About Auctions
Bidding usually consist of two phases: pre-bidding and live auction.
The pre-bidding stage determines only the BEGINNING bid for the live stage.
1. Select vehicle
Start by selecting from one of the many designated auctions or market places
Current bid - it shows beginning bid at the moment
2. Make a bid
Make your bid and specify the maximum amount you are willing to pay for the given lot
ATTENTION!!! Maximum bid is ALWAYS hidden from other players
3а. Your bid is accepted!
The new current bid has become equal to the maximum bid of the previous player + 1 step.
Your maximum bid remains hidden!
3б. Your bid is outbid
The new current bid has become equal to the maximum bid you specified + 1 step.
The other player's maximum bid remains hidden!
4. Live auction begins
On the specified day and time and according to the order, "live" auctions take place during which the winner of the auction is determined
"Live" bidding will begin with the winning bid at the preliminary auction
5. Live auction
During the "live" trading, participants have the opportunity to bargain and raise bids in real time
6. Winning the auction
Congratulations on winning the auction!
We’ll organize delivery of your purchase to our secure facility at fixed rates and will provide the full range of necessary services
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Preliminary
bids
1. Select vehicle
Start by selecting from one of the many designated auctions or market places
Current bid - it shows beginning bid at the moment
2. Make a bid
Make your bid and specify the maximum amount you are willing to pay for the given lot
ATTENTION!!! Maximum bid is ALWAYS hidden from other players
3а. Your bid is accepted!
The new current bid has become equal to the maximum bid of the previous player + 1 step.
Your maximum bid remains hidden!
3б. Your bid is outbid
The new current bid has become equal to the maximum bid you specified + 1 step.
The other player's maximum bid remains hidden!
Live auction
4. Live auction begins
On the specified day and time and according to the order, "live" auctions take place during which the winner of the auction is determined
"Live" bidding will begin with the winning bid at the preliminary auction
5. Live auction
During the "live" trading, participants have the opportunity to bargain and raise bids in real time
6. Winning the auction
Congratulations on winning the auction!
We’ll organize delivery of your purchase to our secure facility at fixed rates and will provide the full range of necessary services
ATTENTION!
If your maximum bid is not outbid by other players during preliminary bids, the system will respond only in minimum steps from the starting bid up to your maximum allowed bid when the bid is raised by other participants during the "live" bidding!
ATTENTION!
We strongly advise you to familiarize yourself with each auction’s terms and conditions (available on our documents page or by request) and to speak with a USGM professional before bidding.
Key points
- Bids placed are not subject to cancellation
- Auctions do not bear any responsibility and/or guarantees for the goods sold
- Some sites are subject to delivery restrictions (sites located outside the continental United States, Canada, Alaska)
For more information, see Q&A and by contacting us.
Auctions and market places
Cars
www.manheim.comDealer auction
www.copart.comSalvage auction
www.iaai.comSalvage auction
www.cars.comMarket place
www.autotrader.comMarket place
Trucks
www.truckpaper.comMarket place
Motorcycles
www.npauctions.comDealer auction
www.cycletrader.comMarket place
Machinery
www.rbauction.comAuction
www.ironplanet.comAuction
www.machinerytrader.comMarket place
Boats
www.tradenetboats.comMarket place
www.yachtworld.comMarket place
www.boattrader.comMarket place
www.boats.comMarket place
Other
www.ebay.comMarket place
www.craigslist.orgMarket place