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[ View/Ask ]APPOINTMENTS FOR PICK-UPS MUST BE ARRANGED IN ADVANCE.
Howard County does not ship or prepare items for shipping. We do allow shipping companies to pick up. An email is required from the winning bidder with the name of the company or person authorized to pick up. Please be sure that the shipping company comes prepared with winning bidder's information.
The winning bidder MUST provide their own labor and materials to remove the item(s) from the warehouse and must take all items at time of pickup.
We strongly encourage bidders to inspect any/all items of interest. Inspections/ pick-ups are by scheduled appointment only. All viewing must be scheduled prior to the closing date. All items sold on auction are untested and sold as is.
All sales are final and we do not accept returns. All items are sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the condition.
We do not sell to individuals or businesses who have been blocked by other Public Surplus auctioneers. We check the history of our bidders. If we find that you are bidding and have been blocked, you will be immediately disqualified and removed from consideration.
A buyer's premium of 10% is charged by PublicSurplus.com.
***Abandonment of Item.***Auction items paid for but not picked up within the specified time (7) business days from the time and date of issuance of the Notice of Award will be considered abandoned. Howard County, Maryland reserves the right to retain any and all payments and re-list the auction.
Warranty: All equipment is sold "as is", "where is", and "with all faults, if any". HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND OFFERS NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES.
Payment: Full payment is due via Public Surplus within 5 business days. See Terms & Conditions for full payment details. Maryland sales tax (6.0%) if applicable and a 10% Buyers Premium ($1.00 minimum) will be added to your final bid.
Pick-Up of Purchases:
Note: All persons picking up items shall be required to present photo identification.
Pick-ups:
Pick-ups are scheduled in advance by appointment only. Buyers must schedule an appointment for pick-up by calling Michael Decker 410-313-6375 or by email to mdecker@howardcountymd.gov.
Shipping: Winning bidders are solely responsible for pick-up or shipping and all associated costs.
Default: If the buyer fails to pay for the items within five (5) days & pick-up items in seven (7) days of auction close, the items may be promptly re-sold.
Bid Deposits: Required based on value of auction.