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Aufgeld

Aufgeld is a German term that denotes a surcharge or premium added to a base price. It is used to describe additional charges levied by sellers or intermediaries in various commercial contexts.

In auctions, Aufgeld refers to the buyer's premium charged by an auction house on top of the

In other sales contexts, Aufgeld can describe any supplementary fee for services, handling, or delivery that

Etymology: The word Aufgeld comes from German auf, meaning on or upon, and Geld, money, literally meaning

See also: Zuschlag, Käuferprovision.

hammer
price.
The
amount
is
usually
a
percentage
of
the
hammer
price
and
is
specified
in
the
auction
terms.
The
Aufgeld
is
typically
paid
by
the
purchaser
and
may
be
subject
to
value-added
tax
where
applicable.
is
added
to
the
advertised
price.
The
exact
amount
and
basis
for
calculation
are
normally
stated
in
the
terms
of
sale
or
service
agreement.
money
added
onto
a
price.