Carriage Trade Public Auto Auction
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Weekly public auto auction (open to public and dealers). Monthly GSA Fleet Vehicle Sale (government) open to the public and available online. Pre‑auction “Buy It Now” program for select vehicles. Some vehicles may be marked Dealers Only (retail public cannot bid on those units).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly public auction every Monday. Tow-lane (inoperative) vehicles begin at 2:30 PM ET; all running cars begin at 3:00 PM ET. No bidder badges issued once the auction starts at 3:00 PM. Doors close 30 minutes after the sale. Monthly GSA Fleet Vehicle Sale (government) usually on the second Monday; dates may vary; check site.
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
The site notes it has transportation resources and carrier trucks for moving vehicles to its lot (primarily for consignors) and an in‑house transportation department for institutional/dealer needs. No explicit buyer delivery program, pricing, or coverage area is published.
Buyer Fee Details
Effectively free until noon on the second day following the sale; after that, $25 moving fee plus $10/day storage applies.
Seller Fees
Retail sellers: Fees for buying and selling are the same as the Retail Buyer’s Fee schedule; an $85 registration fee applies to all No-Sales. Dealers: Seller’s fee $75 per run (per the Dealer fee PDF). Promotional offer for new dealers: $0 seller fees on first three sales (limited-time promo).
Storage Holding Fees
Purchased vehicles must be paid for and picked up within one working day following the sale. After noon on the second day following the sale: $25 moving fee plus $10 per day storage fee. For approved “IF SALE” purchases, storage charges do not begin until four business days after the sale. For unsold consigned vehicles: must be removed within two business days or rerun next auction; otherwise $10 per day storage fee.
Who can Register
Open to both individual public buyers and licensed dealers. Public/retail registration: must register in person at the auction office; membership costs $30 and is valid for one year; a new bidder badge is required for each auction (no badges issued once the sale starts at 3:00 PM Monday). Dealer registration: dealers can register online for access to the online auction website (simulcast).
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Winning retail bidders: immediately pay $500 cash deposit at the podium; then pay the remainder of the 15% required deposit in cash, certified funds, or MAC cards. Full payment due by close of next working day. Dealers may pay by approved business check (with auction approval and matching ID). Not accepted: personal checks and money orders.
Bidding Methods
In Person: Yes (public and dealers). Online: Dealers may bid online during regular auctions via the auction website/simulcast; individuals may bid online only during government (GSA) auctions. Both: Live plus online broadcast for dealer access during regular sales.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Platform/Simulcast: Carriage Trade states “Velocicast Simulcast from Auction Edge; all lanes offered online,” and provides Edge Pipeline support contact for dealer simulcast issues, indicating no specific mobile app requirement is published for buyers/transporters. Individuals can bid online only during monthly government (GSA) auctions. Tow-lane starts at 2:30 PM; running cars at 3:00 PM. Buy It Now vehicles carry an additional 3% buyer’s premium (min $300). No children under 16 allowed on premises. For Blue Light (Title Attached) units, do not excessively drive or spend money on the unit until the title is received.
Pickup Rules
Buyer must ensure all paperwork (including title and VIN) is in order before removing the vehicle. Vehicles must be paid for and picked up within one working day following the sale; fees begin after noon on the second day. No children under 16 permitted on premises. For Blue Light (Title Attached) units: buyer is cautioned not to excessively drive or spend money on the vehicle until the title is received.
Policies
Membership fee is $30 for one year; new bidder badge required for each auction; no refunds on public registrations.; Deposit/payment timing: $500 cash deposit at podium immediately for winning retail bidders; remainder of 15% required deposit by cash, certified funds, or MAC cards; full payment and arbitration must be completed by close of the next working day.; Vehicles with flood, police, taxi, reconstructed or salvage history are sold As‑Is to Dealers only; retail buyers cannot purchase these units; salvage papers not accepted (must have a negotiable title).; Light system and warranties: Green/Yellow/Red/Blue light definitions; 24‑hour guarantee parameters; dealer arbitration limits once a vehicle leaves premises.; Post‑Sale Inspection (PSI) options: 1‑Day PSI $85 and 7‑Day PSI $150 with eligibility, claim windows (by 5 PM next day for 1‑Day; by 12 PM on 7th day for 7‑Day), mileage limits, and exclusions.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified (no published transporter registration, authorization PIN, or gate pass details).
Third Party Process
Not specified
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Valid ID; active membership/bidder badge; payment completed per policy; ensure paperwork and title/VIN match before removal. To drive off, tags/title processing per PA rules: purchase new tags with valid driver’s license and insurance; transfer plates if eligible; out‑of‑state buyers may purchase a transportation tag.
Self Pickup Process
After winning, approach the podium immediately to sign the sales receipt and pay the required deposit; proceed to office to complete required deposit and paperwork; pick up vehicle within one working day (fees begin after noon on the second day).
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