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Frequently Asked Questions

At Rock Island Auction, we're committed to making your buying and selling experience seamless. Browse our comprehensive FAQ section to find quick answers to common questions and get the most from your auction experience.
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  • /How can I place a absentee bid?

Frequently Asked Questions

At Rock Island Auction, we're committed to making your buying and selling experience seamless. Browse our comprehensive FAQ section to find quick answers to common questions and get the most from your auction experience.
How can I place a absentee bid?

Sign into your web account, navigate to the auction, find a lot you are interested in and click the “Place Bid” button. Enter your bid amount, select a +1 or +2 if desired, and click “Place Bid.” This will place your bid into your Bid Cart. When you have finished placing all your bids, you must submit them.

To submit your bids, you may click the shopping cart icon in the upper right corner of the website or may navigate to the “Cart – Unsubmitted Bids” tab in the “My Account” page. To submit all your bids, click the “Submit Bids” button.

To avoid a tie, absentee bidders may wish to place a +1 or +2 on their bid. This will authorize the auctioneer to place an additional single bid (+1) or two bids (+2) on your behalf to win the lot.

Bidders utilizing absentee bids are encouraged to bid early, as in the event of a tie the lot will be awarded to the earliest placed absentee bid.

Absentee bidding may be done via our website, calling or emailing our Customer Support team, or by mailing or faxing us a completed bid form. Please contact us to receive a bid form.

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