Terms and conditions
Contract
Your Bid is a Contract.
Place a bid only if you're serious about buying the item. If you are the successful and winning bidder, you have entered into a legally binding contract to purchase the property bid on from the seller. You should contact the seller to resolve any questions before bidding.
Payment Commitment
YOU acknowledge that if you are the winning bidder, there will be an initial payment of $50 USD charged to your credit card on file.
You understand that this payment is to secure your purchase and will be deducted from your invoice total. You also acknowledge that you have three (3) business days to contact GovernmentAuction.com to arrange payment for the remaining balance.
If you do not contact GovernmentAuction.com you acknowledge that your credit card will be charged the remaining balance on the third (3) business day.
Payment Details
NOTE** Make sure before bidding that you read all the terms for the specific Lot you are bidding on.
Land - Straight Sale: What you bid is the price for this property plus a 10% buyer’s premium and low processing fee of $249.00. Most images are of the general area and may not be of actual property.
Land - Bid and Assume: Your bid is for the down payment and then you will assume the low balance/monthly payments noted in the terms section of the property you have won plus a low processing fee of $199.00. Most images are of the general area and may not be of actual property.
We charge $6 per month collection fee - yearly taxes will be prorated over 12 months. The Collection fee and yearly taxes will show on your payment coupon along with your monthly payment.
Taxes
Local Taxes Apply
Terms and Conditions
All "Deal of the Day" items initial invoice must be paid for within 3 working days by the respective purchaser. GovernmentAuction.com will prepare all paperwork to insure a proper transaction. Once paid in full, property will be deeded by legal binding warranty deed.
Assets (Jewelry, Coins, etc.):
*Invoices must be paid within 3 days of the respective purchaser.
*Once your merchandise is received you can return for a full refund (less shipping/buyers premium) within 3 days of receipt and inspection. To do so you need to:
-Call customer service within the 5 day window after receiving delivery (661-823-1543) and provide your name, invoice and item #.
-You will be provided an approved Return Authorization.
-Once items are received and inspected--we will process your refund.
Online Bidding
You are required to keep your login information in a safe and secure location. For this reason, the person posting bids online is assumed to be the account holder. Bids may be retracted up to 1 hour before the start of auction, however anytime thereafter, your bid is your contract.
Live Bidding: Please not that the consignor, agent or owner reserves the right to bid on any item.
Auto Pay Option
Auto Pay Option for Financed Sales: Auto Pay is the easiest way! With Auto Pay, you don’t have to remember any payment due dates, you don’t have to worry about late payment charges and you don’t have to put a check in the mail.
If you purchase land through a financed sale and provide us with your credit card or bank account information, you will automatically be enrolled in Auto Pay. This means that your monthly payment will automatically be charged to the account on file. In addition, Government Auction will not charge the $6/month fee we charge for processing your payment.
To add or update your billing information, simply log in to your GovernmentAuction.com account and go to the Profile page. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards, or you may use your checking or savings account to pay.
