Terms & Conditions | The Auction Yard

1 Acceptance of Terms

By registering or bidding, you agree to these terms and any supplemental notices provided at time of auction.

2 Eligibility

Auctions are open to individuals 18 and older. Bids by minors are invalid, and the responsible adult bidder will be held accountable.

3 Auction Type

We are a licensed Public Consignment Auction Dealer (PCAD). All items are sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with all faults and without warranty.

          Important: Vehicles do not come with emissions certification unless stated otherwise.
        

4 Preview & Inspection

All items, especially vehicles, should be inspected prior to bidding. Inspection reports are not comprehensive. Failure to preview does not waive obligations.

5 Fee Structure

Vehicles: $175 Admin Fee + 2% (live) or 5% (online) Buyer’s Premium
Equipment: 10% Buyer’s Premium
General Merchandise: 15% Buyer’s Premium

6 Bidding Process

All auctions are conducted with reserve unless explicitly stated otherwise.

The Auction Yard and its auctioneers reserve the right to bid on behalf of the seller up to the reserve price.

Bids may be revoked prior to auction close by calling our office. Once the auction closes, all bids are final and irrevocable.

Tie bids will be resolved by the auctioneer at their discretion.
Bid manipulation or disruptive behavior will result in permanent removal from current and future auctions.

7 Payment

Full payment due by next business day
Payment methods: cash, wire, or credit card (fees may apply)
Sales tax added unless exemption certificate provided

8 Title & Documentation

Titles are held until full payment clears. Vehicles may have branded titles. A $99 seller fee applies per vehicle unless waived.

9 Pickup, Storage, and Abandonment

Items must be removed within 3 business days. Storage fees apply beyond that. After 10 days, items may be considered abandoned.

10 Liability Waiver

Risk transfers to buyer upon winning bid. We are not liable for damage, theft, or mechanical failure post-sale.

11 Consignment Terms

Consignors must hold legal title. Unsold items must be picked up within 5 days or they may be reconsigned or forfeited.

12 Vehicle Disclosures (ARS §28-4410.01)

No emissions test required for PCAD sales
No implied warranty of merchantability
Buyer is responsible for post-sale registration and emissions

13 Dispute Resolution

All disputes will be resolved via binding arbitration in Maricopa County, Arizona. No class actions or jury trials.

14 Code of Conduct

We reserve the right to ban participants for misconduct, non-payment, or abuse.

15 Privacy

Your data is used for auction communication only. We do not sell your personal information.

16 Updates

Terms may change. Continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.