ONLINE SALES - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Guarantee Waiver. All property is offered for sale "as-is, where-is." Marysville Fire District 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. Marysville Fire District 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 Marysville Fire District confirms that the property does not conform to the description, Marysville Fire District will keep the property and refund any money paid. The liability of Marysville Fire District 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. Bidders must adhere to the inspection dates and times indicated in the item description or contact the person listed to schedule an inspection.
Consideration of Bid. Marysville Fire District 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, Inc. a third-party payment processing company, receives all payments for Marysville Fire District. 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 "My Stuff" and then click on "Past Bids". Click on the description of the auction and then click on "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 the responsible party listed for the auction item and arrange for a mutually convenient pick-up time. You must bring to the pick-up location (1) the "Notice of Award," (2) the "Paid Receipt" and (3) personal identification (such as a Driver's 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's e-mail address used for the auction stating that you are authorized to pick-up the item.
Bid Deposits. Marysville Fire District 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 may 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. Marysville Fire District may collect sales tax, unless the Buyer has provided a valid tax-exempt certificate to Marysville Fire District prior to payment. If applicable, the sales tax will be visible during the bidding process and will be included in the payment specified.
Removal.
Buyer must remove auction item(s) from the agency's 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. Successful bidders are
responsible for packing, loading, removing and transporting
of all property awarded to them from the place where the property is
located as indicated on the website and in the Notice of Award. The Buyer must
make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing,
loading and transportation of the property. Under no circumstances will Marysville
Fire District assume
responsibility for packing, loading or transporting.
Transporting
Agent Pickup Procedure. In the event the buyer of equipment sold by MFD will not be the
individual picking up the equipment (i.e. the use of a transporting
agent), the following process shall apply:
1. Buyer to
sign sales contract prior to or at the time of pickup, can be done in person or
through Docusign.
2. Buyer to
complete and sign MFD form labeled: Release Statement-Buyer to Transporting
Agent. Notary requirement if equipment sold is a licensed vehicle of MFD
and is capable of being driven from the premise. Sales of scrap vehicles
that do not run do not require notarization.
3. At time of
pickup, Transporting Agent to sign Release Statement-Transporting Agency
Pickup Release with MFD signing as witness.
4. A copy of
the Transporting Agent ID shall be obtained by MFD and kept on file with the
sales contract.
Vehicle Titles. Marysville Fire District 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. Marysville
Fire District will
not issue replacement titles.
Marysville Fire District makes no warranty of vehicle containing or conforming to any current or past pollution control requirements. Pollution Control Devices may or may not be in working condition and may or may not be present or complete.
Out Of
State Sales Tax Exemption Forms Needed:
1. Buyers
Affidavit In State Delivery; Buyer's
Affidavit for In-State Delivery of Motor Vehicles
2. Sellers Affidavit In State Delivery; Seller's Certificate for In-State Delivery of Motor Vehicles
3. Buyer must obtain
trip permit or license in buyers state prior to
picking up vehicle
4. Copy of
buyer's driver's license
5. Copy of buyer's proof of residence as outlined in WAC 458-20-177
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, Marysville Fire District 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.
Risk of loss shall pass to Buyer on transfer of funds or on physical transfer of Equipment, whichever happens first. Buyer shall be responsible to insure the Equipment from that time.