Bid On-Site

How to Bid On-Site: A Step-by-Ste Guide

1. Register to bid

Registration is required to obtain a bidder number, which is unique to each auction. Bidder numbers are available on-site around two days before the auction start date. Your bidder number will be printed on the front of your auction catalogue, and all winning bids will be recorded against it 

You will be asked to fill out a registration form. Provide a valid Driver’s License, Passport or Government ID, a Bank Letter or Letter of Guarantee (required only when paying with a company or personal check) and a Tax Exemption Certificate or Motor Vehicle Dealer License if applicable.

If you are a first-time bidder or have not purchased with us in over two years you will need to either verify your credit card or pay a deposit, depending on your required bidding limit. If you have purchased any items within the last two years and would like to increase your bidding limit, you may be required to pay a deposit.

• Bidding Limit Up To $50,000 - Card Verification Required

You will need to verify your credit card details to allow a bidding limit up to and including a $50,000.

Please note in certain circumstances we may still require a deposit. You will be informed of this at the time.

• Bidding Limit Above $50,000 - Deposit Payment Required

Depending on your preferred credit limit you may be required to pay a deposit. The deposit dictates the credit limit.

Click here to read ALL of the requirements - REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

2. View machinery and equipment

Allow time before the auction to inspect the lots you're interested in, whilst making note of the rings in which they will be sold and the scheduled start time. Customers can view lots on site when registration opens, normally two days prior to the auction

3. Find where you will be bidding

All running machinery is typically sold parade style, driven over a ramp in front of the auditorium, while most stationary equipment is sold in the yard from our auction camper van. These selling areas are called rings. At larger auctions, multiple rings may sell at once, so be sure to follow the correct ring for the lots you're interested in

4. Auction Announcements

Announcements will be made at the beginning of the auction detailing critical information auction participants will need to know. You will be notified if items will be sold as groups or any other unusual issues may be addressed during the announcements. Announcements made on sale day take precedent over any printed material.

5. Get used to the signals and pace

First time at our on-site auction? We recommend you initially listen and watch to familiarise yourself with the auctioneer's pace. Bid catchers stand at the front of the crowd, waiting to catch your bids and signal them to the auctioneer

6. Lots numbers and choice groups

All stock is sold in lot number order which will be reflected in your catalog. Some similar items may be grouped into a choice group, where the winning bidder can select one or more items at the winning bid price. Remaining lots are offered to the runner up bidder at the same price and if still unsold, bidding is reopened to all

7. Auctioneer

The auctioneer will introduce each lot and start the bidding price, if no one bids he will lower the starting price. When a bid is placed the auctioneer will raise the asking price, this will continue until no more bids are placed.

8. Electronic scoreboards

There are electronic boards, which display the lot number and the current asking price. Note this is not the current bid but the next asking price.

9. Ready to place your bid

When you are ready to bid, signal a bid catcher in front of you by raising your catalog, your hand or giving a clear nod of the head. The bid catcher will relay this to the auctioneer, and the scoreboards will update. If you are outbid, he will let you know and you will have the chance to bid again

10. SOLD! You’ve won

If you win a lot, raise your bidder number (printed on the front of your catalog) to the bid catcher, and he can relay this to the auctioneer. For choice groups, please prepare in advance by noting the lots you intend to select

11. Pay and collect

Once you have finished bidding for the day, return to the registration desk and pay your invoice. Once your invoice has been paid then you can collect your equipment.