IAA Appleton
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Public auctions at this branch; company-wide digital auctions via IAA AuctionNow; additional formats available company-wide include Timed Auctions and IAA Buy Now (fixed-price purchases between auctions).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Regular branch sale every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. CT. Onsite vehicle preview available 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. local time the day before the scheduled auction.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
IAA Transport offers door-to-door delivery within the continental U.S. and to select international markets. Buyers can calculate quotes online before purchase, pay for the vehicle online, and receive real-time status updates. For unsupported international destinations, port deliveries may require a dock receipt emailed to IAA Transport.
Buyer Fee Details
Day vehicle was awarded plus 4 business days free; storage begins thereafter at $50.00/day. If not picked up within 5 business days, IAA may move the vehicle to the nearest facility and additional fees apply.
Seller Fees
Not specified on public pages for this branch.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage: day vehicle was awarded plus 4 business days. After that, storage fee $50.00 per day. Note: If not picked up within 5 business days, IAA may transport the vehicle to the nearest facility and standard transportation/storage fees will apply.
Who can Register
Public (individual) buyers and licensed business buyers can register online. Appleton auction is open to public buyers. Registration requires creating an account and paying a $200 registration fee at sign-up (credit/debit card). Individual buyers can bid only on inventory and at branches open to the public; licensed business buyers can bid where their license meets state requirements.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Wire transfer (Account Credit), PayPal (online and via IAA Buyer App), MoneyGram (U.S. locations only; not at Walmart; $9,000 per transaction limit but multiple transactions allowed), credit/debit cards (online/app/branch; daily limits $2,500 Public, $20,000 Licensed Business; American Express not accepted), cash/cash equivalents in-branch (currency up to $500/day per branch; money orders, cashier’s checks, certified checks, traveler’s checks; change not provided). Company checks accepted in-branch (subject to $20 In-Branch Payment fee). In-branch payments with cash, money order, cashier’s check, or company check incur a $20 In-Branch Payment fee. Not accepted: American Express (online credit card payments); USPS money orders not accepted starting June 1, 2024; no in-person payments at Buyer Services (Oak Brook, IL) or Corporate (Westchester, IL).
Bidding Methods
Online only via IAA AuctionNow (web and IAA Buyer App). Features include AutoBid (max bid/pre-bid), live digital bidding, and post-sale negotiation on If Bids via IAA Manage Offers. No in-branch kiosks for bidding; buyers must use their own devices.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Exact app names and who uses them: IAA Buyer App (buyers; bid, pay, manage account); IAA Tow App (transporters; register as outbound transporter and schedule pickups). Appleton’s branch page documents safety and loading rules and explicitly lists free storage duration, storage fee, yard/office hours, sale day pickup, and payment/late fee timelines. For some offsite/virtual lane purchases, IAA sends an email with pickup instructions that serves as a release; standard payment/storage timelines still apply. Where Appleton-specific rules such as drive-out permissions or appointment/virtual-queue check-in are not stated on the branch page, they are considered not specified on public sources.
Pickup Rules
Pickup hours Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT; vehicles can be picked up on sale day. Yards close earlier than offices to allow for pullout/loading. Transport drivers and towers must wear a highly visible safety vest on IAA property. IAA loaders will not lift items over 11,000 lbs; transporters must have proper equipment and are solely responsible for loading.
Policies
Days to Pay: Domestic buyers must pay by 5:00 p.m. local time on day awarded + 2 days; foreign buyers day awarded + 4 days. Late fee: $50.00 or 2% (whichever is greater).; Auction is open to public buyers at this branch.; Digital-only auction platform: IAA AuctionNow; buyers bid via web or IAA Buyer App; no in-branch kiosks.; Gate Pass/Bill of Sale availability after financing/payment (documents accessible in vehicle history; used for pickup).; Payment method notes: American Express not accepted for online credit card payments; USPS money orders not accepted starting June 1, 2024; in-branch payments with cash, money order, cashier’s check, or company check incur $20 In-Branch Payment fee; no in-person payments accepted at Buyer Services (Oak Brook, IL) or Corporate office.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Transporters must register as an outbound vehicle transporter (IAA Tow Network) and should use the IAA Tow App. High-visibility safety vest required on yard. Transporters can pay on buyer’s behalf via MoneyGram using invoice details.
Third Party Process
Buyer completes payment; the Bill of Sale/Gate Pass becomes available in the buyer’s account. Arrange pickup with a registered transporter (IAA Tow App enables scheduling and email updates). Transporter checks in at the branch during yard hours with proper release documentation; transporter is responsible for loading within yard rules.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Paid in full prior to release; bring required documentation (Bill of Sale/Gate Pass available in account after payment/financing). High-visibility safety vest required on yard.
Self Pickup Process
After payment posts, retrieve your release documents from your IAA account (Bill of Sale/Gate Pass). Go to the branch during yard hours (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT). Check in and follow yard procedures for loading; note loaders won’t lift items over 11,000 lbs and you are responsible for proper equipment.
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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