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Arrival /
Registration
When you arrive at the auction site, register for a bidder number and read the
rules printed on it or displayed on posters. Ask questions if you don’t
understand a policy. You will need a drivers license, contact information
including a phone number to register for an auction.
Inspection
Inspect the merchandise carefully before the auction begins, as most is sold on
an "as is – where is" basis. This means it is not guaranteed. Ask the auction
staff if you have any questions, be as prepared as you possibly can before the
auction begins. Once the auction begins it is your responsibility to have looked
over the items you plan to bid on.
Bidding
In order to bid at an auction, you need to make contact with the auctioneer or
the ring person – the person who is taking bids for the auctioneer and relaying
that information to him or her. To do this, hold up your bidder number, your
hand or shout "yes!" The auctioneer will make eye contact with you, take your
bid and immediately turn and seek another bid. You may remove yourself from the
process at any point by shaking your head ’no." And, should the auctioneer
misinterpret your signal, simply report the mistake right away to auction staff.
But don’t wait till the auction is over, the item can’t be resold at that time
and you will responsible for the purchase.
SOLD!!
That’s right, when the auctioneer say SOLD, it's yours. When you buy an item,
you become responsible for it. You must pay for everything you’ve purchased
before leaving the site, even if your not taking everything with you that day.
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