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During live auctions, real time bidders may opt to login on the vertical or horizontal scroll. This allows bidders to scroll through the upcoming lots and view additional thumbnails of each lot during live auctions. Additional photos will open in a new tab.

​The links on the login page will look like this when login is enabled:

Log in with vertical preview scroll

Log in with horizontal preview scroll



ABOUT REAL TIME ONLINE LIVE LEGACY BIDDING



This allows internet bidders to compete online against other online bidders and absentee bids. New user's will fill out an online bidder registration form and respond to an email verification.
The log in screen will be available approximately 1/2 hour before the auction starts. You may also log in or register while the auction is in progress.
Problems? 425-776-6716





ABOUT ONLINE ABSENTEE SEALED BIDS



Online sealed/absentee bids may be placed until the real time auction begins.
After the auction starts, you may place absentee bids by phone/in person up until the lot is "on the block".
Sealed bids are invisible. Registration is not required to place online sealed bids. You can use a temporary name and pass phrase.

Remember your temporary name and pass phrase as it can be used to delete or revise previous left bids.

MAKE A NOTE OF YOUR BIDS AS THEY ARE NO LONGER VISIBLE ONCE SUBMITTED





F.A.Q.
Our legacy bidding platform is an older site we use occasionally for real time bidding. It's a simple site with bidding only - no other "bells & whistles"



DO I NEED TO REGISTER?

Registration is not required for preview or placement of absentee sealed bids.

Registration is required to bid live real time as the lots are on the block


WILL I BE NOTIFIED IF I WIN A SEALED BID?

You will receive a phone call if you win a left bid. No emails are sent


CAN I SEE WHAT THE BIDS ARE AT?

No, sealed bids are hidden.


CAN I CHANGE MY BID?

Yes. Remember your pass phrase. To remove your bid, change bid to $0.00. To change your bid, enter a new bid amount to overwrite your previous bid.


DO I PAY THE AMOUNT OF MY BID?

Your sealed/absentee bids are a proxy bid. We will bid for you against other bidders up to but not to exceed the amount of your bid. You might pay the bid amount, however bidders frequently win items for less than their bid amount.



WHEN REGISTERING, PLEASE NOTE YOUR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CODE. Select a code that you will remember such as the last 4 digits of a phone number. The code is not retrievable.


CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM BOX IF YOU DON'T SEE A RESPONSE TO YOUR REGISTRATION




online bidding tips



  • Don't spend to much time on your decision to bid as the auction moves at a fast pace...Due to intrinsic delays in the Internet, the lot may close before your bid is accepted.... Auctions move at a fast pace.
  • Our system operator can see your bid within milliseconds. We suggest that you place a few bids while the price is rising on items you desire. This gives our clerk a "notification of interest"
  • To leave the auction page we recommend using the log out button located at the bottom of the page
  • If you get bumped off the site you may log back in with your email and pass code
  • too many mouse clicks could cause a delay in your bids


TERMS AND CONDITIONS



  1. A buyer's premium of 19% will be added to the "hammer price" of each lot. A buyer's premium is taxable
  2. Successful bidders should make full payment and pick up item(s) within 48 hours following the auction unless shipping arrangements have been made. Lots not claimed by 6:00 pm by the third day following the auction will have a 5% handling surcharge added to the buyer's premium as described in item one above. At the discretion of Sunset Auction, Items unclaimed may be resold at a future auction at the full commission. Bidders may realize a gain or loss on sale. Lack of payment may also result in the removal of bidding privileges and removal of access to on line bidding pages.
  3. All items are sold "AS IS WHERE IS"......ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Bidders are responsible for previewing merchandise before bidding. Contact a Sunset Auction professional to inquire about physical condition of merchandise. (425-776-6716)
  4. The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse any unreasonable bid and has the option to sell or not to sell on one bid only - auctions are defined as sale by competitive bidding.
  5. Auctioneer reserves the right to re-open the bidding if she/he determines that a bid(by whatever means offered) was in place as the "hammer was falling"
  6. Auctioneer reserves the right to: consolidate or split lots, without notice, to withdraw lots prior to sale of said lot(s).
  7. All descriptions and counts are believed to be correct. However, Sunset Auction will not be responsible for errors in nomenclature or count. Bidders are responsible for previewing items before bidding.
  8. Sales tax must be paid on all taxable items. Dealers who purchase for resale must file their resale permit numbers. The Buyer's premium is taxable.
  9. We accept cash, Mastercard, Visa, Discover Card, American Express, wire transfer and paypal.
  10. We offer this service as a convenience to our customers. Sunset Auction will not be held responsible for errors, failure to execute bids, or Internet delays. All bids accepted will be executed subject to our conditions of sale and information for bidders as published on the "buying" tab at the top of this page




SCREEN SHOTS OF VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SCROLL SCREENS FOR USE DURING LIVE AUCTIONS



During the live auction, login on one of these two screens will allow you to scroll through upcoming lots in additional tabs. Does not work well with cell phones







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On auction day, please use safari, firefox or a firefox based browser for bidding


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