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Deals and Steals at a Police Surplus Auction

May 21st, 2013

Law enforcement agencies often find themselves with items they need to dispose of through a public sale.

These things end up in the agency’s possession as the result of arrests, forfeitures and carelessness on the part of the property owner. Eventually, these items may end up being sold at police auctions.

For buyers, once of the exciting things about attending a police surplus auction is that you never know what you will find. Each auction has a different variety of items. You won’t know what you might find until you actually browse the items for sale. It’s like a fun treasure hunt!

Some of the items commonly found at a police surplus auction include:

- Firearms

- Tools

- Electronics

- Real estate

- Collectibles

You can find anything from motorcycles and cars to antiques and office supplies at a police surplus auction.

We hold police surplus auctions on a regular basis, almost monthly. You can check our auction schedule for upcoming police auctions, or contact us for more information.

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Join the Excitement of an Auction in AZ

May 15th, 2013

If you’re an Arizona auction lover (and bargain hunter) who wants to enjoy the thrill of bidding—and winning—in person, you’re in luck! There are many opportunities to attend an auction in AZ, and you can surely find an auction that has something you’ll like.

We have a wide variety of auction types, including surplus and seized property auctions, or those focusing on specific items such as automobiles, electronics or gems and jewelry.

Buyers who come to an auction in AZ can count on an exciting experience. Our auctions always offer a wide variety of interesting items, and you’ll probably be thrilled to spot a few surprising finds!

If you are looking to attend an auction in AZ, check our website to see a schedule of upcoming auctions, along with summaries of the types of items up for bid. You can avoid the lines at the event by signing up for your bid card online in advance.

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Make Out Like a Bandit at a Business Liquidation Auction

April 25th, 2013

Looking for a bargain on items a business might use? Check out a business liquidation auction. A business liquidation auction is when a company sells its assets. The auction may be voluntarily, such as when a company is downsizing, going out of business, or it can be involuntary, as in the case of a bankruptcy or legal judgment.

For buyers, this can be a great opportunity to get really good deals on all types of products, from electronics and household items to big-ticket items and rare antiques.

One of the great things about business liquidation auctions is that each one is different, as far as the type of items available. Generally, anything the company owns of value will be sold at a liquidation auction. So this could include unsold inventory, the company’s office furniture, supplies and any other assets the company owns. Some of the things you may find at a liquidation auction include office equipment, electronics, tools, construction materials, sporting goods, furniture and even automobiles.

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The Basics of Buying at a Police Auction

April 17th, 2013

Looking for great deals, with a little bit of surprise and adventure mixed in? Check out a police auction.

Police agencies, including local police departments, county sheriff departments, and state and federal law enforcement agencies end up with a lot of confiscated goods, lost items or abandoned property. These things come into the agency’s possession as the result of arrests, forfeitures and carelessness on the part of the property owner. Often, police will seize property as the result of a drug arrest if it was determined that the items either used in the commission of drug-related crimes, or purchased with money that was received as the result of a drug-related crime. However the items are obtained by law enforcement, they can end up being sold at police auctions.

A police auction is exciting because you can never really predict what you may find. The merchandise can include just about anything that can be seized or abandoned. Some of the things you might see at a police auction include cars, sporting goods, electronics, firearms and even real estate.

As with any other auction situation, items at a police auction are sold on an “as is” basis, with no guarantees. However, you will have an opportunity to inspect and review items before the auction is held.

Be sure to check our website often for announcement about upcoming police auctions.

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Buyers Can Find Many Great Items at the Phoenix Surplus Auction

April 9th, 2013

Have you ever checked out a surplus auction? If not, you are missing the chance to get good deals on a wide variety of useful items. A surplus auction is when a municipality or organization holds an auction to get rid of property it can no longer use. In order to clear inventory and raise funds, they will often hold an auction. The reasons for the sale can vary. Sometimes the municipality ordered too much of an item or had leftover materials after a project was completed. For buyers, these types of sales—such as the Phoenix surplus auction—can be a great way to find a wide variety of new or usable items at great prices.

At the Phoenix surplus auction, you will have the opportunity to buy a wide variety of items, which can include school supplies and equipment, restaurant equipment and a large assortment of other items.

Remember, just as with any other type of auction, the surplus auction items are sold on an “as is” basis. There are no guarantees and no refunds (except in the event that a description of the product is incorrect). Prior to the Phoenix surplus auction, you will have a chance to browse and inspect the items for sale at the pre-auction preview.

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Auctions Offer Great Deals on Phoenix Seized Property

April 4th, 2013

A seized property auction often happens when law enforcement or a government agency seizes property of an individual found guilty of a crime. Most property is seized due to smuggling, drug trafficking, money laundering, credit card fraud, food stamp fraud, mail fraud or other illegal activity. During raids, personal property is often seized. The agency must then unload the confiscated property in auctions. This type of property can also be referred to as Forfeiture.

Like any large city, Phoenix has quite a bit of seized property. Among the Phoenix seized property you may find, items can include cars, real estate, electronics, collectibles and a variety of other interesting things.

Remember, just as with any other type of auction, Phoenix seized property items are sold on an “as is” basis. There are no guarantees and no refunds (except in the event that a description of the product is incorrect).

Be sure to check our website frequently for the latest announcements on upcoming Phoenix seized property auctions.

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3 Great Reasons to Purchase a Vehicle from Police Auctions

March 28th, 2013

There are many different types of auctions that offer a wide range of products, but most people wouldn’t necessarily think of police auctions as a great place to purchase there next vehicle. But, they are!

3 good reasons to purchase a vehicle from police auctions

Safe – When you purchase a vehicle through a police auction you know exactly what condition it is in, how many miles are on it, how many miles per gallon it gets, the asking price, etc. If there are any problems with the vehicle, you know up front. Also, with many auction sites or companies, such as Auction Systems, we do not sell any vehicles with liens. This is much safer than purchasing from Craigslist or a shady used car salesman.
Fast – Avoid an all-day visit to the dealer or having to schedule times to go view vehicles from a website by purchasing at police auctions. The process is so much quicker because there is no negotiation, no back-and-forth and you don’t have to get multiple cars from multiple locations checked out. You also know every detail upfront and there are no upgrade or downgrade options – you get what you get.
Cost Effective – Most vehicles at police auctions are old police cars, confiscated vehicles or unclaimed property. Because of this they are typically sold far below market value. Many people find that the price is comparable to prices online or Craigslist deals with half the effort and time.

Whether you are looking for a fixer upper, a family vehicle or a first car for your teenager, police auctions are a great place to get a reliable and inexpensive vehicle.

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Police Auctions in Phoenix: Making the Most of Your Experience [VIDEO]

March 24th, 2013

Police auctions in Phoenix are a great place for anyone to pick up deals on items from computers to sporting goods. In fact, you never know what you’ll find at these auctions and winning bids can often be for less than half the market value!

How is this possible? Watch the video for more details:

Visit us at http://www.auctionANDappraise.com or call 800-801-8880 for more information about Police Auctions in Phoenix.

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Benefits of Selling at Real Estate Auctions

March 22nd, 2013

In today’s economy, real estate auctions have become very popular. With the housing market crash came a huge increase in these types of auctions. Often, banks or lenders try to resell foreclosed homes through real estate auctions; it is a great system for both buyers and sellers.

Selling at real estate auctions has many benefits

Competition – Possibly the biggest benefit of selling at real estate auctions is the competition among buyers; the more competition, the higher the selling price.
Ease – Going through real estate auctions makes for a really quick and easy sale. All of the conditions, specifications and demands are laid out in detail for the buyers before they even start bidding. Once the bidding is finished, whoever the last bidder was has by law entered into a contract. There is no back-and-forth between buyer and seller, no haggling, no changes. Within 30-45 days your real estate is sold and you can take your profit.
Price – Because of reasons #1 and #2 you can end up making a good amount of money back on your real estate. Your starting price is very easily and very quickly raised and depending on the quality and starting price of your home, there is a great opportunity to make a good profit – or at least break even.

Selling at real estate auctions can be a very smart decision. You know that you are making a fair profit and the buyer is getting a fair deal. It’s quick, it’s easy and it takes a lot of stress out of the selling process.

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Starting a New Business? Visit Business Liquidation Auctions

March 19th, 2013

Starting a business is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming process. There is a lot that goes into it: financing, hiring employees, finding a space, and much more. During this time you want things to be as easy as possible and when you visit business liquidation auctions, that’s exactly what you can expect.

Why business liquidation auctions

Variety of items – There are many items to be found at these auctions: electronics, furniture, tools, vehicles and so much more. No matter what field you are in there is something for you and your new business.

Networking – Visiting business liquidation auctions is also a great way to network and meet new people. Some people may be there from the same or similar fields or there may be people there from different fields that have something to offer you.

Value – You can purchase many things at an auction for much less than you would at a local store. As a bonus, everything being sold there is meant for business, which means you will have more luck finding the things you really need. Many of the items are sold in bulk which is a great benefit to business owners who need to outfit an entire office.

Preview – Before you attend business liquidation auctions you can always attend the preview to decide what you are interested in purchasing, if anything. Some auctions may not have what you are looking for. Luckily, there are many auctions held in the Phoenix area, offering you a lot of opportunities to find what you need for your new business.

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