Buying at Scammells

Bidder’s Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone attend your Auctions and buy?

Scammell Auctions are open to the general public and trade to purchase Antique and General Furniture, Porcelain, Fine Art, Collectables, Glass and Crystal, Sterling Silver and Jewellery.
Do I have to pay to register?

Registration is free. Complete a bidder’s card and return to the office before the Auction commences. You will need a new Bidders Card for every Auction you attend.
When are the Auctions held?

Auctions are held regularly as follows-

General Estate Furniture and Chattels - Every Monday commencing 10.00am

Decorative Art and Speciality Auctions (including Fine Art, Aboriginal and Oceanic Artefacts, Dolls and Toys, Books and Stamps) - Last Tuesday of every month commencing 7pm

Full details for our Auctions are available every Saturday in the Auctions General Section of the Advertiser Newspaper.
When can I inspect the items for Auction?

Inspections for all Auctions are held every Saturday, 9am to 12 noon.
Are catalogues available for all your Auctions?

Catalogues are available for our Tuesday Evening and Saturday Speciality Auctions, however due to tight time constraints only “desk” copies of the Monday Auctions are available. Full catalogues can be viewed “on-line”.
Does everyone pay a buyers premium?

Yes. Buyers Premiums are standard practise in Auction Houses across Australia. The buyers premium of 13.75% is payable on the Hammer or Sale Price of an item. The buyers premium of 13.75% is 12.5% premium plus 1.25% GST (10% of 12.5%).
How do I pay for my purchases and how long do I have to remove the items?

We ask that all items are paid for and removed within the 24 hours following the Auction. We accept Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS, Credit Card (1% surcharge applies) and Direct Debit as payment for purchases.
Direct Debit Details -
BSB 015 310
Account Number 110878906
Adelaide Independent Auctioneers
Reference - please use your bidders number and the Auction number
How do I bid for an item at auction?

The Auctioneer will announce each lot number, description and ask for an opening price. If you are happy with the open price, raise your bidder’s card or alert the Auctioneer buy calling “yes” (or something to the like).

The Auctioneer will use a set bidding progression (as displayed at the Office). As the Auctioneer progresses through the prices, simply raise your hand at each level you are happy with. If you are the highest bidder at the end of the bidding progression, then the Auctioneer will “knock” the lot down to you and record you bidder’s number.

Once you have completed all your purchases, then you can pay and collect your items. Please remember no nods, no winks. The bidding will need to be quick and clear, as the Auctioneer will average 3 lots per minute or one every 20 seconds. (and yes we start at Lot 1). If the auctioneer calls “Passed In”, this means the item did not meet the vendors guide or reserve and is not sold.
I want to bid for items but cannot attend?

Scammell Auctions offer an “Absentee Bidding” Service. All you need do is fill in a Bidders Card, on the reverse complete the details of the item(s) you want to purchase including Lot number, short description and maximum you wish to pay (exclusive of buyers premium).

The Auctioneer will then bid on your behalf, as if you were in the crowd, until you successfully purchase the item or the price is above your maximum. If you are leaving absentee bids we ask you phone the day following the sale to confirm if you have been successful.
The Auctioneer has said he will “refer my offer for the owner’s approval or subject to the owners approval”, what does this mean?

The Auctioneer will call this out when recording your bidder’s number. It means the highest price offered is still under the vendor’s reserve, and we need to seek their approval before we can complete the purchase at the price offered. If the vendor approves the sale at the price offered, then we will produce an invoice detailing the final price and contact you accordingly.
If the Auctioneer calls out “Absentee Bid”, “Bid with me” or the like and/or points to the auction sheets when bidding, what does this mean?

The Auctioneer is referring to an Absentee Bid left on the sheets (see FAQ 8), and will bid on behalf of the absentee bidder(s) up to the amount nominated by the bidder.

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