HammerDown Auctions
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Public auto auctions featuring cars, trucks, motorcycles; some sales include equipment, collectibles, signs, and memorabilia. Event formats include Live Virtual (simulcast) and Timed Online-Only events hosted on Proxibid.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Auctions are event-based; recent example: Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM Central (Timed Event – Online Only on Proxibid). Vehicle previews listed as: Friday before auction by appointment only, 1:00–5:00 PM (Schedule page). Note: Buyer Info and About Us pages elsewhere say Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM preview; verify per event.
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
The website does not state that HammerDown provides shipping or delivery services to buyers.
Buyer Fee Details
Implied through policy: removal required by Tuesday following the sale; storage fee of $20/day assessed after that.
Seller Fees
Published seller fee: 10% (Seller Info page). Seller Terms PDF states 10% with a $150 minimum commission; $25 no-sale fee per sale/run; unsold units must be removed by Tuesday after the sale and certain releases require fees to be paid; 4% convenience fee applies if paying fees by card. Note: The Auction Registration page (consignor form) lists a higher minimum commission of $300 on vehicles and a $25 no-sale fee for memorabilia; confirm current minimum with auction.
Storage Holding Fees
Vehicles must be removed by the Tuesday following the sale; failure to remove results in a $20/day storage fee and/or towing at owner’s expense. A gate pass is required for release; no gate pass issued without payment in full.
Who can Register
Open to the public (no dealer license required). Must be at least 19 years old; government-issued photo ID required; sign buyer terms. Register in person for live sales or online via Proxibid for simulcast/online-only events. Auction lists no registration fee ($0.00) on its registration page; About Us page also says no registration fees.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: cash, cashier’s checks, wire transfers; credit/debit cards accepted for deposit only, with surcharge (minimum $5 or 5%). Payment deadline: balance due by Monday following the auction (Buyer Terms PDF says by 4:00 PM; Policies page says by 3:00 PM) with late fees thereafter. About Us page also mentions credit cards accepted with 4% fee and wire transfers with a $50 fee. Unaccepted methods: Personal checks not explicitly stated.
Bidding Methods
Both. In Person: register with ID at the auction office. Online: bid via Proxibid (account required). Proxibid supports mobile web bidding; no dedicated app required for bidding per Proxibid support.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
HammerDown conducts public auto auctions from its Elkhorn, NE location and uses Proxibid for online bidding. Event terms can vary: some events are Live Virtual (simulcast) while others are Timed Online-Only. The Buyer Terms PDF provides detailed deposits (e.g., $300 for purchases up to $4,999; $500 for $5,000–$9,999; $1,000 for $10,000–$14,999; and 10% for $15,000+), gate pass requirement, storage fee ($20/day after Tuesday), and late fee ($25/day) specifics; the HammerDown Policies page also lists a 5-day removal window and a Monday 3:00 PM payment cutoff—verify which applies for a given auction. For online bidding on mobile, Proxibid states that no app is required and the mobile site supports bidding. The Proxibid event page for Feb 15, 2025 displayed a 13% Internet Premium; prior events have shown 10%. Always review the Proxibid event’s Special Terms for exact premiums and payment deadlines. Seller fee minimums appear inconsistent across pages ($150 in Seller Terms PDF vs $300 on the Registration page); confirm current minimum commission with auction staff before consigning.
Pickup Rules
No vehicles permitted to leave during the auction. After the auction, keys are released in the main office; a valid gate pass is required. No gate pass issued without payment in full. Vehicles must be removed by the Tuesday following the sale; $20/day storage fee thereafter and/or towing. Policies page also notes a 5-day removal window with towing if not removed; defer to event-specific or Buyer Terms for current enforcement.
Policies
Age limits: Buyers must be at least 19 years old; no one under 16 allowed in showroom or arena.; Preview restrictions: During preview, vehicles may be started and moved forward/reverse three feet; no test drives.; Payment deadline and late fees: Balance due by Monday following the sale (Buyer Terms: by 4:00 PM; Policies page: by 3:00 PM). Late fees apply (Buyer Terms specify $25/day starting Saturday of the auction).; Arbitration/fees: Auction may assess a $35 arbitration fee to the buyer for invalid claims or to the seller for valid claims. Post-sale inspections available; sale day is day 1 for timelines.; Title policy: Seller has up to 30 days to provide title; titles are picked up in person at HammerDown when ready; buyer will be called when title is ready.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified (no transporter registration, PIN, or authorization workflow published).
Third Party Process
Not specified
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Full payment, valid gate pass from the main office, government-issued ID.
Self Pickup Process
After auction ends, go to main office to obtain keys and gate pass (issued only after payment in full). Remove vehicle by Tuesday following the sale to avoid storage fees.
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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