Viewing of Auction items by appointment only.

Bid Deposits: City of Sumner may require bid deposits to ensure fairness to all buyers.

Acceptable forms of payment are: Wire Transfer or Credit Card.
NO CASH, CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Payment for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days after notice of award of the winning bid.
City of Sumner will charge a sales tax of 9.5% on non-vehicle sales and 9.8% on vehicle sales. The tax rate will be calculated at the time of bidding. When sales tax is included, the buyer shall add and include the sales tax amount when making payment.

Buyers Premium: A Buyers Premium of 10% will be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction for payment collections. This premium if applicable will be visible during the bidding process and added to the total bid.
All sales are final. Public Surplus will notify buyer of receipt of payment via email.

The successful bidder will be responsible for removal or pick-up of item(s) from the agency's premises. Removal must occur within ten (10) business days after notification of award of the winning bid. The notice of award, the payment receipt, and personal identification must be presented at the time of pick-up, or the City of Sumner will not release the item to you.
Pick-up hours by appointment only.

The successful bidder will be responsible for the packing, loading and/or transporting of any item(s), if necessary.