Buyer FAQs

Is there a fee to register?

Registration and viewing inventory is completely free. You can browse live auctions, view condition reports, and listen to engine audio without paying a dime. To bid, public buyers put down a refundable bidder deposit: $250 to bid on one car at a time, or $500 for any number of cars. You can ask for it back at any time, unless you've won a car you haven't paid for yet.

How do I become a verified buyer?

To ensure the integrity of our marketplace, all buyers must pass a verification process via the Auction Direct app. Payments and identity verification are handled through Stripe, our secure payment partner.