How to Bid
In-Person Bidding
Bid Live In-Person
This is the most economical and safest way to bid. Come on out to Union, IL and see how fun and easy it is to bid at one of our auctions!
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As always, food and beverage is available at all of our events.
Buyer’s Premium is 18% with a CASH payment and 21% to use any major credit/debit card.
Place an
Absentee Bid
If you cannot attend the auction, contact us AT LEAST 24 HOURS in advance to place a MAXIMUM bid on any item.
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A credit card number is required to place your bid.
Buyer’s Premium is 18% with a CASH payment and 21% to use any major credit card.
Request a
Phone Bid
On lots with a low estimate of $500 and above, and if a prospective buyer makes arrangements with us at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the sale, we will use reasonable efforts to contact them to enable them to participate in the bidding by telephone.
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Buyer’s Premium is 18% with a CASH payment and 21% to use any major credit card.
•TERMS: 18% Buyer’s Premium, 7.25% IL State Sales Tax, and 3% for credit card payments will be added
•ACCEPTED PAYMENT: Cash, all major credit cards, Business/Cashier’s Check, Money Order
•PAYMENT DEADLINE: Credit card will be charged immediately following the auction, except for other arrangements.
•PICKUP: Items must be picked up within 5 days. Office is open Mon-Fri 9-5.
•REFUND POLICY: All items sold “AS IS - WHERE IS.” No warranties expressed or implied. Absolutely NO REFUNDS.
•PHONE BID RESPONSIBILITY: Donley Auctions is not responsible for any omissions, technical errors, or glitches
Online Bidding
Bid Online
Bid on the Donley Auctions platform to save 2% over other online platforms. Also save 1.5% on credit card processing fees on our platform. The savings add up!
We use several different online auction platforms to offer our customers choices in how they bid.
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Visit the help sections of each of the platforms to find answers to how those platforms work.
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Online Buyer’s Premium for other platforms is generally 23% with a CASH payment and 27.5% to use any major credit/debit card.