From finding unique items to landing a great deal, more people are seeing the advantages of buying property at public auctions. Learn how Whipple makes it simple to join the bidding.
How to Bid
live Auctions
Find an upcoming auction
Visit our website often to learn about new properties for sale. Don't forget to signup for upcoming auctions!
Do your homework
Drive by the property, look at the public records and call our office with any questions you may have.
Arrive early
On the day of the auction, arrive early enough to register and
inspect the property and/or items up for sale.
Seek advice
If you’re not familiar with real estate, bring someone who is. If you have questions or need assistance, the Whipple auction staff will be more than happy to help you. That's what we do!
Know the terms
What are you willing to bid? You should have a number in mind, so you don't
go over your budget in the heat of the moment. Don't forget to include
your total costs, like the buyer’s premium and closing costs. Read the Bidder's
Information on display at the auction and the Terms Of Sale on the reverse of
your bid number card.
Final step
If you are the winning bid, approach the auctioneer or team member. They will help you complete the necessary paperwork required. If you purchased personal property, the cashier will assist you in payment.
How to Bid
Online Auctions
If online bidding is available, the specific auction on our website will include a link to the online registration page. Please read the online bidding instructions and terms of sale carefully for each sale.
Register an Account or Login
If you would like to participate in our online auctions, you must become a registered bidder and create a bidder profile. You agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information about yourself and/or your organization, as applicable, as requested during the registration process. Once your account is created you can login and bid.
Bidding
Placing a bid constitutes a binding offer between you the Bidder and the Owner/Seller that cannot be rescinded or retracted. If the bid is accepted, you are contractually obligated to buy the merchandise at the price stated as your bid, as well as pay all other applicable taxes and fees including any shipping costs.
Participation
Before bidding, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the auction pick-up date(s) and time(s) and that they work within your schedule. Ensure that you are aware of the pick-up location before bidding and if shipping is an option.
You can bid prior to the auction end time or bid while the auction is in the progress of closing.
Placing a Bid
You can place bids in two ways: (1) manually by entering a standard bid using the My Bid function, then clicking the "Place Bid" button for each lot you would like to place a bid and/or (2) by using the Max Bid function. The max bid function is a feature that bids on a lot automatically for you (even when you are not online or logged in) up to the dollar amount entered.
Bid Increments
When placing a bid, bidding must increase by the following specified increments:
Current Bid
Increment
$1– $50
$1
>$50 – $1000
$5
>$1000 – $10,000
$25
>$10,000 – $100,000
$50
>$100,000+
$100
Bidding Records
Should a bid be placed within the last five minutes of a lot’s ending time, the ending time will automatically be extended to five minutes from the time that bid is placed. The timer will continue to extend in the same manner until the bidding activity has stopped. An item closes when the timer on the lot hits zero. The winning bidder of an item is the last Bidder the bid history recorded before the timer hits zero.
Bid Notifications
Outbid Alerts can be enabled or disabled in your Bidder Profile. Outbid notifications can be received via email, text message or both methods. The notifications are sent until the lot is closed.
Purchase Notifications are automated alerts to Winning Bidders via EMAIL ONLY after all lots for the auction have closed. This email can never be disabled or unsubscribed. It will detail the date, time, location, and Bidder notes for the auction pick-up of Your winning items. It also serves as a helpful gateway to pay for your purchase invoice online via credit card. If you feel you have won an item(s) and you have not yet received a Purchase Notification, please check your SPAM/JUNK email folder. Should you need your notification resent, please contact the Auction Manager. Please be aware that once the auction pick-up time has ended, we will no longer be able to send purchase notifications.
HOW TO BID
SIMULCAST ONLINE AUCTIONS
1. Visit whippleauction.com and locate the sale you are interested in.
2. Scroll down the page and click on the red “Click Here to Register and Bid” button.
3. You are now on the page to view the online auction details.
4. Click the blue “Register to Bid” button.
5. Enter a valid email address.
6. Check your email to complete the registration process.
7. Enter the required information.
8. Accept the bidder terms and conditions and privacy policy.
9. Complete your account information.
10. You will then be taken back to the auction page.
11. Click the blue “Accept Terms to Bid” button.
12. Check mark the “Accept Terms” box.
13. Click “Confirm Accept Terms.”
14. The “Pending approval” button should appear.
15. Once you are approved to bid, click the “Place Bid” button and type in the amount you would like to bid without using decimals or cents.
16. Once your bid is entered, click “Place Bid” and confirm your amount.
17. If your bid is outlined in green, you are currently the high bidder.
18. If you are outbid, the lot will outline in red.
19. Click the “Outbid” button and enter and confirm your next bid
HOW TO BID ONCE REGISTERED
LIVE WEBCAST
1. Visit whippleauction.com on the day of the auction.
2. Click the “Register to Bid” button.
3. Click “Enter Auction” which will open a new window to hear the auctioneer and place live bids online.
HOW TO WATCH ONLY
WATCH A LIVE WEBCAST
1. Visit whippleauction.com on the day of the auction.
2. Click the “Register to Bid” button.
3. Login to your account.
4. Find the auction you want to watch.
5. Click “Watch Only” button which will allow you to hear the auctioneer and follow the bids visually online as they happen but cannot place a bid.
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Upcoming Auctions
March 23, 2025
Online Only Auction: Gravely and John Deere Riding Tractors, Gravely Trailer
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