This post will provide answers to frequently asked questions regarding paying, picking up and shipping at Scottsdale auctions. It will answer questions such as: How much does it cost to participate in Scottsdale auctions? How do I know if I won a bid or bids?   Do auction houses usually ship my purchases directly to me? What forms of payment are commonly accepted at Scottsdale auctions?

Q: How much does it cost to participate in a Scottsdale auction? / How much is charged to my credit card when I register as an Internet bidder?

A: At most auction houses only the price of the winning bids you place plus sales tax, if applicable and shipping if you choose not to pick your item up directly. There are no fees charged to bidders who are not winning buyers. Many auction houses do not charge Buyers Premiums fees. However the first time you place a bid in any auction your credit card is commonly authorized for $10. The authorization may appear for one to three days (depending on your banking institution) but is not a charge.

Q: What forms of payment do you accept for your Scottsdale auctions?
A: Most Scottsdale auction houses accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card. Commonly you may also pay in person on the day of the auction in Cash or Certified Funds.

Q: How do I know if I won a bid or bids?
A: Shortly after the Scottsdale auction has ended, you will receive an email from the auction house indicating the items won and the amount charged to your credit card.

Q: Do I have to pay sales tax on Internet Auction items?
A: Yes, unless you are registered with an out of state address and your items are shipped out of the state of Arizona. If you are a valid Arizona reseller, you can submit at tax exemption certificate to the auction house. If you are buying for personal use you will be charged sales tax of 8.3%.

Q: When do I have to pay for my purchases?
A: Most commonly at the end of the auction when all items are sold, your credit card on file will be charged. You may also commonly come to live Scottsdale auctions and pay for your purchases prior to the end of the auction however you will need to bring a valid form of payment such as Cash, Cashier’s Check or credit card in order to pay for your purchase(s).

Q: May I pick up my purchases from an auction?
A: Yes, most auction houses allow you to pick up your purchases on auction day prior to the close of the auction at the auction location. Most auction houses also allow you to come the first or second business day following the auction and retrieve your purchases at that time.

Q: May I send someone else to pick up my purchases?
A: Most Scottsdale auction houses allow this if you have paid in full and signed a third party release for a representative to pick-up your purchases.

Q: Can an auction house ship my purchases directly to me? / How do I know how much shipping will cost?
A: Yes most Scottsdale auction houses can ship to you for the cost of shipping and handling plus exact shipping charges. For larger items such as pallet lots or vehicles you will need to arrange for your own shipping of these items at most auction houses.

For more information about a Scottsdale auction, contact Auction Systems.

The quickest way to secure capital from unproductive assets is by selling at a public auction. Auction Systems offers three types of public auctions to serve the needs of clients selling at auction: Live Auctions, Simulcast Auctions, Internet Only Auctions and we also offer Private Auctions.

Simulcast Selling at Auction Methodology
Simulcast Auction combines the live public auction method along with the Internet. Assets can be liquidated on location at your business, home or at our warehouse. Your merchandise appears for sale on the Internet at the same time as in the live public auction. Merchandise is photographed and a description is written for the asset - this information is placed on the Internet at least one week prior to the live event and allows Internet participants to preview and leave proxy bids for item(s) they want to purchase. On auction day, the buyer may either attend the public auction in person or bid from their home or office computer, bidding in real time against other live and Internet auction bidders. The simulcast selling at auction method takes longer to administer and set-up, however the additional revenue created from a worldwide audience can be substantial for our sellers.

Internet Selling at Auction Methodology
Internet Auctions are typically used as a way to sell special collections and small antiques that only appeal to a very selective buyer base. Assets are brought to our Internet sales division, and each item is photographed, a description is written for each item, which is posted to an Internet auction such as E-bay. The process of selling at auction on the Internet only auction is the longest auction to administer because of the length of time it takes to research the items for auction; however in special situations it produces the highest possible revenue for our sellers.

For more information about public auctions or more selling tips, contact Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers.

The quickest way to secure capital from unproductive assets is by selling at a Scottsdale auction. And the surest way to realize the highest cash return is to call upon the services of Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. Our firm has produced millions of dollars for sellers in the history of our operation. With statistics such as these, it’s no wonder our auction and appraisal firm conducts more than eighty auctions a year, selling virtually every type of industrial, commercial and personal asset. Auction Systems offers four types of Scottsdale auctions to serve the needs of clients selling at auction: Live Auctions, Simulcast Auctions, Internet Only Auctions and Private Auctions.

Live Auctions
Live Auction allows assets to be liquidated on location at your business or home; or the assets can be sold along with the merchandise of other consigners at our warehouse. Regardless of location, our Scottsdale auctions are thoughtfully set-up to properly display the merchandise for sale. Careful attention is paid to divide and combine assets in a way that will bring the highest sale dollar possible. An individual advertising campaign is designed for the selling merchandise and is targeted towards the buyers that will pay the maximum amount for the assets. The live selling at Scottsdale auction method creates a sense of urgency for the buyer and brings about the quickest cash settlement for our sellers.

For more information about Scottsdale auctions or more selling tips, contact Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers.

Auction buyer tips will help you avoid common mistakes made by Scottsdale auction buyers. Read up on laws, rules, bidding tips and buyer rights below:

Auction Buyer Tip #1: Do not mistake Scottsdale auctions for retail sales. The two have very little in common. Auctions are different from retail because auctions are governed by federal laws, state laws, Uniform Commercial Codes and city ordinances. When you bid at a Scottsdale auction you actually enter a legal contract.

Auction Buyer Tip #2: You must have a bidder’s card in order to buy at the Scottsdale auction. To obtain a bidder’s card, you must put down a deposit for a bid card. This insures that you will pay for all your purchases that you bid on. Once you pay for your items or decide to leave the auction without purchasing any items, your deposit is immediately returned to you. If you do bid and win, your deposit is applied to the purchases.

Auction Buyer Tip #3: Be careful when you bid on lots. Know how much you are bidding and whether you are bidding against your spouse, parent, sibling or friend. Although you can retract a bid while the bidding is open, you cannot retract it once the auctioneer has said “sold.” Auctioneers expect you to take full responsibility for your bids.

For more information about Scottsdale auction houses or buying tips, contact Auction Systems.

Every January, auto enthusiasts in the Phoenix area are blessed with a number of auto auctions. This is year is no different with five of the most well-known auto auctions scheduled for a single week. The world famous Barrett-Jackson auto auction, which features over 1,000 of the world’s finest collector and special interest automobiles, was held January 18-24. Some of the other great auto auctions that visited the Phoenix metro area included the Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction, RM Automobiles of Arizona auction and the Silver Auto Auctions.

Auto auctions are extremely popular in the Phoenix metro area and Auction Systems offers a variety of auto auctions year round. Auctions Systems offers a wide variety of automobiles that are obtained from a wide variety of sources. Some of the automobiles up for auction were confiscated by police and sold at discounted prices; others are auctioned by individual sellers who are looking to get the most out of their automobile. Auction Systems offers auto auctions for all individuals regardless of income.

For more information about Auction Systems’ auto auctions, contact Auction Systems.

Designer furniture and luxury home decor will be available to the public at a Phoenix auction held by Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. on Saturday, July 11, 2009. View a list of furniture and decor designers.

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers announces the Open House for their new location. On Friday, May 1, 2009, Auction Systems will open the doors to their new 112,000 square-foot, state of the art auction complex located at 951 West Watkins Street in Phoenix, Arizona off Interstate 17 and 7th Avenue. This new facility provides auction-goers with greater service and more amenities like climate control, 3+ acres of parking, easy access, ability to preview cars, boats and recreational vehicles indoors and a children’s auctiontainment center.

Heavy equipment will be available to the public at Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. Arizona warehouse in Phoenix next Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Construction companies, general contractors and subcontractors, and other interested parties are encouraged to attend our heavy equipment auction. If you’re looking for good prices on things like forklifts, excavators, flatbeds or propane trucks for your business, you will definitely find them at Auction Systems.

On Wednesday, April 22, 2009, the auction will begin at 10:00 A.M. MST at the new Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. location: 951 West Watkins in Phoenix, AZ. All of the items listed in the auction may be previewed and inspected by interested bidders on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and on auction day, Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M., one hour prior to the auction. Some of the items available at Auction Systems’ heavy equipment auction include: Dump Trucks, Kubota Excavators, Propane Trucks, Forklifts, Cabs, Flatbed Trucks, Bobcat Excavators and more.

View the heavy equipment auction catalog at auctionANDappraise.com

Auction Systems announces auction of Phoenix Police stolen and forfeited items, jewelry, property, fiduciary trusts and bank forced liquidation this Saturday April 18, 2009 at 9 am (MST). View the complete auction catalog of Jewelry, Furniture, Appliances, Autos, Commercial Equipment, Electronics, Audio & Video components, Computers & Related items, Optics, Kinives & Swords, Sporting Goods, Tools, Electronics & so much more.

It seems like Twitter has taken the online world by storm! Moms, dads, teens, grandparents, marketing executives and celebrities alike are creating Twitter accounts and sharing bits and pieces of information with the world.

What is Twitter? Twitter is a free service that allows users (Tweeple) to send and read other users’ updates (aka tweets). Twitter is basically a stripped down version of a blog. A blog (we can even use this one as an example) has attributes like categories, titles and sometimes very verbose posts that can require a lot of time. Twitter doesn’t have any of these things, nor does it require a great amount of time.

In fact, a single Twitter post can have a maximum of 140 characters. That amount of space forces tweeters to get their message across in a very concise manner. Users can tweet on the web or via phone, making it very easy to send updates.

The cool thing about Twitter is that as a user, you can follow other tweeters (i.e. your friends, your favorite pizza place, your favorite celeb, your mom) and in turn, they can follow you. We use our Twitter account to send updates to our followers about upcoming auctions. Wanna keep tabs on our auction schedule?

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