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How do underbidders submit an offer on unsold lots, post-sale?

You've found the right piece of machinery, placed your bids, but the lot didn't sell at auction. Until now, your only option was to wait for the agent to call — or hope the item appeared in a future sale. Make an Offer changes that.

  • Buy the machinery you missed out on — Every eligible unsold lot is automatically available for offers post-auction. If you bid on it, you can still buy it.
  • Get notified instantly — Receive an AuctionsPlus mobile app push notification the moment a lot you bid on becomes available for offers. No more checking back manually.
  • Submit offers in seconds — Make an offer directly from the lot information page or from the new "Offers" tab in your Dashboard — no phone calls, no waiting.
  • Track your offers in one place — A new "Offers" tab in your Dashboard shows every offer you've submitted, along with its current status.

Getting Started - Download the AuctionsPlus Mobile App

To receive real-time notifications when unsold lots become available for offers, install the AuctionsPlus app on your mobile device:

Once activated, you will receive notifications whenever a lot you bid on becomes available for post-auction offers.

Finding Lots Available for Offers

There are three ways to discover unsold lots that are available for Make an Offer:

1. Click The Push Notification

The moment a lot you bid on becomes available for offers, post-sale, you’ll be notified. Click the notification to navigate straight to your Dashboard where you can submit an offer directly to the agent.

2. Your Offers Dashboard

A new "Offers" tab has been added to Dashboard > My Purchases. This tab shows lots you bid on during auction that are now available for offers.

 
3. The Trade Now Page

Make an Offer-enabled lots are automatically surfaced on the Trade Now page, making them visible to all platform users — including buyers who did not bid in the original auction.

Submitting an Offer

How to submit an offer from your Dashboard:

  1. Go to Dashboard > My Purchases > Offers tab
  2. Find the lot you want to make an offer on
  3. Enter your offer amount in the Make an Offer field
  4. Click Submit Offer

What happens after you submit:

  • Your offer is sent to the listing agent for review
  • The offer status on your Dashboard will update to Offer Sent
  • You will receive a notification once the agent accepts or declines your offer

Understanding Offer Outcomes

Once you submit an offer, the listing agent will review it and take action. Here's what each outcome means for you:

Outcome

What You See

What It Means

✅ Accepted

Notification: "Offer of $XXX for Lot XX accepted by seller." Your Dashboard shows Sold to Me.

Congratulations — you've purchased the lot at your offer price. The lot is automatically updated to SOLD.

❌ Declined

Notification: "Your offer has been declined by the selling agent." Your Dashboard shows Declined.

The agent has declined your offer. The lot may still be available for offers — you can submit a new offer if you wish.

 

Quick Reference — Key Actions Summary

I want to…

Where to go

What to do

See lots I bid on that are available for offers

Dashboard > My Purchases > Offers tab

Browse available lots

Submit an offer on a lot I bid on

Dashboard > My Purchases > Offers tab

Enter offer amount, click Submit Offer

Submit an offer on any unsold lot

Lot Information Page (via Trade Now, search, or notification)

Enter offer amount, click Submit Offer

Check the status of an offer I submitted

Dashboard > My Purchases > Offers tab

Review the Offer Status column

Browse all unsold lots available for offers

Trade Now page

Browse Make an Offer-enabled lots

Change my notification settings

Dashboard > Notification Settings

Toggle Make an Offer Notifications ON/OFF

 

 

Need Help?

For any questions about the automated Make an Offer feature, contact the AuctionsPlus Customer Service Team:

  • Phone: (02) 9262 4222