Buying

Register to bid:
Register to bid for internet bidding is conveniently located at the left of each auction listing. If your are having trouble with the registration process, please call us at 785-762-3595 If the registration was successful and you are not able to bid, remember that the Internet auction closes prior to the start of the live auction unless it is a LIVE ONLINE AUCTION. If you would like to place an absentee bid during this time, we ask that you call the number listed above.

Come to our auctions:
Anyone may attend our auctions. You may look at our merchandise any time prior to the auction. We do not charge you to register for a bid card. You do not have to place bids on this web site to attend our auctions.

Payment and removal of merchandise:
All merchandise must be paid for the night of the auction. We accept cash, checks. Master Card, Visa & Paypal are for online only (for the time being). No refunds will be issued for merchandise left over 48 hours in our building. We make no guarantees that we will not re-sell or discard merchandise left in our building over 48 hours. Online bidders see (terms and conditions.).

A to Z Internet bidding:
Our Internet auction system is essentially an absentee bidding system for our live auctions. You enter your bid and your maximum bid on each item on which you wish to bid. The Internet bidding closes shortly before the live auction begins. We then bid for you during the live auction. We will set the starting price at what your winning bid was and bid for you on the item up to your maximum. It is important to know that no preference is given to the absentee, Internet bidder's maximum bid as compared to the live crowd's maximum bid. We bid as if we were you and can't exceed your maximum bid if someone in the crowd has the bid at your maximum. Problems with or questions about Internet bidding should be addressed to info@bidatoz.com.

Live online auctions are subject to terms and conditions outlined through the live auction program. Only high profile and high traffic auctions will be able to broadcast live.

Choice lots:
Certain items are sold choice at our auctions; that is, the winning bidder gets to choose among several items sold at the same time. We sell choices by a style of auction called a Dutch auction, which is similar, but not exactly like, eBay's Dutch auctions. After the first winning bidder is done choosing, the price is reduced incrementally until another buyer bids, at which time that buyer gets to be the next to choose among the remaining items at that price. Because a live buyer can bid at any time when items are sold choice, and because the bidding is done immediately once a buyer bids, the only way to effectively represent the Internet bids in these situations is to immediately bid the maximum Internet bid as the price is being reduced. All kinds of items can be sold choice; however, we usually reserve this auction style to similar items such as jewelry and collectibles.

Winning bidder notification:
Successful bidders will receive an e-mail message within 24 hours of the auction notifying you of your purchase. If you do not, please call us the next business day at 785-762-3595 about your purchases.

Shipping information:
A to Z auctions does not ship any item, but we do arrange to have your item to be shipped through our local shippers. See terms and conditions.

Firearms:
Due to federal laws, if firearms are sold they will not be brought on the premises for viewing until the day of the auction. Proof of legal age and Kansas residency will be required. Firearms must be picked up personally by the winning bidder. Winning bidder must be present at the auction during the time the firearm is sold.