These terms are absolute and cannot be altered or changed in any way. If you cannot follow these terms completely, we ask you NOT TO BID OR ACCEPT A BIDDERS CARD. If you do not understand any of these conditions, please ask the auctioneer before bidding. Once you have been recognized and awarded as the winning bidder, you have entered into a LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT, and must follow through with all purchases made, completely. No transfer of property is recognized from bidder to bidder. All persons taking legal ownership of said property must register to bid prior to bidding on an item. You must be 18 years of age to register as a bidder. Children are welcome, but we ask you to keep them with you during the auction within the seating area. We want the children kept safe.
NO GUARANTEE: Everything is sold as is, where is without guarantee or warranty of any kind, regardless of any statements made by any persons in or at the sale. Use your preview period Tuesday through Saturday 9am-5pm to inspect any and all property you may bid on and accept your purchase with all of its faults and flaws. By bidding you agree that your bidding IS BASED ON YOUR ACTUAL PHYSICAL PREVIEW AND PREVIEW ONLY. Other than deliver of title and bill of sale, neither auctioneers nor any auction staff or the auction company make or imply any warranty of any kind. Use the auction catalogs provided as informational guides only and use auction preview to confirm information on the catalogs. Catalogs are exempt from error and we will not warranty.
PAYMENTS: CTM Unlimited Auction allows two days after auction to pay in full for all purchases with absolutely ZERO exceptions. Bidding at our Sunday auction, you have until Tuesday at 5pm PST to pay all debts in full. If the bidder fails to pay in the allotted time all deposits will be forfeited, and you will be banned from bidding on all our future auctions at CTM Unlimited Auction. Again, if vehicles/items are not paid in full in the allotted time, purchases and all deposits will be forfeited due to a breech of contract.
METHODS OF PAYMENTS: For vehicle purchases we accept cash, bank certified checks and wire transfers only. Credit and debit card will be accepted for vehicle deposits up to $300 per vehicle. CTM Unlimited Auction restricts purchases to CASH, BANK CERIFTIFED CHECKS AND WIRE TRANSFERS ONLY for full vehicle purchase! For deposits CTM will accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover logos. We do not accept personal or business checks of any kind. For merchandise we will accept debit or credit cards. Debit/credit cards are also subject to the 4% surcharge fee. CTM Unlimited Auction has the right to refuse any card transactions if we feel that the transaction is suspicious. *CTM Unlimited Auction will not accept credit card for full vehicle payment. Cash, bank certified checks and bank wire transfer only! *
ATTENTION CREDIT CARD BUYERS: You, the buyer or the person buying on the behalf of the buyer agree that you further understand that this is an auction and that everything is bought “AS-IS” and we are guaranteeing nothing and know nothing about items at todays auctions or any auction at CTM Unlimited Auction and that you or the person you are buying for have done everything necessary to know everything about the item or vehicle you are buying. If buying OR buying on the behalf of another person or buyer, YOU AGREE to not charge back any part of this transaction. If you do, YOU AGREE to pay all the time of our staff at $40.00 per hour plus all recovery costs and further agree to make the account whole. If you fail within 15 days to make payment and get the account balance back to zero, YOU AGREE to pay all court costs and collection fees associated with such transaction. Be absolutely sure whoever you are helping you trust because once you sign these terms and conditions you are agreeing to total financial responsibility without recourse to the auction. I further agree that I am aware of my financial responsibility to CTM Unlimited Auction and I AGREE that I will not charge back any part of any CREDIT CARD TRANSACTION. If I do, I completely agree to pay all associated costs of my decision. I further agree to have my credit card and ID copied for future legal recourse against me in case I cannot follow these terms. If I am buying on behalf of someone else, I agree that my agreement is between the buyer and I, not CTM Unlimited Auction. *CTM Unlimited Auction will not accept out of state credit cards. CASH, BANK CERTIFIED CHECKS AND BANK WIRE TRANSFER ONLY* When paying with a debit/credit card you will be asked to show proof of both, ID MUST match the card used for payment, , we will ask for a copy of both, we or you can black out all the numbers on the card except for the last 4 digits and your name, we just have to be able to verify that the card used for payment is in fact in the purchasers name, if this is going to be a problem for you we ask that you do not sign up for a bidding number or sign for the terms and conditions. We do not have access to charge your card on file, you will need to provide it by calling the office or coming in to the office. If you are an online buyer we will send you a docusign to sign for all receipts AND have you send us copy of your ID and card used for payment. We will NOT ship your item(s) out until all documents are received in full!!
YARD RULES: All non-runners must be removed off the property prior to any repairs. No tools are allowed on the property. No hands under hoods and no jump boxes in the non-runner section. There will be no moving of vehicles during preview and sale times. Any violations are grounds for ejection from the yards and punishable by law in accordance with insurance regulations and state liability codes. Lots 1-199 are running/driving vehicles, lots 200-299 are nonrunning vehicles, lots 300-399 are farm equipment and 400 lots numbers are reserved for boats, motorhomes, motorcycles, trailers, ATV’s and other recreational vehicles.
EXTREMELEY IMPORTANT NOTICE: Lots 1-199 running and driving vehicles RUN AND DRIVE ON OUR AUCTION PROPERTY ONLY. None of the vehicles have been test driven by CTM Unlimited Auction Staff or associates on any public or private roads at any speeds. CTM Unlimited Auction has no knowledge of the actual condition and drivability of any vehicles as CTM Unlimited Auction is MERELY A PLATFORM to sell vehicles and merchandise on behalf of consignors such as law enforcement agencies, banks, auto dealers, charity organizations, private individuals and so on. According to the auction, at inventory, the vehicle was “Run & Drive” meaning the vehicle: 1) Started under its own power or with the use of external jump box, 2) Was put into gear, and 3) Moved forward. This designation is no guarantee, representation, or warranty that the vehicle will be able to start, be put into gear or capable of moving forward at the time of the sale. That is up to you the buyer prior to raising your hand or bidding online!!! 200 lots are non-runners, 300 lots are farm equipment and 400 lots are boats, RV’s trailers etc. CTM Unlimited Auction DOES NOT OWN ANY VEHICLES OR ITEMS at this auction. PHYSICAL PREVIEW IS OPEN Tuesday through Saturday 9am-5pm 12 days in advance of any auction. CTM Unlimited Auction provides ample time to preview any vehicles and/or items up for auction. There is absolutely no excuse or reason to not physically preview vehicles and/or items in person before bidding on auction days either live in-person or online. If you do not feel comfortable previewing the vehicles that you are interested in, CTM Unlimited Auction has a pre-purchase vehicle inspection service available performed by third party vendors that will provide you findings of the condition/operation of the vehicle or vehicles that you are interested in bidding on. Inspection is a 1-hour service at $75 (plus tax) fee per vehicle. All third-party vendors are licensed, insurance and ASE Certified technicians. Our office closes at 5pm, that means the LAST vehicle licensing will take place at 4:30pm and NO LATER. Please be respectful of our staff’s time and know that if you show up at 5pm we are closed, and you can come back the next day. If you demand our staff to stay after hours it’s at our discretion IF we can, and there is a $75 per hour charge starting at a 1-hour minimum fee no matter what.
BIDDING INCREMENTS: The auctioneer always has the right to refuse any and all bids. Auctioneer also has the right to set the bidding increments and lot or re-lot items prior to fall of the gavel, regardless of type of auction being conducted.
BRAND NOTIFICATION: Vehicles sold at this auction may come with a branded title. Brands can appear on a vehicle for many reasons such as TMU (True Miles Unknown), former rental, court/law enforcement seized. State patrol inspected, rebuilt vehicle and Salvaged vehicle. Other brands may exist. We encourage all people interested in auction vehicles to inspect them thoroughly with all due diligence. CTM Unlimited Auction does not provide any VIN check or history information on any of the vehicles that go through auction. Vehicle VIN reports are solely the responsibility of the bidder. By signing the terms and conditions you agree that a brand may exist on the vehicle(s) you have purchased and CTM Unlimited Auction is not liable for any vehicle that comes with a branded title.
HOLD HARMLESS: The buyers hereby indemnify and hold harmless the auctioneer, clients, and auction company also to include any other parties in the company for damages, claims or liabilities from injuries to persons or property of any type, caused during the removal of the property purchased. Buyers remove purchases at their own risk.
RESPONSIBILITY AND TITLE: Buyers are responsible for their purchase after the gavel falls. You must guard your purchase accordingly. The auctioneer is an agent under contract for the property being sold. Absolutely no adjustments, claims or refunds will be allowed after final settlement. Any claims must be made at the block at the time of the sale. You must be 18 years of age to register or bid at our auction including registering a vehicle in your name.
TAXES, FEES, AND DEPOSITS: This sale has a structured deposit of $100 on all vehicles that sell between $0 and $999.00, $200 on vehicles that sell between $1000 and $1999.00 and CAPPED at $300.00 for vehicles that sell for $2000.00 and above. This secures the bid until Tuesday at 5pm. The deposit that you pay goes towards the price of the vehicle. If you choose not to pay for your item(s), your deposit(s) will be forfeit and you will be asked to leave, we will then add your name to our do no register list which is publicly posted. There is also a 10% buyers’ premium in effect with an additional 4% virtual bid fee if you are the winning bidder of an item or vehicle online, which is taxable. We collect 8.9% sales tax rate on vehicles and 8.9% on merchandise. Licensing is a mandatory $40.00, any licensing fees other than the title transfer will be an extra charge. A pre-negotiated document fee of $150.00 has already been pre-negotiated that is applied for processing and supplies. You agree to the $150.00 Documentary Fee and all other fees by signing this terms and conditions form.
OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS: In order to meet Washington State non-taxation requirements, you will need to provide the following proper documentation: State ID or Drivers license, and one of the following: Current residential agreement, property tax statement, Utility Bill Dated within the previous two months, State Income Tax Return from the previous year, Voter Registration Card, Current Credit Report or other approved by Department Of Revenue. If for any reason we have to license the purchased unit in Washington State, Washington State requires you to pay Washington State sales tax.
KEY DISTRIBUTION – If you are the winning bidder of a vehicle at our auction, keys to vehicles WILL NOT BE HANDED OUT until the very end of the auction when all vehicles have run through the auction block. This applies to in-person bidders and online bidders. As a winning bidder, keys WILL NOT be handed out until the vehicle is paid for in full. We are open and available for preview in-person two weeks in advance of any auction date Tuesday through Saturday 9am to 5pm every week. If you win a bid on a vehicle, keys WILL NOT be handed out to the vehicle until you pay in full. There are 80 HOURS of physical preview before an auction. There is NO EXCUSE to ask for keys after you are a winning bidder and before paying for a vehicle. You had plenty of time to preview or use our onsite inspection services.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Any announcement on the day of auction shall take precedence over any other previously advertised or stated conditions. Listen to the Announcements. Other information or terms furing the course of the auction may relate to specific items or removal. The Auction Company (CTM Unlimited Auctions) and the auctioneers own NONE of the items at todays auction. By signing this Terms and Conditions form you agree to all the verbiage and understand that you must preview to make your own decisions about the item or items you are purchasing.
LEGAL ACTION AND ANY/ALL ARBITRATION: Any and all legal action CTM Unlimited Auction takes towards bidders that break these terms and conditions OR bidders filing any kind of lawsuit or legal action against CTM Unlimited Auction must and will be filed within Grays Harbor County in the state of Washington in the United States of America, nor any other country beyond the Unites States of America.
By signing this copy of our terms and conditions, YOU AGREE and will abide by our terms and conditions including all verbiage it contains.
TODAY, I HAVE READ CTM UNLIMITED AUCTIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY. I UNDERSTAND THAT SIGNING THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN PERSON OR ACCEPTING THEM ONLINE, I AM BOUND AND WILL ABIDE BY ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED ABOVE BY CTM UNLIMITED AUCTIONS. I AM ALSO AWARE THAT ALL ITEMS AND VEHICLES ARE “AS-IS” WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND AND I HAVE DONE MY OWN DUE DILIGENCE ON INSPECTING THE ITEMS OR VEHICLES THAT I AM BIDDING ON AND HAVE WON AT THIS AUCTION. DO NOT REGISTER, SIGN OR ACCEPT A BIDDER NUMBER OR CARD IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ADHERE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
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