Payment, Pickup & Shipping - FAQ's

• How much does it cost to participate in an auction? / How much is charged to my credit card when I register as an Internet bidder?
• What forms of payment do you accept for your auctions?
• How do I know if I won an auction?
• Do I have to pay sales tax?
• When do I have to pay for my purchases?
• May I pick up my purchases from an auction?
• May I send someone else to pick-up my purchases from the auction?
• Can you ship my purchases directly to me? / How do I know how much shipping will cost?

Q: How much does it cost to participate in an auction? / How much is charged to my credit card when I register as an Internet bidder?
A: Only the price of the winning bids you place plus sales tax, if applicable and shipping if you choose not to pick your item up directly. There are no fees charged to bidders who are not winning buyers. Auction Systems does not charge Buyers Premiums fees. However the first time you place a bid in any auction your credit card is authorized for $10. The authorization may appear for one to three days (depending on your banking institution) but is not a charge.

Q: What forms of payment do you accept for your auctions?
A: We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card. You may also pay in person on the day of the auction in Cash or Certified Funds. We do not accept personal or business checks.

Q: How do I know if I won a bid or bids?
A: Shortly after the auction has ended, you will receive an email from Auction Systems indicating the items won and the amount charged to your credit card.

Q: Do I have to pay sales tax on Internet Auction items?
A: Yes, unless you are registered with an out of state address and your items are shipped out of the state of Arizona. If you are a valid Arizona reseller, you can submit at tax exemption certificate to Auction Systems. If you are buying for personal use you will be charged sales tax of 8.3%. Q: Do I have to pay sales tax on Internet Auction items.

Q: When do I have to pay for my purchases?
A: At the end of the auction when all items are sold, your credit card on file will be charged. You may also come to the live auction event and pay for your purchases prior to the end of the auction however you will need to bring a valid form of payment including Cash, Cashier’s Check or credit card in order to pay for your purchase(s).

Q: May I pick up my purchases from an auction?
A: Yes, you may pick up your purchases on auction day prior to the close of the auction at the auction location. You may also come the first or second business day following the auction (we are closed on Sundays for pick-up) and retrieve your purchases at that time. We are open from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Arizona Time.

Q: May I send someone else to pick up my purchases?
A: If you have paid in full, you must sign a third party release for a representative to pick-up your purchases.

Q: Can you ship my purchases directly to me? / How do I know how much shipping will cost?
A: Yes we can ship to you for the cost of $3.50 per lot for shipping and handling plus exact shipping charges. For larger items such as pallet lots or vehicles you will need to arrange for your own shipping of these items. If you have questions about shipping please call Bidder Central, at 602-252-4842 or (800) 801-8880 or you may email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .