Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Surplus Auction

CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS SURPLUS AUCTION - ONLINE ONLY AUCTION! BIDDING ENDS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

PLEASE DO NOT BID UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

*CUSTOMERS WILL NEED TO REGISTER AND BID ONLINE.
*ALL ITEMS WILL BE SOLD BY THE PICTURES AND VIDEOS IN THE CATALOG.
*A 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO EACH HIGH BID!
*A 3.2% CREDIT CARD FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO INVOICES PAID BY CREDIT CARD.

ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS & CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. 

REGISTRATION AUTHORIZATION: Registration authorization is required for first time bidders prior to bidding and will be authorized on your credit card. The $50.00 is held by your individual bank or credit card company according to the length of time that they hold authorizations. This is NOT a charge from the auction company and is similar to putting down a credit card to hold a hotel reservation. If you do not make any purchases, you will have no charges against your account. This authorization is separate from your purchases and will not be applied to your final payment as it is ONLY authorized and not charged to your account.

"NOTICE OF VEHICLE SOLD WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY"
Vehicles are sold without any warranty. The purchaser will bear the entire expense of repairing or correcting any defects that presently exist and/or may occur in the vehicle unless the sales person promises in writing to correct such defects.

OBTAIN A VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT AND CHECK FOR OPEN SAFETY RECALLS
For information on how to obtain a vehicle history report, visit ftc.gov/usedcars. To check for open safety recalls, visit safercar.gov. You will need the vehicle identification number (VIN) shown in the catalog to make the best use of the resources on these sites.

Rogers Realty & Auction Co. and the seller, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, hereby expressly disclaims all warranties, either express or implied , including all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and the seller neither assumes nor authorizes another person to assume for it any liability in connection with the sale of the vehicle.

AS-IS: All items will be sold 'AS-IS' where is with all faults if any. Rogers Realty & Auction Co nor the seller make any warranty whatsoever. All sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances. No exceptions!

PREVIEW: Preview vehicles on Monday, December 2 from 8:30am-1:00pm. Vehicles are located at 3301 Stafford Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208. We strongly encourage bidders to preview the assets being sold. All sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances. No exceptions! Photos for online viewing and descriptions of rolling stock are not guaranteed to be correct. Buyer is responsible for determining the condition of all assets. Descriptions may change up to sale day!

PAYMENT TERMS: PAYMENT IN FULL BY CERTIFIED CHECK, CASH, WIRE TRANSFER OR CREDIT CARD! PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR BANK PRIOR TO USING ANY CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS TO AVOID ANY DELAYS IN PROCESSING. A 3.2% CREDIT CARD FEE WILL BE ADDED TO INVOICES PAID BY CREDIT CARD. PAYMENT IN FULL BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024 AT 2PM!

A 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO ALL BIDS!

For wiring instructions or credit card payments call 336-789-2926 and ask for Anita, Malea or Susan. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS WILL ONLY BE GIVEN VIA A FAX LINE! All successful bidders must be available at the conclusion of the sale to make payment arrangements. PAYMENT IN FULL BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024 AT 2PM! After 48 hours the Credit Card on file at time of registration will be charged if payment arrangements have not been otherwise made. If buyer does not pay in allotted time they will be banned from future auctions.

DEADLINE TO PAY IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 AT 2PM!

REMOVAL: Pickup for vehicles will be held on Saturday, December 7 and Monday, December 9 from 8:30am-3:00pm. Vehicles are located at 3301 Stafford Drive, Charlotte, NC. Vehicles must be paid for in full prior to removal. Drivers are required to have paid receipt for load out. IF YOU CAN NOT REMOVE ITEMS WITHIN ALLOTTED TIME DO NOT BID! Rogers Realty & Auction Company and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools will not provide loading or transportation. Buyers are responsible for all removal, loading, moving and hauling of all purchases. The auction company and/or the seller do not have any way of loading vehicles/equipment. All items must be paid in full before removal!

PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND DESCRIPTIONS ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO CAPTURE ALL SPECIFICATIONS OR DEFECTS ABOUT AUCTION ITEMS. All Items Sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”! Descriptions may change up to sale day!

All articles, items or vehicles shall be removed from the sale area by the buyer at their expense. Buyers are responsible for all removal, loading, moving and hauling of all purchases. The auction company and/or the seller do not have any way of loading vehicles/equipment. The auction company and/or seller will not ship or pay for shipping or hauling to the buyer!

RECORDS: The records of bookkeeper are final in case of a misunderstanding over the bid price.

METHOD OF SALE: Vehicles are being sold with reserve.

CATALOG: The seller and auction company reserve the right to add or remove any vehicle or piece of equipment, whether listed or printed in the brochure/catalog. Although statements printed in the catalog and those made by the auctioneer have come from what is thought to be reliable sources, purchaser must understand he/she is buying property entirely upon his/her own examination and opinion from the pictures/video. The auction company is not responsible for accuracy of descriptions including, but not limited to, make, model, horsepower, MPG, serial numbers, engine type, condition or mileage. Descriptions may be changed up to auction day. No property may be removed from premises before making settlement in full day of sale. All sales will be conducted according to applicable state laws. All articles, items or vehicles shall be removed from the sale area by owner at their expense immediately following the auction.

TITLES: SELLERS ARE FILING FOR TITLES. TIMELINE FOR RECEIVING TITLES IS UNKNOWN. BUYERS WILL BE SENT THE TITLE, BILL OF SALE AND DAMAGE DISCLOSURE.

Rogers Realty and Auction Co., Inc. reserves the right to refuse to register or to accept a bid from any person, corporation, partnership, joint venture, or other legal entity, which for any reason does not auctioneer saying 'sold' or otherwise declaring completion of sale. Thereupon the new owner assumes full responsibility for property purchased and agrees to the terms of the sale.

UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE: Section 2-328 of the UCC provides federal law regarding a sale by auction. The code reads that a sale by auction is complete when the auctioneer so announces by the fall of hammer or in other customary manner. A bid is a legal binding contract between bidder and auctioneer. Reopening a bid is at the sole discretion of the auctioneer. Failure to complete a payment in good faith, stopping payment on checks or refusing to pay for goods or assets purchased at auction may result in legal action against the buyer.

Qualified Bidders:
“Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse to register any prospective bidder for any reason, or to require a cash deposit from a prospective bidder of an amount designated by Auctioneer and paid in advance by the prospective bidder to Auctioneer. Such deposit will be applied to any purchases made at the auction by the prospective bidder. At the end of the auction, Auctioneer will refund any portion of this deposit that has not been applied to purchases. Furthermore, Auctioneer may terminate online bidding privileges for any reason including, but not limited to: (1) tampering with auction lots; (2) any illegal conduct including collusive bidding; (3) disruptive behavior; (4) failure to abide by these terms; and (5) intoxication. At preview and/or removal, the auction firm may ask a bidder to leave the auction site immediately and quietly upon request by Auctioneer. Any act of theft, vandalism or disruption will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the laws.”

DISPUTED BIDS AND INCREMENTS: In case of a dispute over who is the high bidder, the auctioneer has the sole discretion to determine the high bidder.

ONLINE BIDDING: You must register in advance by clicking on Register to Bid and agreeing to terms for online bidding including submitting a credit card. The auction company may refuse to register anyone at its sole discretion. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Rogers Realty & Auction Co., Inc. or anyone else providing online bidding if the Internet service fails to work correctly before or during the live auction. Rogers Realty & Auction Co., Inc. will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Rogers Realty & Auction Co., Inc. reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. The auction company will not be liable for any faulty equipment, failure of equipment, faulty software, failure of software, lack of internet service connections or signals, or failure for any online bids that are not relayed on time to the auction company. The seller and the auction company reserve the right to postpone, reschedule or cancel the auction for any or no reason without notice to bidders. The seller and the auction company also have the right to extend bidding or delay bidding without any notice to bidders.

AUCTION END TIMES: The online bidding is a timed event. 1 lot will close every 2 minutes beginning at 12:00pm on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH. Auction Company reserves the right to extend the auction in 1 minute segments for any and all bids received in the last 1 minute of the auction.

DEFAULT OR DELAY: The auction company reserves the right to reclaim and resale any assets not paid for by the buyer. Should the resale price be lower than the defaulted buyer's price, Seller and/or Auction Company reserves the right to seek the difference from the initial buyer. All fees for collection, court fees, or attorney fees will be the responsibility of the original buyer that caused the default. All sales are final. No refunds are given.

DISCLAIMER: The auction company provides the catalog, descriptions, lot information and advertising data which is believed to be correct but it is not guaranteed. Bidder's should rely on their own inspections by catalog and website viewing only and the due diligence prior to bidding. Everything sells strictly AS IS. The auction company makes every effort to describe assets to the best of its ability but there are no guarantees as to the condition, quantity, condition, age, color, or value of the merchandise or real property sold online. Buyer agrees that buyer may not cancel their purchase for any reason.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Buyer acknowledges that he/she has read and understands terms and conditions and will abide by all terms and conditions of sale. All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS with no guarantees or warranties. Rogers Realty & Auction Co., Inc. will not be responsible for any guarantees or warranties or for the genuineness of the description of the items purchased. See more at: http://rogersauctiongroup.com - See more at: www.RogersAuctionGroup.com - NCAL#685.

SPECIAL NOTICE: The seller and/or Rogers Realty & Auction Co reserve the right to postpone, reschedule or cancel the auction for any or no reason.

LICENSES:
NC Firm #685, VA Firm # 2, SC Firm #1874