Attending real life auctions – equipment to take with you
ByWhat do I need to take with me to a real life auction?
I would say as an absolute minimum you need:
- a pen
- a copy of the catalogue or a note book ( or you may buy a catalogue at the auction house)
- proof of identity which is needed at some auction houses before you can register (see part 6)
- means to pay for your purchases ( check the auctioneers website to see what is acceptable)
- packaging material to protect your purchases on your way home
Victorian glass dump
Depending on the types of antiques you are going to buy you may also want:
- a loup or magnifying glass
- a set of digital weighing sales ( for gold)
- a tape measure ( will the furniture fit in my house?)
- an electronic diamond tester
- an ultraviolet pencil light to test for ceramic restoration
- Reference Books ( keep these in the car it is really un-cool to be seen referring to them in the auction room)
And, In my case I also need to remember my glasses as I can see the details clearly enough without them!
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