BIDDING

Read our detailed descriptions thoroughly!

We have done our best to represent our items as accurately as possible, so please keep that in mind when placing your bids. Descriptions are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

This auction is set up to close 3 lots per minute. If a bid is placed in the last 3 minutes of the lot's closing, that item will automatically extend another 3 minutes. It's like a live auction where an auctioneer asks, "Are there any more bids?" Bidding will remain open on this lot until more than 3 minutes have passed without an additional bid placed.

Bids are placed in a max bid format. A max bid is the highest amount you're willing to pay for an item. This is kept private from other bidders until that amount has been exceeded.

Please ensure your credit card information is up-to-date. Prior to placing your first bid, your credit card will be authorized. This means a $1.00 charge to your credit card will be put through. As soon as the bank account is verified, the $1.00 charge will be voided and you will be refunded. This is done to protect both us and our consigners.

Bidders must be 18 years of age or older.

Bidders MUST NOT share their password or account information with anyone. Bidders are solely responsible for bids placed on their account.

Items are sold as-is, where-is with no guarantees or warranties. Please keep in mind: loadout is NOT when you inspect the items you won. It is your responsibility to inspect all items PRIOR to purchase. Inspection for this auction is set up from noon to 6 PM on Friday, March 21st.

Unless otherwise noted, all items on this auction have been previously owned and are considered used unless specifically listed as NEW or NEW OLD STOCK.

By placing any bid on any item(s), you are entering into a legally binding and irrevocable contract with Southern Minnesota Auctions to purchase the item(s) in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Auction. Once a bid is placed, it cannot be canceled or retracted for any reason.

Items with a reserve will not be sold unless the reserve price has been met. Items with a reserve may or may not have the reserve disclosed - this is a personal decision based on the seller's direction.

With jewelry, the hallmark found on the piece is what we go by in our descriptions. We are not jewelers and will not be responsible for items that are incorrectly marked. Inspection is always encouraged. No refunds will be given after the auction ends.

With vehicles, a ‘Test Drive’ does not equal a full mechanical inspection and will not reveal all mechanical issues. We are not mechanics. Photographs are considered part of the item description, please use all information provided to you to assess the value of this item before bidding. As with all used vehicles, any vehicle sold on auction by Southern Minnesota Auctions may come with typical used vehicle issues, including minor mechanical issues and past due maintenance. By placing a bid on this auction, you agree to abide by these terms. No refunds will be given after the auction ends.

If an item states "Tested and Works or Runs" in the description it means that the item was turned on by one of the Southern Minnesota Auction Staff. It DOES NOT guarantee that the item works perfectly or was tested for the exact application it is used for. Please inspect each item to know what you are buying before bidding on the item. No refunds will be given after the auction ends.

Southern Minnesota Auctions and their respective employees (collectively, the “Auctioneer”) reserve the right to bid on an item in any auction. Southern Minnesota Auctions can bid on an item up to the reserve on the item on a seller’s behalf. Furthermore, if a registered bidder needs assistance, the Auctioneer can submit a bid for a registered bidder per the registered bidder’s instructions. The identity of bidders is not disclosed to users or bidders, though such information is visible to the Auctioneer. Southern Minnesota Auctions can view all maximum bids.

If you have specific questions about a certain lot or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us at 507-508-5334 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday - Friday or email us any time at auctions@surplusmn.com.

If you are unable or unsure if you'll be able to pick up or pay for your items at the close of the auction, please do not bid.

PAYMENT

BUYER’S PREMIUM
A 13% buyer’s premium will be charged on all items and lots. Discount of 3% if paid with Cash, Check, or Cashier’s Check.

FORMS OF PAYMENT
Buyer will receive an invoice via email after the close of the auction and will be payable by cash, personal check, cashier’s check, credit card, or debit card.

Any invoices left with a balance on the last day of pickup will be charged to the credit card on file. If the credit card on file is declined, the bidder will be banned from bidding on future Southern Minnesota Auctions sales.

Sales tax of 7.38% will be applied to all invoices. If you are tax exempt, please bring along an ST-3 Tax Exemption form for us to keep on file.

PICKUP

PICKUP TIMES ARE ONLY AS LISTED

Please bring help, the proper tools, and the necessary equipment to load and secure your items as auction staff is typically busy during loadout times. A forklift is available to assist in loading large items from the ground level when they are brought outdoors. There is no charge for this service.

The Auctioneer, NPS Auctions, Inc. d/b/a Southern Minnesota Auctions, and/or the property owner are not liable for injuries or damage during removal. Winning bidders acknowledge an auction site is a potentially dangerous place and will take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and members of their party. The acknowledged risk extends into all activities involved in the removal of items, including the disconnection of utilities. Winning bidders and the parties accompanying them assume all risks of injury, damage, or loss of property and specifically release The Auctioneer, NPS Auctions, Inc. d/b/a Southern Minnesota Auctions, and/or the property owner against any damage, loss, or injury arising from the removal of an item. 

Failure to load your items by the end of the auction loadout will result in a $50/hour staffing charge (minimum 1 hour), payable in cash at the time of loadout.

It is your complete and total responsibility to ensure all items you won are present and accounted for in your vehicle before leaving the auction site. 

SHIPPING

Shipping is available on items as indicated. Please don't ask us to ship items that are marked "No Shipping" - there's a reason we have them marked as such.

We ship using SpeeDee, FedEx, UPS or USPS.

Ensure your address is correct on your invoice! If it comes back, we will reship it at your expense.

We charge a $10 Transfer to Nicollet Fee and a minimum of $10.00 per package for packaging supplies and time + actual shipping charges. For items requiring more packing material and time, the handling will be higher.

We have packaged thousands of items between our previous auction sales and our eBay store - we know what we're doing! We ensure everything is safely and securely packaged prior to sending it out.

Please let us know ASAP if you want insurance. You will be charged what the carrier charges for this service.

The credit card you have on file will be charged with the shipping and handling fees.

Southern Minnesota Auctions cannot be held responsible for items that have left our possession.

Items that can be shipped can also be brought back to Nicollet for a $10 charge per lot. Items will need to be picked up by Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:00 PM.

Your attention to these terms is appreciated.

Dealer of Record is NPS Auctions, Inc., d.b.a. Southern Minnesota Auctions - DLR100076

Minnesota Auctioneer’s License Number 52-24-017

Registered FFL Dealer - License Number 3-41-103-01-7K-06406

Consignments are always welcome! Your site or ours. Check out our website for more information: www.SurplusMN.com