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Given the current need for social distancing, our auctions will be offered “online only.”
We will be using the same software and methods that are familiar to our buyers.
Absentee bidding is open now for the auction. We encourage bidders to leave their
maximum bid so as to not run the risk of missing on the item. We will start the
bidding as we always do at the starting bid created by competitive bidding with other
bidders and not simply start at the maximum bid. We as always reserve the right to set
bid increments.
We will be calling this auction with our live simulcast bidding on the day of the
auction. We will go through in catalog order as always, and those with flash media
player on their computer can hear the audio. As we expect a much larger volume of
simulcast bidders we do strongly encourage bidders to also leave bids prior to auction
on items as we simply do not know what kind of delays may be experienced with a surge
in simulcast bidders. We are making all plans to handle the capacity but bids prior
to the simulcast are good insurance.
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Bidding options
If you are already online, you are good to go. We will have the regular pre-sale
bidding open, as well as the live simulcast. You will need an account and to be
registered for this sale.
If you have not signed up yet and need help, email us at
info@bluegrassauction.com or call us at 859.389.8650 and we can help.
If you are not comfortable with the account/bidding process for online,
you can also call us and we will manually put in your bids on your behalf for the sale.
These phone absentee bids MUST be placed by Friday 6pm for us to have time to enter them
in the sytem. Due to health constraints we are operating a skeleton staff on auction day and
will have limited ability to answer calls, handle bids, etc.
Lastly, we are going to offer expanded phone bidding options.
This is limited to items with a starting bid of $250.00 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
Preview has Returned!
We will continue to observe "curbside" for pickup of items to avoid crowding, but we are now able
to comply with state guidelines and safely open for preview. Our previews are the Friday prior to the auction,
from 10am until 6pm.
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
We are encouraging winning bidders to pay by credit card when possible.
As of now we can accept payments by phone. We will accept checks and cash
but due to the logistics we encourage card or check payment. Payment terms
are otherwise the same, with payment due by 6pm Tuesday for all bidders.
To meet current requirements for distancing we will be offering curb-side pickup
for items. Once you have paid we will be packaging smaller items for our clients.
When you arrive we will serve you from your vehicle. Those picking up larger items
must wait so only one buyer is loading at a time. We strongly recommend bringing your
own help to load. Strict social distancing will be observed at all times for loading.
Due to the variation in people arriving we are not trying to schedule appointments as it is impossible
to predict people arriving. Only one bidder will be served at a time, others
will need to wait in their vehicles until their turn.
As of now we will maintain our regular pickup hours of Monday and Tuesday 10am till 6pm.
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Expanded delivery and storage options.
We are going to be offering white glove delivery for smaller items. If we can bring
it in a normal vehicle the rate will be $25.00 within Lexington, with a rate of $40
for out of town deliveries within 20 miles. For larger items requiring our truck the
regular delivery rates will apply. Delivery will be to porch or garage to minimize
contact and items must be paid for in advance.
If you wish to purchase an item but wish to wait to pickup we will accommodate temporary
storage as we are able, with any fees on a case by case basis based on size and labor
involved. Items must be fully paid for to consider storage.