ONLINE SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Guarantee Waiver. All
property is offered for sale as-is, where-is. Winona Area Public
Schools 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.
Winona Area Public Schools 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
Winona Area Public Schools confirms that the property does not
conform to the description, Winona Area Public Schools will keep the
property and refund any money paid. The liability of Winona Area
Public Schools 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. Winona Area Public Schools 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 Winona Area Public Schools. 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
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 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 bidderÕs e-mail address
used for the auction stating that you are authorized to pick-up the
item.
Bid Deposits. Winona Area Public Schools 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. Winona Area
Public Schools may collect sales tax, unless the Buyer has provided a
valid tax-exempt certificate to Winona Area Public Schools 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 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 Winona Area Public Schools
assume responsibility for packing, loading or transporting. For
additional information, please contact Bill O'Laughlin, (507)
494-0871, william.olaughlin@winona.k12.mn.us.
Vehicle
Titles. Winona Area Public Schools 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. Winona Area Public Schools 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, Winona Area Public Schools 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.
