Do I need an account to bid online at Jack Nitz Auctions?

Yes. To bid online you need a bidder account with your name, email address, password and date of birth. You'll use the same email and password to sign in for every Jack Nitz auction, so write your password down.

Do I have to register for every auction?

Yes. You register once for each auction, not for each item. For a new auction, click Register to Bid on any item, sign in with your existing account, confirm your bidder information and agree to that auction's terms.

Can I look through the online catalog without registering?

Yes. Click Bid Online Now! on any Auction Details page to open the online catalog. You can browse every item, with photos and descriptions, without creating an account or registering. You only need to register if you want to bid online.

Do I need an online account to bid in person at a live auction?

No. To bid in person at a live auction, register for a bidder number at the auction with your driver's license, phone number and email address. An online account is only needed to bid online or on an online-only auction.

Why do I need a credit card to register to bid?

A credit card is required to finish registering. Registering does not cost anything. To verify your card, it is pinged with a temporary hold, which is $25 for most auctions; some real estate auctions require more. The hold may show up as a pending charge on your account, but it comes off within 48 hours. Your card is only charged that amount if you are the high bidder and do not meet the auction's terms.

Where do I find payment, pickup and shipping information?

Every auction has a Terms tab on the auction page and on the bidding page. It lists the buyer's premium, accepted payment methods, pickup or shipping options, pickup dates and times, bid increments, and the preview and pickup location. These details vary from auction to auction, so read the Terms each time you bid.

A max bid is the most you are willing to pay for an item. When you create a max bid, the system automatically bids for you, one increment at a time, only as much as needed to keep you in the lead, up to your maximum. To set one, click the arrow on the right side of the Bid button and choose Create maxbid.

What is the difference between a max bid and bidding a specific amount?

A max bid lets the system bid for you gradually, only as high as needed, up to your limit. Bidding a specific amount places a bid at the exact amount you enter right away, and bidding continues from that amount. Use a specific amount when you don't want to be bid up gradually.

Why wasn't my bid accepted?

The most common reason is that the bid wasn't confirmed. After you click the Bid button, it changes to Confirm Bid, and you must click it a second time to place your bid. You also need to be signed in and registered for that auction. If you still have trouble, call us at (402) 727-8800.

What is the difference between a live simulcast auction and an online-only auction?

A live simulcast auction is held in person at the auction location while online bidders bid in real time over the internet, and online prebidding often opens before auction day. An online-only auction takes place entirely online, and bidding closes at a scheduled end time. Each auction listing on nitzauctions.com shows which type it is.

Can I see items in person before I bid?

Many auctions have a preview or inspection time when you can look at items in person. The preview location, dates and times are listed in the Terms for each auction.

Can I bid from my phone?

Yes. You can bid from your phone's web browser, or download the Jack Nitz Auctions app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

I forgot my password. What should I do?

Click the Forgot your password? link on the sign-in screen to reset it. If you need help, call us at (402) 727-8800 or email info@nitzauctions.com.

Who do I contact if I need help registering or bidding?

Call Jack Nitz Auctions at (402) 727-8800 or email info@nitzauctions.com, and our team will walk you through it.

Auction Resources for Bidders & Sellers

Since 1962, Jack Nitz Auctions has helped buyers and sellers across Nebraska and Iowa, with most of our sales in eastern Nebraska, the Omaha metro and western Iowa. Based in the Fremont, Nebraska area, we hold quarterly Truck, Trailer & Equipment Auctions every March, June, September and December, plus business liquidations, retirement auctions, estate auctions, farmland and real estate, firearms and more, through live auctions with simulcast online bidding and online-only auctions.

Whether you're placing your first online bid or getting ready to sell, start with the guides below.

Buying at Auction

Resources for Bidders

Start Here

How to Register & Bid Online

New to online bidding? Our screenshot-by-screenshot guide walks you through it from start to finish.

Create your bidder account
Register for an auction and verify your card
Place, confirm and set max bids
Answers to common online bidding questions

See the step-by-step guide

Bidder Guide

What to know before, during and after auction day, whether you bid in person or online.

Bidding in person vs. online
Tax exemption and Tax ID numbers
Max bids and how online-only lots close
Invoices, payment, pickup and shipping

Read the Bidder Guide

Selling at Auction

Resources for Sellers

Seller Guide

Selling equipment, trucks, real estate, a business or an estate? Whether it's one asset or an entire liquidation, learn how the process works.

Live simulcast and online-only auctions
Choosing the right format for used equipment
When you get paid after the auction
What happens if a buyer doesn't pay

Read the Seller Guide

Appraisals

Want to know what your property is worth before you sell? We offer personal property appraisals.

Learn about appraisals

Ready to sell? Call us at (402) 727-8800 or email info@nitzauctions.com to talk about your auction.

Reference

Auction Glossary

Glossary of Terms

More than 200 auction and real estate terms explained in plain language, from A to Z, including:

Absolute / No Reserve
Buyer's Premium
Hammer Price
Soft Close
Tie Bids
Escrow
Easement

Browse the glossary

Quick Answers

Common Auction Questions

How do I register to bid online?

Click an auction's title or photo on nitzauctions.com, click Bid Online Now!, then click Register to Bid on any item. Sign in or create an account, agree to the auction terms and verify a credit card. See How to Register & Bid for screenshots of every step.

Do I need a credit card to bid online?

Yes. Registering doesn't cost anything, but your card is pinged with a temporary hold, usually $25 (some real estate auctions require more). It may show as a pending charge, but it comes off within 48 hours.

What types of auctions do you hold?

Live simulcast auctions (in person with live online bidding) and online-only auctions that close at a set time. Every auction offers online bidding, though at some simulcast auctions one line sells to the live crowd only. Each auction listing shows its type.

What is a soft close?

On online-only lots, a bid placed near the end extends that lot's closing time by 90 or 120 seconds, depending on how many lots are in the auction. A countdown shows how many seconds are left, so everyone gets a fair chance to bid. Learn more in the Bidder Guide.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Cash, business checks, cashier's checks and wire transfer. No personal checks and no debit cards. Credit cards are accepted for purchases up to $1,000 with in-person ID verification, plus a 3.55% credit card surcharge. Details are in the Bidder Guide.

What is a buyer's premium?

A percentage added to the winning bid to determine the total price. It is set for each auction, so check the auction's Terms tab. See the Glossary for more terms.

When do sellers get paid?

Live and simulcast auctions typically settle in about 10 to 12 banking days, and online-only auctions in about 14 to 16. Details are in the Seller Guide.

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