Frequently asked questions
Our most common questions and answers
- Can i order transport myself?
- How can I arrange transport to my home-adress?
- How can i see if my item has arrived to destination after intern transport ?
- How do I pay a finnish invoice if I live in Sweden/abroad or a swedish invoice if I live in Finland/abroad?
- How can I see if Bukowskis Market has received payment for my invoice?
- Can someone else collect my item?
- Where can I collect my item or leave items for sale?
- What happens if my item is not sold?
- How long does it take you to publish an item I want to sell? Why have only some of my items been published?
- Why didn't I win an auction when I placed the same bid as the winner?
Payment
Vacancies
Transportation
- Do you transport between the Stockholm, Helsinki, Göteborg, Malmö and Norrköping auction houses?
- Can you ship to other cities or countries?
- Can i get items transported to my door?
- How do I send my auction items abroad?
Opening hours
- What are the opening hours in Helsinki?
- What are the opening hours in Stockholm?
- What are the opening hours in Gothenburg?
- What are the opening hours in Malmö?
- What are opening hours in Norrköping?
Addresses and maps
- Where are you located in Helsinki?
- Where are you located in Stockholm?
- How do I get to you in Stockholm by public transportation?
- Where are you located in Göteborg?
- Where are you located in Malmö?
- Where are you located in Norrköping?
Bukowskis Market visits:
Account and registration
- How do I create a Bukowskis Market account?
- How do I activate my account?
- How do i change my adress and email?
- What can i do when i have forgotten my password?
- How much does it cost to be a registered customer at Bukowskis Market?
- What are your terms and conditions?
- Why is my account suspended?
Buy
- How do i find items at Bukowskis Market?
- Archive search: How do i browse already ended auctions?
- How do I bid?
- How do maximum bids work?
- What happens if I am outbid?
- Which are the bid increments for online and offline auctions?
- What does it cost to buy through Bukowskis Market?
- What does a red dot on a label, and other markings, signify?
Sell
Bukowskis Market Mobile
Auction terms
- What do cataloguing terms like "efter" ("after") and "tillskriven" ("attributed to") mean?
- What is an estimate?
- What is a reserve bid?
- What is a maximum bid?
- Vad är följerätt?
- What is ending time?
Cancellation of winning bid
Other
Our most common questions and answers
Can i order transport myself?
Of course it is possible! To order transport between our auction houses go to My Bukowskis and to order transport. For transport to other cities in Sweden or abroad, see our list of couriers: Transport companies
How can I arrange transport to my home-adress?
Bukowskis Market does not deliver, but you can see list of shippers in Sweden, in Finland or to abroad on our helppage.
How can i see if my item has arrived to destination after intern transport ?
It takes between 1-3 weeks to transport between our auction houses and you will receive a message when your item has arrived and is ready to be collected. You can also see status of your transport when you are logged in on the page My Bukowskis / Deliveries.
How do I pay a finnish invoice if I live in Sweden/abroad or a swedish invoice if I live in Finland/abroad?
You can pay with card via My Bukowskis or to the account number you find on your invoice.
More information: Invoices and payment
How can I see if Bukowskis Market has received payment for my invoice?
You can check if your payment has been received on Bukowskis Market’s bank account via page My Bukowskis (you must be logged in). Your invoice is marked paid and with green color when we have received your payment. Normally it takes one bankday for us to receive payment if you pay with banktransfer. Payment from abroad can take up to 5 bankdays.
Can someone else collect my item?
Absolutely.
The person that collects your item needs to have the invoice-number and his/her own ID.
Where can I collect my item or leave items for sale?
You find all addresses and opening hours on our help page. See addresses and opening hours here.
NOTE! Normally we do not have the possibility to help with loading and carrying any items.
What happens if my item is not sold?
We will publish all items three times and will allow seven days to pass between each time. If item is not sold, we do not charge anything.
How long does it take you to publish an item I want to sell? Why have only some of my items been published?
It will usually take us 1-3 weeks to publish an item. Items are continually published after being catalogued and photographed.
Why didn't I win an auction when I placed the same bid as the winner?
If two or more bidders place the same maximum bid the first bid registered will be the winner. You find more information about bidding on our help page: Bidding
Payment
When do I pay and how do I collect?
NOTE! We do not accept cash payment, you can pay with all major bank cards, and foreign credit cards except American Express.
For payment of purchases made on Bukowskis Market Sweden
Fee when paying by credit card or foreign card 1.55% (Diners - 2.25%)
From August 1, 2010, a new law was passed that does not allow fees being imposed on card-payments. Bukowski’s Market are exempt from this law as we fall under the Commission Act (2009:865).
For payment of purchases made on Bukowskis Market Finland
We do not accept Diners Club in Finland. We do not charge any fees when paying by card in Finland.
Payment
Payment has to be made and the item picked up within 7 working days after the auction has ended. You will receive a receipt when you pay in our office, if you pay through the Bukowskis Market site you will receive a receipt when you collect your item/-s.
You can pay under My Bukowskis – Invoices or at the auction house.
NOTE: Since we do not accept payment of items purchased in Sweden in our showroom in Helsinki or items bought in Helsinki in our showroom in Sweden, please pay via “My Bukowskis” or bank transfer. The same applies to shipments between countries. We apologize for the inconvenience.
How do i pay my invoice?
Credit / Debit card
The easiest and fastest way for you to pay bills on Bukowskis Market is by credit card under “My Bukowskis”. To pay an invoice, you must add a credit card.
On “My Pages” you can find all invoices. Do like this to pay:
- Go to My Bukowskis / Invoices.
- Choose which invoice to pay.
- Click “Pay”.
- Choose Credit card, and click “Make payment”.
You can also pay as card payment to our cashier latest on expiry date if you pay in the same country you have purchased your item.
FOR PAYMENT OF PURCHASES MADE ON BUKOWSKIS MARKET SWEDEN
We do not accept American Express.
Fee when paying by credit card or foreign card 1.55% (Diners - 2.25%)
From August 1, 2010, a new law was passed that does not allow fees being imposed on card-payments. .Bukowski’s Market are exempt from this law as we fall under the Commission Act(2009:865).
Bankgiro
You can also pay to our Bankgiro using OCR-number:
| BG | 314-5778 |
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| OCR | Your invoice-number |
You can find the invoice-number on My Bukowskis - Invoices.
Payment from outside SWEDEN
When paying from outside Sweden, transfer the money to SEB.
| Bank | SEB |
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| Account-number | 5240-1007032 |
| Adress |
SEB Nybrogatan 39 SE-102 48 Stockholm |
| BIC-adress | Essesess |
| Telex | 2500 Essebs |
| IBAN | SE1350000000052401007032 |
Note: Do not forget to use your invoice-number as a reference.
Collection of items can be made only when Bukowski’s Market has received payment.
NOTE: Since we do not accept payment of items purchased in Sweden in our showroom in Helsinki or items bought in Helsinki in our showroom in Sweden, please pay via “My Bukowskis” or bank transfer. The same applies to shipments between countries. We apologize for the inconvenience.
FOR PAYMENT OF PURCHASES MADE ON BUKOWSKIS MARKET FINLAND
We do not accept American Express or Diners Club. We do not charge any fees when paying by card in Finland.
Banktransfer
You can also pay to our bank account using reference-number:
| Account number | 122830-6690 |
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| Reference number | Your invoice number |
You can find the invoice-number on My Bukowskis - Invoices.
Payment from outside FINLAND (International banktransfer)
| Bank | NORDEA |
|---|---|
| Account number | 122830-6690 |
| Address |
NORDEA Mannerheimintie 7 FI-00020 Helsinki |
| BIC | NDEAFIHH |
| IBAN | FI5812283000006690 |
Note: Do not forget to use your invoice-number as a reference.
Collection of items can be made only when Bukowski’s Market has received payment.
NOTE: Since we do not accept payment of items purchased in Sweden in our showroom in Helsinki or items bought in Helsinki in our showroom in Sweden, please pay via “My Bukowskis” or bank transfer. The same applies to shipments between countries. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Cash-payment
NOTE! We DO NOT accept cash payment.
For security-reasons we can no longer accept cash payments.
Vacancies
Any job openings at Bukowskis Market?
Transportörer till Stockholmskontoret Arbetet består till största del i att lasta, lossa och köra interna transporter mellan våra kontor i Stockholm, Göteborg och Malmö, men även kortare körningar/hämtningar i Göteborgsområdet samt vaktmästararbete på kontoret. En transportörskollega möter upp halvvägs till/från Göteborg så övernattningar på annan ort ingår inte normalt i arbetet. Arbetstiderna kan variera men oftast gäller normal kontorstid. Du som söker har ett utvecklat logistiskt sinne, god fysik och erfarenhet från liknande arbete. Vi hanterar ofta ömtåligt gods och därför är det viktigt att du är noggrann och värdesätter en skadefri föremålshantering. B-kort och goda referenser är ett krav, packmästarutbildning meriterande. Skicka ansökan här.
Vi söker en vaktmästare i Stockholm. Arbetet innebär hantering av auktionsföremål dels vid hämtningar men också i våra lokaler i Stockholm. Du kommer att arbeta i ett team med 5 personer. Arbetet är fysiskt med mycket lyft.
Krav: Tidigare erfarenhet av liknande arbete. Goda referenser. Körkort.
Skicka din ansökan till: Skicka ansökan här.
Transportation
Do you transport between the Stockholm, Helsinki, Göteborg, Malmö and Norrköping auction houses?
Each week we transport objects between our auction-houses in Stockholm, Helsinki, Göteborg, Malmö and Norrköping.
We can keep low prices (from SEK 100/EUR 10) by a simple pricing model. Each item has a shipping charge, which mainly depends on its size and handling requirements. For shipments of multiple items add the individual costs together. No additional fees apply, regardless if you ship a single item or a hundred.
Shipping costs for an object is specified on the object side (same side as you bid on). You might find items where we missed entering the freight cost. Contact us for a quote.
After you have won an auction, you can order transportation under My Bukowskis / Deliveries / Delivery Order. Since shipping charges are per item, you can order supplies directly and need not wait for other auctions that you are bidding on ends.
You can choose immediate billing when ordering or contact us and have an invoice issued.
Transport in Sweden for items purchased in Sweden can be paid when you collect in our swedish auction houses.
On My Bukowskis / Deliveries you can see ordered transports and if they await loading, are in transit or have arrived. Delivery time is normally about 1 - 3 weeks depending on when the next shipment leaves for your city. We will also send an email when your items arrive.
Contact Roger Persson if you have any questions about transport between Helsinki and our swedish auction houses. Questions about shipping between Finland and Sweden.
NOTE: Since we do not accept payment of items purchased in Sweden in our showroom in Helsinki or items bought in Helsinki in our showroom in Sweden, please pay via MyBukowskis or bank transfer. The same applies to shipments between countries. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Can you ship to other cities or countries?
SWEDEN
Contact us for shipping to Sundsvall and Umeå.
For questions or to order shipping to Sundsvall and Umeå contact Roger Persson: Order shipping here.
Delivery-time is usually about 1-3 weeks
Shipping costs for an object is specified on the object-page (same page as you bid on). Extra fee for SEK 250 is added when you order transport to Sundsvall or Umeå.
| Sundsvall | Kalles Bud och Transport AB | Bölevägen 44, 904 31 Umeå |
|---|---|---|
| Umeå | Kalles Bud och Transport AB | Bölevägen 44, 904 31 Umeå |
FINLAND
For information how to transport your items to other cities in Finland or abroad from Finland see list of couriers and shippers below or contact us here.
Can i get items transported to my door?
Bukowskis Market handles shipments only between our auction houses in Stockholm, Helsinki, Göteborg, Malmö and Norrköping and cannot offer to deliver to any other adresses.
We do not handle packaging and packing of objects to be sent by other carriers because of the risk of damages. The handling of the objects during transport vary between different carriers, and the packaging and packaging therefore handled by the transport company to ensure that objects are not damaged or broken in transit.
SWEDEN
For a delivery to your door or to other destinations here is a list of carriers in Sweden:
To dial Sweden from abroad: Dial +46 followed by the city code or cellphone prefix where you drop the leading 0, dial the remaining digits. (City codes for Stockholm is 08, Göteborg/Gothenburg 031, Malmö 040 and Norrköping 011)
| ArtMove | 08-450 44 60 home | (Greater Stockholm, Sweden and international) |
|---|---|---|
| Mail Boxes Etc | 08-510 685 54 fax: 08-611 17 50 e-mail: auction@mailboxes.se pdf-shipping order | (Greater Stockholm, Sweden and international) |
| Stridh Transports | 042-15 61 70 home | (Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Sweden and Southern Europe. Monthly transports) |
| Rapido | 08-733 50 00 | (Greater Stockholm) |
| Mex | 08-668 33 00 | (Greater Stockholm) |
| MTAB | 08-54 60 01 00 home | (Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Sweden and international) |
| TransArt | 08-55 65 18 00, 031-52 71 20 home | (From Stockholm and Gothenburg - Sweden) |
| Mailogic | 070-728 72 49 home | (Sweden and international) |
| Maxtrans | 08-544 433 70 home | (From Stockholm - Sweden and international) |
| Timrå Express | 060-120 800 home | (Kiruna - Stockholm - Gothenburg Weekly) |
| Klas Hansson Åkeri AB | 0414-41 42 40 home | (Sweden and international) |
| JH Transport ApS | 045 4373 5555 home | (Sweden and international) |
| Östervärns Express AB | e-mail: info@ostervarnsexpress.se | (Malmö-Gothenburg-Malmö and surrounding areas) |
NORRKÖPING
We have a possibility to offer transport with Schenker from Norrköping. To order transport with Schenker contact Linus Åkesson (+46 (0)11-184230) Mon-Fri 10.00-11.00. Delivery takes up to 2 weeks. Item(s) is transported to the closest Schenker near you.
FINLAND
For posting or a delivery to your door in Finland here is a list of carriers :
To dial Finland from abroad: Dial +358 followed by the city code or cellphone prefix where you drop the leading 0, dial the remaining digits.
| Transport Mustamäki | homepage | 0400-690 960 | Helsinki, Southern Finland |
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| Mustamäki | homepage | 0400-690 960 | Collects, packs and posts |
| Tavarataksit A.S.A.P -Yhtiöt | homepage | 09-838 7600 | Helsinki-area, Finland, ask about packing |
| Alfa Moving | homepage | 0207 931 100 | Finland and international |
Contact us here if you do not find a suitable finnish courier/carrier.
How do I send my auction items abroad?
Bukowskis Market does not offer transportation except between our auctionhouses in Stockholm, Helsinki, Göteborg, Malmö and Norrköping.
We can also not assist with packing when goods are to be shipped with another shipping firm due to the risk for damages.
The handling of goods differs a lot between shipping firms and therefore the packing has to be handled by the shipping firm.
SWEDEN
For transportation questions or quotes we can recommend the following companies in Sweden:
To dial Sweden from abroad: Dial +46 followed by the city code or cellphone prefix where you drop the leading 0, dial the remaining digits. (City codes for Stockholm is 08, Göteborg 031 and Malmö 040)
| ArtMove | 08-450 44 60 home | (Greater Stockholm, Sweden and international) |
|---|---|---|
| Mail Boxes Etc | 08-510 685 54 fax 08-611 17 50 e-mail auction@mailboxes.se pdf | (Greater Stockholm, Sweden and international) |
| Stridh Transports | 042-15 61 70 home | (Stockholm, Göteborg, Malmö, Sweden and Southern Europe. Monthly transports) |
| MTAB | 08-54 60 01 00 home | (Stockholm, Göteborg, Malmö, Sweden and international) |
| OC Transport | 0735-33 10 24 | (From Stockholm - Sweden and international) |
| Mailogic | 070-728 72 49 home | (Sweden and international) |
| Maxtrans | 08-544 433 70 home | (From Stockholm - Sweden and international) |
| Detlef Schneider | +49 176 8318 5392 / 0706-487808 home | (From Sweden to Germany and Austria) |
NORRKÖPING
We have a possibility to offer transport with Schenker from Norrköping. To order transport with Schenker contact Linus Åkesson (+46 (0)11-184230) Mon-Fri 10.00-11.00. Delivery takes up to 2 weeks. Item(s) is transported to the closest Schenker near you.
FINLAND
For transportation questions or quotes we can recommend the following companies in Finland:
| Transport Mustamäki | homepage | + 358 (0)400-690 960 | International in co-operation with ArtMove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustamäki | homepage | +358 (0)400-690 960 | Collects and packs. Ask about posting to abroad. |
| Beweship | homepage | +358 (0)9-838 7600 | International |
| Alfa Moving | homepage | +358 (0)207 931 100 | International |
| Nurminen Prima | homepage | +358 (0)9-838 7600 | International |
To dial Finland from abroad: Dial +358 followed by the city code or cellphone prefix where you drop the leading 0, dial the remaining digits.
If you don’t find a shipper for your item from Finland to abroad , please contact us here.
NOTE! According to the Swedish Act on Restrictions to the Export of Cultural Objects (1988:950), export license is required for the export of certain cultural objects from Sweden. According to the Finnish Act on Restrictions to the Export of Cultural Objects 115/1999, export license is required for the export of certain cultural objects from Finland to other Member States of the European Union and for the export from the territory of the Community. In addition to what is prescribed in these Acts, the provisions of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3911/92 on the export of cultural goods shall be in force regarding the export of cultural objects from the European Community. It is the Customers responsibility that these permits are obtained.
You can find more information by following this link:
Exportation of Cultural Objects from SwedenOpening hours
What are the opening hours in Helsinki?
These hours apply to both the store at Iso Roobertinkatu 4 and goods receiving at Yrjönkatu 2 inner yard (same place, different entrances).
| Mon - Fri | 11 - 17 |
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| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Phone hours (EET, EEST):
| Mon - Fri | 12 - 13, 15-17 |
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What are the opening hours in Stockholm?
These hours apply to both the store at Hälsingegatan 43 and goods receiving at Norra Stationsgatan 71 (same place, different entrances).
| Mon - Fri | 11 - 18 |
|---|---|
| Sat | 11 - 15 |
| Sun | Closed |
Phone hours:
| Mon - Fri | 10 - 12, 14 - 16 |
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What are the opening hours in Gothenburg?
Opening hours at Odinsgatan 9.
| Mon - Fri | 11 - 17 |
|---|---|
| Sat | 11 - 15 |
| Sun | Closed |
Phone hours:
| Mon - Fri | 10 - 12, 14 - 16 |
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What are the opening hours in Malmö?
Kalendegatan 18:
| Mon - Fri | 11 - 17 |
|---|---|
| Sat | 11 - 15 |
| Sun | Closed |
Phone hours:
| Mon - Fri | 10 - 12, 14 - 16 |
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What are opening hours in Norrköping?
Opening hours at Linnégatan 21.
| Mon - Fri | 13 - 17 |
|---|---|
| Sat | 11 - 15 |
| Sun | Closed |
Phone hours:
| Mon - Fri | 10 - 12, 14 - 16 |
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Note! We close at 15 pm on the day before a public holiday.
Addresses and maps
Where are you located in Helsinki?
Where are you located in Stockholm?
Our auction store in Stockholm has the following address:
Hälsingegatan 43
104 35 Stockholm
Sweden
See map and opening hours.
Goods receiving or pickup is in the same building, but the entrance is around the corner, on Norra Stationsgatan 71. We are in the courtyard.
If you have trouble with stairs, you can reach our top floor by the Hälsingegatan 43 entrance and our bottom floor by the Norra Stationsgatan 71 entrance. The outdoors walking distance between the entrances is about 200 meters.
Traffic on Norra Stationsgatan is going to be directed differently on January 10th 2012
Klick here for more information and a map about new directions.
Deliveries to and from our building are going to function during the whole time the area is under construction.
How do I get to you in Stockholm by public transportation?
Subway from central Stockholm
Take the green line #18 from T-Centralen towards Alvik/Hässelby strand/Åkeshov/Vällingby. For timetables, see SL.se.
Disembark at Odenplan station. Travel time approx. 5 minutes. Take the “Västmannagatan” exit (in the direction of the train’s motion) onto Karlbergsvägen.
Walk 600 meters to Hälsingegatan 43 (larger map):
Bus from central Stockholm
Take bus 69 from Sergels Torg towards Tomteboda. For timetables, see SL.se.
Disembark at bus stop Hälsingegatan. Travel time approx. 12 minutes.
Walk to Hälsingegatan 43.
Where are you located in Göteborg?
Our auction store in Göteborg has the following address:
Odinsgatan 9
401 26 Göteborg
Sweden
See map and opening hours.
Where are you located in Malmö?
Our auction store in Malmö has the following address:
Kalendegatan 18
203 13 Malmö
Sweden
See map and opening hours.
Where are you located in Norrköping?
Our auction store in Norrköping has the following address:
Linnégatan 21
602 23 Norrköping
Sweden
See map and opening hours.
Bukowskis Market visits:
Where can I get my items valuated?
You are always welcome to meet our assessors and leave your items to be sold in our auction houses in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Norrköping and Helsinki. We visit also other areas in Sweden as listed below.
| Fjärås | Tjolöholms slott | Feb 29th, 14-16 | Info: goteborg@bukowskismarket.com or +46 31-15 45 80 |
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| City | Location | Date and time | Info: |
| City | Location | Date and time | Info: |
Account and registration
How do I create a Bukowskis Market account?
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Click Register or in the top-right menu.
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Enter your details and click the “Register” button.
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After you’ve registered at our site, an email will be sent to you. The purpose of this e-mail is to confirm that your e-mail account works.
Open the e-mail message and click the activation link.
If you can’t find the message, wait a while, check for new mail and look for it again. If you still can’t find it, make sure it didn’t end up in your spam folder by mistake. If you still can’t find it, contact us.
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Log in to be able to place bids. When you’re not logged in, there is a log-in link in the top-right menu.
How do I activate my account?
After you’ve registered at our site, an email will be sent to you. The purpose of this e-mail is to confirm that your e-mail account works.
Open the e-mail message and click the activation link.
If you can’t find the message, wait a while, check for new mail and look for it again.
If you still can’t find it, make sure it didn’t end up in your spam folder by mistake.
If you still can’t find it, contact us.
How do i change my adress and email?
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Log in.
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Click on My Bukowskis here in the menu on the top right corner.
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Click on “Profile” in the left-hand column.
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Make your changes. If you change your email, please make certain you have entered the new one correctly.
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Click on “Save Changes” at the bottom of the page to update your information.
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Certain details are you unable to change due to security reasons, contact us for such changes.
What can i do when i have forgotten my password?
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Click on ”Log in”.
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Click on ”Forgot your password”.
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Enter the emailadress you have registered with us.
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Click ”Send”
Shortly you will recieve an email with a link to use where you can choose a new password.
How much does it cost to be a registered customer at Bukowskis Market?
Being a customer at Bukowskis Market is free. You only pay if you buy or sell something.
What are your terms and conditions?
Why is my account suspended?
An account can be suspended for several reasons. These are the most common:
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You have overdue invoices.
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You have items that haven’t been collected.
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Other reason that necessitates that we get in touch with you.
Buy
How do i find items at Bukowskis Market?
There are several ways to find items you are interested in. I all depends on which way suits you the best.
Browse by category: On the first page you can see categories to your left. Here you simply click a category and then you can either narrow down to sub categories or browse through the items.
Browse by search: You write the name of the item you search for and the click Search item. Then you can browse through the search results. Try not to use too many words since this can return to many or too few results.
Save your search: You can when you are logged in to save your search in your profile and receive a daily email with new items that match the criteria in the search. The button to save your search you find at the end of the search-result.
Saved searches are removed when logged in on My Bukowskis - Saved searches.
Archive search: How do i browse already ended auctions?
As a registered customer you can browse thousands of closed auctions in our archive.
If you want to know how much an item could be worth or what was the final price, it is possible to search in our archive. You will find all prices in our archive when you are logged in.
Start by klicking “archive” on top of the page and choose by marking if you want to search items on active, ended or all auctions. Write the item number or query word – it could be for example a name of an artist, a furniture type, specific material or style - and klick “search” button
Now you can find all information in our archive about objects matching the criteria in your search .
How do I bid?
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Input your maximum bid amount in the “Bid” field to the right on the item page. Then click the “Place bid” button.
Our maximum bid service will bid for you, placing the smallest necessary bid at every time, up to your maximum bid amount. See our bid increments.
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Confirm your bid after double-checking the amount, currency and the item location.
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You should now see a confirmation that your bid has been placed.
Remember to refresh the page (the key F5, Ctrl+R or Command+R) so the information is renewed. Otherwise you could miss that a new bid has been placed and the auction expired.
How do maximum bids work?
If you place a bid that is higher than the next incremental bid you will automatically activate the maximum bid service. We will place your bids up to your maximum bid. If your maximum bid is equal to, or lower than se reserve price of the auction, your maximum bid will be shown immediately.
Often the bidding-war only start at the very few minutes. If you place a maximum bid you never need to worry about missing out on an interesting item. You will ever only pay exactly the amount needed to win the bidding, with your maximum bid as the ceiling.
This is how it works:
- Enter the maximum bid you are willing to place for the item in question. If you place a bid higher than the lowest possible according to bid increment the maximum bid service is automatically activated.
- In case your maximum bud is outbid we will let you know by email. You can then choose to place a new bid.
- If two bidders place the same maximum bid the first bid registered will be the winner.
- Should your maximum bid be the same as or lower than the reserve price your maximum bid will be posted at once. This is becuse maximum bid service is trying to win you the item and must exceed the reserve price in order to do so. Remember that your bid need to exceed any reserve price to count as a winning bid.
What happens if I am outbid?
If someone places a higher bid than yours you will receive an e-mail informing you of the new highest bid.
Which are the bid increments for online and offline auctions?
CURRENCY SEK (Sweden)
| Current bid | Increment | ||
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| 200 SEK | - | 999 SEK | 50 SEK |
| 1.000 SEK | - | 1.999 SEK | 100 SEK |
| 2.000 SEK | - | 9.999 SEK | 200 SEK |
| 10.000 SEK | - | 19.999 SEK | 500 SEK |
| 20.000 SEK | - | 39.999 SEK | 1.000 SEK |
| 40.000 SEK | - | 2.000 SEK | |
Note that if you place an absentee bid not according to the increments we will round down to nearest bid increment.
CURRENCY EUR (Finland)
| Current bid | Increment | ||
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| 20 € | - | 99 € | 5 € |
| 100 € | - | 199 € | 10 € |
| 200 € | - | 999 € | 20 € |
| 1000 € | - | 1999 € | 50 € |
| 2000 € | - | 3999 € | 100 € |
| 4000 € | - | 200 € | |
Note that if you place an absentee bid not according to the increments we will round down to nearest bid increment.
What does it cost to buy through Bukowskis Market?
See our fees.
What does a red dot on a label, and other markings, signify?
A red dot means that the item has been sold.
Other markings are for internal use and not relevant to customers.
Find the item on this site by searching for its number (shown on the label) to see its current state, highest bid etc.
Sell
How much does it cost to sell through Bukowskis Market?
See our fees list.
Valuation
You are always welcome to come to us with items you want to get valued and sell with us. You never need to make an appointment, our assessors are always here!
NOTE! Normally we do not have possibility to help with loading and carrying for example heavy furniture.
Here are some helpful advice.
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You can take pictures of your items and send them to us using this form: contact Please take a few extra pictures of any stamps, signatures, damage or other features that could affect the value. The sharper images, the better.
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Do you know anything about the item’s provenance please let us know. If the object is connected to a wellknown location or person it can affect the value significantly.
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Our experience is that a too high reserve price inhibits the bidding, please ask our assessors for advice.
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It can also be good to visit us for valuation at a time when there is less risk of long lines. Between 15 and 17 in the middle of the week it is usually more quiet than around lunch on a Monday or Friday for example.
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If you come with a full van or several boxes of items it may be a good idea to contact us beforehand so we can assist you better by having assessors ready.
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If you need an evaluation of an entire home you can contact us about the possibilities of a free home-valuation. You can read more here: home valuation
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Our home assessors will gladly receive pictures of the objects in advance of a visit in order to provide you with the best possible valuation.
Bukowskis Market Mobile
Bukowskis Market for iPhone
You can download or update the Bukowskis Market iPhone app free of charge and never have to risk missing an auction again!
You can search for items and place bids directly using your cellphone while you follow the bidding in real time. You can also search and browse through our categories and learn more about the objects and look at the pictures. If you find something extra interesting, you can also tell a friend about your find!
There are also contact details and maps to our auction houses.
(Will also work on the iPod touch.)
Auction terms
What do cataloguing terms like "efter" ("after") and "tillskriven" ("attributed to") mean?
| ANDERS ZORN 1860-1920. | In our opinion a genuine work by the artist. |
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| ANDERS ZORN 1860-1920. Replik. (Replica.) | In our opinion a work by the artist executed after his own original painting. |
| ANDERS ZORN 1860-1920. Tillskriven. (Attributed to.) | In our opinion probably a work by the artist in whole or in part, but we can not fully guarantee this. |
| ANDERS ZORN (1860-1920). Hans ateljé. (His studio.) | In our opinion a work executed in the studio of the artist, possibly under his supervision. |
| ANDERS ZORN (1860-1920). Hans skola eller krets. (His school or his circle.) | In our opinion a work of the period of the artist showing his influence. |
| ANDERS ZORN (1860-1920). Hans efterföljare. (Follower of.) | In our opinion a work executed in the artist's style, contemporary or of later date. |
| ANDERS ZORN. Hans art. (In the manner of the artist.) | In our opinion a work executed in the artist's style, but of a later date. |
| ANDERS ZORN (1860-1920). Efter. (After.) | Copy of a known work of the artist, executed by another artist. |
What is an estimate?
The estimate is a market valuation of the object before the auction set by our inhouse specialists and shall only serve as a guide for the buyer.
The price at which an object is eventually sold can substantially differ from the estimate price.
Making an estimation
There are several factors and circumstances that should be considered when estimating an object. Our specialists consider quality, but also supply and demand.
Different approaches are employed in investigating an object depending on its category. Generally speaking, we use three basic concepts: object, material and condition.
Object: We analyze the object in terms of composition, execution, etc. We try to identify the artist, their signature, style and expression, etc. How the subject is positioned in its social context, its provenance, etc.
Material: We assess the condition of the object in terms of its material, paint layers and support material, such as if it is silver or nickel silvers, painting on canvas or wood panel etc.
Condition: During examination we inspect the condition of the object. Whether there is previous damage, restoration, wear etc. and how this affects the whole object.
These elements, together with former national and international prices is what determines the value.
Our ambition is always to perform an accurate valuation.
What is a reserve bid?
A reserve bid is a hidden price under which the seller will not sell the item. Bukowskis Market accepts bids below the reserve bid, but they won’t be winning bids.
The reserve bid cannot exceed 80% of the estimate or be lower than 300 SEK / 30 €, our starting bid.
What is a maximum bid?
Usually the bidding on an item takes off in the last few minutes. If you place a maximum bid you never have to worry that you will forget to bid later. You only pay as much as it takes for you to win the item, with your maximum bid as a cap.
This is how it works:
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Enter your maximum bid, the highest amount you are willing to pay, even if it’s much more than the starting bid or the current highest bid.
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Our maximum bid service will bid for you, placing the smallest necessary bid at every time, up to your maximum bid amount.
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If there are no other bids, your bid will match the starting bid.
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If the item has a reserve price and your maximum bid is below it, your bid will be the same amount as your maximum bid. If your maximum bid is above the reserve price, your bid will be the same amount as the reserve price.
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As long as no one bids against you, your bid will remain unchanged.
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If you’re outbid, the bid service will place another bid according to our bid increment, as long as this doesn’t exceed your maximum bid. The new bid is always the lowest necessary for you to win the auction.
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If someone bids over your maximum bid you will immediately receive an email notification. You can then place a new maximum bid.
You can increase your maximum bid at any time, even when you have the highest bid, to ensure no one outbids you at the last minute.
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If two bidders place the same maximum bid, the earlier bid wins.
Vad är följerätt?
Enligt lag betalar köparen en konstnärsavgift för vissa konstverk. Om konstnärsavgift tillkommer anges detta på föremålets sida. Avgiften är som högst 5 %. Ju högre försäljningspris desto lägre procentsats.
För mer information kring denna lag se http://www.bus.se.
I Finland: Kuvasto
What is ending time?
The ending time is extended if a bid is placed within the last minute. The ending time is extended by 3 minutes. E.g. if you bid with 30 seconds remaining, the auction is extended so that 3 minutes and 30 seconds remain. This gives everyone the chance to place their bids.
If you place a maximum bid with the highest amount you’re willing to pay, you lessen the chances of being outbid in the last minutes.
Cancellation of winning bid
Can I cancel a winning bid?
It is never possible to cancel a winning bid. The cancellation right of 14 days according to “Distans- och hemförsäljningslagen” is not applicable for winning bids at Auktionskompaniet due to that you always can place a bid at our shops in Stockholm, Helsinki, Göteborg, Malmö and Norrköping.
For more information see Konsumentverket and Svensk författningssamling.
In Finland see: Consumer Agency
Other
What is CET, CEST, EET, EEST etc?
These are names of the time zone that a time is given in. We specify the time zone to avoid misunderstandings about when an auction ends.
CET (Central European Time, UTC +01:00) is Swedish standard time.
CEST (Central European Summer Time, UTC +02:00) is Swedish daylight saving time.
EET (Eastern European Time, UTC +02:00) is Finnish standard time.
EEST (Eastern European Summer Time, UTC +03:00) is Finnish daylight saving time.
What is RSS?
RSS (“Really Simple Syndication”) is a way to subscribe to Internet content.
Rather than repeatedly doing the same search or look in a category for new items, you can subscribe to the search or the category by RSS.
To subscribe, you need a RSS reader. RSS readers are built into many e-mail clients and web browsers.