Buying at Cadmore
Bidding at auction has never been easier or more accessible. Whether you are a first-time buyer or seasoned collector, our team is here to help with any questions you have.
Whether you are new to auctions or a seasoned collector, buying with Cadmore Auctions is simple, exciting and accessible from anywhere in the world. Explore our diverse online catalogue, join Cadmore Live to bid in real-time at no extra cost, or register for telephone and absentee bidding if you cannot attend in time.
Join our live auction in real-time through the Cadmore Live platform at no extra cost. Watch the auctioneer, see all lots and bid as if you were in the room.
Browse our full online catalogue and place bids before or during the sale through our online bidding platform.
Leave a maximum bid and our team will bid on your behalf up to your limit. A free service for clients who cannot attend.
Arrange telephone bidding in advance and a member of our team will call you when your lot is about to be offered.
Register for a free bidding account. We recommend registering at least 24 hours before the sale.
Explore our upcoming lots online. Contact us to arrange a viewing if you wish to inspect items in person.
Bid live online, leave an absentee bid, or arrange telephone bidding before the auction begins.
The highest bidder at the fall of the hammer wins the lot. You will receive an invoice by email.
Pay within 5 days and book a collection appointment or arrange shipping through our in-house service.
Yes, buyers who wish to view items before the auction are asked to contact us directly, either by email or phone. We will require the lot numbers stated in the catalogue to have them ready for inspection. We do not hold a public viewing day before the auction.
In addition to the hammer price, buyers are charged a 22% commission fee. For UK buyers VAT is added onto the commission value. An example of this: Hammer £100, Commission £22, VAT £4.40, totalling £126.40.
New buyers are expected to pay within 24 hours of the invoice to enable continued bidding for the following days. We only ask this once to ensure buyers are genuine and trustworthy. If the payment deadline expires then the account will automatically sit as pending until the invoice is settled and no further bidding will be available.
If you are the successful bidder you will receive an invoice via email at the end of the auction. At the bottom of this email you will have a few options for payment: a secure payment link with either a debit or credit card (American Express is not accepted), a bank transfer, or cash on collection. All invoices must be paid within 5 days of the auction.
Yes, buyers are kindly asked to book a collection appointment and to collect their purchased lots within 2 weeks of the sale. You can go to Contact and book an appointment or call the office. If a third person is collecting on your behalf, we will need pre-confirmation and ID shown on the day. Any purchases not collected within 2 weeks may be charged a storage fee.
Buyers have a 14-day period in which to cancel a purchase; however, an administration cancellation fee of £10 or 10% of the hammer price (whichever is greater) will be applied. If these fees are not settled within the payment deadline it will be marked down as a non-payment and a dispute will be raised against you which will hinder your ability to bid online in the future.
Buyers outside the UK will encounter additional import charges. Each country varies in percentage fees, so we ask all buyers to familiarise themselves with these charges before bidding as this is the buyer's responsibility and charged directly to you as the recipient.
Register a bidding account now to join our upcoming auctions. From jewellery and watches to antiques and collectables, our UK-based auction house connects passionate buyers with quality lots — wherever you are.