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Auction Events
We offer two formats for our auction events. The virtual live auction (or simulcast) event, typically held Sunday at 1pm (or Saturday 10am), and the
computer run "timed" auction events typically held Sunday at 7pm. Both events will usually be held on the same weekend, with the simulcast auction being held first,
followed by the timed auction.
Virtual Live (Simulcast) Auctions: These auctions operate like a traditional but broadcast over the internet.
Bidding can being once the items are posted, but when the live virtual auction starts those bids are bid on your behalf against the real time bidders.
You can participate either prior to the auction or bid in real time during the live event. This auction event has streaming audio it us run by a human clerk
and auctioneer. Buttons to access the live event will appear on auction day prior to auction. Click Here for more details. There is no in person bidding for this auction.
Online Only Timed Auctions: This event will be on Sunday evenings, and is run by the computer. Bidding is open once the items are posted in the catalog.
When the auction begins to close, typically 7pm or 8pm, one item will close at a time, and if anyone bids in the last 30 seconds for that item the bidding
time is extended 30 seconds. There is no live audio or human clerking. They are the more traditional "ebay" style auction where a timer counts down until the
item closes. These auctions will be scheduled so you can preview both auctions at the same preview. You can then pick up items from both weekend events at
the same time on Monday or Tuesday of the following week. Click Here for more details. There is no in person bidding for this auction.
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Bidding options
All of our auctions are now online only. You will need an account to bid on the website, and once you have one you can register and bid in any auction.
More complete instructions on setting up an account, registering for an auction, and bidding can be found on our How to Win page.
If you need assistance, email us at info@bluegrassauction.com or call us at 859.389.8650 and we can help.
If you attend preview you can fill out a paper absentee bid sheet for either auction.
Lastly, we do offer phone bidding options on a limited basis for the virtual live auction. If you would like to bid by phone, please contact us at least
24 hours before the auction to arrange this. This is limited to items with a starting bid of $200.00 or more. Below that amount
we recommend calling us and we will enter your bids as absentee bids pre-sale.
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Procedures for Inspection and Questions about an Item
Preview for both auctions will the Friday of the auction event weekend, from 10am until 6pm. Specialty items such as vehicles may be available by appointment. We are also open to the public on Monday and Tuesday 10am-5pm (if not after an auction), but cannot guarantee items for upcoming auctions are available for viewing, so check with our office for details or to make special arrangements.
If you have questions about particular items please contact us and we will do
our best to assist. You can email us at info@bluegrassauction.com or call us at
859.389.8650.
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Procedures for Payment and Pickup
Payment is by cash, check or Visa, Mastercard or Discover. Payment should be made by 6pm Tuesday following the
auction. There is a 3% fee for use of credit or debit card. Purchases above $5,000 may require wire transfer or cashier's check, as determined by Auctioneer.
Pickup is Monday/Tuesday from 10am until 6pm. Items not picked up in that time are subject to the storage and other
fees as described in the terms for each auction, at Auctioneer's discretion. Our staff is requried to pull and check off all items, so please do not remove
items from the gallery without staff assistance. Buyer is responsible for packing their small items
unless otherwise arranged such as for shipping. We over loading assistance on these designated days but please plan your vehicle, strapping, blankets and other needs
as appropriate. Our staff will take all reasonable care to assist, but we are not liable for any issues relating to the loading or removal of items from the gallery.
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Auction Day Help
We do have phone support available during the auction, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to answer all questions during the live auction. Please
call our main number at 859.389.8650 and we will do our best to assist you. During the live events we may not see emails, but if you do email use the
info@bluegrassauction.com account.