to find out about auctions look in your local pa[per and see where they are.many are linked to estate agents so ask them as well.
with a auction you get whats called viewing days.for example with the auction i go to its held on a sat but the thursday evening and all day friday you can pick up a catalouge and view what will be sold.so you can mrk in your catalouge what you want it is a good idea to do this as on the day they normaly get so packed you can hardley move by going to the viewing day you can take as much time as you want to look at the stuff.
on the day you register all that means is you fill a form and you get given a number on a card.
once a item comes up you like you bid.the catolouges will have a estimated guide.
if you purchase a nything once the auction is over you go and pay for it.
Golden rules
only bid for what you can afford.allways have a set price in your head for what you would be prepared to buy it for.
always remember there is always a commission and vat on top
for example
if i brought something at 100 pounds in the auction i go to it will end up being about 120 pounds
auctions are never anygood to sell but great to get rid of stuff