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Frequently Asked
Questions
Attending a Stokes Auction
How an Auction Works & How to Bid
Does it cost to attend
or to register?
No- It does not cost to attend or to register for a bid card.
Are you open to the
public?
Yes!
Is there
an opportunity for people to view items before the auction?
Yes, look
for the advertised preview time for
each auction.
Come as early as you can to look over the merchandise and vehicles. Preview for our Saturday consignment auction at Stokes Auction is held on Friday from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. and also on Saturday morning beginning at 8:00 AM. For most off-site auctions, the preview is held an hour prior to the auction starting time. During preview people can view all items of interest with the assistance of our staff. People are encouraged to inspect all items of interest.
How do we register to
bid?
Come to our office window and our cashiers will give you a bid card
to fill out. They will ask to see your drivers license or other picture ID the first
time you register.
How do we bid on items
we are interested in?
Come early and make a note of items you are interested in bidding on and how much you are
willing to pay. Take into consideration fees such as sales tax, buyers
premiums (see below). Bidding can be exciting so don't get carried
away. Follow the auction progress and note when that item comes up for
sale. When the auctioneer is asking for a price you want to bid, hold up your card
and the auctioneer or a ringman will 'catch' your bid. Watch a few items sell,
you'll catch on quickly. This is a live auction and moves at a quick pace.
We do not offer online bidding, so no worries about losing a bid to an "online"
bidder.
I was high bidder,
what do I owe? (know your fees before bidding)
General Merchandise:
You will
pay the price bid plus sales tax and a
10% buyers premium.
Titled vehicles: You will
pay the price bid, sales tax, filing and state
registration fees plus a $85.00 buyers premium.
Firearms: 10% buyers
premium plus and additional $15 fee to be paid
when picked up from Boerners Firearms in Gorst after processing.
When do I
pay and with what?
Payment is due
by the end of the auction.
Forms of payment we accept are: Good
local checks,
debit cards,* Visa, MasterCard, American Express
and cash.
Arrangements may be made for payment of vehicles at our monthly consignment
auction with a minimum of 25% down auction day, the balance due Monday by 2 pm.
ANY payments not made on sale day will be charged an additional 4% buyers premium.
* we may be unable to accept debit cards at some offsite auctions.
May I bring my
children with me?
Yes they may come as long as they are well behaved and kept under
supervision.
Children that disrupt the auction, wander unattended or cause damage will have their
parents notified and be asked to leave.
How old do you have to
be to bid?
18 years old
I can't stay for the
auction and really want to bid on an item(s), what can I do?
We are prepared to help you if possible. We will take
'written
bids' on items over $100 only during auction preview.
Once the auction starts we cannot guarantee the bid will be taken.
You will register to bid like usual
and disclose the amount you wish to bid on the item. Our clerk will bid in proxy for you
during the live auction. If you are high bidder you
will be expected to pay in full for the item in a timely manner. We do
require a 25% deposit to leave a bid.
Have more questions...give us
a call or e-mail!
(360) 876-0236
stokesauction@stokesauction.com
Stokes
Auction
Boardman Orwiler Inc
Washington Auction Company license #2059
Washington Automobile Dealer #0942
Vessel Dealer #7106
Fully bonded & insured
LeAnn Boardman, President
8398 Spring Creek Road SE -
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 876-0236 or toll free at
1-866-273-8102
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