Doors usually open at 8:30 am with a preview & registration period of 1/2 hour. The preview time is very important. It's your only time to physically examine the items in which you’re interested. It's your opportunity to thoroughly inspect, verify measurements to make sure it will fit in your own space.
You will also be required to register if you intend on bidding. There’s no charge to look, but if you intend on bidding, you’ll need a bid card. The fee for registration is $5.00 per auction. Your bid card is good for the day. If we have more than one auction per day, your bid card is good at all our houses You can also register on a yearly basis for $35. The yearly card is good for the calendar year only. It expires December 31st.
At 9:00 am the Murco staff opens the auction. Our auctions are very physical and lots of fun. We literally move room to room, from item to item very quickly. We move in mass, bidding on everything and anything along the way. All items are bid on while still intact. This is no time to be shy. If you want something you've got to speak up. When we say “Sold,” you should be prepared to pay for your purchase and begin removing your item immediately
We accept CASH -- that’s genuine U.S. Treasury, Greenies, Benjamin’s, whatever you call it. It’s all good. No checks, credit, trade or baked goods. Either come with your pockets loaded or knowledge of the ATM location. Until you pay in full for your item, you may not begin to remove it.
There are no returns. Once we say “sold” it’s yours, you own it. There are no refunds or credits. Once we say “sold” it’s binding, so bid judiciously
We have an entire section of removal tips located just below the top tabs
Okay, so who said it was glamorous? This is an excellent time to call in some friends that owe you favors. But heck, the prices are so cheap that it's worth your time to remove them! It's best to line up your transportation needs ahead of time. Besides, part of our charm is that we're in and out in one day and off to the next house.
If you do, we'll all think you're a big jerk, and your karma will be forever blotched. Enough said?
We want to make sure that you can use your purchase. Knowing the measurements of several aspects of your property will help you greatly. For example, you may not be actively seeking a new front door, but what if you happen to fall in love with one we have at auction, but you don't know if it will fit? You never know what you’re going to find and you don’t want doubt about whether something will fit to limit you from bidding vigorously.
Remember you are bidding on goods that are still intact! You need to bring whatever you need to accomplish removal. That means screwdrivers, hammers, step stool, etc. We generally have no power on site so battery powered tools are essential. Better to bring more than you need then be in need!
If you borrow a tool from someone, don't forget to return it! Help out when you can and there'll be help for you when you need it!
If you go to auction site either before or after the auction day, that is called Trespassing - and we do prosecute. You can drive by before the auction but you can't actually go on the property till auction day. The pictures of the property provided on murco.net and the text supporting them should give you more than enough information to come prepared on auction day. The same holds true for after the auction. We only have a one day opportunity. Leave the kiddies at home; nails and nippers don't mix.