Help CenterIf 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 “Become a Member” link on our platform. You’ll be guided through a short form to set up your account:
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Username & Contact Info
Begin by creating a username, entering your first and last name, and providing a valid email address. -
Create a Secure Password
Your password must meet the following criteria:-
At least 8 characters long
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Includes one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and one special character (like
!,@,#,$,%, etc.)
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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: Set Your Preferences & Confirm Your Email
The final step allows you to choose your email preferences. Once you click Submit, we’ll send a confirmation email. Just confirm your email, and you’re ready to register for auctions and start bidding!
Already have an account on our LAIBids platform? You can use your LAIBids email and password (as long as it meets our password requirements) to make logging into both sites easier while we transition fully to our new platform.