| Tired of paying retail? Looking for ways to save but | | | | item. |
| don't know where to start? Auction houses are | | | | Fixed Price |
| becoming an increasingly popular and reputable place | | | | Many Auction houses now offer purchase prior to |
| to purchase. Don't be put off if you aren't a pro at | | | | auction, also known as Fixed Price selling. Inspection is |
| bidding. Technology and consumer need is driving | | | | available at the auction branch during business hours. |
| change and providing you with more buying options. | | | | It's a great way to save thousands on items without |
| Recognising the need to better service buyers, a | | | | actually having to bid. There is no haggling involved, |
| number of auction houses have developed multiple | | | | below retail pricing and a huge range to choose from |
| buying methods for their customers: | | | | at all times. Fixed Price items are a great buying |
| Traditional Auction | | | | alternative for people who aren't confident with the |
| A traditional auction is held at an auction house at a | | | | bidding process but are interested in taking advantage |
| specified sale day and time. In order to participate, you | | | | of an auction houses lower pricing options. |
| must register your details and use an allocated buyer | | | | Online Auctions |
| number throughout the auction. Bids are generally | | | | These auctions are strictly online only, extending over |
| lodged by raising your hand to confirm the auctioneers | | | | a fixed period. Bids are lodged by submitting the |
| asking amount. | | | | maximum amount you would be prepared to pay and |
| Real-Time Auctions Online | | | | the system will bid up to this amount for you. It's |
| The internet allows auction houses to accept bids live | | | | another great alternative for consumers who feel |
| in real-time via the company website. Bidders are | | | | real-time auctions are difficult if they are inexperienced |
| participating in traditional auctions from the comfort of | | | | hagglers. |
| their home or office. Participants hear the auctioneer's | | | | Whatever your preferred purchasing method, auction |
| voice, see images of the vehicles and monitor the | | | | houses have evolved their sales channels to provide |
| bidding as it progresses. A simple click of a button will | | | | you with options, range, and huge savings. |
| lodge your bid and put you in the running to win your | | | | |