Posted 10/29/2012 10:41 pm
With numismatic auctions, as with all auctions, research the items you are interested in before bidding. You should know what you are bidding on. I go to the view days if at all possible.
Sometimes, it is a good idea for the auctioneer to make proxy single priced bids on your behalf. It can lessen the possibility of making a mistake, or getting involved in an impulse driven bidding war.
If you have a limited budget, do not spend beyond that.
Sometimes, none of the items you were interested in get knocked down to you. This can leave you with money left over, and available to spend. In a case such as this, items can come up which can encourage impulse buying on items you have not researched. You need to be very conservative with your bidding if you find your self in this situation. If there ANY cause for doubt, don't bid.
Sometimes, it is a good idea for the auctioneer to make proxy single priced bids on your behalf. It can lessen the possibility of making a mistake, or getting involved in an impulse driven bidding war.
If you have a limited budget, do not spend beyond that.
Sometimes, none of the items you were interested in get knocked down to you. This can leave you with money left over, and available to spend. In a case such as this, items can come up which can encourage impulse buying on items you have not researched. You need to be very conservative with your bidding if you find your self in this situation. If there ANY cause for doubt, don't bid.
