ONLINE SALES - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Guarantee Waiver
All property is offered for sale "as-is,
where-is." Bellingham 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
Bellingham 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 Bellingham Public Schools confirms that the property does
not conform to the description, Bellingham Public Schools will keep the
property and refund any money paid. The liability of Bellingham 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
Bellingham 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, collects all payments for Bellingham Public Schools.
Payment for an awarded item must be received within 5 business days of close of
auction. Payment shall be made online by credit card or wire transfer.
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. We accept all major credit cards, PayPal and
e-Checks.
Partial Payment
There will be NO partial payments of an auction allowed. All auctions must be
paid in full per payment process used per auction. 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-
If you need to do a wire transfer please use the chat function on the website
and ask for buyers support to work out the details for this transaction. Once
payment is received the same instructions apply as
with manual payment.
Public Surplus will notify you upon receipt of payment. You may then contact
the responsible party listed for that item and arrange
for a mutually convenient pick up time. You will need
to bring the payment receipt or the auction item(s)
will not be released to you.
Bid Deposits
Bellingham Public Schools may require bid deposits in order to ensure fairness and equity to all buyers as a way to decrease default bidding. The deposit will be
reversed if no default occurs or the bidder does not win the auction. Public
Surplus will collect and retain the deposit if there is a default by the
winning bidder.
Buyers Premium
A 10% Buyer Premium will be added to the final sale price
with a $1 minimum charge per auction to collect payment.
State/Local Sales and/or Use Tax
Bellingham Public Schools will collect sales tax, currently
9.0%, on non-vehicles if applicable, unless the buyer has provided a valid
tax-exempt certificate to Bellingham Public Schools prior to payment.
Removal
Buyer must remove auction item(s) from said agencies premises within 8 business days
from the time and date of issuance of the Notice of Award. Successful bidders
are responsible for loading and removal and any and 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 will make all
arrangements and perform all work necessary, including
packing, loading and transportation of the property. Under no circumstances
will Bellingham Public Schools assume responsibility for packing, loading or
shipping. Property may be removed between the hours of 8:00am and 3:45pm,
Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.
Vehicle Titles
Bellingham 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.
Bellingham 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 contract and suspension from participation in all future sales until the default has been cured. Buyers agrees that if Buyer fails to pick up auction item/s by the agreed specified time (3), Buyer shall forfeit any rights to the item/s and any associated payments. If the Buyer fails in the performance of their obligations, Bellingham 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 they have read, fully understand and accept these Terms and Conditions of Online Sales, and agree to pay for and remove the property, if the bid is accepted, by the dates and times specified.