How bidding works

Register, add your name and phone, and save a card on file on My account. The first time you bid you'll agree to the auction terms.

Enter the most you're willing to pay. We bid for you, one step at a time, only as high as needed to keep you in the lead. Other bidders never see your maximum.

Bids go up $1 at a time under $500, and $10 at a time from $500 up.

If anyone bids in the last 2 minutes, the lot gets 2 more minutes. This gives everyone a fair chance to respond — no last-second sniping.

A pop-up appears while you're on the site, the bell at the top shows a number, and every lot is listed on My bids as Winning or Outbid.

A 20% buyer's premium is added to every winning bid. A $50 winning bid costs $60. There is no sales tax.

The seller has a hidden minimum price. If bidding doesn't reach it, the lot isn't sold.

After the auction ends, your invoice appears on Won lots & invoices. The card on file is charged for your winning bids plus the premium.

Each auction has its own pickup address and times, shown on the auction and on your invoice. Where offered, pick a pickup time on your invoice.

Yes. Save a search like "Pyrex" on My account and we'll alert you when matching lots appear. You can also follow an auction or tap the heart on a lot.

Email info@aetherauctions.com.