Maximum Bid Value
You can now place a bid depending on how your account is verified. Each step builds on the one before it.
| Bid amount | Condition |
|---|---|
| Under €70 | After you have verified your email address |
| Up to €200 | After you have verified your phone number and address |
| Above €200 | After you have completed the payment verification check |
| €1.000 and above | After you have also made a bid reservation (see "Bid Reservation" below) |
| Above €50.000 | After you have also completed ID verification |
Once your payment details are verified in your account, you can bid up to €500.000 at a time. Please be mindful when placing a bid, as all bids are binding, irrevocable and final.
Bid Reservation
For bids of €1.000 or more, MWS requires a reservation on a credit card (MasterCard, VISA, American Express and JCB cards). This is a temporary hold, not a charge, and it helps us maintain a secure and trustworthy bidding environment.
How it works:
- If this is your first time placing a bid over €1.000 or more, you’ll be asked to make a reservation. The reservation remains active for all your bids over that amount until it's released (see "When it's released" below).
- If you’ve already won and paid for an item between €1.000 and €99.000, you’ll never be asked for a reservation again. Please note that ID verification still applies if you want to make a bid above €50.000.
- If your reservation is released after being outbid, you’ll need to make a new one next time you place a qualifying bid.
| Bid Amount | Reservation Amount | Notes |
| €1.000 - €2.999 | €100 | Reservation is waived if you have previously won and paid for an item over €700 |
| €3.000 - €99.999 | €2.000 | Reservation is waived if you have previously won and paid for an item over €3.000 |
| €100.000 and above | €10.000 | Waiver does not apply |
When it’s released:
- 48 hours after you’re outbid, provided you have no other active high bids.
- Immediately after you’ve paid for your winning item and have no other open orders.
The timing of the funds reappearing in your account depends on your bank. We release them immediately once the hold ends.
If payment is not completed:
If you do not pay the full amount of your order within 30 days, the sale will be cancelled. In this case, the reservation will be converted into a charge to cover the loss caused by the unpaid item, and you will lose any rights to the item.