We
have become one of the nation’s largest and most
successful auction companies by providing a superior
level of client service. Our Gold Standard Service Package
offers everything you need to get the maximum value
for your assets. And for maximum choice, we also offer
Service Plus – a variety of optional services
to help ensure the success of your auction day.
The
Hodgins Gold Standard Service Package
Your
site or ours
Hodgins Auctioneers will conduct auctions on-site anywhere
in North America. If you prefer, you can bring your
equipment to our modern office and auction facility,
where our staff will handle all the pre- and post-sale
details.
Set-up
Supervisor
When you’re ready to start setting up your auction,
one of our qualified set-up supervisors will visit to
answer all your questions and concerns. With his advice,
you will be able to line up your equipment and display
all your items for the best selling advantage.
The
Auction Team
A team of experienced auctioneers – generally
2-3 auctioneers for each auction, depending on size
– handles your auction. They work closely with
our fully trained clerks and cashiers to ensure your
auction is conducted in the most professional manner.
Bidder
Cards
Trained
staff will register bidders and collect sales proceeds.
Personal bidder ID cards help make the entire registration
process go quickly and efficiently.
Mobile
Office
Our networked computer system takes all the hassle out
of processing sales information at the auction site.
Within minutes after the auction is completed, the auction
is balanced and printed preliminary records are ready
for your review.
Professional
Sales Tools
Our enclosed auction toppers are fully equipped with
computer system, built-in PA system and audio recorder.
Hodgins
Auctioneers pioneered wireless clerking in Canada. The
clerk enters the bid information, and it is sent directly
to the cashier’s trailer via wireless modem. Successful
bidders can pay for the item immediately – with
no waiting for tickets to be delivered to the cashier’s
office from the auctioneer.
Audio
& Video Records
Audio and video recordings of the auction give you extra
protection against mistakes or fraud.
Proxy/Cellular
Bidding
We offer an absentee/proxy bid service for buyers who
are unable to attend the auction in person. What’s
more, every auction site is equipped with multiple cellular
phones, so buyers can phone in their bids (in locations
where cellular service is available).
Signage
On sale day, we post large, bright signs at various
strategic locations to ensure buyers can easily locate
your auction site. Colourful banners, flags and parking
signs are set up to direct buyers to parking and sales
areas.
On-site
Transportation
We provide a quad & trailer to transport buyers
and their purchases from the auction ring, to their
vehicles and back to the auction site.
Portable
Seating
One of our newest and most popular features: portable
seating. Sturdy aluminum bleachers set up at the auction
site help encourage bidders to spend the day at your
auction.
Comfort
Stations
We look after all the details, right down to portable
toilets at the auction site.
Financial
Services
When the auction is over, Hodgins continues to work
for you.
Tents
We can’t control the weather, but we’re
prepared in case of rain. Our bright, attractive, roomy
tents can be set up quickly to ensure buyer comfort.
Cleaning
& Detailing
Our high-pressure hot water cleaning and complete detailing
service is available to ensure your equipment is sparkling
clean and shiny on sale day.
Catering
We have a team of professional caterers, ready to travel
with us to any auction location.
Equipment
Delivery
Our tractor-trailer unit, picker truck and sliding deck
tow truck can handle even the largest farm equipment.
We can deliver purchases to the buyer or bring consignment
items to our permanent auction site.
Live
Internet Bidding
Live Internet bidding services are available. Ask us
about broadcasting your auction live on the Internet.
When
it’s your turn to sell, you want every advantage
possible. And that’s what Hodgins Auctioneers provides
… the highest level of professional service available.
