Register
Create a bidder account and register for the sale you want. It is free. Registration for one sale does not carry to the next, so register for each.
For bidders
How our auctions work
Registration, bidding, payment and pickup, explained plainly. If you have never bid at auction before, start here.
The short version
Four steps
Bid
Enter the most you are willing to pay. The system bids for you in increments, only as high as it needs to go. You often win below your maximum.
Pay
An invoice arrives once the sale closes. Payment methods and any premium are stated in the terms for that sale.
Collect
Book a pickup window and collect at the stated location. Bring help and a vehicle that fits what you bought.
In detail
Questions people actually ask
Does it cost anything to register?
No. Creating a bidder account and registering for a sale is free. You only pay if you win a lot.
What is a maximum bid?
You enter the most you are willing to pay. The system bids on your behalf in increments, only as high as it needs to go to keep you in front. If nobody outbids your maximum, you win below it. You are not committing to pay your maximum, only up to it.
What happens if someone bids in the last few seconds?
That lot extends by a short window, and keeps extending while bidding continues. Nothing is won purely because the clock ran out, so there is no advantage to waiting until the final second to place a bid.
Why do lots close at different times?
Lots close in sequence rather than all at once, so you can follow the items you care about without watching an entire catalog close simultaneously.
Can I see items before bidding?
Preview times are listed for sales where inspection is available. Photographs and descriptions are provided for every lot. If something is unclear, call before you bid rather than after.
What condition are items in?
Everything sells as-is, where-is. Descriptions and photographs are provided in good faith, but you are buying the item as it stands, so inspect and ask questions before bidding.
When and how do I pay?
You get an invoice once the sale closes. Accepted payment methods are stated in the terms for each sale.
How do I collect what I won?
Book a pickup window and collect at the location listed on the sale. Bring help and a vehicle that fits what you bought. You are responsible for loading, and we cannot hold items indefinitely.
Can items be shipped?
Shipping arrangements vary by sale. Check the terms for the specific auction, or call before you bid if shipping is essential for you.
How do firearms transfers work?
Firearms are transferred in accordance with federal and Pennsylvania law. Contact us before bidding if you have questions about a specific lot.
Terms vary between sales. The terms listed with each individual auction take precedence over anything on this page.
Still have a question?
Call the office and ask before you bid. It is a great deal easier to answer a question beforehand than to sort out a problem afterward.