auction format
- The Online Sale and bidding will go live March 16th at 1 p.m. CST. It will end March 21st at 1 p.m. CST. The lots will end every minute (1:00, 1:01, 1:02 etc.), except if someone bids in the last minute. This will extend that lot for an additional few minutes and this will keep repeating until no one bids on that lot in the last minute.
- You must register for a bidding number to bid. All bids will be online only (no phone bids). You can register for a bidding number by clicking HERE and then by clicking on “Register to Bid.” If you do not receive the registration link in your email within 10 minutes, please email [email protected] for registration assistance.
- All auction lots are eligible for purchase in the USA only, unless otherwise indicated. To bid from outside the USA, please contact [email protected] for bidding instructions.
- Sellers set "Reserves" (minimum selling prices) for consigned lots. Those reserves are built in to the auction site near the close of the bidding and are applied through the auction process. While reserves are not published, if you have the top bid at the close of the auction, you can be assured that the reserve has been met.
paying for purchased lots
- Terms of the in person sale are electronic transfer or credit card (4% fee) payable immediately following the sale.
- Buyers will receive an invoice from NCHCA via Quickbooks. Buyers will have until 9 p.m. on March 22nd to make arrangements to pay by ACH bank transfer or credit card (4% convenience fee) with Ginny Green, NCHCA Treasurer.
shipping
Buyers must take possession of lots within 60 days of the close of the auction and are responsible for all shipping and handling costs. Upon completion of payment processing which may take a week, sellers will issue releases to the storage facilities and buyers should work directly with the storage facilities to arrange pick up or shipping for their purchased lots.
watch and bid online
frequently asked questions from Buyers
Q How do I sign up to bid?
A You can sign up to bid at the auction site. Go to https://www.integritylivestocksales.com/ and select “Register to Bid” from the top menu.
Q I think I got the final bid. What happens next?
A The North Central Highland Cattle Association will email you an invoice on the evening of the sale. A secure link will be provided for you to submit your banking information to pay for your purchases. Credit cards may be used to pay for your purchase, however a service fee will be added to your purchase price. Once payments have cleared and checks have been issued to consignors, your lots will be released from the storage facility. You will need to contact the facility directly to arrange for shipping.
Q How do I pay for the lots I purchased?
A The North Central Highland Cattle Association will email you an invoice on the evening of the sale. A secure link will be provided for you to submit your banking information to pay for your purchases. Credit cards may be used to pay for your purchase, however a service fee will be added to your purchase price.
Q When can I get my lots?
A Buyers must take possession of lots within 60 days of the close of the auction and are responsible for all shipping and handling costs. If consignors want to offer to keep their lots for a longer period of time, the consignor will need to work out any additional cost or arrangements with the buyer. The lots will be released once the consignor receives payment from the North Central Highland Cattle Association.
Q Who is the consignor for the lot I purchased?
A The consignor will be listed in the sale catalog and on-line lot. In addition, the North Central Highland Cattle Association will provide contact information for the consignor of your purchase.
Q What will it cost to ship?
A Generally, the cost to ship semen or embryos is around $200 per tank shipped, but this varies by storage facility.
A You can sign up to bid at the auction site. Go to https://www.integritylivestocksales.com/ and select “Register to Bid” from the top menu.
Q I think I got the final bid. What happens next?
A The North Central Highland Cattle Association will email you an invoice on the evening of the sale. A secure link will be provided for you to submit your banking information to pay for your purchases. Credit cards may be used to pay for your purchase, however a service fee will be added to your purchase price. Once payments have cleared and checks have been issued to consignors, your lots will be released from the storage facility. You will need to contact the facility directly to arrange for shipping.
Q How do I pay for the lots I purchased?
A The North Central Highland Cattle Association will email you an invoice on the evening of the sale. A secure link will be provided for you to submit your banking information to pay for your purchases. Credit cards may be used to pay for your purchase, however a service fee will be added to your purchase price.
Q When can I get my lots?
A Buyers must take possession of lots within 60 days of the close of the auction and are responsible for all shipping and handling costs. If consignors want to offer to keep their lots for a longer period of time, the consignor will need to work out any additional cost or arrangements with the buyer. The lots will be released once the consignor receives payment from the North Central Highland Cattle Association.
Q Who is the consignor for the lot I purchased?
A The consignor will be listed in the sale catalog and on-line lot. In addition, the North Central Highland Cattle Association will provide contact information for the consignor of your purchase.
Q What will it cost to ship?
A Generally, the cost to ship semen or embryos is around $200 per tank shipped, but this varies by storage facility.
