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Everything You Could Ever Need to Make a Killing at Auctions | Part 2
Original Article by GAUK Auctions
Buyer Beware!
Ask the Right Questions at Auction … Ask the wrong questions at and you WILL regret it
How to buy cheaply at Auction for UP TO 80% BELOW RRP with a few simple questions
ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS AT AUCTION
You should, of course, take as much time as possible to view the lots on offer at the auction house and during this time feel free to ask any of the staff the questions that you may have. The better auction houses generally have more knowledgeable staff and a range of specialists that you can consult.
At some auctions — particularly in the field of antiques or collectibles — authenticity is the most important consideration. Never suspend your natural caution and skepticism, even on the basis of the auction house’s well deserved reputation and expertise. You must develop an all important sense that tells you when you are in the presence of ‘the real thing’. The only way to build up this knowledge is through study as well as comparison with known similar works either in museums or in other private collections. However, a discussion with the expert from the auction house who wrote the catalogue entry in the first place is time that is not wasted.