Whether you are decorating a space or redecorating your old apartment you always have to search for that special and unique element that makes a place become ”Home”, or that shows your passions and personality in a captivating way. So, if you want to get authentic pieces with high quality, a story or a great design, you can start searching for the perfect deco items or furniture at auctions. Don’t think of it as a hard thing to do, think about it as a shopping experience, a fun thing to do and of course, a smart investment.

Anyone can start right now, especially if you pick an online platform. Also, you can search for anything you desire: art, carpets, vintage clothes for the perfect wardrobe, or porcelain for a dinner party to remember. The sky is the limit when it comes to what to find at auctions. Moreover, at Barnebys you have all auctions in one place, so the chance of finding the perfect item for you and your home is almost guaranteed. So, to help you out more, we prepared a small guide for online auctioning, it’s simple and fun so check it out:

  1. All items in one place

Do you have a specific item in mind like a rare chair or vase? Or do you just want to browse through a category like Arts & Graphics or Watches & Clocks? Well, at Barnebys you can get started just through a search where you enter a search term for something you really desire and you can see all the active auctions for that specific item. Then, you can choose your favorite  and check the price estimate before you start bidding. Don’t forget start low and always check the additional fees of the products (like shipping). Also, check all the info of the product, especially its condition as you are searching for that rare and perfect treasure for you and your dreamy home.

A simple guide to online auctions and treasures for deco passionates

 

  1. Save time

Maybe you don’t have time to browse the whole net or to actually attend in-house auctions. Or maybe you’re new at this and you want to see what it’s like to really bid  a product. At Barnebys, having all online auctions in the same place, you get a diversity of products and a large number of items to browse through that come from more than 2,000 auction houses around the world. It saves you a lot of time, it’s a fun experience and at the end the chances of finding the perfect and pretty item are bigger. The site is user friendly and the information is wide and easy to access, so it’s easier for you to check all of the product information and see a specific area of products before you start your online bidding.

  1. Find a treasure

Today, you can find  almost anything at an auction, so here it’s super easy to find that specific treasure you’re searching for and has a great value. Anything is accessible for anybody so just type in  the search engine,whatever comes on your mind and you will see all the auctions that have that item. Or, just browse around a category like Arts & Graphics and find that unique item that will complete your home. Moreover, bidding for a product rather than directly buying it, helps you get more involved in the selling process, you get acquainted with the things you are really interested in and the story and details of the products. This way, after buying it, the object will have a more sentimental value and it will become a treasure for your home and always have a special place in your heart.

  1. Keep yourself updated

If you don’t know that much about auctions and you want to keep updated before buying something, at Barnebys you will find weekly articles about the auction world. You will find subjects like which categories are the most browsed or the classic items that are always a good idea to bid on. Also, you will find out more about famous brands and personal collections, this way you will get more knowledge and discover inspiring stories before you start looking for that perfect treasure for you or your home. If you are from the United Kingdom or Ireland and would like to access the site, you can check it out here.

  1. Start your own auctions

If you own collectible items or something you would like to sell, just use Barnebys Appraisal service and let the website help you sell an item in the perfect way. Use the expert service and upload pictures and a description of what you want to sell. In just 48 hours you will receive an appraisal certification and the estimate value of your item.

Sounds easy right? Well, it actually is, so start a fun day of browsing through auctions and decorate your dreamy home with the most creative items you can find and with the ones that suit best your personality.

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