Sierra Auction Phoenix
Auction Details
Auction Type
Sierra Auction conducts various types of auctions, including vehicle auctions, surplus auctions, and equipment auctions. Specific formats and schedules vary.
Auction Format
All bidding is conducted online. In-person previews are typically available on the Friday before bidding closes.
Auction Schedule
Auction schedules vary by type and are not consistently specified. For example, surplus auctions have specific dates, while other auctions may have different schedules.
Buyer Fee Details
Buyer's premiums vary: City of Tempe assets have a flat 12% premium; Pima County assets have a flat 10% premium. Additional fees include a 2% online bidding fee per lot (minimum $50), a 3% credit/debit card payment fee, and late payment/storage fees as applicable.
Extended Notes
Sierra Auction offers complete estate services and serves various clients, including executors, attorneys, banks, and individuals looking to downsize. They do not accept certain items for auction, such as damaged or broken items, expired products, counterfeit products, hazardous materials, drugs, mattresses, and certain used household items.
Policies
・City of Phoenix and City of Tempe employees are not permitted to bid on their respective city assets.
・Sales tax of 8.6% applies unless a valid exemption certificate is provided.
・All items are sold as-is, where-is, with no guarantees or warranties.
Payment Methods
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・Accepted methods include credit/debit cards (with a 3% surcharge), direct deposit, and wire transfer. Payments are not accepted over the phone, via mail, email, or text messaging.
Pickup Rules
Typical pickup hours are Monday-Wednesday, 8 am to 3 pm, but hours vary by auction. Buyers are responsible for arranging pickup within the designated times. Forklift assistance is provided as a courtesy, and buyers assume all risk of loss and damage during removal.
Seller Fees
Not specified
Storage Holding Fees
Storage fees are $10.00 per day per lot, beginning at 3:00 pm on the Wednesday following the auction. Items not removed by the designated removal date will be considered abandoned and disposed of by Sierra Auction Management, Inc.
Who can Register
Anyone can participate; Sierra Auction is a public auction. Registration requires a valid government-issued ID and completion of personal or company information. A deposit hold of $100-$500 may be required to participate.
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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