In principle, auctions on Agorastore are open to everyone: individuals, professionals, public entities, or associations. In most cases, you simply need to be registered and logged in to Agorastore to participate in the auctions.
However, some sales are reserved for certain categories of professionals (specific activities): these are conditioned sales. This information appears in the participation conditions on the product page. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can request to participate from the product page.
To find out more, visit the section dedicated to conditioned sales in the FAQ.
1️⃣ Go back to the product page 2️⃣ Click on "Bid" or "Modify my bid" 3️⃣ Enter a new maximum amount (higher than the previous one) 4️⃣ Confirm
What happens:
✅ Your new maximum replaces the old one ✅ The system will continue to bid automatically for you up to this new amount ✅ You remain competitive against other bidders
If you use simple bidding:
You can always place a new, higher bid as long as the sale is not over.
Important ⚠️:
- You can only increase your bid, never decrease it - Each bid is legally binding - Think carefully before increasing your maximum
Tip 💡: Set your actual maximum price from the start that you are willing to pay to avoid bidding higher in the heat of the moment!
Participating in auctions on Agorastore is simple. Here is everything you need to know to place bids and track your participation.
✅ Account validation for bidding
Good news: you can start bidding immediately after registering.
The fact that your documents have not yet been checked or validated does not prevent you from starting to bid.
Exception: Access validation for a sale, sent by email, will only be required if authorization is requested for a sale reserved for professionals.
If you would like more details about managing your documents or validating your account, contact customer service at sav@agorastore.fr
📊 Tracking my current bids
To access your bid history:
Log in to your personal account
Go to the “My favorites and bids” section
You will find all the lots you have bid on, whether ongoing or finished.
🔔 Notifications during auctions
In case of an outbid:
Email alerts are automatically sent to you
Be sure to add Agorastore to your favorites to prevent these messages from going to spam
⚠️ Note: During the last two hours of a product's sale, email alerts are no longer sent to avoid flooding your inbox. Make sure to check the product page directly during this period.
🏆 If you win the bid
At the end of the sale, if you are the highest bidder:
You will be notified by email within 72 hours
You must wait for the seller to confirm the sale
You will then receive the email certifying that you have won the lot
Tip: Check your personal account regularly to track the progress of your current bids and don't miss any opportunities!
1️⃣ Find the product you are interested in Search for and open the item listing
2️⃣ Check the information - Current price - Details of fees related to the sale - Closing date - Terms of sale
3️⃣ Click on "Bid" or a similar button
4️⃣ Enter your amount Enter the amount you wish to offer (must be higher than the current bid + the minimum increment)
5️⃣ Choose your bidding method: - Simple bid: You offer a specific amount - Automatic bid: Set a maximum amount, the system will bid for you up to that amount
6️⃣ Confirm your bid ✅ Review the amount and confirm
Important ⚠️: - Your bid is legally binding - Once confirmed, you cannot cancel it - Make sure you are able to complete the purchase
In principle, auctions on Agorastore are open to everyone: individuals, professionals, public entities, or associations. In most cases, you simply need to be registered and logged in to Agorastore to participate in the auctions.
However, some sales are reserved for certain categories of professionals (specific activities): these are conditioned sales. This information appears in the participation conditions on the product page. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can request to participate from the product page.
To find out more, visit the section dedicated to conditioned sales in the FAQ.
On the new platform, the displayed price now corresponds to the amount excluding tax and service fees. 👉 This means that the visible price is not yet the final amount.
📌 What makes up the final amount (what you will pay when bidding):
✔️ The displayed price (starting price or winning bid)
✔️ + VAT, depending on the type of seller:
0% for public sellers
20% for private sellers
✔️ + Service fees
🔍 Where to see the details?
You can view the full breakdown: 👉 By expanding the “Total amount” line in the bidding block 👉 In the “Sale info” section of the product page
💡 Good to know
Previously, prices were displayed including tax. Today, they are displayed excluding tax and fees, which may explain the difference you notice.
Our teams are working to make this information even clearer and more transparent 😊