Bidding
What's the difference between a max bid and a pre bid?
Before an auction goes live, there is always the opportunity to place a so-called advance bid on all items. This is a binding bid and will be displayed in its total amount when the auction starts.
Read moreWhat does BUY NOW mean?
Some of our items are listed under the BUY NOW category. This means that the seller has chosen to list their car at a fixed price that guarantees a sale. These items have no set time limit. By being the first to click on BUY NOW, you can buy the item at the set price.
Read moreWhat are the bid increments?
Minimum bid increments:
Read moreWhat happens if a bidder places a bid at the last second in an attempt to "snipe" the auction?
If bids are received right towards the end of the auction, it will be extended by two minutes each time a bid is placed.
Read moreCan I withdraw my bid?
All bids are binding and it is up to you as the bidder to ensure that you feel safe and comfortable placing a bid based on the information available. More about this in our terms and conditions.
Read moreHow can I see the reserve for an auction?
All reserve prices are hidden, so as not to affect bidding. You can see in an auction whether the reserve price has been reached or not, but we will not show any information beyond that. All bidding on Bidders Highway is by maximum bid so that you do not have to pay more than you have to. If your maximum bid is lower than the reserve price, you will place your maximum bid; if your maximum bid i...
Read moreCan I inspect the car during the auction?
You can always ask in the comments section if it's possible to come and view the car, but it is entirely up to the seller to grant a viewing. Note that buyers and sellers are prohibited from initiating separate negotiations on site as the item is handled exclusively by Bidders Highway during an ongoing auction.
Read moreHow much does it cost to buy a car on Bidders Highway?
The price you see when an auction is closed is the price the buyer pays the seller. In addition, the buyer pays a fee of 7.5% (VAT included) of the winning bid to Bidders Highway after the auction is closed. This fee is limited to a maximum of 75,000 SEK and a minimum of 5,000 SEK.
Read moreWhat happens after the auction ends if my vehicle is sold?
Once your vehicle has reached the desired reserve price and the auction is closed, Bidders Highway will first contact the buyer to charge the fee. Once this has been paid, we will make a digital introduction between buyer and seller to complete the payment and agree on the handover of the vehicle.
Read moreCan I cancel my listing during an ongoing auction?
Once you have approved the execution of your listing, you cannot withdraw your item. If you choose to cancel your auction anyway, Bidders Highway will charge you the fee that a potential buyer would have paid if they had won the bid. More about this in our terms and conditions.
Read moreCan I bid on my own auction?
No. Bidding on your own auction strictly prohibited, whether under your own name or someone else's. If we discover any fraudulent bidding, we will immediately close the auction and report the matter to the police.
Read moreWhat happens if someone posts negative comments about my car?
All comments are reviewed by our moderators, who ensures that the comments section is kept in good order. We will not approve derogatory or negative comments about the auctions that are irrelevant or unfounded. If you believe that a posted comment violates our commenting guidelines, please contact support@biddershighway.com and we will review the matter as soon as possible.
Read moreCan I advertise my car on other marketplaces while my auction is live?
It is perfectly acceptable to place ads on other sites or in your social channels to attract visitors to your auction on Bidders Highway, but it is important that you do not specify a price so as not to disrupt the bidding. However, if Bidders Highway has set up an auction for you, we have exclusive rights to the sale, i.e. you cannot sell the car via another marketplace while you have an ongoi...
Read moreWhat happens when the auction is live?
Once your scheduled auction starts, registered bidders are free to bid or ask you questions via our comments section. All questions are first reviewed and moderated by us to ensure good tone and relevance. It is up to each seller to answer any questions, so it is important that you actively follow your auction.
Read moreDo I have to offer viewings of the car during the auction?
No, your vehicle can stay in a garage or on your driveway while the auction is going on. The pictures and text are so detailed and complete in and of themselves. However, it may be a good idea to offer potential bidders a viewing of the car at a time that suits you if someone shows interest, but this is entirely up to you as the seller.
Read moreWill you help me photograph my vehicle?
Certainly! We have our own photographers, and a wide network of photographers that covers most of Sweden where we can offer professional photography at affordable prices. The invoice for the photography comes when the work is done and usually ends up between 2000-4000sek incl. VAT depending on where in the country you are located.
Read moreCan I have a reserve price on my auction?
Yes, you may set a reserve price on your auction. If the bidding ends at a price lower than the reserve price, the car will not be sold. We are happy to help estimate an approximate price for the car if it's interesting to us, but remember that the market is always in control: The final price of your lot will be determined by what others are willing to pay for it.
Read moreHow do I know what my car is worth?
It is of course good if you have an idea of what you want to pay for your car. But valuation and pricing are always done in dialogue with us. We have experienced experts who can assess the value of your car depending on condition and model. Based on this, we can agree on a reasonable reservation price if you want it.
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