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It's that simple.
Everything you need to know to register, bid, and pick up your first auction win at Prime Time Auctions. Online bidding is free to join and open to everyone.
Register to bid nowHow to register
Creating your free bidder account takes just a few minutes. You only need to do this once and your account works for all future auctions.
Go to primetimeauctions.com and click “Online Login” at the top right of the page. On mobile, tap the blue icon with 3 horizontal lines first.
Click the gray “New Bidder? Click Here” button in the middle of the page and follow the steps to create your account.
After completing registration, click the Prime Time logo at the top of the page to return to the main site.
Browse to the auction you want to bid in and click the gray “Register to Bid” button. On mobile, tap the black down arrow at the top of the page first.
Select or add a payment method. A credit card on file is required to register, but you can pay by cash or check within two business days of the auction closing instead.
Read the Terms and Conditions, confirm you have read them, and click the blue “Submit Registration” button. You're in.
How to bid
Bidding is designed to be quick and confidence-building. You always confirm before a bid is submitted, so there's no risk of an accidental click.
While browsing the auction, current bid prices are displayed below each item photo (for example: 40.00 USD).
To bid, click the blue bid button showing the next bid increment. You will be asked to confirm before the bid is officially placed.
Want to bid higher than the next increment? Click the blue “+” button or type in your amount manually, then press “Confirm Bid.”
To review all your active bids in one place, click the green “Bids” button at the top right of the page. On mobile, tap the 3 gray horizontal lines first.
Check the lot description for the item location. That address is where you will pick up your purchase after the auction closes.
Preview before you bid
All items are sold as-is, so we strongly encourage inspecting anything you're interested in before placing a bid. Here's how preview works:
Offsite auctions
A scheduled preview time is held the day before the auction closes. Check the auction page for exact times and address.
Community auctions
Items can be previewed during our normal business hours at our Pocatello location before the auction closes.
Location details
Always check the lot description for the specific pickup and preview address for each auction.
Paying and picking up
After the auction closes you'll receive an invoice with pickup times and location details. Here's what to expect:
Payment methods
Cash, check, or wire transfer accepted. Debit and credit cards accepted with a 3% processing fee. Payment is due within 2 business days of the auction closing.
Paid in full receipt
You must have a paid in full receipt before leaving the pickup location with your items. Have payment ready before you arrive.
Loading is on you
Bring your own packing materials, moving equipment, and manpower. Our staff supervise removal but do not assist with heavy items.
Shipping available
Shipping is available on most items. Contact us at (208) 232-4912 for shipping details before the auction closes.
Bid increment scale
Bid increments are set automatically based on the current price of each item. Here's the full scale:
| Current bid (min) | Current bid (max) | Increment amount |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $25.00 | $2.50 |
| $25.00 | $100.00 | $5.00 |
| $100.00 | $250.00 | $10.00 |
| $250.00 | $500.00 | $25.00 |
| $500.00 | $1,000.00 | $50.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $10,000.00 | $15,000.00 | $250.00 |
| $15,000.00 | $20,000.00 | $500.00 |
| $20,000.00 | $999,999.00 | $1,000.00 |
Items may be scratched or dented, some need repair, some could be missing parts, and some could be partial sets or broken. Please inspect each lot. Boxed items may be opened.
Terms & conditions
All buyers agree to these terms when registering for an auction.
- 1 5% buyers premium on each item $2,501 and over. 10% buyer's premium on each item $2,500 and under. Added to all purchases ($10 bid price + $1.00 bp = $11.00 at cash register, $3,000 bid price + $150 bp = $3,150).
- 2 All purchases to be paid at the conclusion of the auction. Payment may be made by cash or check. Debit and Credit Cards accepted with a 3% Convenience Fee. Any unpaid amounts will incur interest of 18% per diem. Your credit card on file is not automatically charged, unless payment is not received within 2 days.
- 3 If charges are declined by the credit card processor a non-sufficient funds charge of $25.00 will be charged each time processing is denied. The buyer will be notified of NSF transaction through e-mail and be given 24 hours to contact Prime Time Auctions with an alternative payment method.
- 4 No credit card charge backs will be allowed. NO refunds will be given.
- 5 No Credit Card Processing fees will be refunded once a credit card payment has been processed.
- 6 The sale is “AS IS” and “Where IS” and without warranty of any nature whatsoever. Purchasers are deemed to have conducted their own inspection and should NOT rely on descriptive information provided or statements made. By placing a bid, bidder signifies that they have examined the items to their satisfaction, or that they have chosen not to personally examine them.
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Items MUST be picked up within three business days following the auction, or other acceptable arrangements must be made. Items left for over three business days without arrangements will incur storage fees. Please understand space is limited and we need room for new inventory!
PLEASE NOTE if items are left past the three business days there is no guarantee items will be in the same condition or easily accessible. Items left over seven days will be considered abandoned property and no longer belong to the buyer. Buyer will incur any cost of disposal. - 8 All titled items will incur a $14 title fee and a $75 document fee for a total of $89. Auto dealers will be charged $40.
- 9 Loading is the responsibility of the buyer. Our staff is there to supervise the safe and proper removal of items and to help you identify the items included in your purchase. The staff are NOT there to help with the removal of heavy items. You MUST bring your own packing materials, moving equipment, and adequate manpower to safely and properly remove your items during the specified pick-up time.
- 10 Purchaser will pay all legal state sales tax, unless exemption requirements are met.
- 11 Purchaser grants a security interest in purchased items. If, for any reason, payment is not made in full, Prime Time has the right to repossess items, even from private property.
- 12 Prime Time Auctions reserves the right to bid on behalf of our sellers. The vast majority of items are sold to the highest bidder. Through our frequent seller program and special cases, some items have soft reserves. Our best effort is used to create a fair market for our buyers and sellers.
- 13 If payment is not honored for any reason (including but not limited to N.S.F., stop payment order, or the like) purchaser agrees to pay a $75 return fee.
- 14 Gun buyers must pass a federal background check. Gun buyers that do not pass a federal background check, will be charged a re-sale fee of $150.00.
- 15 If action is necessary to enforce the terms of this agreement, purchaser agrees to pay attorney fees and costs associated with collection or action. All buyer contracts will be subject to the Bannock County legal jurisdiction and the laws in the State of Idaho.
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By providing your mobile number, you agree that Prime Time Auctions may send you periodic SMS or MMS messages containing but not limited to important information, updates, deals, and specials.
Message frequency may vary. You may unsubscribe at any time by texting the word STOP. You may receive a subsequent message confirming your opt-out request. For help, contact the number you received a text from us on. Message and data rates may apply.
You agree to notify us of any changes to your mobile number and update your account with us to reflect this change. Data obtained from you in connection with this SMS service may include your cell phone number, your carrier's name, and the date, time, and content of your messages, as well as other information that you provide. We may use this information to contact you and to provide the services you request from us.
By subscribing or otherwise using the service, you acknowledge and agree that we will have the right to change and/or terminate the service at any time, with or without cause and/or advance notice. If you have any questions, please contact Prime Time Auctions at [email protected].
Will I be charged for the text messages I receive? Though Prime Time Auctions will never charge you for the text messages you receive, depending on your phone plan, you may see some charges from your mobile provider. Please reach out to your wireless provider if you have questions about your text or data plan.
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