Buying Guide

Simple steps to get started!

1. Register

To purchase any asset at our auctions, you must register. You can register here, or any time via the online auctions page. You will need a few details to register, such as name, email, company (optional), and address. You will be required to create a password for your account. Our terms and conditions as well as privacy policy are available for you to review.

2. Email Confirmation

Once registered, our admin team will approve your account. Once approved, you will receive an email notification.

3. Auction

Once registered and your registration has been confirmed, you are able to bid on current auctions. All online timed auctions run for 10 days in which you are able to bid at any time. Viewing of items is available at any time during business hours.

4. Register to bid

Once you have found an asset upon which you would like to place a bid, select the option ‘Register’. This will ask you to log into your account and will also display the Terms and Conditions relating to that particular auction.

5. Place Bid

Select button ‘Bid Now’ on the main catalogue page to perform a quick bid. Additionally, click on the picture of the item. This will give you the option to type in the amount you would like to bid. Once you have entered the amount, select 'confirm bid'.

6. Watchlist

If you would like to 'watch' an item, beside the button 'bid now' there is an eye icon. Once clicked it will add the item to your watch list. At the top of the page you will see a menu option named 'Watchlist'. Select the 'Watchlist' and you will see all watchlisted items.

7. Technical Support

If something goes wrong unexpectedly, please contact our technical support team at 780-440-1075 or info@auctions.ca.

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Buying FAQ's

1. What are the Buyers Fees per lot?

  • Winning bid of CAD $3000.00 or less will have a transaction fee of 15% of the winning bid.
  • Winning bid greater than CAD $3,000.00 up to and including $10,000.00 will have a transaction fee of 10% of the winning bid; with a minimum fee of $450.00.
  • Winning bid greater than CAD $10,000.00 up to and including $50,000.00 will have a transaction fee of 6% of the winning bid; with a minimum of $1,000.00.
  • Winning bid greater than CAD $50,000.00 will have a transaction fee of $3,000.00.

2. What does "Subject to Sellers Approval" mean when seen on a listing?

  • At Hanna Auctions, we strive for both buyers and sellers to have a great auction experience. When you see "Subject to Seller's Approval" in our listings, it means that the final sale is contingent upon the seller agreeing to the highest bid. We use "Subject to" on items to encourage sellers to list high-quality items, giving you access to better equipment.

3. What is the success rate of the high bid being accepted for a "Subject to Sellers Approval" listing?

  • We have a remarkable track record, with over 95% of items listed as "Subject to Seller's Approval" successfully sold. This high success rate speaks to the quality of our offerings and the competitive nature of our auctions. Often, all items find new owners, highlighting the reliability of our platform. By joining our auctions, you increase your chances of securing the items you desire.

4. What is a proxy bid?

  • In an online auction, a proxy bid allows you to set a maximum bid amount. The system then automatically places bids on your behalf, incrementally increasing your bid just enough to stay ahead of other bidders until your maximum is reached.

5. How do you enter a proxy bid?

  • Once you click on a Lot, there will be a space to enter a bid. If you enter your max bid into this space, the system will accpet it as a proxy bid and will bid for you. You can increase or decrease your proxy bid by re-entering it into the bidding space.