Getting Ready for the May 6th Auction

May 5, 2012

Here are some helpful tips to prepare you for tomorrow’s auction.

Auction Date:
Sunday, May 6, 2012

Auction starts promptly at:
12 p.m. Noon (Pacific Time)

Auction is held at:
16145 Hart Street
Van Nuys, CA 91406

Although all phone/absentee bids were due by:
Saturday, May 5th at 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) we will try our best to accommodate your bids, whether it be by phone or absentee.

Doors to the auction house open to last-minute previewers at:
11 a.m. Sunday, May 6th (16145 Hart Street Van Nuys, CA 91406)

Buyer’s premium for in-person/phone/absentee bidders:
25%, but can be reduced to 22.5%
if pay by cash, check, or bank wire by May 15th.

Buyer’s premium for all online bids:
27.5% and cannot be reduced

Registration for in-person bidding: 
You must bring your driver’s license and a valid Visa or Mastercard. We ask for the credit card information as a formal agreement, we do not charge your card.

People ask, “How many lots do you get through in one hour?”
About 70 – 100 lots

Can you watch the auction happening live online?
Yes, you can. Please go to www.lamodern.com to watch the live bidding online. You do NOT need to register for a username to simply watch the live bidding online.

How and where do I park at your auction?
We offer complimentary valet parking.

Will you be offering food and beverages during the auction?
Yes, Slice Truck will be serving lunch.

What do I do if I was a successful phone or absentee bidder?
A LAMA representative will be calling you on Monday, May 7th to go over your invoice, as well as payment and shipping details.

When can I pick up the lots I won if I was a successful bidder?
Monday, May 7th – Friday, May 11th; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Good luck to all bidders!