Royal Auction Group - Tampa
Auction Details
Auction Type
Government Surplus & Consignment Auctions, including construction equipment, commercial trucks, vehicles, and recreational assets.
Auction Format
Live bidding with online participation available; also hosts timed online-only auctions for specific items.
Auction Schedule
Auctions are held periodically; for example, the July 17th, 18th & 19th Central Florida Government Surplus & Consignment Auction was scheduled at the Zephyrhills location. Specific dates and times vary; please refer to the website for upcoming auctions.
Buyer Fee Details
Buyer’s Premium: 12% online, 10% on-site; Sales Tax: 6.5%; Credit Card/Debit Fee: 3.5%; Bank Wire Fee: $15; Doc Fee (Vehicle): $165; Doc Fee (Boat): $250.
Extended Notes
Royal Auction Group emphasizes the importance of verifying payment instructions due to increasing wire fraud and email hacking/phishing attacks. They advise against accepting any changes to payment instructions received via email alone and recommend independent verification by phone.
Policies
・Inspections are available the Wednesday and Thursday before auctions, from 9 am to 5 pm.
・A $25 administration fee applies to all invoices.
・All auctions are recorded through sound and video.
Payment Methods
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・Accepted: wire transfers, certified bank checks, company and personal checks (5 business day hold), all major credit cards except American Express (up to $5,000 per customer per sale with a 3.5% convenience fee). International buyers must pay via wire transfer; no international checks accepted.
Pickup Rules
Items may be picked up when paid in full, starting the Monday after the auction. Asset removal is required within 10 business days after the auction before storage fees start to accrue.
Seller Fees
Not specified
Storage Holding Fees
Asset removal is required within 10 business days after the auction before storage fees start to accrue.
Who can Register
A $500 deposit is required for first-time bidders, refundable if no bids are won. Cash or credit cards are accepted for deposits, with a 3% processing fee for credit cards.
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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