Buying

Bid with Akiba Galleries

Akiba Galleries offers multiple ways to bid depending on your individual buying preferences. We offer absentee bidding, phone bidding, and on-line bidding is also available at Liveauctioneers or InvaluableAuctions.com. 

In house bidder must register to bid by either using the Bidder Registration Form,calling in by phone or in person at the gallery. Proof of identity and credit information is required when first time bidders register.  Auction items are available to preview the week preceding the auction by appointment. You can then examine the items first hand and ask questions of our staff.

Remember all items sold at auction are sold “As Is-Where-Is”. It is the bidder’s responsibility to fully satisfy themselves of the condition of items prior to bidding. Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions completely prior to placing any bids. When registering to bid or submitting a bidder registration form you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions. Upon receipt of payment you may arrange to pick up your purchase or have them shipped. Akiba Gallery will assist you in making shipping arrangements although all costs related to the packing and shipment of your purchase is the responsibility of the buyer. Akiba Gallery sales are governed by our Terms and Conditions.

Absentee Bidding

Bid Forms are available online. To submit absentee bids, print and fill out the Absentee Bid Registration Form completely. Carefully indicating each lot number, descriptions of the items including the maximum price that you are willing to pay for each lot. Akiba Galleries will then execute your bids accordingly, trying to purchase the lots of your choice for the lowest price possible.

Phone Bidding

Akiba Galleries offers phone bidding services as well. Once you have arranged to bid by phone prior to the auction, one of our representatives will call you a short time before the designated lot is offered for sale and we will act as your agent when the item reaches the auction block. Please remember that an Absentee Bid Form/Phone Bid Form must be filled out.

Please remember to first review your items of interest by checking the catalog description, condition report, estimate and review our on-line photos.