With so many wonderful dolls, Theriault’s would like you to have many wonderful ways to bid. Scroll below to find the method that works best for you, whether it be in person at one of our live auctions taking place in numerous key cities across the U.S, over the phone with one of our agents, absentee, or online. If you have questions regarding any of the bidding options with Theriault’s you may either call 410-224-3655 or e-mail info@theriaults.com.
All of Theriault’s auctions are live events held in easy to access locations. We host auctions in virtually every region of the U.S. Nothing compares to the excitement and energy of bidding in person. Relish the victory of that winning moment. Share in the excitement and joy with other collectors and remember those unique auction moments that will spark a lifetime of memories.
Onsite bidding is available at all Theriault’s auctions.
How to Prepare:
• Bring a driver's license or passport to help our staff get you registered and approved.
• Bring friends and family, everyone can enjoy the excitement of a Theriault's auction, the more the merrier.
• Bring your payment method. Theriault’s accepts checks and cash, as well MasterCard and Visa, for all invoices. If using a combination of credit card and check, you should let one of our staff know ahead of time so that they can pre-split the invoice for you.
Can’t make it to the auction? Phone bids are free of charge and the sure-fire way to ensure your participation on the items you wish to bid on.
Phone bidding is available at our Marquis, Elan, and Rendezvous auctions. To place a phone bid, call 1-410-224-3655 at least 24 hours prior to the auction. During the auction, one of our friendly representatives will call you 1-2 lots prior to the item you wish to bid on.
How to Prepare:
• During the auction, our representatives will be calling you, so have a reliable number and connection where we can reach you.
• During the auction, our representatives will be calling you, so have a reliable number and connection where we can reach you.
• While there is absolutely no obligation to bid, due to the high demand for phone bids, we ask that you expect to bid at the low end of the estimate.
For those rare moments when you are not by your phones or computers, absentee bidding allows you to bid competitively without having to be present at the time your item comes up for auction.
It is an easy and seamless way to simply leave your bid and let Theriault’s do the rest. Tell us the lots you like, your maximum bid, and we will execute them fairly and competitively. You can submit your bids by email to info@theriaults.com or call them into 1-410-224-3655.
Absentee bidding is available at all Theriault’s auctions, except Ten2Go and iDiscover.
How to Prepare:
• Have your bids ready and have them submitted at least 12 hours before the auction.
• Have your bids ready and have them submitted at least 12 hours before the auction.
• Know if you’d like to round your bid. Remember that sometimes your opening bid may not exactly fall into the increment amounts for that particular piece, meaning you could miss out if your maximum bid doesn’t land in the bidding pattern. If you opt for a rounding of your bid it means that you are willing to go one increment above your bid so as to avoid the disappointment of missing out so closely to your final bid.
• If you were successful winning your items, we will mail you an invoice. You may also call our office 48 hours after the auction at 1-410-224-3655.
• If you were successful winning your items, we will mail you an invoice. You may also call our office 48 hours after the auction at 1-410-224-3655.
Interact with Theriault’s auctions in real time. Watch it, hear it, and bid as if you were actually in the crowd. It is the most popular way to follow a Theriault's auction as it allows collectors to be more spontaneous with their bidding. You can even pre-bid before or during the auction so you'll be sure to never miss an item.
Unlike many other auction houses, at Theriault’s there are no additional premiums for online bidding, so there is no reason not to join in. Online bidding is available at our Marquis, Elan, and Rendezvous auctions.
To register to bid online click here. Questions on online bidding and registration? Watch our helpful tutorials below.
Video Tutorial: Click here to learn how to bid live online with Proxibid.
How to Prepare:
• Register online in advance and create a username and password which you can use to login later. Need help? Watch our helpful tutorial on how to register.
• Register online in advance and create a username and password which you can use to login later. Need help? Watch our helpful tutorial on how to register.
• If pre-bidding, know if you’d like to round your bid. Remember that sometimes your opening bid may not exactly fall into the increment amounts for that particular piece, meaning you could miss out if your maximum bid doesn’t land in the bidding pattern. If you opt for a rounding of your bid it means that you are willing to go one increment above your bid so as to avoid the disappointment of missing out so closely to your final bid.
• As with all technology, “stuff happens.” For items that are important, place a reliable phone bid to ensure your bases are covered.
• As with all technology, “stuff happens.” For items that are important, place a reliable phone bid to ensure your bases are covered.
At Theriault’s, we provide competitive premiums, exceptional customer service, in house packing and shipping, and insurance to keep your items secure from the time you bid to the time you items arrive at your door.
Theriault’s accepts checks and cash, as well MasterCard and Visa, for all invoices. If using a combination of credit card and check you should let one of our staff know ahead of time so that they can pre-split the invoice for you.
Premiums: A 15% Buyer’s Premium applies to all purchases.
Shipping: All items are shipped via FedEx, unless otherwise specified Buyers are responsible for actual shipping and insurance charges; in addition, a $15.00 handling fee for the initial item, and $10.00 for every additional lot will be charged, unless special crating arrangements are required for larger objects. In the latter case, you will be advised in advance of packing & shipping options and charges. Insurance begins upon the fall of the hammer, until the purchaser receives the item. Please call Theriault's Customer Service at 410-224-3655 if you have special shipping requirements.
Insurance: Insurance begins upon the fall of the hammer, until the purchaser receives the item. Buyer's are responsible for insurance charges and will be advised in advance of options and charges.
Successful bidders will be invoiced shortly after the auction. Invoice will include purchase price and postage, handling and insurance fees as well as buyers' premium. Payment is due immediately upon receipt of invoice. Payment may be by check, cashier's check, bank wire, or MasterCard/Visa. Checks will be cleared before the items are shipped. Theriault's reserves the right to impose a late charge of 1 1/2 % per month of the total purchase price if the payment is not received within 30 days after invoice is sent.
No more than one Gold Horse doll may be returned per year.
Click here to view a PDF of our complete terms of sale.
Click here to view a PDF of our terms of bidding.
Click here to view a PDF of our terms of bidding.