Animals are assessed prior to sale by an accredited assessor who describes the lambs to the buyers. Suits geographically isolated properties. 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.