Accessing Buyer Charges
Navigate to Auction Setup
Click the B Charges option in the left-hand menu
Buyer Charges Mode
Choose how charges apply per lot:
None – No buyer charges will be applied.
Hierarchical – One charge per lot based on:
Inventory #
Inventory Type
Auction-wide
Cumulative (Most Common) – Multiple charges can stack on a single lot.
Types of Buyer Charges
Charges by Auction
Applies the fee to all lots.
Charges by Inventory Type
Applies fees to lots based on their inventory type (e.g., all vehicles).
Charges by Inventory #
Applies fees to individually selected lots from your catalog.
Setting Up a Buyer Charge
Each method follows a similar process:
Click Add
Select or name the fee
Configure the following settings:
Charge Settings
Description – How it will appear on the invoice.
Calc Charges By:
Each – Based on quantity.
Invoice Line Item – Based on hammer price.
Including Buyer’s Premium – Includes premium in the calculation.
Structure Type:
Flat – Fixed dollar/percentage fee.
Sliding Scale – One tier applies based on price.
Incremental – Multiple tiers stack by price level.
Tax Settings:
Same as invoice
Always Tax Exempt
Always Taxable
Bid Card Range – Apply to specific bidders (e.g., online-only)
Hide Detail on Invoice – Option to display or suppress line-item detail.
Exclude If Tax Exempt – Skips fee if item is tax-exempt.
Reporting on Buyer Charges
To view buyer charge reports:
Go to Check Out Bidders
Click Reports
Open Report 51: Detail/Summary – Invoiced Buyer Charges by Auction
Optional:
Select “Print Only Subtotals & Totals (Summary)” for a simplified version.