helpful online auction tips.

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HELPFUL ONLINE AUCTION TIPS

Bidding can be simple, if you've bid in an online auction before, but here's a quick rundown on some features that may be unfamiliar:
First time bidder: Register at www.hibid.com. Then register for the auction at www.hiattauction.hibid.com. Each lot in the auction is scheduled to close 20 seconds apart. For example, Lot 1 is scheduled to close at 7:00.00 pm central time. Lot 1a is scheduled to close at 7:00:20, Lot 1b is scheduled to close at 7:00:40, Lot 2 is scheduled to close at 7:01:00.
Soft Close The auction software has a "soft close" feature so that if a lot is bid on in the final two minutes before that lot is scheduled to close, that lot extends for another two minutes. For example, say Lot 10 has one minute left before it closes, and a bid is placed on it: Lot 10's time will extend to three minutes. Then if Lot 10 ticks back down to thirty seconds remaining and another bid is placed, then Lot 10 will extend to two and a half minutes. If active bidding is occurring in that final two-minute window, it will keep extending that lot's time. This does not affect any other lots in the auction, just that lot.
High bids and maximum bids: Bidders can place maximum bids which remain secret; the system will only bid up to the competitive bids and show that number as the high bid. For example, if your maximum bid is $100 and the next highest bidder's maximum bid is $50, then you would be the high bidder at $55. If bids go past your maximum, you will be notified by email that you've been outbid and can then bid again if you choose. If two bidders happen to have the same maximum bid, then the first bidder at that value is shown as the high bidder. Make sure you are on the Live Auction page when bidding-not on the "My Bids" Page. The My bids page does not automatically refresh. This can lead to the bidder believing they are the top bidder when, on the live page, they have been out bid. Although the My bid page is useful as a reference to watch please keep refreshing it or use the live auction page to be safe. When the auction goes “Live” you will see a flashing link that says, ‘LIVE AUCTION”. Payment: It is important to note that funds will be automatically debited when the sale is over IF they amount is under $2,000 and you are a local buyer picking up yourself. IF you are out of the area or the amount is over $2,000. we will email you wire or ACH transfer instructions. We recommend calling your financial institution before bidding to make sure your debit or credit card threshold is acceptable. they can also advise you regarding wire or ACH transfers. Each Auction is Unique! Please be sure to read the information, terms and condition of each sale. For other information see our "Frequently Asked Questions". We welcome calls to answer questions as well. We are happy to help!

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