I cannot log into my account even though my account has been created and approved
This is usually caused by their computers cache being out of date.
To resolve this issue, we advise that you empty your cache and then reload
http://hewitt.auctionsystem.co.uk/
Full instructions on how to empty your cache can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie6/using/howto/customizing/clearcache.mspx
If you can't log on to the site
Some users may need to manually add the Hewitt Auctions website to the list of approved sites. Please click: [here] to see how to solve this problem.
Item watching
The item watch features lets you keep a close eye on any auction without having to place a bid on it. This feature means you can be kept up to date on how an auction is doing and prepares you to place a winning last minute bid. You can watch any auction by clicking on the Watch this item link on any auction page.
Auction watch
The auction watch features notifies you of newly listed auctions which contain keywords you have chosen. For example if you are looking for a claas mower you could enter in those keywords from within your members area. Each time a new auction is listed containing the term claas mower you will be notified via this web-site. You can enter in as many keywords as you like.
Registering
Registration is simple and only takes a matter minutes. To start the signup process, click on the register link at the top of this page. Only users with the age over 16 years are able to register. The next step is to fill in all your information, failure to supply all the required information will result in an error. By clicking on the Register button from the bottom of the page, you will be redirected to a registration payment page.
Your account will be activated as soon as the registration payment is complete. You will receive a confirmation e-mail instantly.
How to bid
If you have spotted on item you would like to place a bid on you can do so quickly and easily by following these steps:- (1) Login to your account. If you have not registered you can do so within 5 minutes (2) Visit the auction page (3) Towards the bottom of the auction description page you will see a bidding box, you can use the shortcut link to the bidding box if you wish. (4) Enter in your bid, note you must bid above the minimum bid required (5) Click on the place bid button (6) You will then be asked to confirm you bid, once you have done so your bid will be entered, if successful you will receive a confirmation message. If you bid fails to outbid the current high bidder you will be offered the option to place a higher bid. Proxy bidding can aid your chances of winning an auction and help avoid you being outbid at the last moment. To place a proxy bid enter in the maximum price you are willing to pay for the item. If another user places a bid on the same auction automatic bids will be placed on your behalf in accordance with your maximum bid amount. With proxy bidding you will pay the lowest possible price until someone else places a higher bid.