Internet bidding
- What it is
With the exception of Internet only auctions, our Internet bidding is essentially an absentee bidding system for our live auctions.
- How it works
You enter your bid and your maximum bid for each item on which you wish to bid.
- When it closes
The Internet bidding closes shortly before the live auction begins.
- How your bids are implemented
If the live crowd does not initiate bidding, we begin the bidding at the winning bid and bid for you against the crowd up to your maximum bid.
- How ties are addressed
It is important to know that no preference is given to the absentee, Internet bidder's maximum bid as compared to the live crowd's maximum bid. We bid as if we were you and can't exceed your maximum bid if someone in the crowd has the bid at your maximum. For example, if we are bidding absentee for a buyer who has a winning Internet bid of $110 and a maximum of $200 on an item, we will initiate the bidding at the winning Internet bid amount of $110. If a live bidder bids against the absentee, we will bid up to the highest increment that is at or below the absentee maximum. In other words, the absentee bid could fall at $190 and the live bidder could fall at $200. Since the next increment is $210 we could not bid for the absentee and thus the live bidder would win the item for $200.
- What to do if you bid on this site and come to the auction
If an Internet bidder attends the auction, his Internet bid will stand and we will still bid for him. However, while we will stop at his maximum, he may choose to continue bidding beyond that point.
- Which bids are accepted
Odd bids such as $17.77 are impossible to work with during an auction situation. Since most bids are absentee bids for our live auction, it is necessary that these bids are similar to the bids for which the auctioneer cries. For this reason, bids will be rounded down to conform to standardized bidding increments.
- What to do if pictures and descriptions do not match
If there is a discrepancy between an item's description and its picture, bids must be placed and will stand based on the description.
- What having the top bid at close means
Having the winning Internet bid before the auction does not guarantee that you will win the item if it sells for that price. We strive to implement Internet bids effectively, but we can make no absolute guarantees.
- Whom to address with problems
Problems with or questions about Internet bidding should be addressed to info@moorelandauction.com
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- What is a Condition Report
We understand that many buyers cannot come to inspect merchandise before the auction, we do our best to quickly ascertain the quality and condition of some of the items by assigning it a number value and including it the items description area. We offer these condition reports convenace for bidder and it does assists many buyers in their decisions before bidding. To view the key for each condition report number value Click Here!
Register to bid
The link to register to bid for internet bidding is conveniently located at the upper right of any bidding page. If your are having trouble with the registration process, please call us at 765.766.6120. If the registration was successful and you are not able to bid, remember that, with the exception of Internet only auctions, the Internet pre-auction bidding ends one or two hours prior to the start of the live auction.
Winning bidder notification
Successful bidders will receive an e-mail message within 24 hours of the auction notifying you of your purchase. If you do not, please call us the next business day at 765.766.6120 to inquire about your purchases.
Shipping information
We ship to the continental US via UPS only. If you have purchased items at one of our auctions and it must be shipped to you, we would be happy to do so for the actual shipping costs plus a $5.00 handling fee per item. If the buyer wishes to use their own shipping services or pick up the item(s) in person they are welcome to do so after making arrangements with the auction house.
Removal
Removal shall be at the expense, liability, and risk of the purchaser. Mooreland Auction Center shall not be responsible for items not removed within 3 days of the auction. Lots not paid for and/or removed within the time specified may be resold at public or private sale without further notice.
Firearms
Due to federal laws, if firearms are sold they will not be brought on the premises for viewing until the night of the auction. Proof of legal age and Indiana residency will be required. Firearms must be picked up personally by the winning bidder. Winning bidder must be present at the auction during the time the firearm is sold.
