Whether you’re bidding with the click of a mouse or on the phone, every experience buying at an auction is unique and exciting.
Kimballs Auction experts will gladly inform you about the history and condition of items, and assist you with the auction process.
KIMBALLS IS ONLINE!
Bid live in any Kimballs auction from the comfort of your own home. See each lot in real time and press the “bid now” button to send a bid when you’re ready to participate.
Just interested in following the auction? You don’t need to register or log in to view a live sale.
At Kimballs, we utilize the Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, Auction Zip, and Clearing House Estate Sales via Auction Ninja online auction platforms.
BEFORE THE AUCTION
For a live auction happening on LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, and Auction Zip:
These sales are launched two weeks in advance before the live online auction begins. If this is your first time bidding through Kimballs Auction, you will need to create an account first. Click the register for auction button and you will be prompted to enter your email for approval to bid. Before the live auction begins and you have been approved for bidding, you have the option to watch an item and/or leave your bid.
For a live auction happening on Auction Ninja/Clearing House Estate Sales:
Create an account and log in to place your bid. These auctions are live for seven days. Bidding increments begin at $1.00.
DURING THE AUCTION
For a live auction happening on LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, and Auction Zip:
Click the “log in” button to enable bidding. If you have not yet registered to bid live in the auction, you’ll be prompted to do so.
If you’d only like to watch the auction, no registration is required.
Bidding proceeds according to Kimballs’ increments or at the auctioneer’s discretion. The auctioneer will accept absentee bids or phone bids in addition to bids placed online.
For online bidding: When your lot comes up, be prepared to click the bid button. The auctioneer will accept your competitive bids along with all others until the final hammer price is reached and the auctioneer announces, “sold.”
For phone bidding: The auctioneer or another Kimballs specialist will call you a few lots ahead before your lot comes up. The auctioneer will accept your competitive bids along with all others until the final hammer price is reached and the auctioneer announces, “sold.”
For a live auction happening on Auction Ninja/Clearing House Estate Sales:
Log in to your account to place your bid. You are bidding live against other bidders up until the auction begins to close at its designated date and time.
Winning!
If you are the winning bidder, congratulations!
For a live auction happening on LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, and Auction Zip:
Please read auction terms and conditions in full. You will receive an invoice once the auction has ended.
For a live auction happening on Auction Ninja/Clearing House Estate Sales:
Please read auction terms and conditions in full. You will receive an invoice once the auction has ended.
Questions?
For a live auction happening on LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, and Auction Zip:
Contact Kimballs for assistance during live auction hours; however please note that communications during the live auction will be limited. It is recommended that you call the business day(s) prior to the live auction with your inquiry.
For a live auction happening on Auction Ninja/Clearing House Estate Sales:
Contact Kimballs any time during regular business hours during the time the auction is live.
Our regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 10AM–4PM. We are closed Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
Office: (413) 549-8300