California Auction Company
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Online-only weekly auctions featuring police-seized items, estate items, collectibles, and occasionally vehicles (category shown as “Automobiles, Boats & Airplanes”).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Online-only auctions held every Saturday at 7:00 AM Pacific; no in-person bidding. Example upcoming sale shows Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM PDT.
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
No in-house vehicle delivery service is published. For small items, the auction ships via USPS (If It Fits It Ships) or FedEx at cost; large/heavy items often not shipped.
Buyer Fee Details
Not explicitly stated. Examples found: storage fees begin after 15 days at $10/day on one page; another page states after 30 days, $55/day for 30 days, then re-auction. Policies vary by listing.
Seller Fees
Not specified on the website’s public pages (no published seller/consignor fee schedule found).
Storage Holding Fees
Policies vary by listing and are inconsistently stated on the site: (1) "ALL PAID ITEMS NOT PICKED UP WITHIN 30 DAYS WILL BE CHARGED A STORAGE FEE OF $55.00 PER DAY FOR 30 DAYS AND THEN PUT BACK INTO AUCTION & CONSIGNOR FEES IF ANY WILL APPLY." Also on that page: "IF YOUR ITEMS WON ARE NOT PICKED UP IN 15 DAYS AFTER being paid THERE WILL BE A STORAGE FEE OF $10.00 PER DAY." No vehicle-specific storage policy is published.
Who can Register
Public can register online. Options stated: register and bid directly on the company website or continue to bid via AuctionZip or Invaluable. No dealer license requirement or deposit policy is published.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted (as listed across auction/lot pages, varies by sale): Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club (listed on some pages), PayPal; some pages also note cash and debit card accepted and company-approved checks/money order/cashier’s check. One terms page offers a 3% discount for cash within 4 days after the auction. Unaccepted methods: Not explicitly stated.
Bidding Methods
Online only. Platforms: (1) Directly on California Auction Company website; (2) AuctionZip; (3) Invaluable (used for some sales). No in-person bidding.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
This is a multi-category auction house that regularly sells police-seized and estate items and occasionally lists vehicles (category appears as “Automobiles, Boats & Airplanes”). It is not a dedicated automotive salvage yard and does not publish transporter apps, gate passes, digital check-ins, or virtual queue systems seen at larger auto auctions. Bidding can occur on the company website, AuctionZip, and sometimes Invaluable; Invaluable also offers the “Invaluable” mobile app for buyers, but no app is required for pickup. Address and hours: 1212 E Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95205; Tue–Sat 8:00 AM to ~1:30–2:30 PM; call ahead if arriving after 1 PM. Some terms (buyer’s premium percentages, storage fees, accepted payment instruments) vary between listings; always review the “Auction Details/Terms” on each specific catalog page before bidding.
Pickup Rules
Local pickup (“will call”) is available in Stockton; some pages ask will call within 48 hours of the sale, with typical Sunday will-calls 7:00 AM–2:00 PM. Large items (e.g., bicycles) are often marked local pickup only. Vehicle-specific pickup terms are not published.
Policies
All items sold AS IS/WHERE IS; no refunds, guarantees, or warranties. Buyers are responsible for preview/inspection.; Sales tax reference: some listings note 9% California sales tax applied.; Bidding platforms: site lists two online bidding platforms (their website and AuctionZip); also indicates bidders can use Invaluable.; No in-person bidding.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
No transporter registration, authorization, PIN, gate pass, or app requirements are published. Some pages say buyers may arrange their own freight for large items by contacting the office.
Third Party Process
Not specified for vehicles; for large items, buyer arranges freight directly with a carrier after coordinating with the auction office.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Pay your invoice first; local will call at Stockton location. Government ID requirements are not stated. Business hours note: Tue–Sat, 8:00 AM to ~1:30–2:30 PM; call if picking up after 1 PM.
Self Pickup Process
After the sale, an invoice is sent; once paid, items are packed or made ready for will call. Some pages specify will call within 48 hours; Sunday will-call windows (7 AM–2 PM) appear in past notes. Large/heavy items and bicycles typically require local pickup.
This page was last updated on September 1, 2025 and some details may have changed. Reach out directly to the auction with any questions.
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