Important: Before You Bid

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It's simple! You bid. You win. You pick up and pay during the auction removal timeline.

Each auction is independently managed by our approved sellers. It is extremely important that you understand the following information for each auction prior to bidding.

Winning bidders are responsible for prompt payment and removal during the specified removal dates (see below). Failure to do so could result in penalties and suspension of bidding privileges on Equip-Bid.com.

Terms & Conditions

In addition to the site terms (found here), sellers write customized auction terms for every auction they conduct. Bidders are required to indicate they understand and will abide by the auction terms prior to bidding on the auction. Auction-specific terms include details like acceptable forms of payment, sales tax information, removal requirements, and any other important information bidders need to know about that particular auction.

Product Descriptions

There are a few different product descriptions included on each item. Familiarize yourself with these as they will help you make informed decisions before you bid!

Factory Sealed: New, in-box, never-used, original product in original box. We stand behind the listing as described. Because we strive to inspect all items, if we open a box and the contents appear factory sealed, we will label it as such. Being "new," we have not checked for function/internal damage. You may inspect/test before you leave; otherwise, there is a 48-hour return policy.

Appears New: Item appears to be in new condition, not used. They may or may not be in the original box. They should work as expected. We inspect for the following:

Does not appear to have been pre-owned
Box may be damaged, however, MAJOR components/pieces are intact and functional. We cannot guarantee all screws/bolts are in the box, but we will do our best to note if we don't see them. Hardware such as screws and bolts are generally available online or at a hardware store.

You may test your item before you leave. If it does not work, you may return it for a full refund; otherwise, there is a 48-hour return policy.

Open Box: Open Box represents several conditions, such as incomplete, pre-owned, new but not verified for condition, untested, could be fully functioning, or dead on arrival (DOA). We have not tested these items. As always, we will continue to do our best to describe what we see. Please use inspection time to preview and test open box items before you bid. Open Box items may not be returned; they are sold as-is.

Damaged: These items have known damage. We will do our best to describe/picture the damage. We don't test for functionality. These could be items never used/owned, such as a grill that had shipping damage to the lid but that was never put together or used. This could indicate a scratch or a dent, or the item could be totally broken. We encourage you to preview damaged items during our inspection hours. Damaged items cannot be returned; they are sold as-is.

Partial or Incomplete: These items represent merchandise that is shipped in multiple boxes. For example, a bed may ship in 3 separate boxes. Box 1 may contain the headboard, box 2 may contain the side rails, and box 3 may contain the footboard and slats. In order for the bed to have all its parts and be complete, it needs all three boxes. Sometimes we only receive Box 1, or maybe only Box 3, or even Box 1 & 3; when this happens, we will categorize the item as Partial or Incomplete. If we know how many boxes it takes to complete the item, we will also put Box ___ of ___. In this example, it will look like: Partial: Box 1 of 3. Additionally, under "Additional Details," we will categorize the condition of the contents in that box. Partial or Incomplete cannot be returned; they are sold as-is.

Can anyone post an auction on Equip-Bid?

No, Equip-Bid.com, Inc. and Independent Sellers are the only entities that can post auctions on Equip-Bid.com. Private parties and businesses contract with Equip-Bid.com, Inc. and Independent Sellers to manage the online auctions that are posted on the website.

(If you think you would like to sell with Equip-Bid, take a look at this informational article .)

Individual auction terms are found on the bottom of the page within each auction. The following sections will be explained below so you know what to look for.

Details: This section includes important auction dates and any notes that the seller wants you to be aware of.

Inspection Dates: Available dates and times to view items to verify condition.
Closing Date: When the auction is scheduled to begin closing. ITEMS WILL NOT CLOSE UNTIL A BID HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR 5 MINUTES (this is referred to as extended bidding). Learn more about extended bidding
Removal Date: By bidding on an auction, you agree to pick up and pay for your items at the auction location during this period. There are no exceptions to this rule unless it has been confirmed by the managing seller.

Terms: You agree to the auction-specific terms before bidding on any auction. Be sure to read these terms as important information such as accepted payment types will be explained here.

Directions: This is the auction location where you are required to pick up your items during the removal period. This is different than the Equip-Bid office which is the address at the bottom of the website. Questions regarding an auction or item need to be directed to the managing seller at the number listed in this section.

Shipping: Shipping cannot be assumed but is available at some auctions. Check out the Shipping tab for specific information regarding the shipping process, or call the seller for questions regarding shipping.

Important Shipping Note: Equip-Bid has partnered with a local UPS store in the Kansas City area. They offer a pick-up and shipping service on some of our auctions. You will see this information in the shipping tab if it is available. Bidders are responsible for filling out the form on this page and contacting UPS to make arrangements. This needs to be done before the auction ends. All shipping/pick-up fees for this service are paid directly to the UPS Store.

Important Tips and Info

Use the inspection times! Each auction has a scheduled inspection date and time or allows you to make an appointment. Make sure you take advantage of these days to make sure the item is exactly what you are looking for. Independent sellers do their best to accurately describe and photograph items, but each item is sold as-is, where-is and we leave it up to the bidders to determine each item's value.
Bid with the intent to purchase. Bids will not be removed and you are responsible to pay for any items you have won, even if you change your mind.
Every bid is placed in a max bid format. A max bid is the highest amount that you are willing to pay for an item and is kept private from other bidders until that amount has been exceeded.
No sniping! Every item is extended into 5-minute overtime after the last bid has been placed. Make sure you are using the refresh button to get the most accurate status of an item.
Use your dashboard to watch items, bid, and see the invoices for items that you have won.
A buyer's premium is added on top of the final bid price for each item. This percentage can be found in the terms for each auction. All auctions on Equip-Bid have an 18% Buyer's Premium which will be added to the final bid price. If tax is applicable, it will be charged on the total price (Winning Bid + Buyer's Premium).

Failure to Pick Up or Pay Procedures

If you, as the winning bidder (Buyer), do not provide sufficient funds or retrieve your item(s) within the scheduled pick-up times, you may incur fees. Multiple instances of not paying or retrieving your items will result in a permanent block from the Equip-Bid site. Any bidder caught opening a new account will be charged an additional $50 with the above warnings. This is considered fraudulent bidding and is not tolerated.