ONLINE SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Guarantee Waiver
All property is offered for sale as-is, where-is. Bellingham Technical College hereinafter referred to as "BTC", makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale. The Buyer is not entitled to any payment for loss of profit or any other money damages special, direct, indirect, or consequential.
Description Warranty
BTC warrants to the Buyer that the property offered for sale will conform to its description. Any claim for mis-description must be made prior to removal of the property. If BTC confirms that the property does not conform to the description, BTC will keep the property and refund any money paid. The liability of BTC shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property. Please note that upon removal of the property, all sales are final.
Inspection
Most items offered for sale are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable. Bidders may inspect the property prior to bidding. Please call 360.752.8567 (or 8489) to make arrangements for viewing.
Consideration of Bid
BTC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale any of the items listed.
Notice of Award
Successful bidders will receive a Notice of Award by email from PublicSurplus.com
Payment
PayMac, a third-party payment processing company, receives all payments for BTC. Payment for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days after the Notice of Award of the successful bid. Payment may only be made online by credit card, or by wire transfer. NO CASH, CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. If you choose to pay with a credit card, please follow the instructions below. The credit card limit per transaction is $4,000.00. For payments larger than this amount, follow the instructions listed under Wire Transfers.
Payment by Credit Card
Login to the Public Surplus site. Click on the My Stuff link and then click on the Past Bids link. Click on the description of the auction and then click on the Pay Online link located on the right hand side of the screen. Follow the steps to complete the transaction. A receipt will be emailed to you once the payment has cleared.
Partial Payment
There will be NO partial payments allowed for an auction. All auctions must be paid in full according to the specified payment process. For example, you WILL NOT be able to pay partially for an auction by Credit Card and pay the remainder by another payment method, such as a wire transfer.
Wire Transfers
For payments over $4,000.00, a Wire Transfer is required. If you need to do a wire transfer, please email support at buyersupport@publicsurplus.com asking for wire instructions or request the instructions via live chat. These instructions will be emailed to you. Please follow them exactly to allow for prompt payment.
Pick-Up Procedures
1. You will be notified upon receipt of payment. You may then contact BTC Facilities Surplus at 360.752.8567 to arrange for a mutually convenient pick-up time, M-F, 9am to 2pm. �Pick-up must be by appointment only. You need to bring to the pick-up location, (1) the Paid Receipt and (2) personal identification (such as a Driver License). You must present all three identification items at the scheduled pick-up, or the auction item(s) will not be released to you.
2. If you are picking up an item for someone else, you will need to bring the Notice of Award and the Paid Receipt (photo copies are acceptable), plus a note from the designated winning bidder specifically naming you as authorized representative, along with your own personal identification. In addition, you must arrange for the winning bidder to send an e-mail from the winning bidder e-mail address used for the auction, stating that you are authorized to pick-up the item.
Bid Deposits
BTC may require bid deposits in order to ensure fairness to all bidders. The deposit will be reversed if no default occurs or the bidder does not win the auction. The deposit will be retained if the winning bidder defaults.
Buyers Premium
A Buyers Premium will be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction to collect payment. If added, the premium will be visible during the bidding process and will be included in the payment required.
State/Local Sales and/or Use Tax
BTC may collect sales tax, unless the Buyer has provided a valid tax-exempt certificate to BTC prior to payment. If applicable, the sales tax will be visible during the bidding process and will be included in the payment specified.
Removal
Except as stated herein, no service of any kind will be furnished by BTC; the winning bidder shall assume all cost of removing property from the site. Buyer must remove auction item(s) from the agency premises within ten (10) business days after the time and date of issuance of the Notice of Award. If the Buyer, after making payment for an item, fails to remove the item within the specified time, the agency reserves the right (1) to retain all payments; and (2) to dispose of the item through another auction or otherwise. BTC is unable to assist with shipping packages at this time but will help you identify local agencies who can assist.� In special cases upon review and at BTCs discretion we may be able to palletize bid items to be picked up by your shipper. BTC will not be responsible for items after they leave our premises.
For additional information, please contact BTC Surplus at 360.752.8567 or email at surplus@btc.edu.
Vehicle Titles
BTC will issue a title or certificate upon receipt of payment. Titles may be subject to any restrictions as indicated in the item description on the website. Open titles cannot be issued. BTC will not issue replacement titles.
Default
Default shall include (1) failure to observe these terms and conditions; (2) failure to make good and timely payment; or (3) failure to remove all items within the specified time. Default may result in termination of the bid contract and suspension from participation in all future sales until the default has been cured. If the Buyer fails in the performance of their obligations, BTC may exercise such rights and may pursue such remedies as are provided by law.
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions
By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees that the bidder has read, fully understood and accepted these Terms and Conditions of Online Sales, and agrees to pay for and remove the property, if the bid is accepted, by the dates and times specified.