How does it work?

How does it work?

Buying at Cronus Auctions is simple. Our auctions are online only, so you can bid from wherever you are. Here's how it works, step by step.

1. Create an account

To bid you need a free account. Register with your email address, and choose whether you're buying as a private customer or as a company. Then confirm your email address with the link we send you.

2. Verify your identity

For everyone's safety, we ask you to upload a copy of your ID card, passport or driver's license once. As soon as we've approved your profile, you can start bidding.

3. Find your lot

Browse the current auctions or search by category. On each lot page you'll find photos, specifications, the location and the closing time. Would you like to see a lot in person first? Come to one of the viewing days listed with the auction. Click the heart to add a lot to your favorites, so you can easily follow it.

4. Place your bid

Enter your bid and click Place bid. You'll see straight away whether you're the highest bidder. If someone outbids you, we'll let you know, so you can bid again.

Auto bid. Don't have time to keep watching? Turn on auto bidding and enter the maximum amount you want to pay. The system bids for you, each time just enough to stay the highest bidder, up to your maximum. Other bidders can't see your maximum.

Minimum price. Some lots have a minimum price. As long as it hasn't been reached, you'll see "Minimum price not met". If the highest bid stays below the minimum price, the lot is sold subject to grant: the seller then decides whether to accept the bid.

5. The auction closes

Each lot has its own closing time. When the lot closes and you're the highest bidder (and the minimum price has been met), you've bought it. You'll receive a confirmation from us.

6. Pay

After the auction you'll receive an invoice. On top of the hammer price, it includes the buyer's premium and VAT, as shown on the lot page. You can pay the invoice easily online in your account, under Invoices.

7. Collect

Collection is by appointment at the address on the lot page. Please bring your invoice and proof of identity. [Optional: say here whether delivery is possible, and from when collection can be arranged.]

Questions?

Take a look at our FAQ, or contact us. We're happy to help.