Nippon Trading

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q&A


HammerPre-Auction:

What is Nippon Trading?
Who can buy at On-line Auction?
How to get to NT members-only pages?
What is Pass word and User ID(User name)?
Do I have to register to attend an auction?
Is there a membership charge?
What if I am still in trouble to get to NT members-only pages?
How do I know On-line Auction schedule?
What do I prepare before my bidding?
When do you update?
Can I inspect the machine before my bidding?

HammerIn-Auction:

Purchase terms and conditions?
What kind of information do NT members-only pages have?
What is MINIMUM PRICE ?
What is FREE "RealPlayer x Basic beta"?
How to install FREE "RealPlayer x Basic beta" on my computer?
How to set up the sound volume for "RealPlayer x Basic beta" on my computer?
The method of auction?
what is F.O.B. ?
How do I bid ?
Who is the highest bidder now ?
Can Japanese member bid?
When I mistake on my bidding procedure, what should I do?

HammerPost-Auction:

Can I have the real photos or the real video(VHS) tape?
Can a highest bidder negotiate about the bidden price after the auction ?
What kind of document will a highest bidder rececive?
Do I have to pay taxes?
How do I pay?
How soon do I have to pay?
Who will arrange the shipment?
Can you supply the spare parts for the bidden machine?
Auction result ?


BulldozerPre-auction

What is Nippon trading("NT")?

NT is not only an auctioner, but also a distributor and an exporter of used heavy equipment.
Also you are always welcome to "USED HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE" BY NIPPON TRADING.
Please never forget NT does not act solely as agent for the sellers or the consignors.


Who can buy at On-line Auction?

Any dealers and constructors are welcome to bid on any machine entried for our auction.


How to get to NT members-only pages?

1. Get your own Pass word and User ID(User name) on your registration.

(A) click "I AGREE" button on NT ON-LINE AUCTION GENERAL RULES for your membership.

(B) enter your information like the sample and click "SUBMIT"(If you would like to delete your all entry, click "RESET").

(C) reconfirm your entry and click "O.K.".

(D) Now you can get your own pass word and User ID(User name) automatically.

(E) Print out or write down your own pass word and User ID(User name) to access to NT members-only pages.

2. Click "PARTICIPATION ON AUCTION" image on our top page.

The PASSWORD/ID box will come up. your computer will ask you to fill out your pass word and User ID(User name).

3. Enter your "exact" own Pass word and User ID(User name).

Note: Please check the box to save your pass word and User ID(User name) for next access.

4. Click the O.K. button.

5. If the Pass word and User ID(User name), you entered, is accepted, you could enter to our members-only pages .

If the Pass word and User ID(User name), you entered, is rejected, please try to enter your "exact" own Pass word and User ID(User name) again as your memo/print-out.

Note: You need them for next access. please do not forget to print out or write down your pass word and User ID(User name).


What is Pass word and User ID(User name)?

You will get your own Pass word like "Abccd12A" and User ID(User name) like "NITR00001"on your REGISTRATION PROCESS. when you will try to enter to our members-only pages by clicking the equipment image on our top page, your computer will ask you to fill out your own Pass word like "Abccd12A" and User ID(User name) like "NITR00001". Please type them quite exactly. therefore When you get your own Pass word and User ID(User name), We would like to recommend you print out or write down quite exactly.

Sometimes We tend to mistake 1(one) of numbers for l (small L) of alphabet, 0 (zero) of numbers for O (large o) of alphabet. Would you please be careful for this kind of careless mistake.

Also when your computer ask you to fill out your own Pass word and User ID(User name), if you check the box to save your own Pass word and User ID(User name) once, you could save them for your next access.


Do I have to register to attend an auction?

YES!! A bidder must be a member of On-line Auction. the member is eligible to participate in a bid for machines only by using said member's ID and password afforded by NT. As a ON-LINE AUCTION member, you will have access to Members-only pages for the bidding which contains the widest range of selections of used heavy equipment for sale.

If you are intending to bid, you will have to register at "MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION", at which point you will receive "User ID" and "Password". When bidding for the first time, you will be asked to fill out a form, called "REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERSHIP" that contains your name, address and so on.

The information you provide here is strictly between you and ON-LINE AUCTION and will not be disclosed to any third parties. ON-LINE AUCTION never sells its membership list, so you can be assured that all your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Please enter the "User ID" and "Password" whenever you attend an auctuion.

In case NT or its concered person suffered loss or damage from a bidding conducted by using a member's password and ID in a manner contrary to the rules of membership, said member shall be responsible in all matters concerning the compensation for such loss or damage. in such an event, NT shall be free from any and all responsibility.


Is there a membership charge?

There is no charge to attend an auction at this stage.


What if I am still in trouble to get to NT members-only pages?

Please contact with us immediately. If you have your own Pass word and User ID(User name), please inform us. We will test on our side.


How do I know On-line Auction schedule?

Please refer to TOPICS. also you will be able to find our next auction schedule on our UNDER-CONSTRUCTION PAGE.


What do I prepare before my bidding?

We would like to suggest you prepare JAPANESE MAP to check the location of the equipment, THE LATEST LIST OF EXCHANGE RATE,which you will be able to get from your local bank, to convert from Japanese Yen to your local currency.


When do you update?

We are planning to have our auction on a monthly basis. We will update on a monthly basis.


Can I inspect the machines before my bidding?

Every member may be entitled to inspect every machine on our auction period. If you woud like to inspect the machine, Please contact with us. We will inform you the perfect location exacatly. also you can know the location(only prefecture) roughly on our members-only pages.

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BulldozerIn-auction

Purchase terms and conditions?

All machines are subject to "PRIOR SALE AND CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE".
All machines are sold on "AS IS/F.O.B. Japanese port", "WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY TYPE EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED ATTRIBUTED TO NT" basis.

Please refer to NT ON LINE AUCTION BASIC RULES.


What kind of information do NT members-only pages have?

We always try to provide you enough information for your bidding. in the members-only pages you will be able to find Photo hammerBID, Video data, Sound data, PDF, for each machine.

Photo
Please click each Photo or LOT NO. or *PHOTO. you will be able to find our "condition report" and "pictures".

hammerBID
Please click each hammerBID for your bidding process. you will be able to find the bidding status, showing the highest bid and access to our NT BID FORM.

Video data
If We have the video data, you will be able to find this image. please try to click it. but you have to download FREE BASIC REALPLAYER GxGet Free Realplayer to watch the video.

Sound data
If We have the Engine sound data, you will be able to find this image. please try to click it. but you have to download FREE BASIC REALPLAYER GxGet Free Realplayer to listen to the engine sound.

PDF
If We have the PDF data, you will be able to find this image. please try to click it. but you have to download FREE ADOBE ACROBAT READERGet Acrobat Reader to open and read PDF file.

also you will be able to find "MODEL","SERIAL NO.",manufactured"YEAR",used"HOUR","MINIMUM PRICE","LOCATION","ATTCH"ment on each equipment list.


What is MINIMUM PRICE ?

Bidder should start to bid from the price, the MINIMUM PRICE(RESERVED PRICE).


What is FREE "RealPlayer"?

The FREE "RealPlayer" is like the spare parts for heavy equipment so-called "Plug-In" to watch our video data. You need to download and install to your computer.


How to install FREE "RealPlayer"?

DOWNLOAD

1. Use this button to get Free RealPlayer from RealNetwork's Download Page.

Get Free Realplayer

2. Select the FREE "RealPlayer"

The formal version(Realplayer Gx plus or something similar) costs only $29.99.

3. Fill out the form on this page to download the real player.

A. Choose your Language

B. Your Name

C. Your E-mail address

D. Your country

OPTIONAL SELECTIONS:

(1) Choose your O.S. (operating system).

  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows NT 4.0
  • Mac OS 8.1/8.5/higher
  • Others

(2) Choose your CPU (central processing unit)

  • Pentium class
  • 604 Power PC
  • G3(750 Power PC)
  • Others

(3) Choose your Connection

  • 28.8 kbps Modem
  • 56 kbps Modem
  • Fast connection(ISDN)
  • Others

(4) If you do NOT want Real Networks to send you mail UNCHECK the 'Notify me of important Real Software news and offers' box.

4. Click on 'Download FREE RealPlayer x Basic beta' box.

If you did not fill out the form completely it will not download. Go back to the last page (i.e. use the "Back" button) and check the form, your name, and email address one more time.

5. Choose the download size, based on your connection speed and check the small circle.

  • Complete
  • Standard
  • Minimal

6. Now choose a server from which to download RealPlayer (the screen will offer you several locations from which to download the software).

7. When FILE DOWNLOAD box appears, click on: Save this Program to Disk. and Click O.K.

Your computer should respond with "rp8-standard-setup.exe"(or something similar.) 'What do you want to do with this file?' Be sure 'Save it to disk' is checked off. Click OK.

This will bring up the save window. Choose the directory on your hard disk where you want to save the realplayer file (ex: "rp8-standard-setup.exe") and click on Save. Remember this directory.

The most easiest way is to choose "DISKTOP" for this directory. the reason is that finally you can find out the program file (ex: "rp8-standard-setup.exe") very easy on the disktop of your computer.

8. Remember the file name (ex: "rp8-standard-setup.exe" ) and where you are saving it.

If you are not sure where you are saving it, look at the SAVED IN portion of the active window. This tells you what folder you are saving the program in. Click SAVE.

9. Now it is time to wait for the program to download.

Download at 56K takes about 18/17/8 minutes for Complete/Standard/Minimal.

10. Your computer says "DOWNLOAD COMPLETE". Log off the internet, and close all programs.

INSTALL

During the installation, your web browser will be updated to work with RealPlayer automatically.

1. Find the program(ex: "rp8-standard-setup.exe" ) you just downloaded in your Windows Explorer or in your File Manager. After you find it, Double click on the program.

2. The setup will start after you double click on the program(ex: "rp8-standard-setup.exe" ).

SETUP

1. On the first screen just Click Next.

The setup Screen comes up. Click 'NEXT'.

2. Now you will have to Click Accept.

The license comes up. Click "ACCEPT"

3. Fill out the Information: Name, Company (optional), E-mail address, and Click Next.

4. How fast is your modem. 14.4 kbps, 28.8 kbps, 56.6 kbps: choose one and Click Next. If you don't know, your computer manuals will tell you. If your speed is not in the list, choose the next speed lower than yours.

5. Do you have Prodigy? If you don't then uncheck the USE PROXY box. Do this by clicking on the check mark: Now Click Next. If you have Prodigy, then just Click Next.

6. The next screen will ask you where you want to install the file. Just Click Next again.(If you're not into this stuff just click "FINISH".)

7. Now Setup will check your computer and find all browsers on your system. When it is done doing this, click inside the WHITE BOX to the left of the CUSTOMIZE BROWSER COMPONENTS phrase. This should put a check mark in the box. Make sure all browsers have an X by them. Now Click FINISH.

8. Now, setup will copy all files onto your computer. When all files are copied then setup will bring up a box telling you that Real Player has been installed successfully. Click on the O.K. button.

9. A box will come up and ask you to register Real Player. Fill it out and Click SEND.

The electronic registration card comes up. Check (OR UNCHECK) the 'Remind me of events' Box. Click Send (so they quit pestering you...)

10. Finally Real Player will load up and play an intro. After all this is done. Close out of all Windows.

The player will play a catchy little Promo and you are ready to go.

Steps To Play the Engine sound/video data On Your Computer

Note: You must essentially be connected to the internet, to listen or view the files.

ENJOY OUR ON-LINE AUCTION !!!!!


How to set up the sound volume for "RealPlayer x Basic beta" on my computer?

RealPlayer has its sound volume. also your Windows has its sound volume. therefore you need to set up the both sound volume. If you set up the both sound volume at the highest level, you could have the highest level on your computer. please try.


The method of auction?

The current bids for each machine are usually displayed prominently on the board in the members-only pages. Thereafter, bidders will increase from the highest bid until bidding process concludes. also a bidder may make many bids until bidding process concludes. All bids are available on a first-come, first-bid basis. the successful bidders are notified by e-mail immediately after we conclude the bidding process.


What is F.O.B. ?

F.O.B. is an abbrebiation of "Free on board" price covering the inland charge, the custom clearance fee and so on except the insurance fee, shipping charge. therefore you should arrange and pay the insurance fee, shipping charge on your side.


How do I bid?

After you click the bidding image under the Bidding History, you will meet our NT BID FORM in our members-only pages. in essence you have to bid by F.O.B Japanese yen. after your bidding process, please confirm your bidding price in the bidding status.


Who is the highest bidder now ?

Each Lot No. has each bidding status. please click the Lot No.on our equipment list and access to the bidding status. the bidding status is showing "LOCAL DATE", "LOCAL TIME", "USER NAME",which is so-called USER ID like NITR00001, "BIDDING PRICE(J YEN)" and the highest bidder. please refer to SAMPLE MEMBERS-ONLY PAGE. so firstly you have to know your own USER NAME(USER ID).


Can Japanese member bid?

YES!! any dealers and constructors are welcome. but firstly please bid by F.O.B Japanese yen. if you become a successful bidder, We will figure out your price as you would like.

When I mistake on my bidding procedure, what should I do?

Would you please contact with us. immediately We would like to delete everything, you did.

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BulldozerPost-auction

Can I have the real photos or the real video(VHS) tape?

Please contact with us. We will arrange immediately.


Can a highest bidder negotiate about the bidden price after the auction ?

Basically a highest bidder can not. please understand.


What kind of document will a highest bidder rececive?

NT will issue so-called pro-forma invoice to a highest bidder after the auction.


Do I have to pay taxes?

In Japan, if you would like to pick up your machine at the location, you will be liable for the local sales tax (5%).you will have to pay the tax.


How do I pay?

Please refer to NT ON LINE AUCTION BASIC RULES.


How soon do I have to pay?

Payment is due immediately and generally within 10 days after the auction. Please refer to NT ON LINE AUCTION BASIC RULES.


Who will arrange the shipment?

Basically after the auction, NT will arrange and ship the machine to a destination port, you would like and NT will immediately inform you the shipping schedule.


Can you supply the spare parts for the bidden machine?

NT can supply the spare parts only for the bidden machine. Contact our Parts staff for assistance.


Auction Result ?

Please click and enter the "User ID" and "Password" to access the Auction result on top page.
A price list for each sale is available at "ON-LINE AUCTION" periodically after the auction.

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