IAA Buckhannon
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Salvage/insurance auctions open to public buyers (branch). Digital-only auctions via IAA AuctionNow platform. Platform also supports Buy Now, Timed Auctions, Specialty (including Dream Rides, Rec Rides), and Virtual Lane sales.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly digital auction every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Onsite preview available the day before the auction from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time. Example upcoming sales are listed on the branch page.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
IAA Transport provides door-to-door vehicle delivery within the U.S. and select international markets. Quotes can be calculated online prior to purchase; real-time status updates provided. For international deliveries, ancillary port/customs fees may apply outside IAA’s control.
Buyer Fee Details
Day vehicle was awarded plus 4 additional days free; storage fee $50.00/day thereafter.
Seller Fees
Not specified
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage through the day the vehicle is awarded plus 4 additional days. Storage fee thereafter: $50.00 per day (branch local policy).
Who can Register
Auction is open to public buyers (per branch page). Registration is completed online. A $200 registration fee is required at sign-up. Public (individual) buyers can bid where allowed by state rules; licensed business buyers can bid where their license meets state requirements. Guest (free) accounts are available for browsing and attending online auctions, but bidding requires upgrading to a Registered Buyer account. eSignature not available in West Virginia.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: MoneyGram (U.S. locations; $9,000 per transaction, multiple transactions per day allowed; transporters can pay using buyer’s invoice details), PayPal (online and in Buyer App), I-Pay (ACH; Licensed Business accounts only), credit/debit cards (Visa/Mastercard, no American Express; daily limits $2,500 Public / $20,000 Licensed Business; one year purchase history required for online card payments), wire transfer/account credit (no daily limit), financing (licensed dealers only), cash/cash equivalents in-branch (cash up to $500/day; cashier’s checks, certified checks, traveler’s checks). In-branch payments by cash or check incur a $20 in-branch payment fee. Not accepted: American Express; USPS money orders (not accepted starting June 1, 2024).
Bidding Methods
Online only via IAAI.com and the IAA Buyer App. In-person bidding not offered; bidding from branch kiosks is not supported.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Exact app names and who needs them: IAA Buyer App (buyers use it to bid, pay, receive alerts, and participate in Live, Timed, Buy Now, Specialty including Dream Rides and Rec Rides, and Virtual Lane sales). IAA Tow App (IAA tow-network transporters use it for dispatch and scheduling; transporters can register as outbound vehicle transporters at an IAA branch). Payment convenience: MoneyGram allows transporters to pay on a buyer’s behalf using invoice details. Bidding details: AuctionNow supports AutoBid (proxy), Absentee bids, and post-auction negotiation via Manage Offers when reserves are not met.
Pickup Rules
Vehicles can be picked up on sale day. Yard hours for pickup: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET (office closes at 5:00 p.m.). Yards close earlier than offices to allow time for pullout/loading. Transport drivers and towers must wear a highly visible safety vest anytime on IAA property. IAA loaders are not permitted to lift anything greater than 11,000 lbs; transporters must have proper equipment and are solely responsible for loading. For pickup status of a purchased vehicle, call 877-272-6665.
Policies
Onsite vehicle preview is available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time the day before the scheduled auction.; Auctions are digital-only via IAA AuctionNow; buyers must bid on their own device (no in-lane or branch kiosk bidding).; Days to pay: Domestic buyers — day awarded + 2 days; Foreign buyers — day awarded + 4 days. Late fee: $50 or 2% of sale price (whichever is greater).; Safety requirement: High-visibility safety vest required for buyers/transporters on yard during loading.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Transport drivers must wear a highly visible safety vest on IAA property and have proper equipment. IAA notes transporters can pay via MoneyGram using the buyer’s invoice details. Transporters may register as outbound vehicle transporters at an IAA branch and use the IAA Tow App (for IAA tow network partners). Authorization method (gate pass/PIN) is not specified on the Buckhannon page.
Third Party Process
Buyer can arrange pickup by a transporter after payment confirmation. For IAA-arranged delivery, use IAA Transport to coordinate online. For buyer-arranged transport, transporter checks in during yard hours and follows site safety/loading policies; responsibility for loading rests with the transporter.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment must be confirmed prior to release. High-visibility safety vest required for anyone on the yard during loading. Government-issued ID typically required at branch (general policy), but not explicitly stated on the Buckhannon page.
Self Pickup Process
After payment, confirm pickup status if needed (877-272-6665). Arrive during yard hours (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET). Check in at the office; yard staff will facilitate pullout/loading within loader limits. Yards close before offices to allow pullout/loading.
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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