3 simple steps to bidding online

Brompton's online bidding system allows you to bid on instruments before the auction, stating the top price you are willing to pay for each instrument. At midnight, the day before the auction, online bidding will close and the highest bid taken forward to the live auction. If you have placed the highest online bid you will be contacted by Brompton’s both prior to and after the auction to confirm your details and inform you if your bid was successful.


1. Browse the auction catalogue

Detailed listings - view a thumbnail of each instrument, title, estimate and lot number over a number of pages.

Instrument details - By clicking on an instrument you can view additional information, see multiple angles and view large scale photographs to really get in close to the detail.

Quick listing -  an alternative view for those wanting a quick overview of the catalogue, showing all relevant information without imagery to speed up your viewing.

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2. Place your Bid

To place a bid you must login or register an account with Brompton’s. Enter the highest amount your are willing to pay in pound sterling for the instrument. You must agree to the Terms and Conditions by checking the tick box. By pressing ‘Submit Bid’ you are agreeing for Brompton’s to bid on your behalf, up to the amount entered, at the live auction.

Bid Confirmation - Once you have submitted your bid, you will receive an email confirming the instrument details. This instrument and your bid amount will then be added to your account information, found under ‘My Bromptons’.

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3. Track your online activity

To view your bids, find instruments added to your favourites and edit your account details, go to ‘My Brompton’s’. If you want to increase the amount you are willing to pay for an instrument, find and click the instrument within ‘My Bids’  and repeat stage 2.
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