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How online auctions work:

1. Explore our Unique Items:

   Dive into our curated selection of unique treasures. Fine art, cool things, antiques, and unique décor await.

2. Register to bid:

   Found an item you’d like? First, register on our platform and provide a few essential details. You’ll need to provide a credit card to secure your bidder number (you’re never charged until you win a bid). After the auction, you can choose a method of payment. Pay with the card on file or with debit or cash when you pick your items.

3. Bid:

   Pre-bid phase (optional): Once registered, you can place pre-bids (absentee bids) on items you like with just a click.

   Sale phase: Our online auctions are ‘live’. During the auction, you bid on items during a time window (usually 15 seconds). The clock restarts each time a new bid is placed on that item. The individual who has the highest bid when the clock reaches 0 wins the bid.

   As mentioned above, if on the day of the auction you’re not available (or simply don’t want to watch the sale of other items), you have the option of placing an ‘absentee bid’. If your absentee bid is exceeded by another bidder, you’ll get a notification. You also have the option to be notified just before your lot (i.e., item) comes up for sale so you can monitor the sale and compete live to ensure you’re not outbid.

4. Notifications:

   Stay in the loop with optional real-time updates. Receive text or email notifications directly to your phone if you get outbid, allowing you to stay engaged and responsive throughout the auction.

5. Participate Anywhere:

   The beauty of Memento Auctions is that you can participate from the comfort of your home or anywhere in the world.