Goodwill Auto Auction (Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Public, in-person vehicle auction held every other Saturday; occasional vehicles listed for online auction via ShopGoodwill.com.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Every other Saturday (may be rescheduled for holidays). Registration 8:00–9:00 am; auction begins 9:00 am. Vehicles must be paid by 11:00 am on auction day. Gates open until 2:00 pm on auction day and reopen Monday at 8:00 am. Upcoming dates are posted on the Auto Auction List page (e.g., Sept 20, 2025).
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
N/A
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified.
Seller Fees
Not specified (site indicates Goodwill sells donated vehicles; no seller/consignment fee policy provided).
Storage Holding Fees
Not specified.
Who can Register
Open to the public. In-person registration required with valid driver’s license or photo ID and a $100 cash deposit to obtain a bid number (refundable if no purchase). Registration typically 8:00–9:00 am on auction day; pre-registration has been offered on Fridays 9:00 am–4:00 pm (see COVID notice). Permanent bid numbers available by keeping a $100 cash deposit on file.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Deposit: $100 CASH required to register. Vehicle payment accepted: cash, checks, and major credit cards. Policies page lists cash, checks, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and VISA; Terms of Sale list cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.
Bidding Methods
In Person for the Goodwill Auto Auction. Online bidding is not offered for the on-site auction; some individual vehicles may be auctioned online via ShopGoodwill.com.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Auto Auction List is typically published Wednesday by 3:00 pm and includes upcoming auction dates and vehicles. Policies page states list may be posted Thursday in some places; rely on the List page for the current cadence. Permanent bid numbers are available by keeping a $100 cash deposit on file. Refund deposits not retrieved at the auction can be picked up Mon–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm (call first). Some individual vehicles are sold online via ShopGoodwill.com; these are separate from the in-person Saturday auction. The site does not mention any mobile apps, digital gate passes, PIN codes, or queue/appointment systems for pickup.
Pickup Rules
Not specified beyond gate hours. After payment, the vehicle becomes the buyer’s responsibility. Gates are open until 2:00 pm on auction day and reopen Monday at 8:00 am.
Policies
All vehicles sold “AS IS” and “WHERE IS”; all sales final; no warranty.; Payment is due in full at the time of sale; failure to pay by 11:30 am results in forfeiture of deposit and a $200 cash deposit requirement for future auctions; repeat non-payment may result in a ban.; Titles will be issued in the registrant’s name (up to one additional family member per bid number if present to show ID and sign); dealers have different title provisions.; Tampering with vehicles may result in prosecution or a ban from Goodwill property.; Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified (no transporter registration, authorization, PIN, or app requirements mentioned).
Third Party Process
Not specified.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Buyer must complete payment (by 11:00 am on auction day) and is responsible for the vehicle thereafter. No app, gate pass, or appointment requirements are stated.
Self Pickup Process
Preview at 8:00 am; bid at 9:00 am; pay by 11:00 am; retrieve vehicle during posted gate hours (until 2:00 pm auction day or when gates reopen Monday at 8:00 am). Loading/towing assistance not addressed.
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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