| Q. How do I bid?
A. It's Easy to Buy at Online Equine!
Online Equine makes it easy for you to buy and sell on the Internet. Online Equine links
professionals and consumers to the largest market in the world.
Step One: Complete Bidder Registration form.
Step Two: Receive ID and password via e-mail.
Step Three: Find an item.
Step Four: Enter your bid amount.
Step Five: Enter your ID and password.
Step Six: Click on the "Place Bid" button.
Q. What is Maximum bid?
A.This feature is where our software will bid for you. It is
not a requirement just another option that you can choose. If you like a horse and wish to
place a bid on him and have an idea on what you would like to spend, you can place your
regular bid, then place the amount you would be willing to spend in the maximum bid spot.
No one else will see this figure but us. Here's where it gets good. Say a horse is listed
with a minimum bid of $1500 with increments of $100. You start the bid at $1500 and decide
you would be willing to spend $2000 to get him. Someone else comes along and bids $1600
outbidding you. The software will then step in and automatically put you back in for the
next bid of $1700 and so on until your $2000 is reached or you get the high bid for
less. If the bidding does go on until someone has overbid your maximum bid of $2000,
you will receive an automatic email notice stating that you have been overbid. Then it's
up to you to decide how much you like that horse.
Q. Can I set a reserve price for my horse?
A. Yes, simply let us know when you consign what your Reserve
price is and where you would like for the bidding to begin. If no Reserve price is set all
bidding will start at your established minimum sales price.
Q. How do I find the horses?
A. From the opening page, you can click on the
red button "Auction Ring".
Q. How do I find the pictures of the
horses?
A. Click on the "Auction Item" and it
will bring up thumbnail photos of the horse/item and a detailed description. Move
your mouse over the thumbnails and each picture will be displayed. If you see
"More Information and Pedigree" after the description, click on it and it will
bring up the pedigree.
Q. How do I register to bid?
A. Simply use the "Bidder
Registration" button from the menu area. You will be prompted automatically for
your information and then automatically receive a "Bidder ID" via your e-mail
address.
Q. How do I consign my horse?
A. Just click on the "Seller
Registration" button from the menu area. You will be automatically prompted for
your information.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. It costs $12.50 a head to consign your horse
if you list the item yourself. You can also choose to pay a flat
monthly fee of $37.50 for unlimited listings. You can also choose a
yearly rate of $210, billed at $17.50 a month for unlimited listings for the
year. If you want me to list your horses, the charge is $15.00 per
head, price break at 6 head and the fee will be $12.50 each. You also have
the option at Online Equine to pay a 10% commission fee on the sale price of
your item in lieu of a listing fee. Just notify me at
ballen6272@aol.com and let me know
what method you are choosing so you can be billed accordingly.
Note: If you choose any extras on your listings such as "bold",
special placement, arrows, etc., the software will automatically charge you
a small fee such as 50 cents. These extra charges are in addition to
the rates listed above.
Q. Is there a PO (Pass Out) fee?
A. No, the Sale Company does not charge a pass out fee.
A 10% commission is charged by the Sale Company after a successful completed sale.
Q. If I buy a horse, how do I get it? Does the
auction handle the shipping arrangements?
A. No, Online Equine Sales Co. does not arrange for the
shipment of any horses purchased. Shipping arrangements are made solely between the
buyer and seller. You can also click on the "Links"
button to check out transportation haulers.
Q. If I sell a horse, how do I get my money? Does the
money go to the sale company and then get distributed?
A. No, the Sale Company does not act as agent for any
exchange of money. Arrangements for payment of horse is strictly between buyer and
seller. We recommend that this transaction take place within 10 days.
Q. Can I consign an unregistered horse?
A. Sure, all breeds registered or unregistered are
welcome.
Q. What if I don't have a computer..can I still
consign my horse?
A. You bet! You can contact the Sale Company online, by
fax at (316)747-2412, phone (316)747-3167, or mail to Online Equine Sales Co. at 19622 SW
Purity Springs Rd., Douglass, KS. 67039. We will be happy to take your information
and notify you however you please at the completion of your horse's sale.
Q. How long does the auction last?
A. Each horse has it's own auction, if you will. You
can consign any horse any time for up to 30
days. This means if you consign your horse on the 25th of the month, it will be on
the auction block for 30 days, not just until the end of the month. If your horse does not
sell within 30 days, we will place them back on the site for another 30 days FREE OF
CHARGE. Q.
Can I list my item on the auction myself? A.
Yes. Just complete the register to sell information and follow
the instructions that explain how to easily enter your own information and
upload your photos. Pretty much like Ebay. The fees are listed
for consigning yourself, photos, bold print, etc. You'll receive an
invoice once a month. |
