Welcome to eLot
A natural trait of being a Freelancer is the build up of surplus Computers, Laptops, Mobile Phones and other equipment on an annual basis - some of which has never been used! Equally Clients/Agents/Service Providers and Major Projects also have on an annual basis either a surplus of equipment or have the need to dispose of perfectly good used equipment. The IFA Freelancer community is a ready made market to get a quick sale. eLot is a free Classified Notice Board that enables both seller and buyer to strike a quick deal from a top down selling offer price.
As the seller, you set your minimum expected price as the buyer you offer your maximum price and you either quickly agree the final price or both just move on.
Upon agreement of the price, exchange details, buyer send cheque and sellers send good, we expect all users to abide by our voluntary code of good practice for this transaction (IFA eLot Voluntary Code of Practice).
How to Search
- Specify your eLot Search Criteria in the panel to the left. To clear your search criteria or the default example criteria, just click the “Clear” button. Note that the example 'e.g.' criteria text is ignored when searching.
- Press the ”Search for Products” button. For convenience your Search Results will appear here, alongside the Search Criteria.
- Click on the Product you wish to view, a pop-up box will then appear and display the Product Details.
- When you have finished viewing the Product Details, to close the pop-up, you can either press the “Close” link (in the top right corner of the Product Details box) or simply click anywhere on the darkened out site background.
- Use the Arrow Buttons (displayed under the Product Search Results) to navigate to the First, Previous, Next and Last Page of the Product search results.
- Click on the Search Results column header links to order your search results. For example, Click Brand column header link to order items by Brand name in ascending order. Click again to order by Brand name in descending order.
Features Guide
- My Viewed Items - This list keeps a history, for your current session, of all the eLot Products you have viewed. Quickly view any Product Details again by selecting a Product in the list.
- Right Click Fast Access Menu - When you Right Click on your mouse button, a custom shortcut menu will appear. From this menu you can Run or Clear Item Searches, Move to through pages of Search Results etc - try it out!
How to Sell
Step 1
To sell a Product you need to Register a User Account with IFA. Registration is FREE, QUICK and EASY and you can update your details or cancel your registration at anytime.
Once you have Registered you will receive your Login ID and User Account Password by eMail.
Step 2
With your Login ID and User Account Password you then need to Login to your Freelancer Control Panel.
- On the login page, select 'Freelancer Login' from the "Select Your Login Account" drop down list.
- Enter your email address in the "Login ID" box.
- Enter your password in the "Password" box.
- Click on Login.
You will then be taken to your Freelancer Control Panel.
Step 3
From your Freelancer Control Panel click on the link "My eLot".
Step 4
Simply click on the Big Green Button "Add eLot Product". A convenient pop-up box will appear for you to enter your product details. Once your product has been added you can view a list of all your products for sale at any time on your "My eLot" page.
If you notice you made an error when adding your product, you simply click on the "Edit" link next to your eLot item to correct any mistakes.
Once you have sold your Product, please remember to "Delete" your product (via your "My eLot" page) to avoid disappointing other prospective buyers and to save yourself receiving needless communication.
How to Buy
Step 1
Complete the "eLot Search Criteria" boxes with your product requirements and press the Search button.
Step 2
If you are interested in the product for sale, simply contact the "Seller" directly.
Please Note
Responsibility for the quality of the Product and Value of the Purchase remains with the Purchaser and Seller "caveat emptor".