Software

Audio Setup

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Java

Live Internet auction broadcasts allow you to see, hear, and bid in the auction as it happens. In order for you to participate, your browser must be Java or MSVM enabled, allowing us to provide you with real-time updates on the participation on the auction floor.

If you are using Netscape, go to Edit/Preferences/Advanced, and check 'Enable Java.'
If you are using Internet Explorer, go to View/Internet Options/Advanced/Java VM, and check 'Java JIT Compiler Enabled.' or View / Internet Options / Advanced /Microsoft VM and check "JIT Compiler Enabled.
Do not keep both MS VM AND JAVA SUN checked

Check and see if you have the latest version of Java installed by clicking HERE.

If you do not have Java installed a useful link is HERE.

Screen Settings

It is also best to set your screen resolution to a minimum 600 X 800.  In Windows 95/98/XP this can be done by right clicking on your desktop (with open programs minimized), selecting Properties/Settings.  On the mid to lower right side is a slider bar labeled 'Screen Area'.  Move the slider bar until the screen size is 800 X 600 or more, then click 'OK'.  Some computers may require a reboot before the changes take effect.

If you need to upgrade your software:

Click here to download the latest free version of Netscape. 

Click here to download the latest free version of Internet Explorer.

Note: It may take two hours or more to download a browser through a 56k modem connection.

Tips & Tricks

BidSpotter.com offers quite an entertaining, stable and effective way to join the auction crowd from your home or office. To bring the on screen bidding activity and audio to your location requires use of Internet connection bandwidth. Various activities can affect this bandwidth usage in a way that could lessen the quality of your experience with BidSpotter.com.

Your browser's cache settings may have an effect on performance. It is very important you clear this cache before proceeding!

Internet Explorer: From the menu bar, select "Tools", "Internet Options", then "Temporary Internet Files (Delete files and check "Delete all offline content")" and click ok twice.

Netscape: From the menu bar, select "Edit", "Preferences", "Advanced", "Cache" and then both "Clear Memory Cache" and "Clear Disk Cache" and finally "OK".

Some very important notes before you proceed!

For an exciting and pleasant LIVE webcast bidding experience, try to follow these guidelines:

If you are bidding during or watching and listening to this auction, please try to refrain from using any other program that may use your Internet connection's resources.

These include:


1. Surfing the web with another open browser window.
2. Checking email
3. Downloading programs or media (MP3's, Napster, Programs, etc.).
4. Instant messaging (AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, ICQ, etc.) and chat programs.
5. TELNET
6. FTP transfers



1. Downloading programs or media (MP3's, Napster, Programs, etc.).
2. FTP transfers

Some adverse effects that may occur if these guidelines are not followed are:

More than 3 second latency in audio delivery.

Choppiness or skipping of audio.

Relaying of your bids may be affected.

It is always a good idea to keep your computer maintained properly to ensure peak performance. A weekly scandisk/defragmentation of your hard drive is always a good idea. A reboot of your computer can also do wonders at times.

Special note to WebTV AND Mac users!

BidSpotter.com real time bidding AND audio cannot be accessed with WebTV! Mac users MUST boot to OS 9.2 at this time and registration requires 128 bit encryption to utilize our secure servers! You may still peruse catalogs and place absentee bids using WebTV or Mac OS X.