HOW TO BID/TERMS OF SALE

If you’ve never experienced purchasing items at an auction, you are in for a treat!  As the auction nears its end, your item comes up…waiting, anticipating the ‘close’, then BOOM!! Someone comes in and outbids you.  Quickly, you must decide.  Are you willing to increase your bid to become the next highest bidder?  Or will you submit and give your fellow bidder the victory?  The rush at buying auction style is in no way matched by any other method of buying.  Welcome to the wonderful world of auction buying.  Typically, after the first one, you are inevitably hooked!  We at BidMore2Win welcome you to our auction family.  Now lets walk through how it works.

Getting Started

Click our link to view our current auction.  You will then be prompted to register for the auction.  This will require you enter your credit card (cc).  Your cc registers you as a valid bidder.  Your cc will be used to pay for your items if you are highest bidder at the time the auction ends.  It costs nothing to bid, pay only for items you are ‘highest’ bidder on.

All of our auctions start at $2.00 for the minimum bid. If you see a higher number as the starting bid, that is the “Reserve” price, that means that is the minimum that would be accepted for that particular item. Think about it this way, if you go to a live auction, they don’t start bidding for every item at the same price, they typically vary the prices depending on the item, rarity, & condition. We kind of do the same thing when we set these higher “minimum” amounts, it just makes sure that our consignors are getting the best bang for their items.

Review and Bid

Review all lots in our active catalog and BEGIN BIDDING!!  Bid More 2 Win 🙂  There are two types of bids:

Incremental – You will see what the current bid amount is.  You can bid that amount and incrementally increase your bid until you are winning.  If the increments exceed what you are willing to bid for that item, you can stop bidding.  Remember, Bid More 2 win!! 🙂

Max bid – Enter the highest amount you are willing to bid on an item.  Our system will incrementally increase your bid in the event other bids come in until your max bid is reached.  ie. you put a max bid on an item for $50.  You are currently winning it at $10.  Someone comes in and bids $35.  You’re bid is automatically increased to $37 making you the current winning bid.  If no other bids come in before the item closes, you win  this item for $37 item.  If someone bids $52, you are now outbid by $2 and will need to decide if you want to go back in and increase your max bid or bid incrementally.  Remember, Bid More 2 Win!! 🙂

Last Day of Auction

The last evening of the auction, you can view the live auction countdown.  You will receive a notification when the live countdowns begins.  Monitor the items you are watching (this includes items you have previously bid on).  Watch other lots to see if there is a great deal you can grab.

All items are on a ‘soft close’.  The last few minutes within an item ending, any bids that come in will increase the auction time for that item by 3 minutes

After the auction closes

You will receive an invoice for the items you have won.  Come in and pick up during our business hours.  Invoice will include itemized list of items you won during the auction plus buyer premium and taxes when applicable.

If you Require Shipping

It is advised that before bidding on any item in the auction, you contact us to obtain an approximate value of shipping charges. We add on $5.00 per item to ship for Handling fees, if the item is extremely delicate or requires special handling during packing and/or shipping, we may charge up to $15.00 depending on the needs of the packing material and handling necessary.

IT IS HIGHLY ADVISED TO GET AN APPROXIMATE COST FROM US FIRST, BEFORE BIDDING, SO YOU KNOW WHAT THE TOTAL WILL BE.

We are more then happy to cancel a bid after the fact, but if you allow the auction to close, and do not want to pay the shipping, your profile will be DENIED bidding on our site, which will affect your ability not only with us, but with other HiBid Auction houses as well.

Buyers Premiums and Taxes

Cash customers – 10% buyers premium.  This will be 10% of totals for all items won

Credit card customers – 13% buyers premium.  This will be 13% of totals for all items won

6% sales tax for items picked up in house will be added to your total (This does not apply to shipped items out of state)

** Remember all sales are final. Make sure you are bidding on the item you intend on purchasing. Make sure to come in and preview the items during business hours prior to that auctions’ close. If you cannot come in and preview, feel free to call 208-992-0028 and get more details on the item of interest**

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

We will update you on the status of the items you are bidding on.  In the event you are outbid, you will be notified by email.  This will give you the opportunity to log in and increase your bid if you wish to.

When bidding, keep in mind of the buyers premium.  This is 10% total of items won when paying cash, 13% total when paying by cc.

6% will be added to your purchase for Idaho sales tax unless ordering from another state and item is being shipped to you.

Additional charges will apply if you wish the item to be shipped to you.  Contact us for details on specific items you wish to be shipped for a shipping estimate.

When the auction closes, you will receive an email notifying you of the items you won.

3 days after closing, your cc will be charged for your items plus 13% buyers premium plus 6% sales tax if you live in the state of Idaho.  If local pick ups are not picked up by close of business Saturday following the close of the auction, storage/handling fees will be assessed. You will automatically be charged after 3 days unless you have made other arrangements. Remember, if you do not pickup your auction winnings by COD Saturday (3:00 P.M.), you will be assessed a $5.00 Storage Fee, as even though we have moved to a new warehouse which is larger, space is still a premium, and we need every inch of space that we can muster to keep our auctions going.

Soft close – If a new bid comes in during the last few minutes of an items closing, the time will be increased by 3 minutes for that item.  This is done to prevent sniping.  Sniping is a term used to describe someone that bids the last seconds of the auction to win an item from someone that is anticipating a ‘win’.  We do soft close to level the playing field and give everyone an opportunity to bid again to try to win the item.

Feel free to call us at 208-992-0028 for special arrangements for pickups or questions about an item you are interested to bid on.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE

  1. Order Pickup
    All orders must be picked up in-store unless shipping is arranged.

    • Pickup Hours:
      • Monday: Closed
      • Tuesday to Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      • Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
      • Sunday: Closed

  2. Storage Fees
    Orders not picked up by 3 PM the Saturday after the auction will incur a $5 storage fee. For more than 5 items, an additional $1 per item will apply. (Shipping orders are exempt.)

    • Reference: Idaho Code § 28-22-101 regarding storage fees.

  3. Payment Terms
    Payment must be completed by 3 PM on Saturday unless prior arrangements are made.

    • If a card is declined, items will be awarded to the next highest bidder or relisted.
    • Cash payments after 3 PM do not receive buyer’s fee discounts.
    • Reference: UCC § 2-507 on payment obligations.
    •  
  4. Buyer Responsibility
    Buyers are responsible for verifying all information related to the specific items they wish to bid on. This includes checking item conditions, potential value, and any other relevant details. Buyers are encouraged to preview items in person. We are not liable for any assumptions made regarding an item’s condition or value based on incomplete information. If you have questions or need additional information, you must contact us before bidding.
    • Reference: UCC § 2-315 regarding the buyer’s duty to inspect goods.

  5. Unclaimed Items
    Items not picked up within 14 days will be donated or relisted without notice. No refunds will be provided for donations.

    • Reference: Idaho Code § 55-2301 on unclaimed property.

  6. Consignor Agreements
    By agreeing to these terms, you accept all consignor fees. Purchases over $1,000 must be paid via Bank Wire, PayPal, or Cash.

    • Reference: Idaho Code § 28-2-201 on sales agreements.

  7. Shipping Policy
    Shipping is available for most items. Ensure items are marked for shipping before bidding. If not marked, you will be responsible for the item’s fate (e.g., arrange shipping, donate, or relist).

    • A $20 surcharge applies if we ship unmarked items.
    • Reference: U.S. Postal Service regulations on shipping.

  8. Handling Fees
    Handling fees are as follows:

    • Boxed Items: $5 for the first box, $5 for each additional (up to 24x24x24)
    • Mailing Tube: $4
    • Poly Mailer/Bubble Mailer: $2
    • Reference: Idaho Code § 28-2-316 on handling fees.

  9. Non-shippable Items
    Items marked as “not shipping available” incur a $20 surcharge if shipping is insisted upon. We are not responsible for damage to these items during shipping. Freight shipping requires prior approval and the buyer is responsible for all arrangements.

    • Reference: Idaho Code § 28-2-322 regarding shipping agreements.

  10. Buyer Premiums and Taxes
    A buyer’s premium of 10% for cash and 13% for credit card payments applies to all invoices. Idaho sales tax of 6% will be added for sales shipped within Idaho and for store pickups.

    • Reference: Idaho Code § 63-3611 on sales tax applicability.

  11. Item Descriptions
    All measurements are approximate. We strive for accurate descriptions and images. If you have specific inquiries, please ask or visit during business hours. We are not liable for omissions in auction descriptions.

    • Reference: Idaho Code § 48-601 on false advertising.

  12. Final Sales
    All sales are final; no refunds will be issued for any reason. If unsatisfied, you may request to have the item relisted, but our responsibility ends once payment is made and the item is removed from the premises.

    • Reference: UCC § 2-201 on finality of sales

By participating in our auctions, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.