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Buying

Anyone over 18 may bid and buy at our auctions.  It is not necessary to attend the sale in person.  Bidding is easy and simple to do and we will be pleased to help and advise you.

Leaving absentee bids

Simply register online, and after your account has been authorised you may place your maximum bids. By registering online you can review your bids and change them at any time until 21:00 GMT the day before the auction. Alternatevely you may download our absentee bidding form and send it to us by mail, fax or e-mail attachment. These bids also must arrive before 21:00 GMT the day before the auction.

Bidding at the auction

We strongly advise clients to pre-register, this will save time with the registration process on the day. To pre-register click here. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the sale in order for us to issue you with your bidding number and paddle.

Live telephone bidding

Live telephone bidding facilities may be available by prior arrangement and will only be accepted on a lot with a lower estimate in excess of £400.  Arrangement has to be made at least 48 hrs before the sale.

Live internet bidding

Due to popular demand, TimeLine Auctions are pleased to announce that live internet bidding through the-saleroom.com and liveauctioneers.com will be available at all of our sales.

You will be able to follow the auctions in real time and place bids as if you were attending the auction in person.

Viewing

Public viewing of all lots in catalogue sales will be held the day before the sale and at selected times on the day itself at the venue. Private viewing arrangements may be available at other times, by appointment.

TimeLine Auctions Ltd will do everything possible to make your bidding and buying experiences pleasurable and successful.

Selling

TimeLine Auctions Ltd provides fully confidential and comprehensive selling services that are designed to make the sale of your items smooth and successful.

The needs of every client may differ but we are able to tailor our services to suit any requirement, from single items to large collections.

Our main business is to hold regular public auctions at a venue in central London and electronic only auctions each month.

Enquiries for entry of lots are always welcomed.  If you would like to discuss anything, please contact Christopher Wren and give your name and telephone number or telephone him on 01708 222824.

Our catalogues will be expertly researched and written. Our vetting committee of experts examines all items submitted for sale. For clients who might prefer to consider other selling methods, we are able to offer other options, such as:

• Private Treaty Sales
• Direct Purchase

For direct purchases or private treaty sales, please contact Brett Hammond and give your name and telephone number with brief details of the items for sale, or telephone him on 01708 222384.