Faster live auctions. Flexible selling formats. Smarter lot control, built in.

What Are Choice and Parcel Lots?

• In a Choice format, the winning bidder is allowed to choose one or more items from a group of similar lots all at the hammer price achieved by the first lot.
• In a Parcel format, multiple related items are offered together as a single bidding unit, either by weight, volume, or number.

BidHarvest® supports both approaches in a live auction environment, giving you complete flexibility in how you offer stock.

For example:

• A winning bidder on a group of 10 plant trailers may choose to take 3 out of 10 at the winning bid price
• Remaining trailers are then offered to underbidders in sequence, or put up for new bidding
• The auctioneer can parcel lots for single sale, or allow bidders to take them individually

This approach speeds up auction flow, avoids repeat introductions, and maximises total hammer value across groups of comparable stock.

Designed for Real-World Auction Rooms

BidHarvest’s® Live Choice & Parcel functionality is built with real auction dynamics in mind:

• Pre-define groups during lotting or via clerk console at any point during the live sale
• Instantly trigger Choice or Parcel flow during bidding — no delay, no complexity
• Flexible clerking tools allow real-time adjustments, re-linking or splitting of lots
• Visual prompts show bidders what’s being offered and how many are available at the winning bid

This ensures that both room bidders and online participants have clarity, even when lot sequencing changes on the fly.

Fully Webcast-Ready and Synced

All parcel and choice bidding actions are synced across the BidHarvest live bidding interface, meaning:

• Online bidders see the same grouped lot choice prompts as in-room buyers
• Parcel sizes, availability, and winning selections are updated live
• Bidders can opt in for entire parcels or submit preferences before the auction begins

Everything is integrated into the bidder console and webcast tools, no extra input screens, no separate systems, and no admin duplication.

Advanced Auctioneer & Admin Controls

Clerks and auctioneers can:

• Initiate a Choice group at any point during the sale
• Pre-load grouping instructions and reserve logic
• Set limits on number of lots selectable by winning bidder
• Track remaining availability across linked lots

This gives you operational control, whether you’re running a warehouse clearance, vehicle yard disposal, or an industrial asset sale.

Why Use Parcel & Choice Formats?

• Speed up the auction — fewer introductions and faster hammer fall
• Maximise returns — selling a group as a choice often outperforms selling lots one by one
• Increase fairness — underbidders get a second chance at the same price
• Encourage volume buying — trade buyers can quickly secure multiples of similar items

It’s a proven method to improve both efficiency and outcome, especially in high-lot-count auctions.

Why It Matters

Live Choice & Parcel bidding in BidHarvest® gives you the power to sell faster, smarter, and more flexibly without compromising transparency or control. It’s ideal for trade auctions, vehicle disposals, plant sales, and any event where grouping makes sense.

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