You can place a bid by simply clicking on the Bid button that is on the Bidding window Interface.

What will I see once the auction starts?

The biding interface will allow you to participate in a live auction event. You will be able to see live video and hear the auctioneer from the actual auction house.

What do I do to start

Once you click on the live auction button or link you will be taken to a launch page that will lead you through a short software download page. At this time your computer will be tested for connection speed and make sure that you have the necessary components to listen to the auction, i.e working sound card speakers. Once the download begins it will take anywhere from 5 seconds to 45 seconds depending on your Internet connection.

Can I bid while on a dial-up connection?

Although dial-up connection are slower that broadband internet, the system has been designed to work on dial-up. The Live Global bid system will test your connection speed and then will automatically adjust the amount of information to send you. Some dial-up connections will be good enough to receive audio and video while others will only be able to receive audio and no video. In extreme cases where the dial-up line is so bad you may only be able to get the bidding.

Who can bid?

To be eligible to bid you must first register in the registration page. Once you register your information will be processed by Frontier Stockyards holding the live auction event and you will be issued a paddle number and a password. Use this paddle number and password in the login page when you are prompted to enter your paddle number and password

What kind of computer do I need?

Pentium II processor or better with 64mb of Ram, working sound card with speakers. Minimum 800X600 screen resolution and an Internet connection. Internet Explorer 5 or higher will work, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher. Netscape 6.0 will not work. Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP will all work There are a few default changes that have to be made to Windows XP in the Privacy settings to work perfectly.

Can I take my bid back?

When you place a bid using the Live Global Bid System its just like placing a bid at a live auction. When placing a bid you are entering into a contract to purchase the items or lots you bid on. Please make sure that what you are buying is right for you.

How much of a delay is there?

The Live Global Bid system has very little delay. Less than half a second in most cases. However, the internet is very unpredictable and with some dial-up connections you may run into some local bandwidth problems. Most of these can be resolved by talking to your Internet Service Provider.

If you have any questions please feel free to call Frontier Stockyards Inc. Toll Free at 877-343-9047.

Trading hours means that cattle can be purchased from the website. All cattle posted will have a minimum bid that has to be met. If the minimum bid is not met the cattle will be passed. You can place a bid on the cattle while the bidding is open, once the hammer drops or the lot is closed you will not be able to place any more bids. You must have an alias and a password to place bids. They will be emailed to you once you have filled out and submitted the registration information.

When are the trading hours?

Trading hours are from the time that a lot is posted to the time that a lot is closed, or physically removed from the auction by Frontier Stockyards representatives.

When can bids be placed?

Bids can be placed from the date that a lot is posted to the time that a lot is closed, each lot's closing time is identified in the Lot closes.

When can cattle be purchased or sold?

Cattle can only be sold during trading hours.

How do I view a description of the cattle?

Go to the catalogue page that lists all of the cattle for auction, click on the type of cattle you are interested in...there you will see a list of the lots available for auction in your category.

If you have any questions please feel free to call Frontier Stockyards Inc. Toll Free at 877-343-9047.