Bidding Basics:
How John Pye
Auctions Works
A quick guide to some of the unique rules, fees and features that help make John Pye Auctions the UK’s biggest commercial auction house.
If you’ve ever wondered how online bidding at John Pye Auctions really works, you’re not alone. From understanding fees to exploring delivery options, we’re here to make the process simple and transparent.
Watch our short video below to become a bidding pro in no time
Bidding Basics:
How John Pye Auctions Work
How John Pye Auctions Work
A quick guide to some of the unique rules, fees and features that help make John Pye Auctions the UK’s biggest commercial auction house.
If you’ve ever wondered how online bidding at John Pye Auctions really works, you’re not alone. From understanding fees to exploring delivery options, we’re here to make the process simple and transparent.
Watch our short video below to become a bidding pro in no time
The 3-Minute Rule
The 3-Minute Rule
We like to keep the bidding process fair for everyone. That’s why we use the 3-Minute Rule. If someone places a bid within the final three minutes of an auction, the timer automatically extends by another three minutes.
This helps prevent “bid sniping” and recreates the natural excitement of a live auction room, giving every bidder a fair chance to secure their win.
We like to keep the bidding process fair for everyone. That’s why we use the 3-Minute Rule. If someone places a bid within the final three minutes of an auction, the timer automatically extends by another three minutes.
This helps prevent “bid sniping” and recreates the natural excitement of a live auction room, giving every bidder a fair chance to secure their win.
Auction Fees
Transparency is key. Before you commit to placing a bid, we’ll show you exactly what your total cost will be, including Buyer’s Premium and VAT.
You’ll see a full breakdown of fees right away, so there are no surprises when bidding ends, helping you to bid in confidence.
Transparency is key. Before you commit to placing a bid, we’ll show you exactly what your total cost will be, including Buyer’s Premium and VAT.
You’ll see a full breakdown of fees right away, so there are no surprises when bidding ends, helping you to bid in confidence.
Delivery Options
Convenience matters. Delivery is now available on thousands of our auction lots.
Smaller parcels can be shipped for just £7.99, with each additional item from the same invoice charged at £2.99.
For larger items our team offers pallet and haulage services, calculated by size and weight.
Plan ahead by checking the lot listing to find out what options are available to you.
Convenience matters. Delivery is now available on thousands of our auction lots.
Smaller parcels can be shipped for just £7.99, with each additional item from the same invoice charged at £2.99.
For larger items our team offers pallet and haulage services, calculated by size and weight.
Plan ahead by checking the lot listing to find out what options are available to you.
Public Viewing
Want to see items up close before you bid? Most of our auctions offer public viewing sessions across our network of UK salerooms.
These sessions let you inspect the condition, size, and suitability of items in person… so you know exactly what you’re bidding on.
Want to see items up close before you bid? Most of our auctions offer public viewing sessions across our network of UK salerooms.
These sessions let you inspect the condition, size, and suitability of items in person… so you know exactly what you’re bidding on.
Variety of Stock
One of the most exciting things about John Pye Auctions is the variety of stock we handle. Our lots come from trusted high street retailers, government bodies, insolvency practitioners, and private sellers.
That means you could find anything from end-of-line tech and surplus retail stock to luxury goods and unique business assets… where you decide the price.
One of the most exciting things about John Pye Auctions is the variety of stock we handle. Our lots come from trusted high street retailers, government bodies, insolvency practitioners, and private sellers.
That means you could find anything from end-of-line tech and surplus retail stock to luxury goods and unique business assets… where you decide the price.
