Pre-Auction

Do you want to bid in a Live Auction?

The following are the step-by-step instructions to allow you to participate in a live auction on CTHS National:

1. Create an account with CTHS National, instructions below.
2. Get Approved to Bid in the auction you are interested in, instructions below.
3. Preview the lots within the auction.

Creating an account with CTHS National

Creating an account with CTHS National is quick and easy!

1. Go to the create new account page if you haven't already done so. Create a username/password combination, enter your name and provide us with a valid email.
2. Review and check off that you have read and accepted the user agreement and privacy policy.
3. Click the CREATE ACCOUNT button at the bottom of the page.
4. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided. The email contains a link that you need to click to confirm your account. If you do not receive the email please check your spam box.
5. After you have confirmed your account, you will be signed into CTHS National and ready to proceed to request approval to bid.

Getting Approved to Bid in an Auction

Getting approved to bid in an auction is simple!

1. Select the auction you are interested in from the list of Live & Upcoming Auctions on the main page or from the auction listing page. Click the GET APPROVED TO BID link.
2. Sign in with your CTHS National username/password. You may already be signed-in, if so skip this step.
3. Read the privacy policy and the auctioneer's terms and conditions.
4. Fill in the requested information as necessary, confirm your information is correct and click the button to submit it for approval.
5. The auctioneer will manually review your credit application. An email will be sent to advise if your application to bid has been approved or denied.

Cost of Bidding

As a buyer on CTHS National, you don't pay anything to browse and bid. You will pay the auctioneer directly in the specified auction currency when you win a lot in an auction. You'll be contacted directly to inform you of what you have won and how much you owe. The total amount payable on your invoice may include the following where applicable:

1. The amount of your winning bid,
2. Applicable taxes,
3. Any other applicable fees