
Some bidders may desire to have their bid executed by a third party. There are many reputable book dealers in the San Francisco area that can do this. These dealers can also examine the items in detail and give an opinion of value. A good place to search for such a dealer is the membership directory of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA).
Our bid increments are:
$0 – $200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10
$200 – $500 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25
$500 – $1000 . . . . . . . . . . . .$50
$1000 – $2000 . . . . . . . . . . .$100
$2000 – $5000 . . . . . . . . . . .$250
$5000 – $10,000 . . . . . . . . . $500
$10,000 – $20,000 . . . . . . . .$1000
$20,000 – $50,000 . . . . . . . .$2500
$50,000 +. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5000 or at the Auctioneer’s Discretion
The final sale amount includes the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium of 20% for the first $100,000 and 15% for the amount over $100,000. Our buyer’s premium is amongst the lowest in the industry.
For more information regarding buying at a PBA auction, please see our Buying Guide.