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The frequently asked questions

Answers, without the hunt.

Pennyworth’s general guidance. Check the specific sale terms and your invoice for your own purchase.

Getting into your account

I can’t access the auction

I can’t access the auction

Let’s find the right door. An old bidder number and a new-site account are different things.

  1. If you have already created a BidHarbor account, sign in with that account’s email. If the password fails, use Reset password.
  2. If you have only used the older Pennyworth site, create your BidHarbor account, confirm your email and complete the account steps. You can request an old-number review afterward.
  3. If you are unsure whether you already registered, call or text (737) 500-2225 before creating another account. An invoice by itself does not establish that you can sign in.

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I only used the old Pennyworth website

I only used the old Pennyworth website

A familiar bidder deserves a proper welcome. Here is the route onto BidHarbor.

  1. Only create an account if you have not already registered on BidHarbor. Existing BidHarbor users should sign in or reset their password instead.
  2. Register with your own email and contact details. Confirm your email and complete the required account steps.
  3. Once signed in, open Account and bidder number help to request a review of your old number. An old number is optional; your new number works once your account is ready.
  4. Call or text (737) 500-2225 for the identity review. Knowing a bidder number or sharing a phone does not establish ownership.

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I forgot my password

I forgot my password

Passwords have an unfortunate talent for vanishing. Start with the account you already have.

  1. Open Reset password and enter the email used for your BidHarbor account.
  2. Check your inbox and spam or junk folder for the reset message. Use the newest valid link you receive.
  3. If the message does not arrive, contact (737) 500-2225. A reset request does not confirm delivery or whether an account exists. Never send your password or a verification code in chat.

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My confirmation email hasn’t arrived

My confirmation email hasn’t arrived

Let’s check the delivery, without sending you in circles.

  1. If you can sign in, open your account steps and check that the email shown there is correct.
  2. For a mistyped address, open Correct your email while signed in. The site permits this only for eligible new, unverified password accounts. If the option is unavailable or you cannot sign in, contact the office; do not create a duplicate account.
  3. Check spam or junk, then use the confirmation-link request provided by the site. A request being accepted is not proof that the email was delivered.
  4. If it still does not arrive, call or text (737) 500-2225. The office can investigate the delivery problem; creating duplicate accounts or repeatedly requesting links may not fix it.

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I’m signed in, but I can’t bid

I’m signed in, but I can’t bid

An open front door does not mean every account step is complete. The site will show what remains.

  1. Open your account steps and complete any required profile, terms and email-confirmation steps.
  2. Follow the exact message shown when you try to bid. A card on file is normally required; office-approved cash buyers have an exception. This page does not determine your account’s standing.
  3. If a payment hold or another restriction is shown, use the action offered there or contact (737) 500-2225. Chat cannot remove a restriction or approve bidding.

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Finding lots & bidding

Where is the auction I want?

Where is the auction I want?

The date is the useful clue; even a familiar auction name can have several engagements.

  1. Open the Pennyworth auction floor and choose the dated sale you want.
  2. Open its lots and check the sale date before bidding. Buy Now Market is a separate fixed-price shopping area.
  3. For your personal activity, sign in and open My bids, Saved lots or My wins.

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How do I start bidding?

How do I start bidding?

A little preparation keeps the excitement in the bidding.

  1. Browsing and registration are free. Create or sign in to your BidHarbor account and complete the required account steps.
  2. A card on file is normally required to bid. The office may approve cash-buyer standing; do not assume you have that exception.
  3. Read the lot description, condition, sale terms, fees and pickup requirements before placing a bid. Check the amount carefully before submitting.

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How does my maximum bid work?

How does my maximum bid work?

Choose your limit carefully; the bidding service does the small steps.

  1. Your sealed maximum lets the service bid on your behalf, using only as much as needed up to your limit.
  2. Your sealed maximum is not displayed to other bidders or ordinary staff. Check your own bidding screen for your current position.
  3. A maximum is your limit, not a promise that you will win or pay that exact amount. Review the sale’s fees before deciding your limit.

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What happens if I’m outbid?

What happens if I’m outbid?

The bidding screen keeps the score; alerts are a useful extra pair of eyes.

  1. Check the lot and My bids for your current position. Choose whether another bid fits your budget.
  2. Review your notification preferences for available alerts. Delivery can depend on your settings, device and provider; do not rely on an instant notification.
  3. During closing, use the auction page for the current clock and bidding state.

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Can a last-second bid extend a lot?

Can a last-second bid extend a lot?

The clock may give the room a little more time.

  1. Under the house defaults, a qualifying bid in the final 5 minutes moves the closing time to 5 minutes after that bid, if this is later than the current closing time. The clock never moves earlier.
  2. Check the actual lot’s clock and sale rules: the displayed closing state is the guide for that lot, and lots can finish at different times.

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What can other bidders see?

What can other bidders see?

Your public bidding name and your private account details have separate invitations.

  1. Public bidding uses the site’s alias or chosen public-handle controls. Keep personal information out of a public handle.
  2. Archer’s help chat provides general guidance. It does not look up accounts or reveal whether an email or bidder number belongs to someone.
  3. Keep passwords, verification codes, card details and personal contact details out of questions.

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Invoices & payment

Where are my invoices and payment details?

Where are my invoices and payment details?

The invoice is the place for the figures; names alone are poor bookkeepers.

  1. Sign in to your own BidHarbor account, then open Invoices & pickup.
  2. Open the relevant invoice to check its itemised total, payment status and pickup instructions. This chat cannot check your balance or confirm payment.
  3. If you received an invoice but cannot sign in, use the account-access guide or contact (737) 500-2225. Do not create another account just to locate an invoice.

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What fees are added to my bid?

What fees are added to my bid?

A good bid begins with the whole figure.

  1. The house default buyer’s premium is 15%. Applicable sales tax has a default rate of 8.25%.
  2. Read the charges and terms shown for the specific lot before bidding. Tax exemptions, sale terms and other applicable charges can affect the total.
  3. Your itemised invoice is the source for the amount owed. Chat does not calculate or certify a personal invoice.

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How do card and cash payments work?

How do card and cash payments work?

Check the invoice before declaring the ledger settled.

  1. Card payments follow the sale’s payment process. Check the invoice for the actual result; an auction closing is not proof that a charge succeeded.
  2. Cash-buyer standing is an office-approved exception. Ask the office about eligibility; a chat reply cannot grant it.
  3. Use the payment action on your invoice when available. Never send card details through this question box.

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How do I request tax-exempt treatment?

How do I request tax-exempt treatment?

The paperwork deserves its own place in the ledger.

  1. Contact the office about submitting a valid resale or exemption certificate.
  2. The office must review the documentation and applicable account treatment. Chat cannot approve an exemption or change an invoice.

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Pickup & other questions

When and where do I pick up?

When and where do I pick up?

First the invoice, then the journey.

  1. Pennyworth’s listed location is 3225 FM 2001, Suites 603 & 604, Buda, TX 78610-3784. Listed office hours: Mon–Fri 11AM–6PM · Sat 2PM–6PM CT · Closed Sundays.
  2. The default pickup window is 3 business days, with Sundays excluded. The default Pennyworth Plus window is 7 business days.
  3. Check your own invoice and sale instructions for the applicable location, deadline, eligibility and what to bring. This chat does not confirm that an item has been staged or released.

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What if I can’t collect in time?

What if I can’t collect in time?

A timely conversation is better than an overdue surprise.

  1. Call or text (737) 500-2225 before your invoice’s pickup deadline and explain the situation.
  2. Any arrangement needs office confirmation. Chat cannot extend a deadline, reserve storage or promise that an item will be held.
  3. Read the sale terms for missed-pickup consequences. Use your invoice for the applicable deadline.

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Do you offer shipping?

Do you offer shipping?

Check the journey before you bid.

  1. Pennyworth’s auction guidance is for local pickup. Read the specific lot and seller’s fulfilment terms before bidding or buying.
  2. Do not assume a Buy Now Market seller or another auction house follows Pennyworth’s pickup arrangements. Contact the relevant seller when the listing is unclear.

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What if I have a problem with an item?

What if I have a problem with an item?

The condition details matter as much as the photograph.

  1. Before bidding, read the lot’s condition, description and applicable sale terms carefully.
  2. For a concern about a purchase, contact (737) 500-2225 with the relevant invoice and lot through the office’s normal channel. Leave personal details out of this question box.
  3. The office must review any remedy under the applicable terms. Chat cannot promise a refund, return or replacement.

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Can Pennyworth sell my items?

Can Pennyworth sell my items?

An estate, surplus stock or a few interesting pieces: give the office the particulars.

  1. Open Sell With Us to describe what you would like to sell.
  2. The office will review the enquiry and discuss suitability, arrangements and terms. Submission does not guarantee acceptance or a sale price.

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Who is Archer?

Who is Archer?

Archer is Pennyworth’s correspondence character: keeper of the ledger, with a weakness for a well-turned phrase.

  1. This automated help service uses Pennyworth’s reviewed guidance. The office handles account checks and decisions that require staff.
  2. Archer’s character appears in messages and email. This help page cannot arrange an in-person meeting with him.

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Still a loose end? Call or text (737) 500-2225. The office can review the particulars.