax machine, don't wait for the beep before sending your fax (you won't hear a beep).  Just press your SEND button after entering our fax number. 
• Also see all notes under item #5.  

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4.  ABSENTEE BIDS SUBMITTED BY MAIL

• All bids are recorded in order of receipt, therefore this method is not recommended due to the time delay involved in delivery. 
• If sending via USPS (U. S. Postal Service), mail your bids to: 
            Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
            Absentee Bid Department
            P. O. Box 2638
            Harrisonburg, VA 22801-2638 
• If sending by a carrier other than USPS (e.g. Fed Ex), use our physical address instead: 
            Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
            Absentee Bid Department
            2177 Green Valley Lane
            Mt. Crawford, VA 22841 
• All information provided in item #3 (other than fax number) also applies to mailed bids.

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5.  APPLIES TO ITEMS 1-4 ABOVE 

• All absentee bids must be submitted in writing.  We cannot accept absentee bids verbally, over the telephone.
• Absentee bids are provided as a courtesy, at no additional charge to the buyer and we make every effort to accurately record and execute all submitted bids. Although mistakes are uncommon, they can happen. We are not responsible for missed or inaccurately recorded bids.
• We will continue to bid on your behalf as long as there is at least one other competing bid. We will cease bidding for you when: 1). You win the item due to lack of other competing bids, or 2). The next bid increment exceeds your maximum bid.
• Be sure that you have the correct lot number as bids are placed based on lot number, not item description.  We will not verify lot numbers against item descriptions.  If we happen to notice that an item description does not match the lot number, we will make every attempt to contact you to confirm your intent.  If we this is not possible, we will not execute your bid.
• The Absentee Bid amount refers to the "hammer" price only. Please take the buyer's premium into consideration when determining your maximum bid.
• In the event of tied absentee bids, the earliest received will take precedence. NOTE: This is only coordinated between two tied absentee bids and not between an absentee bid and a "live" bid; therefore, it is possible that a "live" bidder could win a lot for the same bid amount you placed prior to the start of the auction (it depends on where that bid increment falls during live bidding on the lot).
• We will contact all successful bidders within 4 business days of the end of the auction to arrange for payment and pick up or shipping. 
• The first two business days following an auction are extremely busy for our office staff as they process invoices for all successful bidders.  In order to facilitate the process, the administrative office staff will not be available by phone on Monday and Tuesday following the auction.  You are welcome to send an email and/or leave a voicemail message.  We will return calls and emails at our earliest convenience. 
• Payment is due within 5 business days of the date of your invoice. The total due will include the final bid price, which includes the buyer's premium, plus any applicable sales tax and shipping cost.   
• For additional information about invoicing, payment, shipping, etc., go to After the Auction.   

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 TELEPHONE BIDDING 

• All phone bids require a $250 minimum opening bid per lot.
• Phone bidding is reserved for higher-end lots, usually those with a low estimate of at least $500.  We ask that you reserve phone lines only for lots on which you are prepared to bid $500 or more.  We gladly accept absentee bids on all lots, or you may prefer to bid live by computer during the auction.   
• DEADLINE TO REQUEST PHONE BID: 12:00 p.m. Eastern on the day preceding the sale of the lot. We may reject phone bid requests that are made after the deadline has passed.
• CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT REQUEST FOR PHONE BIDDING. 
• Telephone bidding is accepted at the bidder's risk. We are not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of phone bidding (e.g. missed call, missed bid, inaccurately estimated call time).  
• We will call you to bid "live" during the sale.  It is recommended that you provide at least one alternate phone number.  You may also provide a "back up" bid amount (we will bid up to that amount for you if we cannot reach you by phone).
• DO NOT attempt to add lots to your phone bid during the auction.  Organizing the phone bidding requires careful coordination of time and personnel. We often have to call another phone bidder immediately after assisting you with your lot(s).
• We sell in numerical order, in the order specified in the catalog, at an approximate rate of 100 lots per hour.
• We will provide you with an estimated call time. The selling pace can range from 80 to 140 lots per hour during the auction; however, the average selling pace is 100 lots per hour.  Although we attempt to call several lots ahead, please be prepared to bid immediately if necessary.
• All bid amounts refer to hammer price only; a buyer's premium is added to the hammer price of each lot sold.
• We will invoice all successful bidders within 4 business days of the end of the sale to arrange for payment and pick up or shipping. 
• The first two business days following an auction are extremely busy.  In order to facilitate the process, the administrative staff will not be available by phone on Monday and Tuesday following the auction.  You are welcome to send an email and/or leave a voicemail message.  We will return calls and emails at our earliest convenience. 
• Payment is due within 5 business days of the date of your invoice. Initial invoices may not include shipping charges.   
• For additional information about invoicing, payment, shipping, etc., go to After the Auction.   

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"LIVE" INTERNET BIDDING

Effective March 2010, "live" Internet bidding on our auctions will only be available through  

Click Logo Above to Sign In or Create Account

Catalogues are posted approx. 2 weeks prior to the auction.

3% online service fee applies to all lots won.  This fee is in addition to the buyer's premium.   

ABSENTEE BIDDING is also available through Live Auctioneers, subject to the 3% online service fee.  There is NO online fee for absentee bids placed through jeffreysevans.com.  The absentee bidding option closes two hours prior to the start of the sale. 

Live Auctioneers Online Help

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BUYING:

AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS

VIRGINIA SALES TAX / TAX EXEMPTIONS

TYPES OF BIDDING

AFTER THE AUCTION

Catalogues are posted about two weeks before an auction.