Large range of buying and selling options. Producers can set a reserve price. No transport costs for producer. Payment is guaranteed. Minimal transport and handling damages.
Buyers have to adjust to using computers.
Vendors and buyers need confidence in the CALM assessors. Competition may be limited if there are no other similar lots of stock in the vendors geographical area. Most lambs are sold through the saleyard auction system on a dollars a head basis. All stock types and lot size can be sold. Vendors can set a reserve price and can compare quality and price.