Registration deadlines and deposit rules before you bid
24 Mar 2026
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Admin
Cut-off times
Many firms freeze new registrations twenty-four to forty-eight hours before the lot to run AML checks. Diarise the deadline from the catalogue front sheet.
Deposits
Card limits and bank transfer caps catch people every sale. Confirm the auctioneer accepts your payment method for the full percentage required.
Bidder numbers
Online platforms issue digital paddles; rooms hand out laminated cards. Lose connectivity mid-lot and you may need a phone clerk on standby.