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May. 22, 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions

(Q) I'm under 18 years of age and I can't sign up on the site, why?

(A) In accordance with state law, persons under 18 years of age cannot participate in auctions as they are legal binding contracts.

(Q) How do I register on PNA?

(A) To register click on the "Register" link found on both the header and footer navigation sections. Fill in all required fields and select "Register" at the bottom of the page. (Be sure to read the Terms of Service and click on "I accept the Terms & Conditions stated above") Use only numbers and letters for your username. You may also use spaces. Make sure your email is properly spelled or the auction system can not send you a confirmation email to verify your email is a valid address.

A confirmation email will be sent to the email address that you entered during registration. Check your email and click on the confirmation link and your account will be activated. If you do not receive the confirmation email, check the email you are using to see that it is properly formed and spelled correctly. If you still are not getting the confirmation email, check your SPAM mail software to see if it is blocking the email or has placed it in your junk mail folder. If the email is not there your ISP may be blocking emails from Public Notice Auction.com You may need to re-register using a free web-base email like Google, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.

You must use your full name and a valid email during registration or your account will be deleted.

(Q) I did not receive the activation email to activate my account.

(A) You will need to check your junk or spam folder for the activation email. If the email is not there your ISP may be blocking emails from Public Notice Auction.com You may need to re-register using a free web-base email like Google, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.

(Q) Lost My Password or User Name, what do I need to do to login?

(A) Click on "Lost Password and/or Login Name Click Here" at the top left of the home page under the Members Area login. Enter what you can remember and then click the button. A temp password will be sent to your email on file with us so that you can login and change your password to something you can remember.

User names can not be changed.

(Q) How can I list an item on PNA?

(A) You must be a government agency or approved seller to list items for auciton on this site. Contact Team Kimble, LLC at sales @ teamkimble.com for application to Public Notice Auction.com.

(Q) How can I place a bid?

(A) To place a bid on an item you must first login to your account. Once logged in a bidding box will be displayed at the bottom of all auction pages. You can use this box to place your chosen bid. Bids can NOT be retracted, so bid carefully. You will be notified by email if your bid is accepted. You will also receive an email when you have been outbid by another bidder.

(Q) What is a proxy bid?

(A) A proxy bid means that you bid an amount that is higher than necessary. The auction software will raise your actual bid to the minimum necessary, but will remember your maximum. If someone else comes along and tries to outbid you, the auction software will automatically place additional bids on your behalf up to the value of your proxy bid. This means you can stay on top of the bidding without having to be near a computer. Example: If there is an items with a bid of $100 and you place a proxy bid of $200. The auction software will place your bid at $110 instead of $200 unless another proxy bid higher than $110. The highes proxy bidder gets the lowest bid until they are outbid by a bidder.

Here's how you do it:

1. Find the item you'd like to bid on - either by browsing the categories down the left of your screen, or by using the search box just below the navigation bar:

2. To place a bid, enter your chosen amount into the "Place Bid" field in the item listing: Click the Place Bid button to continue.

3. The bid confirmation screen will display the minimum bid needed (standard bid) and will allow you to adjust your bid accordingly:

(a) If you wish to place a standard bid, adjust your bid to match the Minimum Bid value shown.

(b) If you wish to place a proxy bid, enter your maximum bid into the Your Bid field.

4. You will now see confirmation that you are the high bidder or a message telling you that you have been outbid, or that you bid is below the reserve price.

You can place as many bids as you want on an item.

(Q) How can I keep track of items I'm bidding on?

(A) You can keep an eye on everything you are bidding on by visiting your members area and selecting the "bidding" page.

(Q) How do I know if I am outbid on an item?

(A) Our auction system will automatically notify you via email if you are outbid. You then may bid again on the item with a higher bid.

(Q) How do I pick up my items and where?

(A) You will need to call the seller of the item you won and make arrangements to pick up the item or have it shipped if the seller agrees to ship them item to you. Most items are sold "As Is Where Is" meaning you have to make arrangements to pick up the items you win.

(Q) How do I stop getting emails from the auction system?

(A) Login to the Members Area. Click on the "Details" icon on the left or top of the page. Once in the Details area, click on the Mail Preferences just above the Account Balance area of the page. Click off the emails you no longer wish to receive. Some of these features are not active so you will not receive emails from those categories. Remember if you click off the Outbid Notice, you will no longer get emails when you are outbid on an item. To stop all other emails, your account will have to be suspended or deleted.

(Q) Why does the auction end time extend at the end of some auctions?

(A) Bidding in the last few seconds of an auciton is called "snipping". There is even software that aids in snipping to help win an auction in the last few seconds. We do not allow "snipping" at PNA. If someone bids within the snipping time, the auction extends by 15 minutes each time until no one wants to bid on that item. This allows two or more bidders to continue bidding until no one wants to bid any higher. This helps the seller get the most for an item up for auction.

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