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or e-mail -- sale@horstauction.com

or fax --  (717) 738-2132


Horst Auction Bidding Information

On this page:  No Buyer's Premium, To register, Payment Methods, Absentee bids, Out-of-State checks, No credit cards

No Buyer's Premium - There is no buyer's premium at Horst Auction.

To register for a number - you must show a current valid driver's license or a state photo ID.

Payment methods - acceptable methods of payment are as follows:

  • cash
  • good Pennsylvania check
  • MAC/Debit card (only available at the Auction Center, not sales at other locations)
  • Out of state check with bank recommendation letter
  • Cashier's check
  • Any other payment methods must be arranged with the Auction Center prior to the sale.

Absentee bids - the following rules apply to absentee bidding:

  • Absentee bids are only accepted at the Auction Center (not at sales on location).
  • Bidder must preview item, unless it is a cataloged antique or book sale.
  • Minimum absentee bid of $25 per item will be accepted.
  • All bids must be received 1/2 hour before the start of the sale.
  • Item(s) must be paid for and removed from the Auction Center within one week after the sale.
  • Item(s) may not be removed until full payment is made.

Out-of-State checks will not be accepted unless accompanied by a letter of recommendation from your bank (on bank letterhead) stating that you are a customer in good standing.

No credit cards - credit cards are not currently accepted at Horst Auction (or we'd have to charge a buyer's premium!)