Question 1

Where can vehicles be located?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere. We welcome sellers and bidders worldwide.

Question 2

Is a bid binding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Placing a bid is a commitment to buy at that price if you win and the reserve is met.

Question 3

Can I retract a bid?

Accepted Answer

Only within 15 minutes of placing it. After that the bid is binding and stands. Retracted bids stay visible in the lot's public bid history, marked as retracted.

Question 4

What is anti-sniping?

Accepted Answer

Any bid placed in the final two minutes pushes the end time out by two minutes, so late bids can always be answered.

Question 5

What happens if the reserve isn't met?

Accepted Answer

The lot closes unsold. We'll often connect the seller and the high bidder to negotiate directly.

Question 6

What does it cost to list?

Accepted Answer

Sellers pay a flat listing fee once the lot is approved. There are no hidden success fees for sellers.

Question 7

What is the buyer's premium?

Accepted Answer

Winning bidders pay a percentage of the hammer price, with a minimum and a maximum. The exact figures are shown before you bid.

Question 8

Do you sell parts?

Accepted Answer

Yes — wheels, engines, trim, literature and memorabilia all run as their own lots.

Question 9

Who handles payment for the car?

Accepted Answer

Buyer and seller settle the vehicle payment directly. Bimmer-Bids does not hold funds in escrow.

Question 10

Can I cancel a bid?

Accepted Answer

No. Contact us immediately if you made a genuine error and we'll review it.

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