Arranging Bids

Please be aware of deadlines for bids: 5:00 PM Friday before the auction.
We cannot guarantee that bids received after 5:00 PM will be executed.

  • There are three ways to bid directly with Kaminski Auctions: in person, by telephone bid or by absentee bid.
  • Please be aware that all telephone and absentee bids must be received by 5:00PM Friday prior to the auction.
  • All absentee and telephone bidders will be asked to provide a Visa or MasterCard number and an expiration date as a security deposit for bidding.
  • Bidders may also bid using the internet by bidding via Live Auctioneers or Auction Zip.
  • Please make sure you fully understand the Terms and Conditions of the sale prior to bidding.

    Standard Bid Increments
    Bid Range: Bid Increment:
    $0-99by $10.00
    $100-499by $25.00
    $500-999by $50.00
    $1,000-2,999by $100.00
    $3,000-4,999by $250.00
    $5,000-9,999by $500.00
    $10,000 and upby $1000.00

    Absentee Bidding:
    If you are unable to attend an auction, Kaminski Auctions can bid on your behalf. This is a confidential, written maximum price for the lot or lots in which you are interested. It is executed by a staff member in competition with all other bidders. Whenever possible, the staff member will try to acquire the lot(s) for less than your maximum bid. You may either complete the on-line absentee bid form or print out the absentee bid form-pdf, and submit it via fax.
    If you are having any difficulties, please email or call us @ 978-927-2223 for assistance in bidding.


    Go to Online Bid Form


    Telephone Bidding:
    If you would prefer to be more involved in the auction, you may bid by phone. We have multiple phone lines available for each lot. Kaminski Auctions will call you approximately 3-4 lots before your lot of interest. You may either complete the on-line telephone bid form or print out the telephone bid form-pdf and submit it via fax.
    Again, if you are having any difficulties, please email or call us @ 978-927-2223 for assistance with bidding.

    On-Line Bidding:
    Bidders may now bid in the privacy of their own home by using Live Auctioneers or Auction Zip. Please visit these sites to review current sales options and bidding deadlines. Also please be aware that there might be differences in Terms and Conditions, deadlines and buyer's premiums when bidding on-line.

    ANY CONDITION STATEMENT IS GIVEN AS A COURTESY TO A CLIENT, IS ONLY AN OPINION AND SHOULD NOT BE TREATED AS A STATEMENT OF FACT. KAMINSKI AUCTIONS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERROR OR OMISSION. ALL BIDDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO OBTAIN AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE ABOUT ANY ITEM ON WHICH THEY WISH TO BID, BY REQUESTING CONDITION REPORTS, OR PREFERABLY, BY PERSONAL INSPECTION. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS" WITH NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES STATED OR IMPLIED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO EXAMINE ALL MATERIAL PRIOR TO BIDDING. NO LOTS CAN BE RETURNED FOR A FULL OR PARTIAL REFUND.

    Buyers Premium:
    There is a 15% buyer's premium an all purchases and 18% when bidding online.

    Payment:
    Payment is due for your item(s) upon receipt of invoice. Telephone and absentee bidders will be notified by both telephone and e-mail within two days of sale end. We accept payment in the form of cash, check, money order, Visa and MasterCard.
    Unless alternative payment method has been pre-arranged with Kaminski Auctions, we reserve the right to charge the credit card on file for any bidder who has not paid in full within 7 days from the auction date.

    Shipping:
    Please be aware that Kaminski Auctions does not handle the shipment of items. Please refer to our list of recommended shippers for all shipping information including shipping rates.

    Item Pick-Up:
    Please be aware that items will not be available for pick up at our Beverly office until the Wednesday following the auction.






  • Kaminski Auctions of Beverly, Massachusetts is one of the top Massachusetts auctioneers, providing period antique, fine art, painting, furniture and estate auctions, for over two decades.

    Kaminski Auctions
    564 Cabot Street
    Beverly, MA 01915
    Tel. 978-927-2223
    Fax 978-927-2228
    Email: auctions@kaminskiauctions.com
    MA Lic. 171
    Office Hours:
    Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday appraisal day from 10 am – 4:30pm
    Kaminski Auctions California
    9312 Civic Center Dr.
    Beverly Hills, CA. 90210
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