Secure Bidding

Registering to bid

To bid in an Arteify auction you first create an account and complete collector registration, which includes identity verification. For higher-value lots, a payment method on file may be required. This protects every bidder by ensuring each paddle belongs to a verified individual or entity.

Registration is free. Once approved, your bidding access carries across future auctions unless suspended.

How bidding works

• Live bidding — bid in real time during the auction window; every bid is recorded as placed.
• Absentee (maximum) bids — submit a maximum in advance and the system bids on your behalf up to your limit.
• Confidential maximums — your maximum is held securely and never shown to other bidders.

Payment & settlement

Winning bidders are notified as soon as the auction closes. Payment is made by major credit or debit card, or by bank transfer. A buyer’s premium applies to every lot, and the rate is shown on the lot page before you bid.

Works are held securely until payment clears; delivery is then arranged with your chosen handler.

Data & privacy

Payments are processed by established, PCI-compliant payment providers, and Arteify never stores your card details. Your identity and bidding history stay confidential — other bidders never see your name or activity.

Disputes

Every bid is logged with a timestamp and account reference. If you believe an error has occurred, contact us promptly after the auction closes and we’ll review the bid record with you.