It is simple!

To Bid in Person-

You must complete the Bidder Registration Form either at the Auction Site or on line and provide a photo I.D. (i.e.. Driver License, passport, Valid Photo I.D.)

Then you choose from the following forms of payments:  

1. Cash  

2. Bank Letter of Guarantee Made to J.M. Wood Auction Company, Inc.

3. Certified Funds (Cashiers Check or Travelers Checks)

4. Wire Transfers require a 20% cash deposit – please call Julie @ 800-447-7085 for complete details on wire transfers.

To Bid Absentee-

1.You must complete the entire Bidder Registration Form

2. Either on line by clicking above or calling us @ 800-447-7085 and Julie will fax you all the information you need. 

3. Photo I.D. is required.  Please fax us a copy of your driver’s license or in the case of international bidders a copy of your passport is required.

4. Deposit: A 20% deposit equal to the maximum bid price by wire or certified funds must be received and accounted for in our escrow account 24 hours prior to sale.  Balance is due within 72 hours or close of bid.

5. All company or personal checks will require a Bank Letter of Guaranteeing payment to JM Wood Auction Co., Inc.  (Your Letter must be current and it must read that it is guaranteeing payment of your check to JM Wood Auction Co., Inc.)  

6. If you are using a Sales Tax Exemption Certificate: A copy of your applicable Sales Tax Exemption Certificate must be faxed to us @ 334-269-6990 and approved prior to the sale.

7. Authorization Letter:  You must fax a letter to 334-269-6990 authorizing JM Wood Auction Co., Inc. to bid on specific items on your behalf.  This letter should include: Sale date, order of sale #, and Maximum Dollar (U.S. Dollars only) amount to bid.

8. Bid amount:  The item that you are placing an absentee bid on must be over $10,000.00 – No Exceptions.