1. Create your account

In order to bid in an auction you’ll first need to set up an account. Follow our step-by-step account creation guide.

What is needed to bid at auction?

Does Aliel accept bids from organizations or only individuals?

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2. Register for auction

For a live auction, choose any auction and click “Register to bid” before the auction begins to receive your paddle number.

For an online-only auction, placing a bid automatically registers you.

How can I bid in an auction?

Can I see the work in person before a sale?

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3. Place your bids

Live auctions

Bidding online

Before the live auction, you may place maximum bids. During the auction, enter the online room and place your bid.

Bidding in person

You will receive your paddle at registration and signal bids to the auctioneer.

Bidding over the phone

An Aliel representative will call you to execute bids on your behalf.

Online-only auctions

Place your maximum bid and the platform will automatically bid on your behalf.

Can I cancel a bid?

What is a premium lot?

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4. Payment

Your final amount includes hammer price, buyer’s premium, and applicable taxes.

See buyer’s premium rates here.

If attending in person, you may pay immediately. Otherwise, Aliel will send an invoice.

What Payment Methods are accepted?

Can a third party pay for my purchase?

Does Aliel offer acquisition financing?

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5. Shipment

Aliel Client Experience can arrange insured shipping and delivery of your items.

How long does it take to ship an item?

Can I arrange my own carrier?

How soon can I arrange shipment?

Shipping for wine purchases

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