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Buying With
Austin Auction Gallery

A transparent and efficient process for collectors and buyers worldwide.

1

Browse & Register

Discover upcoming auctions and register to bid through our secure online platform.

2

Bid Your Way

Join live online, leave absentee bids, or participate by phone—whichever suits you best.

3

Complete Purchase

Finalize your winning bids with convenient payment options and prompt collection services.

Bidding Options

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Austin Auction Live!

Bid directly through our in-house platform for the lowest buyer’s premium (22%) and a seamless experience.


Access catalogs, bid in real time, and connect with us directly — no third-party fees or logins.

Other Platforms

Prefer your usual venue?
Join us on LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, or Bidsquare to bid from anywhere with the same trusted Austin Auction Gallery service.
*Buyer’s premiums vary by platform.

Telephone Bids

Enjoy a more personal way to participate.


Complete our Phone Bid Form to select your desired lots. On auction day, our staff will call you before your chosen lots so you can bid live over the phone — a simple and reliable alternative to online bidding.

Buyer’s Premiums + Bid Increments

Buyer's Premium

Bidding Venue
Buyer's Premium
In House/Telephone Bids/Austin Auction Live
22%
Bidsquare
26%
Live Auctioneers/Invaluable
27%

*Austin Auction Live offers the lowest buyer’s premium.

Bid Increments

Minimum
Maximum
Increment
$1.00
$99.99
$10.00
$100.00
$499.99
$25.00
$500.00
$999.99
$50.00
$1,000.00
$1,999.99
$100.00
$2,000.00
$4,999.99
$250.00
$5,000
$9,999.00
$500.00
$10,000
$49,999.99
$1000.00
$50,000.00
$149,999.99
$5,000.00
$149,000
+
$10,000.00

Payment Methods

Payment Policies /Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

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Catalogs Available Now!

Gilded Winter: Fine Jewelry & Estate Collections

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December 5-7

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