Upstate Auto Auction
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Weekly public auto auction with vehicles from local dealerships, finance companies, and consignors. Occasional dealer-only events noted on third-party listings.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly auction every Thursday evening. Gates open at 2:00 PM; auction lanes open/start at 4:00 PM. Public Buyer page also notes the lot opens every Thursday at 2:00 PM.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Transportation assistance is advertised; no specifics on coverage area, timing, or cost provided.
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified
Seller Fees
Described only as 'Competitive Seller fees'. Policies listed: No Title Attached Fees; No Sale–No Fee Policy; No Rerun Fees. Exact fee amounts not specified.
Storage Holding Fees
Not specified
Who can Register
Public and dealers may participate. Dealers must be registered before selling or buying. Public buyers: must be 18+ (or accompanied by a legal guardian), present a valid State ID or passport, pay a $500 CASH deposit per vehicle to bid or purchase, and a non‑refundable $10 guest fee (only 1 guest per bidder). Registration is required before entering.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
$500 CASH deposit is required per vehicle for public buyers. Remaining balance due by Friday at 1:00 PM after the sale. Other accepted or unaccepted payment methods for balances (e.g., credit cards, debit, wire, checks) are not specified.
Bidding Methods
In Person (Public and Dealers) and Online (Dealers only) via NextLot/placebids portal. NextLot help center provides bidder support articles and videos.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Online bidding uses the NextLot/placebids platform with a web app interface; the portal suggests adding the webapp to your mobile device Home Screen. The Upstate site prominently links 'Dealer Online Bidding,' implying public buyers bid in person while dealers can bid online. Exact buyer/seller fee tables, storage policies, pickup procedures, and transporter authorization steps are not posted on the official site as of September 18, 2025. Contact details on the site include phone (864-503-0750; 1-877-686-6177) and email (upstateautoauction@gmail.com).
Pickup Rules
Not specified (no posted pickup/removal procedures, gate pass, PIN, or transporter check-in details found on the official site).
Policies
Public Buyer payment deadline: You have until 1:00 PM on Friday to pay remaining balance for all purchases; if not received by that time, the $500 cash deposit is not refunded and the purchase is forfeited.; No children under 14 are allowed.; Sellers have 30 days to present titles for sold vehicles.; Vehicles sold with a Green Light are subject to arbitration if over $2,000.; All major floorplans accepted; home of Lewis C. Mason Enterprise Floorplan.; Arbitration and Post Sale Inspection offered.; Secured gated facility with video surveillance.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified (no transporter authorization process, apps, or PIN systems described).
Third Party Process
Not specified
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Registration required before entering; public buyers must meet ID/age/deposit requirements. No additional pickup documentation, app, or gate pass requirements are listed.
Self Pickup Process
Not specified (no step-by-step self-pickup or check-in workflow posted).
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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