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About sothebys.amazon.com

Sothebys.amazon.com features a world of incredible objects. We bring you an unparalleled selection of jewelry, watches, furniture and decorations, collectibles and more starting at $100. At sothebys.amazon.com, buying is easy and safe. You pay for all items online with a credit card and track the status of your delivery with a shipping confirmation number. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just looking for a special gift, sothebys.amazon.com promises to help you find the item to suit your taste.

You'll enjoy all of the following benefits when you shop on sothebys.amazon.com.

Buy from a trusted source: Sotheby's and its approved 4,500 professional dealers
For the first time in history, you'll be able to buy property from Sotheby's, the premier auction house, and a network of 4,500 Sotheby's approved international dealers--all from your computer. Sotheby's has 255 years of experience in authenticating property and auctioning the finest art, antiques, and other unique items to collectors around the world. Sotheby's carefully approves professional dealers who are experts in their property categories so that you can buy with confidence from the leading experts in their fields.

Everything is guaranteed
Our community of professional sellers guarantees the authenticity, condition, and delivery of all items sold at sothebys.amazon.com. All buyers are covered by the guarantee. Learn about our guarantee.

Property Certificate
For each item purchased at sothebys.amazon.com, we will prepare and send you a distinctive Property Certificate. Your Property Certificate will provide you with a lasting document that presents and preserves the unique history of your item.

Easy buying
Amazon.com Payments saves you time.

All transactions at sothebys.amazon.com will be made using Amazon.com Payments, our custom payment service that takes the hassle out of arranging shipping and payment terms directly with the seller.

Using Amazon.com Payments is easy. When you win an auction, we'll present you with a summary of your entire bill, including shipping and insurance fees, as well as the shipping method. You confirm your shipping address and credit card, and Amazon.com Payments charges your credit card and instructs the seller to ship your purchase. We even send you a shipment confirmation number from the seller so that you can monitor the status of your delivery. Your credit card number is never sent to the seller. You don't need to do anything to register for Amazon.com Payments, and there are no fees to buyers for using this service.

Expertise and education
Sotheby's category specialists tell all.

Learn everything you need to know to start or expand your collection from our buying guides, brought to you by Sotheby's category specialists. There are over 25 buying guides to choose from, spanning each of the categories at sothebys.amazon.com. Each guide provides you with the foundation you need to evaluate purchases in that category--from what to look for in a condition report to what adds value to that category, as well as other helpful advice. They serve as excellent references to help you place informed bids.

Special sales
Sotheby's offers unique single-owner collections.

Whether it's the Barry Halper Collection of Baseball Memorabilia or gold from the sunken treasure of SS Central America, sothebys.amazon.com will give you access to the intrigue and allure of special sales organized by Sotheby's. Special sales might showcase an impressive single-owner collection, gather together an intriguing collection of historical items, or center around a special theme. Special sales at sothebys.amazon.com promise to be memorable in their scope, diversity, and historical importance.

Privacy
Bid with anonymity at sothebys.amazon.com.

Bidders are assured complete anonymity during the bidding process at sothebys.amazon.com. When a bidder wins an auction, the successful bidder's e-mail address and shipping address are communicated to the seller and no one else. Sothebys.amazon.com assures you that your privacy is protected on our site.

The Sotheby's and Amazon.com Alliance

Sothebys.amazon.com marks the beginning of a ten-year alliance between the world's leading e-commerce company and the international art auction house, each founded--251 years apart--as booksellers. Together Sotheby's and Amazon.com aim to create a new standard in online buying and selling of authenticated and guaranteed auction property. This joint venture provides an opportunity for thousands of buyers and sellers of collectibles, general art, and antiques to participate in an Internet marketplace of unparalleled reach and quality.

How to become a dealer at sothebys.amazon.com
Sothebys.amazon.com is for you if:
· You're an auction house, dealer, gallery, or other quality seller
· You can guarantee the authenticity and condition of the items you sell
· You have a staff of professionals qualified to authenticate collectibles and a proven track record in the art, antiques, and collectible categories
· You want to showcase your products to Amazon.com's 13 million customers
· You want to be involved with an online auction service brought to you by Amazon.com, the leader in e-commerce, and Sotheby's, the leader in authenticating premium products for over 255 years.

To learn more about the program and its benefits, please fill out our Seller Information Form so we can contact you.