| In the past buying a car from a government seized | | | | anytime during the given period. Usually you can look |
| auto auction was not something that just anyone | | | | the car through and even start it. |
| could do. Such an opportunity was limited only to | | | | After the inspections the bidding can now take place. |
| specific companies and car dealerships. The good | | | | Of course this will be headed by the auctioneer who |
| news is that today, something like this can be joined | | | | will be in front. It is normal to find ringmen around the |
| in by anyone who wants to buy a car for a much | | | | place that help determine which people are placing |
| cheaper price than usual. | | | | bids. They can also help keep track of bids and send |
| The first thing that usually happens during a public | | | | signals to the auctioneer since it can get hectic and |
| sale such as this is registration. All people who are | | | | some bids may be easily missed. |
| interested in joining the event need to make sure | | | | When the bidding begins a at a government seized |
| that they first do this. Registering will allow them to | | | | auto auction a brief description of the vehicle will |
| do several things including view the automobiles for | | | | usually be read. In most cases the car is brought into |
| sale before the start of the official event and of | | | | view so that the audience is sure of what they are |
| course places bids when the public sale begins. | | | | bidding for. The bidding can start with a certain |
| Before the start of the official bidding you may be | | | | amount and increase in increments of hundreds as |
| able to view the cars; this can be done either | | | | people begin placing their bids. The process can be |
| through the use of the auction catalog which is given | | | | really quick with it finishing in one minute or less. You |
| before the event or by an actual screening of these. | | | | will know that the bidding is over when the |
| If a catalogue is to be used it is sent out a few days | | | | auctioneer announces "sold to (specific bidder |
| before the actual event. On the other hand if an | | | | number)". If you are a winning bidder you should |
| actual inspection is going to be done it may take | | | | approach the auction staff right after to verify your |
| place a few hours or days before the event. You will | | | | number as well as the amount and other details. |
| be informed about this and you can go take a look | | | | |