A Buyer on CattleLink is someone who participates in our monthly online video auctions to purchase cattle directly from trusted sellers. Buyers can evaluate lots through detailed videos and descriptions, then place bids on the cattle that best fit their needs.

By taking part in the auction, Buyers help support a more transparent, efficient, and community-driven cattle market, where connections are built on trust, and transactions are made simple.

Buyers on CattleLink play an important role in maintaining a trustworthy and reliable marketplace.

After winning a lot, buyers are responsible for sending a $40 per head deposit is directly to the seller to secure the purchase. They are also responsible for arranging and covering the cost of trucking on the agreed delivery date. Once the cattle are delivered, the remaining payment is to be sent to the seller, typically by check.

These responsibilities help ensure smooth transactions and uphold the integrity of every sale on CattleLink.

Live online cattle auctions are hosted monthly on CattleLink. Only registered buyers can participate in bidding.

Buyers receive regular updates about when an auction goes live, when it ends, and when the next one is scheduled. A link to join the auction is provided 30 minutes before it starts—posted at the top of the home page and sent directly to buyers.

Bidding takes place directly on the platform. Once a lot is marked “sold,” bidding closes, and the winning Buyer is notified. At that point, a $40 per head deposit is to be sent to the seller, due at the end of the auction

After winning a lot, buyers complete payment directly with the seller. Accepted methods include Wire Transfer, ACH, or overnight delivery of checks sent via FedEx or UPS—these methods are fast, secure, and easy to track.

Checks sent through USPS are not accepted as they can be delayed or lost in the mail. Payments should be made promptly according to the auction timeline to ensure a smooth and reliable transaction for both buyers and sellers.

This approach helps keep auctions running smoothly and protects everyone involved in the sale.

Buyers are responsible for arranging transportation for any lots they purchase. This includes selecting a trucker, scheduling pickup, and covering the cost of delivery on the agreed date.

CattleLink provides guidance and recommendations for reliable carriers, but buyers handle the logistics directly with the transporter. 

Each lot on CattleLink is carefully inspected in person by CattleLink representatives. 

This ensures that the lot matches its description, videos, and photos, giving buyers confidence in what they are bidding on.