The 51 Auction Blog

Bid smarter, every Saturday

Plain-language guides to how our auctions work, how the pricing really works, and how to win the lots you actually want.

Register, bid, win, pick up — the whole process in plain language, including the only two numbers you need to do the math: 5% and HST.

Set your max early, watch the sleeper lots, and don't forget the real total. Five habits that win lots without overpaying.

It's the most misunderstood line in auction pricing. Here's what a buyer's premium actually is, with real numbers — and why ours is only 5%.