How Mawruth Works
Buying on Mawruth is simple and secure. Here is your step-by-step guide to discovering and winning unique antiques and collectibles.
Step 1: Discover
Browse thousands of expert-curated auction lots across categories like watches, jewelry, art, furniture, coins, and rare collectibles. Each item is authenticated and reviewed by our specialist experts before going live.
Step 2: Bid
Found something you love? Place your bid. All bids on Mawruth are binding. You can set a maximum bid amount and our system will automatically bid on your behalf up to that limit. Anti-snipe protection extends auctions if a bid is placed in the final moments.
Step 3: Win
If you are the highest bidder when the auction closes, you win the item. You will receive a notification and an invoice including the item price plus a 15% buyer's premium.
Step 4: Receive
Pay securely through our payment system powered by Tap Payments. The seller ships the item to you with tracking. Every purchase is covered by our buyer protection guarantee — if the item is not as described, you get a full refund.
Key Terms
- Buyer's Premium
- A 15% fee added to the winning bid price. This covers expert authentication, platform services, and buyer protection.
- Anti-Snipe
- If a bid is placed in the final minutes of an auction, the closing time is automatically extended to give all bidders a fair chance.
- Reserve Price
- A minimum price set by the seller. If the highest bid does not meet the reserve, the item is not sold.
- Lot
- An individual item or group of items offered for sale in a single auction listing.