Buy at Auction with Zero Fees: MDP Auction Offer

At most auction houses, the buyer's premium adds 25% to 30% to the hammer price. At MDP Auction, it is zero for all members who sign up before December 31, 2026.

What the Offer Includes

0% buyer's premium, for life, for all accounts created before December 31, 2026
Free worldwide shipping, for life (excluding any applicable taxes and customs duties)
Free registration, no commitment: you only pay if you win a lot

What Happens After December 31, 2026?

Accounts created from January 1, 2027, will benefit from a reduced buyer's premium of 10%, for life. This is still significantly lower than the 25% to 30% (incl. VAT) often charged by traditional auction houses, even before accounting for online bidding fees.

Why We're Making This Offer

As a new auction house, we want to introduce ourselves to collectors worldwide. Our catalog features Asian Art, African & Oceanic Art, Street Art, Watches & Jewelry, and Modern & Contemporary Art.

What You Can Do With Your Account

Place bids on all lots, with an automatic bidding system that bids up to your maximum amount.
Get notified if you are outbid.
Follow lots in your personal watchlist.
Track your bids, winnings, and invoices in your account dashboard.

Why the Buyer's Premium Matters

Over several purchases, auction fees add up. Consider a hypothetical example: three lots with hammer prices of €400, €800, and €1,200, for a total of €2,400. With a typical 27% premium, you would pay an additional €648, bringing your total to €3,048. For an MDP Auction account created before December 31, 2026, your total remains €2,400. The more you collect, the more you save. Please note that MDP Auction invoices in euros (EUR).

Who Benefits Most

Collectors who purchase multiple lots per sale.
International buyers, for whom the free shipping offer provides significant savings.
Bidders who want to stretch their budget further and place higher bids.

The Terms, Explained

The offer applies to accounts created before December 31, 2026: 0% buyer's premium and free shipping, for life.
Any applicable taxes and customs duties remain the buyer's responsibility.
From January 1, 2027, new accounts will have a reduced buyer's premium of 10%, for life.
Registration is free. You only pay when you win a lot.

Bid with Confidence

Our items are expertly vetted: Asian art pieces are certified with thermoluminescence tests, African and Oceanic art comes with provenance information, and our watches are serviced and include certificates. To understand what these guarantees mean for you, we invite you to read our article on the science of thermoluminescence testing.

How to Take Advantage of This Offer

Create your free account before December 31, 2026.
Browse our current auctions and place your bids.
If you win a lot, settle your invoice within 7 days of the auction's close.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the offer really for life? Yes, for accounts created before December 31, 2026, this offer is valid for the lifetime of your active account.

Are there any taxes? Applicable taxes and customs duties depend on your delivery country and are your responsibility.

What changes if I sign up after the deadline, e.g., in January 2027? You will have a 10% buyer's premium for life, instead of 0%.

Buy at Auction with Zero Fees: The MDP Auction Sign-Up Offer