How It Works

How it Works for Job Posters

How it Works for Vendors

1) Register for free

•  To date, there are over 3,000 vendors registered on Contract Auction.
• When you create a post, an email is sent to each vendor who registered in the manufacturing category you select when you post your job.
• The email contains a link to your project.
• Vendors immediately go to your project to investigate and respond if they are interested in helping you complete your task.

2) Creating a free listing

• Only registered users can see your post
• Describe your posting in some detail
• Upload any drawing files or pictures in nearly any format to help explain your project.
• List your delivery date requirements
• List your payment terms
• Create enough detail to help a vendor decide if your project falls within their area of interest.

3) Communicate with potential vendors

• Communicate with vendors via comments on your post, email, phone or any manner you specify.
• Check a vendor's feedback or profile information
• Let your post expire or delete it yourself

4) The site is monitored for junk posts and junk vendors

1) Register for free

• When you register, select the categories you are interested in.
• An email is sent to you every time someone posts a job in your selected categories.
• The email contains a link to the newly posted project.

2.)  Browse listings or wait for emails in your selected categories

• Examine drawings, poster's payment terms and delivery dates
• Analyze poster's feedback if any
• Communicate with the buyer via comments, email or in any manner they have specified.
• You may delete your comments at any time

3) Complete the job and get paid

4) Leave feedback on the job poster for others to view

5) Enjoy the money saved by avoiding mfg.com fees.

6) Site is monitored for junk vendors and junk posts