International auctions provide collectors with access to high-end art, luxury goods, rare memorabilia, coins, jewelry, historical documents, and pieces that rarely appear in domestic marketplaces. However, buying or selling internationally introduces added complexity—currency conversion, buyer’s premiums, VAT, customs duties, shipping logistics, registration requirements, and authenticity concerns significantly affect both cost and outcome.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 183 — The Beginner’s Guide to Buying & Selling at International Auctions explains the full professional workflow used by appraisers, global bidders, high-end consignees, and experienced collectors. This guide breaks down how major auction houses operate, how to register correctly, how to calculate true all-in cost, how to avoid the most common beginner mistakes, and how to choose the right auction house for your item.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Participate in international auctions across the U.S., UK, Europe, and Asia
Understand bidding increments, buyer’s premiums, VAT rules, and hidden fees
Request and interpret condition reports and authenticity disclosures
Evaluate auction estimates, reserves, and market expectations
Avoid beginner mistakes such as ignoring premiums or misreading time zones
Navigate currency exchange rates, international payments, and wire fees
Ship internationally with correct customs declarations and insurance
Understand import/export restrictions, cultural property laws, and category limitations
Consign items internationally with proper agreements, reserves, and fee negotiation
Read global market trends and determine the best region to buy or sell specific categories
Volume 183 gives collectors a complete, structured introduction to navigating international auctions—ensuring confidence, clarity, and protection when participating in global sales.
Digital Download — PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access
International auctions provide collectors with access to high-end art, luxury goods, rare memorabilia, coins, jewelry, historical documents, and pieces that rarely appear in domestic marketplaces. However, buying or selling internationally introduces added complexity—currency conversion, buyer’s premiums, VAT, customs duties, shipping logistics, registration requirements, and authenticity concerns significantly affect both cost and outcome.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 183 — The Beginner’s Guide to Buying & Selling at International Auctions explains the full professional workflow used by appraisers, global bidders, high-end consignees, and experienced collectors. This guide breaks down how major auction houses operate, how to register correctly, how to calculate true all-in cost, how to avoid the most common beginner mistakes, and how to choose the right auction house for your item.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Participate in international auctions across the U.S., UK, Europe, and Asia
Understand bidding increments, buyer’s premiums, VAT rules, and hidden fees
Request and interpret condition reports and authenticity disclosures
Evaluate auction estimates, reserves, and market expectations
Avoid beginner mistakes such as ignoring premiums or misreading time zones
Navigate currency exchange rates, international payments, and wire fees
Ship internationally with correct customs declarations and insurance
Understand import/export restrictions, cultural property laws, and category limitations
Consign items internationally with proper agreements, reserves, and fee negotiation
Read global market trends and determine the best region to buy or sell specific categories
Volume 183 gives collectors a complete, structured introduction to navigating international auctions—ensuring confidence, clarity, and protection when participating in global sales.
Digital Download — PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access
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