Buying at RM Auctions is easy. Follow the simple steps below:

1. Locate the lot you are interested in by viewing our catalog or online pages. Speak with one of our knowledgeable Specialists for further information.
2. Register to bid – Determine whether you will be present at the sale or if you wish to bid remotely.
1. Complete the appropriate bidder registration form.
2. Upon receipt of your registration, an RM Client Services Representative will contact you to confirm your registration.
3. General bidding requirements include:
1. Driver’s license or passport identification.
2. Bank letter of guarantee or $2,000 US credit card authorization
3. Copy of Dealer license and resale tax certificate when registering as a dealer.
4. For those bidders who are attending the auction – bidder packages are not sent out in advance. You will receive the sale catalog prior to the auction, and upon arrival, you can then retrieve your credentials at the bidder registration desk.
5. For those clients who wish to bid by telephone – an RM representative will contact you on the auction day approximately 2-3 lots prior to your specified lot coming to auction.
6. For those clients who wish to bid by absentee bid – you will be notified following the sale as to your success.
7. For those clients who are bidding online – you can leave proxy bids in advance of the sale, or log on during the live auction hours to bid in real time.
3. Bid sufficiently until you have secured the lot.
4. Pay – Should you be successful on your bid, please arrange payment to be received on the first business day following the sale. Payment options include:
1. Certified cheque or money order.
2. Wire transfer.
3. Personal or company cheque accompanied by a bank letter of guarantee.
4. Cash.
5. Credit cards are accepted for memorabilia purchases only on invoices totaling less than $2000 US/£1000. Credit cards will not be accepted as payment for automobile purchases. RM Auctions accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
6. For further information on payment, please contact one of our knowledgeable Client Services Representatives.
5. Pick up merchandise or arrange transportation. Once your lot has been paid in full, arrangements must be made for either collecting your lot onsite or shipping it to your specified destination. Generally speaking, all lots must be removed from the auction premises on the first business day following the sale. Should you require assistance in arranging shipping, RM Auctions will be glad to help. We recommend the following automobile transporters and can help you arrange details with them:

   North America	Europe
   Reliable Carriers, Inc.	Incarnation Co., Ltd.
   1-877-744-7889	+44 (0) 17 0221 9960

Check out our buyer FAQ for more information.