Question 1

How do I participate in an auction?

Accepted Answer

Getting started is simple. Create an account, complete registration, and browse available auction listings. Once registered, you'll be able to place bids, monitor activity, and participate in auctions directly through the platform.

Question 2

Do I need an account before placing a bid?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All bidders must register before participating. This ensures a fair, transparent environment for everyone. Registration is free and takes only a few minutes.

Question 3

Is creating an account free?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Creating an account with P&G Auctions is completely free. There are no subscription fees or membership costs. Fees only apply when you successfully win a lot (a flat 17% buyer's premium applies).

Question 4

How does bidding work?

Accepted Answer

During a live auction, you can place bids in real time against other registered bidders. The current highest bid is always visible. When the timer expires, the highest bidder wins the lot. You can also use our auto-bid (proxy) system.

Question 5

What is auto-bid / proxy bidding?

Accepted Answer

Auto-bid lets you set a maximum amount you're willing to pay. Our system will automatically bid on your behalf — only as much as needed to remain the highest bidder — up to your set maximum. Your maximum remains confidential.

Question 6

How will I know if I've been outbid?

Accepted Answer

You'll receive an email notification when you've been outbid. You can also watch live bidding activity on the auction page — the current highest bid updates in real time on the website.

Question 7

Can bids be cancelled after submission?

Accepted Answer

Bids are binding and cannot be cancelled once placed. Please ensure you have reviewed the lot description, fulfillment options, and buyer's premium before bidding.

Question 8

What happens after I win an auction?

Accepted Answer

You'll receive a congratulations email with your hammer price, flat 17% buyer's premium, and total due. Winning auctions also appear in your account under Won Auctions. Payment is due within 5 business days. Pickup-only lots must be collected by appointment; shippable lots use US shipping only.

Question 9

What is the buyer's premium?

Accepted Answer

A buyer's premium is added to the hammer price when you win. P&G Auctions uses a flat 17% buyer's premium on all lots. The estimated premium and total are shown on each auction page.

Question 10

Do you ship internationally?

Accepted Answer

No. We ship within the United States only. Some lots are pickup only. If a lot is available for shipping, you can use the US ZIP shipping estimate on the auction page; final shipping is confirmed after payment.

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Questions and Answers

01How do I participate in an auction?

02Do I need an account before placing a bid?

03Is creating an account free?

04How does bidding work?

05What is auto-bid / proxy bidding?

06How will I know if I've been outbid?

07Can bids be cancelled after submission?

08What happens after I win an auction?

09What is the buyer's premium?

10Do you ship internationally?