I've never been to an online Auction - What do I do?

If it’s your first time visiting our site, welcome! There’s no need to feel intimidated. Our auctions are a simple, exciting, and cost-effective way to score incredible deals on building materials and more.

Step 1: Create Your Account

To get started, click the “LOGIN/CREATE ACCOUNT” link on our platform. You’ll be guided through a short form to set up your account:

Username & Contact Info
Begin by creating a username, entering your first and last name, providing a valid email address, and filling in any field with a red star ( * )next to it.
Create a Secure Password
Your password must meet the following criteria:
- At least 8 characters long
- Includes one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and one special character (like !, @, #, $, %, etc.)
Additional Info
On the next page, enter your phone number and date of birth. You may also fill in optional fields like your company name and state tax ID if applicable.
Don’t forget to let us know how you heard about us by selecting an option from the dropdown menu!

Step 2: Add a Credit Card

To complete your registration, you’ll need to add a valid credit card. This is required even if you plan to pay by cash or check.
For more details on why this is necessary, check out our article: “Why am I required to add a credit card?”

Step 3: Read and Acknowledge out Terms

There are many important details in our terms and conditions. While it's easy to be tempted to skip over this, you may miss out on important information, like information about Buyer's Premiums, our payment deadlines, and our soft close policy, just to name a few!

Step 4: Complete Account Registration

Once you have created your account, an email will be sent to you to verify your email. Once your email is verified you can register for any open Auction on our platfrom and begin bidding! (Bidding tip: Pay attention to 'Sold By' units, this acts as a bid multiplier, so if an item is sold by the unit and there are 7 units, your bid will be multiplied by 7!)

Still have questions: Watch the following video for a guided walk-through on creating your account: