Bid On-Site

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

1. Register to bid

- Registration is required to obtain a bidder number, which is unique to each auction. Bidder numbers are available 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

Please be sure to read all of the registration requirements before accepting any terms and conditions

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. 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

5. The Auctioneers

- Each lot is introduced by the auctioneer, who will announce any last-minute updates, so be sure to listen carefully, especially if it's a lot you are interested in. The auctioneer starts the bidding price, and if no bids are received, the starting price is lowered. Once a bid is received, the auctioneer will raise the asking price until no more bids are placed

6. Electronic scoreboards

- There are multiple scoreboards across the arena that keep you updated with the current and asking prices for each lot. Photos of each lot appear on the main screen, making it simple and easy to verify the correct lot being sold 

7. Lots numbers and choice groups

- All stock is sold in lot number order which will be reflected in your catalogue. 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

8. Ready to place your bid?

- When you are ready to bid, signal a bid catcher in front of you by raising your catalogue, 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 

9. SOLD! You’ve won

- If you win a lot, raise your bidder number (printed on the front of your catalogue) 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

10. Using your floor Bidder Number and PIN Online

- If you're bidding on site but wish to continue bidding online for the rest of the auction, you can log in online using your bidder number and PIN, printed on the first page of your catalogue

To sign in using your bidder number and PIN, simply:

   • Visit our website and navigate to the sign in page

   • Select the 'Bidder Number' option instead of entering a username and password 

   • Choose the auction you are bidding in from the drop-down menu 

   • Enter your bidder number and PIN that is printed inside your bidder book 

Once logged in, you can view the catalogue and participate in online bidding seamlessly, just like being there in person