Sealed-Bid Auction A sealed-bid auction is a process where all bidders place their bids on the lot bidding page, unknowing of what the other has proposed for the item. In this type of bid auction, the highest proposal is usually the winning position. In this auction type, bidders can get to drop more than one proposal on the same […]
Our newest option is now available! The Buy it Now option allows customers to purchase an item immediately; rather than going through the bidding process. Remember there will be a 3% service fee for credit card users, so it is encouraged to use debit.
How to register? In order to register, you have to create an account. Click on the Register/Sign in link or the My Account link if you are on the mobile. Then click Become a Member Now! Fill your needed information then click register. How to bid online? You would click on one of our auction […]
1.Why do I need to type in my email address?
As a bidder, you will need an email address to receive electronic communications from Little Boy DD Auctions Ltd. These include registration & verification emails, notifications about your bidding, such as when you are outbid by other bidders, you are currently the high bidder, you are the winning bidder etc. as well as your bill statements & invoices.
2. Why should I give my phone number?
In case we need to contact you in the first place in some special circumstances, so we need to keep your phone number for timely communication.
3.Why ask for my driver’s license number?
This information is for user ID verification to prevent any minor from bidding irresponsibly and harming the interests of our registered users.
4.Why should I provide my credit/debit card information?
There are two major reasons why we make such a request. Our business need is the first reason because customers will pay for their buyer’s premium with automatic debit on our Self-Service Auction platform. The other reason is that the card verification acts as a constraint on both our bidders & sellers, hoping that they take their bidding seriously. In this way, we manage to avoid incidents like irresponsible random bidding, no-show for payment & pickup by bidders, or no-show by sellers from Self-Service Auction platform. All these irresponsible behaviours will irrevocably sabotage the interests of other serious bidders, sellers as well as consignors from DD & Angel Auction platforms.
As for the card verification, it’s required by credit card company, not by us. Such verification is to ensure, in a more careful way, that you are the cardholder himself, not someone else, a kid or what.
A non-refundable $0.99 plus GST will be charged to your card on file after a successful verification. Meanwhile, your email address will receive the verification invoice.
In general, by gathering phone number, driver’s license number as well as card information is for the protection of the cardholders themselves as well as the benefits of bidders & sellers. To a large extent, we can prevent some illegal activities from occurring, for instance, somebody bids with a stolen card or a card he picked up on the street.
We are an auction business, but not in the conventional sense. Our flexible and diverse business model aims to serve our clients to their maximum satisfaction. If you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We can work it out together.
Our clients are banks, auditors, insurance companies, retail companies, publishers, agencies, networks and ad technology companies, private equity companies, cities and municipalities, government departments, trust companies, trustees in bankruptcy, lawyers, restaurants, commercial shops, all private and public corporations, as well as all private individuals.
Our merchandise includes commercial equipment, construction equipment, industrial equipment, electronic equipment, agricultural equipment, farm assets, recreational equipment, offices equipment, personal property, personal effects, jewellery, antiques, sporting goods, vehicles, real estate, business inventories, etc. As part of our service scope, any legally permitted for sale product could be consigned to us.
Our business areas cover auctions, consignment sales, liquidations, mortgage sales, pawns, sell to us, etc. If you think you have items that we could use, please include the information below:
What it is – brand and name
Model number
UPC code
Condition
Quantity available
Pictures
Other useful details
Please send this information to us at littleboydd.info@gmail.com at your earliest convenience. We will get back to you shortly – usually within a day or two.
The seller should be the legal owner of the item, not something stolen, etc.
Please only sell items that you have on hand.
Each item must include real photos, no stock or Google photos.
Please state in description of what you’re selling and how pick up or drop will be handled.
The seller is supposed to describe the item thoroughly with the condition noted. Please be advised that the description of the item matches the actual item, otherwise, the bidder may refuse to make the deal.
Please post if you have bugs, smoking in home or have pets.
Don’t ask questions on a posted item unless you are interested in buying and allowed to ask as maximum as 3 questions by the seller.
Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn’t allowed.
We’re all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let’s treat everyone with respect.
Self-promotion, spam and irrelevant links aren’t allowed.
If you notice your post is missing, it means the admin deleted it for it didn’t suit Terms and Conditions of the website.
If registered users neglect to find out what the rule is and just post what they want, their account will be terminated with no warning.
If any concerns or repeated on no shows, you can email the admin. We will monitor the page and will do our best.
Bidding Tips for Buyers
Try to make the best use of your Wishlist, which is a handy tool to keep you posted on the items you are interested in.
Ask the seller questions, and be sure you get a satisfactory answer. You can ask the seller as maximum as 3 questions for the item you want to bid on if the option is open to you on the bidding page.
The size, color or condition of the item may differ from the seller’s description. If possible, personal inspection of the item is encouraged. So please bid carefully before you place a bid.
Pay attention to seller’s policies regarding shipping, how pick up or drop will be handled, consider delivery costs in your expenses. In some cases, the seller may only accept pickup or be willing to deliver to door free of charge. Delivery costs are paid by the buyer and are in addition to your winning bid amount.
You will need to have a clear understanding of Little Boy’s Automatic Bidding and reserved/unreserved auctions. Be familiar with the bidding increments and bidding level of your auction. If you are unclear about any of Little Boy’s rules, spend some time on Little Boy’s How It Works and Terms and Conditions pages.
If identical bids come in, the bidder who placed the bid first gets the bid.
Auction Tips for Sellers
With rich experience in auction industry, we would like to share our auction tips with sellers who want to sell their items through auctions, so that they can auction off their items as best as possible.
It is suggested that the starting bid should not be set too high, otherwise too high an opening bid will make many buyers lose interest.
The seller is supposed to describe the item thoroughly with the condition noted. Please be advised that the description of the item matches the actual item, otherwise, the bidder may refuse to make the deal.
The post code should correspond to the item pickup location for buyers to better measure the pickup distance before they place a bid.
The seller can choose the option to answer each bidder as maximum as three questions during the auction for a better chance of quick sale.
One of the best things you can do for your auction is present your items well. When you post about your item, try to show as many item details as you can in the photos, as well as describe the item as detailed as possible for buyers to know more about the item. For instance, you can tell in the post about the item original purchase price that the buyers may take into account for placing a bid. All those elements mentioned above will boost the probability of your sale.
We would also recommend performing general maintenance on your items to keep them in a good working condition, which would definitely attract more people to the auction.
The best way for you to have a successful auction is to reach a lot of people who are likely to want the items that you are selling. The more people that attend, the more likely your item will be sold.You are encouraged to promote your auction by clicking the social media icons on your item bidding page to share the auction sale.
