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[ View/Ask ]QUESTIONS DURING BIDDING: All communication (questions/answers) must be posted to the Questions section located in the top right of this page so the information can be shared by all potential bidders of this site.
** Be advised that these items have been previously used and may contain defects. Be also advised that the buyer is solely responsible for ALL loading, shipping, transporting, coordinating payments & pick- ups with our municipality within the proper time frame, no exceptions, terms and conditions are strictly enforced. Please bring sufficient equipment, tools and manpower to assist with your removal of your asset. Our office does not assist with any loading of any form. In the event of a third party (non-buyer listed) picking up your items on your behalf, please send an email (include in email a copy of your ID) giving your consent and authorization to allow the third party to remove your items from the premises on your behalf. For questions concerning the above item, to schedule an appointment to view the item, or to pick up purchased item, please call Mikayla at 406.883.7282 (no viewing is available for items under $500) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m MST. Monday through Friday. ALL PICKUPS WILL BE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Attention:
1- Do NOT bid if our Terms and Conditions can NOT be met (Payment/Pickup dates within auction).
2- Shortly after an auction ends, the winner of the auction will receive an email from Public Surplus telling them they have won. This email will be titled “Winning Notice on Auction…” and will include five detailed steps that will help guide you through successful completion of your auction. Remember, Payment is made to Public Surplus. If you receive an email informing you that you have won an auction, it is your responsibility to contact us by email (follow the “send email” link under the Auction contact field of the auction you won).
3- Emails sent to mjaeger@lakemt.gov are responded to Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Mountain Time (except during County Holidays). Should you not receive an email response, please check your SPAM folder.
PLEASE READ TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION
Inspection of Auction items by appointment only.
Lake County Sheriff's Office may require a bid deposit.
PayMac handles all payments for Lake County Sheriff's Office
Acceptable forms of payment are: Wire Transfer or Credit Card.
NO CASH, CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Payment for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days after notice of award.
A Buyers Premium of 10.5% will be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction for payment collections. This premium if applicable will be visible during the bidding process and added to the total bid.
All sales are final. Public Surplus will notify buyer of receipt of payment via email.
The successful bidder will be responsible for pick-up of item(s) from the agency's premises. Pick-up must occur within ten (10) business days after notification of award. The notice of award, payment receipt, and personal identification must be presented at time of pick-up, or the item will not be released.
Pick-up hours by appointment only.
The successful bidder will be responsible for packing, and/or loading any item(s) at pick-up, if necessary.