A Commission Bid (also referred to as an Autobid or Max Bid) can be placed by internet users either:
While an item is in the ring, or
From the item list
What Happens When a User Places a Commission Bid?
Once a user successfully places a commission bid, they’ll receive a confirmation pop-up message on the top right of their screen that looks like this:
Where Commission Bids Appear
All valid commission bids (those that are currently above the hammer price) are displayed in light orange beneath the Webcast Bidding Table.
Each bid will include a small ‘Bid’ button, making it easy for the clerk to place that bid. This button will disappear if that is the current bid.
Using the Commission Bid Bar
To place the highest valid commission bid, click the large green Commission Bid Bar located just above the general buttons.
⚠️ Once a commission bid drops below the current hammer price, it is automatically removed from the Webcast Console.
How It Works
The large green Commission Bid Bar always displays the highest commission bid that:
Is not currently winning, and
Is equal to or higher than the current asking price
This allows the Clerk to easily click through competitive commission bids placed by multiple users
If two commission bidders are going against each other, this setup helps automate and streamline bidding between them.
For example: If two users have submitted max bids, the green bar will update accordingly to reflect the next eligible bid.
If a bid is placed in the room, the bid bar will revert to show the next highest commission bid still in play.
Bidding on Other Commission Bids
If you'd like to place a different commission bid instead of the one in the green bid bar, simply click the small 'Bid' button next to the relevant entry in the list.