Frequently Asked Questions

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Mr Bid Auctions is located at 722 South Liberty Street, Muncie, Indiana 47305

You must be registered for an auction before you will receive a text stating the auction is open for bidding or the auction is closing and you must have your number entered exactly as stated below.

1. Log in with your user name and password

2. Click on Account at the Top Right

3. In the Mobile Number box type in your telephone number without dashes - It must have the +1 at the beginning.  Example +12223334444

4. Click the box next to Receives SMS - a checkmark should be visible

5. Click update at the bottom left 

You will need to register for each auction as soon as it's posted in order to receive the notifications.  The service will only text you if you register for the each auction.

The buyer premium is a set percentage added to the end of an invoice.  For instance if the buyer premium is 18% and your purchase price is $100.00 then your total for the sale is $118.00 plus tax (if tax is applicable). 

Mr Bid Auctions charges a buyer premium.  Please read the auction details to find out the buyer premium for each auction.

At the completion of the auction, you will receive an invoice email.  The email will contain a link for you to set an estimated pickup time.  You should read the auction details prior to bidding to ensure you are able to pickup your winnings at the location of the sale and during the dates and times offered.  

Yes, please include their name and phone number on the calendar appointment link.  You should also provide them with a copy of your invoice to show auction staff during pickup.

Yes, when you click the bid button and place a bid above the current bid by a few dollars, you will receive an alert similar to the one below.  You choose whether to place a bid or raise a bid.  The alert (example) below explains the difference.

Your current bid: USD $1
Your maximum bid: USD $4

You have placed a maximum bid of USD $4. Are you sure you want to bid this amount?

By clicking "Place Bid", you will submit a bid for USD $1 plus 18% Buyer's Premium (USD $0.18) = USD $1.18 and the system will bid on your behalf up to your maximum amount of USD $4.

By clicking "Raise to USD $4 " you will instantly raise your bid to your maximum bid of USD $4 plus 18% Buyer's Premium (USD $0.72) = USD $4.72.

By doing so, you are entering a legally binding contract.