How to Bid Online - Step 5

5. The auctioneer will announce the name and lot number of each item before opening the bidding. You will see the lot number, a photo and other details of the item being sold in the top left of the bidding interface.

If the item is part of a choice group, the first lot in the group will be displayed in the main picture area. Photos of the other lots in the choice group will be shown below. You can scroll through these images with the left and right arrow buttons. Hover over an image to see an enlarged picture. When an item is sold, the image disappears.

The current lot being sold

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Video Tutorial

Watch a video about bidding on auction day.

5 m 36 sec

Online Bidding Software

We’ve made some enhancements to our online bidding service.

Please note: you must install the new 2009 online bidding software in order to bid or view an auction online. Please install the software well in advance of the auction to avoid any technical issues. Previous versions of the rbauctionBid-Live online bidding software must be replaced.

Need Help?

For assistance with online bidding, contact us or go to our technical assistance page.

Contact customer service at Ritchie Bros.