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# What sale type should I select?

## Sale type helps bidders understand the products they can expect from any given auction.

### Sale Type:

To the right of the auction end time, you will see that the system requires you to select the sale type. 

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You might not find an exact match here, but the idea is to give an overall idea regarding the contents of your auction. 

The most common sale types are as follows: 

- Downsize Sale, Online Auction
- General Property Online Tag Sale
- Moving & Estate Sales, Online Auction

 

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