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Discover and bid on unique, highly limited and renowned wines in our online auctions each month.
You can place bids either under the lot image on the main auction page or on the right side of the individual lot page.
Placing a Maximum Bid
Use the "Set your bid limit" button on the left side of the bidding panel to enter the highest amount you're willing to bid on a lot. Our system will then automatically raise your bid in set increments if you’re outbid, up to your maximum. If someone bids above your set limit, we’ll notify you by email so you can choose whether to increase your bid.
Placing a Single Bid
Alternatively, place a single bid by selecting the button on the right side of the bidding panel. The button displays the amount needed for the next increment. For example, if the current highest bid is £50.00, the button will show "+ £55.00" (reflecting a £5.00 increment).
Incremental Bidding Explained
Our system increases bids based on preset increments, as shown in the table below, whether you set a maximum bid or make a single bid.
Discover and bid on unique, highly limited and renowned wines in our online auctions each month.
Our global wine auctions give your bottles the attention they deserve. Get started with a free valuation today.
Each month, we host wine auctions featuring hundreds of bottles from iconic and emerging wine regions across the globe.
Whether you're searching for declared vintages from iconic producers, or everyday eccentricities from inspiring winemakers, our auctions are the perfect place to discover your next prized bottle.
Our global wine auctions connect your bottles with passionate wine enthusiasts worldwide. If you'd like to consign wine for auction, simply complete our Seller Form today.
The value of a bottle can change based on supply and demand, so it’s important to get an up-to-date valuation. At Wine Auctioneer, we provide accurate valuations based on the latest market trends.
For a free, no-obligation valuation, simply complete our quick and easy Seller Form, and we'll get back to you with an estimate.
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When browsing the bidding history for a specific lot, you will see that all bids are anonymised and only display a date and time stamp.
In order to bid above £2,000 we require an identity check. This is to ensure the legitimacy of users so that bids are valid and fair.
You can verify your account and upload your identity documents here.
If you aren't already, we'd recommend signing up to our email newsletters. You'll be one of the first to hear when our auctions go live, discover interesting bottles and the stories behind them straight to your inbox and more. It’s a great way to discover the world of wine, one email at a time.
You can also follow us on social media for real-time auction announcements and highlights.
You can find all the details about the fees involved in buying wine at auction on our Buyer Fees and Payment Terms page.
We use a structured bidding system to ensure a fair and smooth auction process.
Whether you set a maximum bid or manually place a single bid, the system will automatically increase your bid according to the following increments outlined in the table below.
Our monthly auctions end from 7:00 PM (UK local time) on the closing date. If a bid is placed after 7:00 PM on any lot, the entire auction will be extended by an additional two minutes.
The auction will end once all bidding has ceased for two minutes. Based on previous auction activity, the auction will continue for several hours and is most likely to finish between 9pm - 11pm (UK local time).