FAQ
Please find listed below a series of our most frequently asked questions.
Q: What time does the auction start?
A: 11.00 am Sharp at our Laverton North site. (On Vendor's Site Auctions may have a different start time)
Q: When is inspection time?
Q: What do I need to do so that I can bid?
A: Bring photo identification (driver's licence or passport etc) to register and receive a catalogue of entries and have a bidders number recorded. Bidders Registration can be filled out in advance by clicking on the highlighted text. You will still need to attend the office with photo identification and to receive a bidders number.
Q: Do I need a deposit?
A: Nolan Fleet Auctions do not require deposits, just keep bidding until the auctioneer tells you to stop!
Q: If I buy at the auction, when can I pick up my purchases?
Q: What are your opening hours?
A: We are open from 8.30 am until 5.00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8.30 am until 4.00 pm on Friday's.
Q: Are you open on the weekend?
A: No!... unless it's the Saturday of the auction.
Q: How can I pay for my purchases?
Q: How soon do I have to pay
Q: How long have I got to pick up my purchases?
Q: Can you help me load?
Q: Can you tell me how much the reserve is on that item?
A: No we can't, if we told everyone the reserve price we'd be a sales yard not an auction house.
Q: Do all lots have a reserve price?
A: No, the minimum reserve price is $1000.00
Q: What happens if i'm the top bidder but the lot isn't sold to me because the reserve wasn't reached?
Q: What happens if I'm referred on a lot but I want to bid on another?
A: If a referred bidder's offer is accepted by a seller the bidder has the option of declining the sale.
Q: Can I register before the auction?
Yes, you can register to bid before the auction. You can simply click on the highlighted text "Bidder Registration Form" and complete the form and submit it to us. You will still have to attend our office to sign the form, show us your drivers license or other photo identification and receive a bidders number. On-line bidder registration forms must be completed and submitted 24 hours prior to commencement of the auction.
Q: Can I place a phone bid?
Yes if you are unable to attend our auction in person you can request a phone bid. Phone Bids will only be accepted for major assets. You will need to complete our "Bidders Registration Form" unless you have a permanent bidders number and also a "Phone Bid Form". We will call you a few minutes before your item comes up for auction so you will need to have your phone with you. We take no responsibility in not being able to contact you due to lack of phone service or engaged lines etc. Bidders Registration Forms need to be completed 24 hours before the start of the auction. If you are able to attend the auction and have previously submitted an on-line phone or absent bid form please let one of our staff know and they can delete your phone/absent bids from our system.
Q: Can I place an absent bid?
Yes if you are unable to attend our auction in person you can place an absent bid. You will need to complete our "Bidders Registration Form" unless you have a permanent bidders number and a "Absent Bid Form". Bidders Registration Forms need to be completed 24 hours before the start of the auction. If you are able to attend the auction and have previously submitted an on-line phone or absent bid form please let one of our staff know and they can delete your phone/absent bids from our system.
Q: What fees or charges are applicable?
Catalogues are free of charge and you do not have to pay a deposit to bid. We also do not charge a forklift loading fee. When bidding the hammer price is inclusive of G.S.T (if applicable). If you do make a purchase a buyers premium will apply on top of the hammer price, the buyers premium is on a sliding scale as listed on our Bidders Registration Form and also on the front page of our catalogue.