Mountain State Auto Auction
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Dealer-only weekly wholesale auction; Damage/Inop sales (bi‑weekly); Lease/Repo lanes; Live simulcast internet sale; Bi‑monthly Truck & Utility & Equipment sale (listed as Public on event listings); Special WV Division of Highways surplus auctions (online).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly dealer auction: Mondays at 9:00 AM Eastern (Inops start at 9:00 AM; occasional 'Early Bird' Monday noted). Bi‑monthly Truck & Utility Sale: fourth Thursday of the month at 9:30 AM. Lease/Repo Buy‑It‑Now online auctions every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Transportation available with MSAA’s own fleet of haulers; site advertises 'inexpensive transportation.' Contact Transportation Manager for arrangements.
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified for regular sales.
Seller Fees
Not specified on the site (About Us mentions 'Low selling fees' but no amounts or schedule published).
Storage Holding Fees
Not specified. Rules state: 'STORAGE FEES WILL OCCUR ON VEHICLES LEFT ON LOT' but no free days or rates are published.
Who can Register
Dealer-only auction. Registration handled Tuesday–Thursday for the following Monday’s sale. Prospective buyers must download and complete the registration packet, then fax or mail it to MSAA; contact listed for assistance. Public not eligible for regular dealer sales. Deposit requirements not specified.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted for regular sales: Cash, Cashier’s Check, Wire Transfer. Floor plans and business checks must be pre‑approved by the auction. Payment due by close of business on sale day (late fee $95 per vehicle). Credit cards are not listed for regular dealer sales. Special WV DOH online event accepts Cash/Cashier’s Checks, Checks with bank letters, Credit Cards, and Wire Transfers (event-specific).
Bidding Methods
Both. In-person in the lanes and online via EDGE Pipeline (Auction Edge) live simulcast; proxy bidding available; Buy‑It‑Now online Tue/Wed. WV DOH surplus auctions are online‑only through bid.joerpyleauctions.com.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Operational snapshot: 7 action‑packed lanes; 700+ dealers and 1,200+ cars weekly; bi‑monthly utility/equipment sale and bi‑weekly damage sale; live games and promotions; free shuttle from nearby North Central WV Airport; EDGE Pipeline member login links are provided on MSAA’s site; integrations listed include OVE and SmartAuction. Apps, virtual queueing, gate pass/PIN, and transporter authorization systems are not published on the site.
Pickup Rules
Cars should not be road tested until the buyer has the proper sales receipts for release from the lot. Buyers assume responsibility for mechanical failure after leaving the sale (including auction-arranged transportation). Storage fees will apply to vehicles left on the lot; specific timeframes or release procedures (appointments, gate passes, PINs) are not published.
Policies
Dealer-only sale; bringing retail customers is prohibited and may result in revoked buying privileges.; Arbitration windows: 7-day cycle for in‑lane purchases; 10-day cycle for internet purchases (PSI units only).; Title Attached (Blue Light): up to 21 days for title to arrive; buyer options and return conditions outlined.; Vehicles sold for $2,000 or less are As‑Is regardless of light color, with limited exceptions for undisclosed major title conditions.; Online assistance note: for sale‑day online help, dealers are instructed to text their AuctionACCESS number and error message to 724‑998‑3322.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified (no posted transporter authorization, PIN, or app requirements).
Third Party Process
Not specified; buyers may contact MSAA transportation staff for guidance.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Buyer must have proper sales receipts for release. No published requirements for appointments, apps, or digital gate passes.
Self Pickup Process
Not specified beyond obtaining release paperwork before vehicle removal.
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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