How does an auction work?

When you arrive at the auction site you will need to register with the auctioneers in order to obtain a bidding number. Webb Auction requires a current Alaska Drivers License at the time of Registration.

If you have not viewed the lots for auction prior to the auction day you will need to allow yourself time to inspect your prospective purchases before the auction starts if this is allowed.Webb Auction lists as many items and pictures as possible on our website prior to auction however many items don’t make it online. Webb Auction incorporates a preview day prior to the auction. The preview day  has specific hours which are advertised with the Auction.

A starting bid will be suggested by the auctioneer and usually bidding will start below this price so do not assume the auctioneers starting bid are the lowest price available.

You are free to start bidding at any time after the auctioneer has announced the starting bid. .

When bidding it is usual to get the auctioneers attention by raising your hand or making some other clear gesture to the auctioneer followed by the amount you wish to bid if different to the auctioneers announced price. Now you have started bidding the auctioneer will return to you every time the bid is against you to see if you wish to raise your offer, a clear shake of the head will indicate to the auctioneer that you do not wish to continue bidding.

Bids go up in steps controlled by the auctioneer and until the bid nears the assumed final price a bid of less than this amount will not usually be taken.

If your bid is the final bid you will be asked for your Bid number. Congratulations you have been successful in your purchase.
After you have won the bid you will have to pay prior to the removal of any item. There may be other payment requirements that will be listed at the Registration office. Webb Auction accepts Local Check, Cash and Visa/MasterCard.Remember the goods are the responsibility of the purchaser after the hammer has fallen

If the items for auction are large, heavy or difficult to move, representatives of removal companies will usually be present, but this is worth checking with the auctioneers before you make your purchase.