Have you ever been to an event that requires you to buy a ticket, such as a sports game, concert, or movie? Sometimes these events distribute pre-sale tickets, which allows you to see what seating is available before going on sale to the public. This is similar to Big Valley Auto Auction’s pre-sale list.
Since 2008, Big Valley Auto Auction has sold vehicles to thousands of dealers throughout the years. But before they get auctioned off, we make sure every vehicle we receive is posted on our pre-sale list so dealers can get the information they need for auction day.
In this article, you’re going to learn what Big Valley Auto Auction’s pre-sale list is, the benefits it offers, how often it gets updated, and tips for getting the most out of this tool.
After reading this article, you’ll have the information you need to decide if our pre-sale list will be a helpful tool for you to use for your next auction day.
What is Big Valley Auto Auction’s Pre-Sale List?
Big Valley Auto Auction’s pre-sale list is a list of vehicles running during our auction that week. The auction generates this list, depending on volume and the amount of inventory brought in.
What Are the Benefits of Big Valley Auto Auction’s Pre-Sale List?
There are 2 benefits Big Valley Auto Auction’s pre-sale list provides you with.
- Full list of vehicles
- Sets lane placement
Full List of Vehicles
The Big Valley Auto Auction pre-sale list shows every vehicle running on auction day. On this page, you’ll find the name of featured consignors, how many vehicles each consignor is running, how the vehicles look and information about each vehicle. However, you must be a registered Big Valley Auto Auction dealer in order to view all photos of the vehicle and access full condition reports.
Sets Lane Placement
Not only does our pre-sale list show every vehicle running, but it also displays what lane each vehicle will be running and at what time. Knowing which lane the vehicles are running, and when, makes it easier for you to find the one you’re interested in and be in the right area when it’s time to bid. (This is much better than searching through 500+ vehicles as the auction is going on).
How Often is Big Valley Auto Auction’s Pre-Sale List Updated?
We update our pre-sale list every couple of hours until the start of the auction on Thursday morning at 9:30 AM.
What Are Some Tips For Using Big Valley Auto Auction’s Pre-Sale List?
Our pre-sale list isn't too difficult to understand, but there are some things you need to pay attention to because changes can happen at any moment of the auction.
Pay Attention to the Vehicle’s Run Number
Auction day can be crazy. Vehicles can get moved around, causing their run number to change. A vehicle that was originally running as B20 could be moved to B10, causing it to run earlier. Keeping an eye on the vehicle’s run number is important, as it can change, and you’ll have to know how much sooner or later you’ll need to be in the lane, to bid on time.
Pay Attention to the Vehicle’s Light Color
Just as a vehicle’s run number can change, so can the light it’s being run under. A vehicle can previously be listed as a green light vehicle on the pre-sale list, but changed to a yellow light due to issues being announced. Paying attention to this information can help you decide if the vehicle you're looking at would still be worth buying before making a bid.
Is Big Valley Auto Auction’s Pre-Sale List Helpful?
Our pre-sale list informs you what vehicles are running, what lane they’re running in, and their condition ahead of time, which is useful in preparing for an auto auction.
Whether this is your first time attending an auto auction or you’re barely finding out about our pre-sale list, you can use this article as a guide to help you get the most out of this free tool.
Now that you know what our pre-sale list is and the benefits it provides, you can become a registered Big Valley Auto Auction dealer and put it to use on your next auction day. You can also contact our sales representatives at 956-461-9000 for further information and assistance.
