Auction item says “May Have Won”, what’s next?

If you won an item, you will receive an invoice via email after the close of the auction. We can not get into our system to check until the auction is finalized.

I want to bid on a truck in your next auction, does the truck run?

Please read the description on each vehicle. There will be notes if the truck does not run or has any glaring issues. We do not do a full inspection, all items are sold AS IS, but we will list if the truck is not running. 

Can I make payment online?

Yes! Click here to pay your invoice online with a credit card. 

If I purchased a vehicle, how do I get my title? 

Titles will be mailed within 14 business days of receipt of full payment and any necessary documentation.

Please help us ensure we fill out your title correctly and send it to the right location by filling out this title information form
Forms should be emailed to [email protected] or can be faxed to 260-724-3898. Please include your name and bidder number.

What if I am tax exempt?

If you are tax exempt, please download, fill out, and return one of the following forms. Tax will not be removed from your invoice until this documentation is received. 

If you purchased any item that has a title, please fill out and sign section D of this ST108A.
If you purchased any item that does not have a title, please fill out this ST105
If you are a dealer claiming tax exemption, please send a copy of your dealers license to [email protected] 

Forms should be emailed to [email protected] or can be faxed to 260-724-3898. 

What types of payments are accepted at Truck & Equipment Auctions?

We accept Cash, Check w/ Personal Photo ID, Bank Wire, and Credit Cards with 3% Convenience Fee.

Wiring Instructions can be found here

These wiring instructions WILL NOT change. If you are being asked to wire funds to any account other than the one listed above, DO NOT RESPOND. Please call the number listed on our website immediately if you suspect any suspicious activity. 

If you bid online, please note that we do not have access to the credit card numbers you may have on file. 

What are the advantages to selling my home by auction?

There are many advantages to selling your home at auction!  Here’s a list to start:

  • Eliminates long term expenses, such as taxes, maintenance and insurance.
  • The competition of live bidding will realize the property’s true market value.
  • Asking price is eliminated to avoid overpricing property. Overpricing may create little or no interest in the property and will eventually sell for less than the property is worth.
  • Fast sale of property versus months or years of waiting to sell through traditional listing.
  • Auction forum creates motivated buyers to act quickly, creating a sense of urgency.
  • Cash transactions may close within one week after auction.
  • Marketing is targeted to seller’s property, not multiple listings.
  • Property sells AS-IS, therefore, no negotiations on repairs or inspections.
  • Conditions of sale are given prior to the auction allowing no negotiation on terms or no contingencies from potential buyers during auction.

Are homes sold at auction typically foreclosures or in need of repair?

Absolutely not! Homes sold at auction are typically good homes that need good owners. Sellers may opt to hold a real estate auction verses a typical listing so that they may sell the property faster with less selling costs. Many properties sold in the past were from owners who were downsizing, settling an estate, selling investment homes or just wanted to sell quickly.

When I sell my house at auction, may I set a reserve?

Yes! Although a home that is sold absolute, or to the highest bidder, is a great marketing strategy, a reserve may be placed on the home. The reserve is not disclosed to the public and the home will be fully marketed to obtain the highest price.

How do I bid at auction?

It’s simple! At the beginning of the sale, just visit the auction office to obtain your bid number. Identification will be required at your first auction. Then hold your bid number high so that the auctioneer will see you as you are bidding.

Can’t understand how much is asked? Just listen closely to the auctioneer or ask a ring assistant. They will help you with your bid.

Please remember, a bid is a verbal contract between you and the auctioneer. If you are the high bidder and the auctioneer declares the item sold, it is now your responsibility to secure the item and pay for it.

What is a buyer’s premium?

At auction, the buyer’s premium is an expense, added to the Hammer Price, which is the price the auctioneer sells an item for on the sales floor during the auction.  For example, if you go to an auction with a buyer’s premium of 10%, buy something on the sales floor for $100, when you go to pay, they will ask for $110 (sometimes sales tax on top of that). The buyer’s premium seems pretty straight forward and is industry standard. Most auction houses charge one and it is a necessary evil for the auction house to stay in business and make ends meet.  Auctions can often be very time consuming, far beyond the time put in the day of the sale.  Therefore, auctioneers decided to attract sellers with a new approach, charging them little to nothing, and allowing a buyer’s premium to be added to bids in order to make a living.

Do you always charge a buyer’s premium?

No, If you hold an auction at your location, the buyer’s premium may NOT apply.