We Welcome Bidders of All Levels
Even if you’ve never participated in an auction, you are probably familiar with how they work. You can rely on the expert team at BCL Auction to help make your buying experience simple and easy.
If you are new to bidding, please take a moment to review the information and links to additional resources here.
Types of Auctions We Hold
Online
The auction assets are presented online for bidding, but the auction is not live.
Live Webcast
The auction is streamed live, and buyers bid online and in real-time.
Live In-Person
A traditional experience where buyers come to the auction site, inspect products, and bid in person.
Bidding Tips
To avoid disappointment and help ensure a positive auction experience, we have found that the following tips have helped new bidders:
- Research before bidding. Look at the valuation, read the item’s description, and look at the photos of what you are interested in. If you are participating in a live auction, take the time to look at the item(s).
- Don’t start with a maximum bid. Open with the minimum amount you are willing to spend. Then, if someone outbids you, you have room to increase your bid. However, if you want to submit a pre-bid or bid absentee, enter your maximum bid.
- Understand that all winning bids must be paid. This is why you never want to place a bid you’re not willing to pay.
- Please read our Terms & Conditions to understand your obligations.
- Have fun! But be careful not to get caught up in bidding wars where you may place higher bids just for the sake of winning.
Other Resources for Bidders
What Our Clients Are Saying
"BCL has an outstanding selection to choose from week in and week out! I've bought many things through the years and have never been let down."
Jason H.
Get Started
Whether you want to place a winning bid or you’re ready to sell your assets, we can help. Contact us today!
Areas We Serve
BCL Auction in St. Louis and Commercial Auction Network in Illinois offer auction, asset recovery, asset appraisal, and receivership services throughout Missouri, Illinois, and the Midwest.
View our complete service area for more information on auction services and asset management in the city and state nearest to you.
