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Leonard Auction is dedicated to providing the best possible experience for buyers. From our spacious auction house and detailed catalogs to various bidding options, we strive to enable buyers to easily obtain the items they desire.
Inspecting Iems:
Auction Previews: Leonard Auction holds public previews before each auction. Additionally, we open our doors early on the day of the auction for last minute previewing. The preview periods allow you to personally inspect each and every item for sale. This is also a time to ask questions of our staff members regarding the auction or a particular item.
Catalogs: Leonard Auction has a full color catalog online for each auction at least a week prior to the sale date. The catalog contains all pertinent information about the sale and a detailed listing, with photographs or every item offered for sale. Printed copies of the catalog are available for purchase at the auction house.
General Auction Information:
Live Bidding: Far and away the most exciting way to bid in one of our auctions is to attend the sale in person and bid live. When you enter the auction house on the day of sale, simply register at the front desk with photo identification. You will receive a bid number that will allow you to bid on any item in the sale.
Absentee Bidding: If you are unable to attend the auction in person, you may fill out our Absentee Bid Form and Leonard Auction will bid competitively on your behalf.
Telephone Bidding: If you are unable to attend the auction in person, you may request a phone bid. During the auction, a Leonard Auction representative will call you and place bids at your discretion. In general phone bids are reserved for those items with an estimate of at least $200.
Download the Phone Bid form.
Internet Bidding: All of our auctions are internet enabled through ProxiBid. As a registered ProxiBid bidder, you may either leave an absentee bid or bid live as the auction occurs.
View Leonard Auction's Upcoming Sales on ProxiBid
Conditions of Sale:
Conditions of Sale: Registration and bidding at Leonard Auction constitutes an acceptance of our Conditions of Sale. Please contact the auction house at 630.495.0229 with any questions.
Bid Increments:
| Bid Amount: | Increment: |
| $0 - $50 | $5 |
| $50 - $200 | $10 |
| $200 - $500 | $25 |
| $500 - $1,000 | $50 |
| $1,000 - $2,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 - $5,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 - $10,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 - $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 - $50,000 | $2,000 |
| Over $50,000 | Auctioneer's Discretion |
Buyer's Premium and Sales Tax:
When applicable, sales tax will be added to the hammer price and buyer's premium. Sales tax will not be assessed for items shipped out of state or to bidders with a copy of a current resale certificate on file. Please contact our office at 630.495.0229 to file a copy of your resale certificate.
| Bid Type: | Premium: |
| Floor | 12.5% |
| Absentee / Telephone | 15% |
| Internet | 22.5% |
After the Auction:
Invoices: Invoices are mailed and sent via email the Monday following the auction. Please contact our office at 630.495.0229 if you wish to receive your invoice via fax. Payment is due upon invoice.
Payment: Leonard Auction accepts cash, money order, approved personal checks, bank check, wire transfer, and credit / debit cards (subject to a 3% administrative fee) as forms of payment. We reserve the right to hold property until payment has cleared the bank.
Property Pick-up: All property must be picked up by the Saturday following the auction as stated in the Conditions of Sale. Leonard Auction is open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm for property pickup. Property not picked up will be subject to a storage fee as stated in the Conditions of Sale.
Shipping: Each lot will indicate whether Leonard Auction will ship that item in-house. Shipping arrangements for items not shipped by Leonard Auction must be made by the buyer. Please visit our Resources section for a list of recommended shippers.
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