Inspection: Available Saturday 2/15/20 from 9am-1pm and Monday 2/17/2020 from 9am-4pm

Payment Due:  Full payment must be made no later than 4 pm (PT) on Friday 2/21/2020.

Payment Methods: We accept cash, cashier's check, wire/bank transfer and credit cards.

IF YOU ARE PAYING CASH, Cashier's Check, YOU MUST RENDER IT AT SURPLUS CITY AT 4514 PACIFIC HEIGHTS ROAD. WE DO NOT KEEP A CASH TILL AT THE WAREHOUSE/PICKUP LOCATION!

Removal: Pick-up days are Thursday 2/20/20 and Friday 2/21/20, 9am-4pm and Saturday 2/22/20, 9am-1pm. All items must be removed no later than 1 pm (PT) on Saturday 2/22/2020.

Removal Assistance: Buyers are solely responsible for the removal of purchased items.

All items not picked up by the date and time listed will be considered abandoned,(even if you have paid your bill in full), unless you have notified us and made arrangements by 2/22/2020 at 1:00 pm. See Terms and Conditions under "Storage Fee's" = $25 per day. 

If someone other than you is picking up your auction purchases, please CLICK HERE to fill out the authorization form so that we can release your items to your authorized agent.

By bidding, the Buyer agrees that the Buyer is solely responsible for safely moving, loading, removing from the auction site and transporting the items purchased on Buyer's equipment in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Any assistance given by Auctioneer or its staff in loading such items onto Buyer's equipment will be at the Buyer's direction and sole risk and will not absolve Buyer from Buyer's sole responsibility for safely operating, moving, loading, removing and transporting such items. Buyer shall defend, indemnify and hold Auctioneer and staff harmless from any and all damages or claims of others arising from Buyer's breach of Buyer's obligations set forth above. Buyer also agrees to the full Terms & Conditions set forth on our website at northstateauctions.com. 

All items are sold "as-is" and "where-is" with no warranties expressed or implied. Buyers in default will be charged a 15% re-listing fee based upon their high bid amount. There are no refunds or exchanges. Please bid accordingly.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 

The auction will be conducted by Northstate Auctions on behalf of the owners of the property, referred to as the Seller. The term Auctioneer shall include, but is not limited to, any and all of its employees and directors. The auction shall be governed by the terms set forth herein (the Agreement) and any pre-auction announcements.

ALL WINNING BIDDERS MUST BRING A PRINTED INVOICE WHEN THEY COME TO PICK UP THEIR ITEMS!!

All prospective buyers must be at least 18 years old and are required to register with Northstate Auctions prior to bidding. Placing a bid shall be conclusive proof that the bidder acknowledges he/she has received, read and understands and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the auction either on the bidders agreement, posted at the auction facilities or on the web-site.

The Auction will be conducted by offering the items per lot. Each lot or item is the subject of a separate sale. Auctioneer reserves the right to include in the auction any item and the right to withdraw any item. Auctioneer may combine, subdivide, regroup or reorganize any items. The bidder offering the highest bid accepted by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser of the offered lot, and no purchaser shall retract his bid once the bid is accepted. Any dispute arising as to any bidding shall be settled by Auctioneer at his sole discretion, and Auctioneer may put the lot in dispute up for sale again. Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse any bid. If a dispute arises after the sale of any item, the Auctioneer records shall be deemed conclusive in all respects. All sales are final!

It is the responsibility of each bidder to make sure that Auctioneer is aware of his or her intent to place a bid by accepting the Terms and Conditions of each auction before bidding. As the high bidder at the auction, as recorded by the Auctioneer, buyer hereby makes an irrevocable offer to purchase the item identified by Auctioneer. Auctioneer disclaims any liability for damages, whether direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental, resulting from bids not spotted, executed, or accepted. Bidders should also be careful to bid on the correct item and ensure that his/her bid is for the amount intended. Auctioneer is not responsible for errors in bidding, and Buyer hereby releases Auctioneer and waives any and all claims for bidding errors.

All winning bidders must bring a printed invoice at time of pick-up. They may be required to get an invoice off site if they do not bring an printed invoice with them. A signed invoice is required by staff for all items picked up at auction.

Some items may be an “Upon Consignor Approval”; consignors have the right to protect item(s) they have consigned as an “Upon Consignor Approval”, they have the right to decline any high bid that did not meet their reserve. Northstate Auctions reserves the sole right to determine and state what items may be deemed “Upon Consignor Approval”. 

Buyer has FULL responsibility in regards to the Internet account. No changes or refunds will be made in any way if Buyer fails to competently protect their Internet bidder account. It is Buyer’s sole responsibility to keep pets, children and mysterious or random persons or entities from bidding with their account information. Passwords and account information should be kept private.


The Auction Catalogue has been prepared as a guide, and should be used as a guide only! Although the descriptions are believed to be correct, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. No sale shall be invalidated, nor shall Auctioneer be liable as a result of defects or inaccuracies of any lot. It is the responsibility of each bidder to preview in person each item they are bidding on to ensure it is right for them, by bidding they accept the item AS-IS and WHERE-IS. 

Buyer acknowledges that he/she has been provided the opportunity to inspect the property before bidding on and purchasing same. Buyer either has inspected the property or elected not to inspect the property at Buyer's sole discretion. Buyer is solely responsible for determining the condition of any property. Buyer represents and warrants that he/she is relying solely on Buyer's own investigation and inspection of the property and not on any information provided or to be provided by the Auctioneer.

Bidders who bid from on or off site and are not present at the preview understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. It is the Bidder's own responsibility to determine condition, age, size, genuineness, accuracy of description, if there are pieces missing, value or any other determination factors. If the purchaser is buying for resale it is their own responsibility to make sure the items meet their business requirements and laws, Auctioneer makes no representation or warranty that any of the lots conform to any standard in respect of safety, pollution or hazardous material, or fit for any particular purpose. Northstate Auctions will not be held responsible for any buyer’s failure to know or research this information prior to bidding.

Many items in our auctions are considered big box store returns. They could be like new and returned, it could be a gift and returned, it could be defective and returned, it could be used once and returned, it could be a recall and returned, it could be destroyed and returned, it could have merchandise in the packaging that is not represented accurately by the picture and/or description on the packaging and returned, it could be missing pieces and returned. The possibilities for returns are endless. There are no refunds, warranties or exchanges expressed or implied. Come to preview. Please bid accordingly.

Northstate Auctions shall endeavor to describe each item and any pertinent information about it. Northstate Auctions will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of each item either from the consignor or our employees. Buyer represents and warrants that he/she is relying solely on Buyer's own investigation and inspection of the property and not on any information provided or to be provided by the Auctioneer, including the statement or lack thereof of any items working order. The statement “Turns on”, “Item works” or “Item runs” could simply mean it turns on but has not been tested further. It is the responsibility of each Bidder to inspect the complete working order of each item at preview, and determine if the item is right for them. Northstate Auction Items can only be tested at our facility. With that said, some items may not be able to be tested for many different reasons, some examples are, but are not limited to; no gas, missing pieces, no proper power receptacle, etc. It is the responsibility of each bidder to determine if they wish to bid on an item knowing that the item could not be tested at preview, the item may not work properly or at all, they chose not to come to preview, and there are NO refunds or exchanges for any reason.

Northstate Auctions is providing Internet auction bidding as a service to Bidder. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Northstate Auctions or anyone other entity if the Internet service fails to work correctly before or during the live auction. Northstate Auctions will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Northstate Auctions reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. Northstate Auctions reserves the right to cancel, postpone or re-open the auction for any reason including, but not limited to, technical difficulties, service outages, acts of God, etc.

Northstate Auctions makes no guaranties to:

(A) your use of the site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, (B) the results that may be obtained from the use of the site will be accurate or reliable, (C) the quality of any information or other material obtained by you through the site will meet your expectations, (D) the use or the inability to use the site; unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; statements or conduct of any third party on this site; or any other matter relating to the site.

In case of any errors or malfunctions of hardware or software, we reserve the right to cancel any transaction even if you have received confirmation of the transaction by email. We strive to make this system as stable as possible; however errors and equipment malfunctions are possible and may happen without notice. We cannot and will not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Site or its services

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. All items are sold AS IS - WHERE IS without any guarantees or warranty expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise of any nature whatsoever in respect of the lots offered at the auction. Specifically, but without limitation, Auctioneer makes no representation or warranty that any of the lots conform to any standard in respect of safety, pollution or hazardous material, or fit for any particular purpose. The Auctioneers, sellers, or any member of their staff make no guarantee as to the authenticity, of any particular age, year of manufacture, model, make, mileage, hours, condition, size, or defect of any lot or item being sold. Bidders are required to make their own physical inspection and rely solely on that inspection before bidding. Failure to inspect does not negate that Bidder's responsibility to perform under the auction terms and conditions. Any shortages of lots must be brought to attention, before removal from auction site.

The Auctioneer, at his/her sole discretion, may reject, disqualify or refuse any bid believed to be fraudulent, illegitimate, not in good faith, made by someone who is not competent, or made in violation of this Agreement or any applicable law.

Photographs

Photographs contained in the online auction are property of Northstate Auctions and may not be used or copied without permission. Photographs may be cropped or have lighting changes but are not photo-shopped or touched up in any way. Photographs may or may not contain all the items in the lot, but all items must be taken if a lot is purchased; even if it is not represented in the photograph. Northstate Auctions does it’s best to correctly represent all lots in the best manner through the photographs taken, but does not guarantee that all items in the photograph are part of the lot represented. Do not rely on our photographs alone for your bidding; make proper use of the inspection date!

Payments

Payment in full must be made at the conclusion of the auction. Payments to be made in cash, cashier’s check, Visa, MasterCard, or certified check. Personal and business checks are not accepted. Bidder agrees to be responsible for the payment of the purchase price, Auctioneer’s fees, any applicable DMV fees and taxes due on all bidder purchases. Northstate Auctions reserves the right to refuse/require/limit certain payment methods to customers deemed high risk by management.

Upon making payment for an item, no stop payment of funds will be honored. Any stop payment order or reverse charges order of a check/credit card, or issuing a check which is returned marked insufficient funds, shall be deemed by the parties to be prima facie evidence of fraud existing at the time the transaction was consummated and shall be construed by the parties as intent to defraud. (Note: Bidder deposit non-refundable upon non-payment of merchandise.)

Interest on overdue accounts will be paid by the purchaser at maximum rate allowed by law.

* An 13% Buyer’s Premium will be added to all purchases. Please see terms for each specific auction.

State and local sales tax will be assessed and collected on all purchases unless legal exemption documentation is provided at the time of sale in the form of a Resale Certificate or a Bill of Lading (must be provided at time of payment).

---> Buyers in default of payment will be charged a 15% re-listing fee based upon their high bid amount. The re-listing fee will be charged to the Bidders credit card on file by a Northstate Auction employee. If a Bidder is found to have an unpaid invoice and Northstate Auctions is unable to collect the re-listing fee Northstate Auctions will Blacklist Bidder from any and all future auctions.

MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES

Titles and/or any supporting documents will be reviewed with the winning bidder after the auction has ended and the winning bidder has set an appointment for review within the item pick up Terms and Conditions. No titles will be given out on auction day. 

A $45 document processing fee will be charged for every DMV purchase, whether sold independently or grouped into one Lot and regardless of purchasers intended use of the purchase. Current smog fees will be charged to all applicable vehicles.

California law does not provide for a cooling off or other cancellation period for vehicles. Therefore you cannot later cancel a contract simply because you change your mind, decide the vehicle costs too much, or wish you had acquired another vehicle.


Mileage: Any mileage in the catalog or announced is for references only. No guarantees are made to mileage unless otherwise stated. Actual mileage is not represented or guaranteed by Northstate Auctions. Buyer must determine actual miles in each instance by previewing item in person.


Fees: Any fees posted either in the catalog, on web-site, or on the vehicle are due to California DMV, and will be collected by Northstate Auctions. These fees do not apply if you take the vehicle out of California; Please see http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv for their requirements in these cases. Also, certain bankruptcy or lien sale fees are still applicable with no regard for which state you reside. If you have questions, please inquire before you purchase the vehicle.

Some Vehicle Disclaimer Definitions:

Lost Title Form: The California title to this vehicle has been lost and a replacement must be applied for from the CA DMV. Any CA DMV fees due must be paid before a replacement title will be issued.

Salvage: A salvage vehicle is a vehicle that has been wrecked, destroyed, or damaged to such extent that the insurance company considers it uneconomical to make repairs to the vehicle and the vehicle is not repaired by or for the person who owned the vehicle when the damage occurred. The California title will contain a notation identifying this vehicle as a salvage vehicle.

Junked: A junked vehicle is one which has been dismantled because it was wrecked, abandoned, or a low valued vehicle that was impounded and acquired from an enforcement agency and is no longer operable.

Nonrepairable vehicle:  is a vehicle of a type otherwise subject to registration that meets the following criteria:

A vehicle that has no resale value except as a source of parts or scrap metal, and which the owner irreversibly designates solely as a source of parts or scrap metal. The vehicle cannot be titled or registered for use.

AS-IS Parts Only = Bill of Sale Only: These vehicles are being sold for parts, not as a whole unit. No paperwork for this item will be provided, other than your paid in full invoice which is your Bill of Sale, and the form REG 262 which is for Northstate Auctions records. NOTE: Parts Only vehicles can be difficult to register and/or can be unable to be registered in some cases. 

ABSOLUTELY NO refunds or changes will be made because of a buyer's failure to understand terms and conditions. There are no exceptions.  PLEASE read and make sure to understand all disclaimers before you purchase a vehicle.

Disclosure Requirements

California sellers of vehicles subject to the regulations must notify the buyer that the vehicle may be subject to retrofit or accelerated replacement requirements and to print the disclosure on the bill of sale, sales contract addendum, or invoice. In addition, the seller must keep records of the disclosure notice for three years for each buyer. Sellers should provide the disclosure prior to the sale so that the buyer can be aware of the regulation when making a purchase decision.

The requirements are specified in title 13, California Code of Regulations, section 2025 which directs the seller to make the following text available to the buyer:

“An on-road heavy-duty diesel or alternative-diesel vehicle operated in California may be subject to the California Air Resources Board Regulation to Reduce Particulate Matter and Criteria Pollutant Emissions from In-Use Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles. It, therefore, could be subject to exhaust retrofit or accelerated turnover requirements to reduce emissions of air pollutants.” For more information, please visit the California Air Resources Board website at http://www.arb.ca.gov/dieseltruck.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS & STORAGE FEES

Removal of all items shall be the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Loading assistance is provided as a courtesy; however, purchaser assumes all risk and responsibility for loading and removal of purchases. Auctioneer reserves the right to require proof of adequate insurance coverage from any purchased items requiring dismantling, rigging or hot cutting. Purchaser agrees to indemnify and save harmless both, consignor and Auctioneer, its officers, directors, employees, against any damage caused by the acts of purchaser. All items must be removed from the auction facility as per announced auction day, unless otherwise stated. If for any reason purchaser fails to remove any purchase within the time specified, the purchase shall be deemed abandoned, and Auctioneer at its sole discretion may resell or dispose of the items. Purchaser may be liable for any rent incurred or damages suffered by Auctioneer because of purchaser’s failure to remove any item. Failure to remove items may result in a rental/storage fee of not less than $25 per day.

If for any reason, Auctioneer is unable to make available any purchase during pick-up days specified in the Terms and Conditions, Auctioneer's sole liability shall be the return of monies paid.

Purchaser is responsible for insuring his purchases immediately. Northstate Auctions shall not be responsible for loss, damage, or theft of any purchase. Purchaser shall not be entitled to inspect or remove any item from the auction facility until all his purchases are paid for in full including all applicable taxes and fees.

Bidder acknowledges that an auction site is a potentially dangerous place. Flammable, noxious, corrosive and pressurized substances are present, heavy equipment is being operated and electric circuits may be live. Every person at the auction site, at any time, shall be there at his own risk without notice of the condition of the premises and the activities thereon and bidder shall so advise his agents, employees and be held responsible for any minors with him/her. No person shall have any claim against Auctioneer, its officers, directors, agents, employees, principals, for any injuries sustained, nor for damages to or loss of property, which may occur from any cause whatsoever.

No photographs, tape recording and/or video recordings of any type are permitted without the express written prior approval of Auctioneer. It is understood, however, that Auctioneer, including its agents, representatives, may be taking pictures and video for future commercials or advertisements. The use of a photograph or video with Buyer's image or likeness is hereby authorized.

If any provision of this Agreement is declared or determined to be null, void, inoperative, illegal or invalid for any reason, the validity of the remaining parts, terms or provisions will not be affected thereby and they will retain their full force and effect, and said null, void, inoperative, illegal or invalid part, term or provision will not be deemed to be part of this Agreement.

Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that it has read, or has had the opportunity to read, the terms provided herein. The parties agree that this Agreement reflects the terms as agreed to by the parties hereto. In the event a term or terms is considered ambiguous, neither party hereto, nor their respective counsel, will be considered the draftsperson of this agreement for the purpose of causing the terms of this Agreement to be construed against a party hereto.

The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is made and entered into in the State of California, and will be in all respects to be interpreted, enforced and governed under the internal laws (and not the conflicts of laws) of the State of California. In the event that the parties hereto, or any one of them, litigate any actual or potential breach of this Agreement, the parties hereto stipulate and agree to jurisdiction and continuing venue for any such action in the County of Butte, State of California.

All rights granted herein are personal and exclusive to the registered bidder, and may not be assigned or transferred to another person or entity, by operation of law or otherwise. Any attempt to assign or transfer any such rights shall be void and unenforceable. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred herein or granted to any bidder.

All items are sold "as-is" and "where-is" with no warranties expressed or implied. Buyers in default will be charged a 15% re-listing fee based upon their high bid amount. There are no refunds or exchanges. Please bid accordingly.

Buyers in default of payment will be charged a 15% re-listing fee based upon their high bid amount.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 

The auction will be conducted by Northstate Auctions on behalf of the owners of the property, referred to as the Seller. The term Auctioneer shall include, but is not limited to, any and all of its employees and directors. The auction shall be governed by the terms set forth herein (the Agreement) and any pre-auction announcements.

All prospective buyers must be at least 18 years old and are required to register with Northstate Auctions prior to bidding. Placing a bid shall be conclusive proof that the bidder acknowledges he/she has received, read and understands and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the auction either on the bidders agreement, posted at the auction facilities or on the web-site.

The Auction will be conducted by offering the items per lot. Each lot or item is the subject of a separate sale. Auctioneer reserves the right to include in the auction any item and the right to withdraw any item. Auctioneer may combine, subdivide, regroup or reorganize any items. The bidder offering the highest bid accepted by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser of the offered lot, and no purchaser shall retract his bid once the bid is accepted. Any dispute arising as to any bidding shall be settled by Auctioneer at his sole discretion, and Auctioneer may put the lot in dispute up for sale again. Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse any bid. If a dispute arises after the sale of any item, the Auctioneer records shall be deemed conclusive in all respects. All sales are final!

It is the responsibility of each bidder to make sure that Auctioneer is aware of his or her intent to place a bid by accepting the Terms and Conditions of each auction before bidding. As the high bidder at the auction, as recorded by the Auctioneer, buyer hereby makes an irrevocable offer to purchase the item identified by Auctioneer. Auctioneer disclaims any liability for damages, whether direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental, resulting from bids not spotted, executed, or accepted. Bidders should also be careful to bid on the correct item and ensure that his/her bid is for the amount intended. Auctioneer is not responsible for errors in bidding, and Buyer hereby releases Auctioneer and waives any and all claims for bidding errors.

All winning bidders must bring a printed invoice at time of pick-up. They may be required to get an invoice off site if they do not bring an printed invoice with them. A signed invoice is required by staff for all items picked up at auction.

Some items may be an “Upon Consignor Approval”; consignors have the right to protect item(s) they have consigned as an “Upon Consignor Approval”, they have the right to decline any high bid that did not meet their reserve. Northstate Auctions reserves the sole right to determine and state what items may be deemed “Upon Consignor Approval”. 

Buyer has FULL responsibility in regards to the Internet account. No changes or refunds will be made in any way if Buyer fails to competently protect their Internet bidder account. It is Buyer’s sole responsibility to keep pets, children and mysterious or random persons or entities from bidding with their account information. Passwords and account information should be kept private.


The Auction Catalogue has been prepared as a guide, and should be used as a guide only! Although the descriptions are believed to be correct, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. No sale shall be invalidated, nor shall Auctioneer be liable as a result of defects or inaccuracies of any lot. It is the responsibility of each bidder to preview in person each item they are bidding on to ensure it is right for them, by bidding they accept the item AS-IS and WHERE-IS. 

Buyer acknowledges that he/she has been provided the opportunity to inspect the property before bidding on and purchasing same. Buyer either has inspected the property or elected not to inspect the property at Buyer's sole discretion. Buyer is solely responsible for determining the condition of any property. Buyer represents and warrants that he/she is relying solely on Buyer's own investigation and inspection of the property and not on any information provided or to be provided by the Auctioneer.

Bidders who bid from on or off site and are not present at the preview understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. It is the Bidder's own responsibility to determine condition, age, size, genuineness, accuracy of description, if there are pieces missing, value or any other determination factors. If the purchaser is buying for resale it is their own responsibility to make sure the items meet their business requirements and laws, Auctioneer makes no representation or warranty that any of the lots conform to any standard in respect of safety, pollution or hazardous material, or fit for any particular purpose. Northstate Auctions will not be held responsible for any buyer’s failure to know or research this information prior to bidding.

Many items in our auctions are considered big box store returns. They could be like new and returned, it could be a gift and returned, it could be defective and returned, it could be used once and returned, it could be a recall and returned, it could be destroyed and returned, it could have merchandise in the packaging that is not represented accurately by the picture and/or description on the packaging and returned, it could be missing pieces and returned. The possibilities for returns are endless. There are no refunds, warranties or exchanges expressed or implied. Come to preview. Please bid accordingly.

Northstate Auctions shall endeavor to describe each item and any pertinent information about it. Northstate Auctions will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of each item either from the consignor or our employees. Buyer represents and warrants that he/she is relying solely on Buyer's own investigation and inspection of the property and not on any information provided or to be provided by the Auctioneer, including the statement or lack thereof of any items working order. The statement “Turns on”, “Item works” or “Item runs” could simply mean it turns on but has not been tested further. It is the responsibility of each Bidder to inspect the complete working order of each item at preview, and determine if the item is right for them. Northstate Auction Items can only be tested at our facility. With that said, some items may not be able to be tested for many different reasons, some examples are, but are not limited to; no gas, missing pieces, no proper power receptacle, etc. It is the responsibility of each bidder to determine if they wish to bid on an item knowing that the item could not be tested at preview, the item may not work properly or at all, they chose not to come to preview, and there are NO refunds or exchanges for any reason.

Northstate Auctions is providing Internet auction bidding as a service to Bidder. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Northstate Auctions or anyone other entity if the Internet service fails to work correctly before or during the live auction. Northstate Auctions will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Northstate Auctions reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. Northstate Auctions reserves the right to cancel, postpone or re-open the auction for any reason including, but not limited to, technical difficulties, service outages, acts of God, etc.

Northstate Auctions makes no guaranties to:

(A) your use of the site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, (B) the results that may be obtained from the use of the site will be accurate or reliable, (C) the quality of any information or other material obtained by you through the site will meet your expectations, (D) the use or the inability to use the site; unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; statements or conduct of any third party on this site; or any other matter relating to the site.

In case of any errors or malfunctions of hardware or software, we reserve the right to cancel any transaction even if you have received confirmation of the transaction by email. We strive to make this system as stable as possible; however errors and equipment malfunctions are possible and may happen without notice. We cannot and will not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Site or its services

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. All items are sold AS IS - WHERE IS without any guarantees or warranty expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise of any nature whatsoever in respect of the lots offered at the auction. Specifically, but without limitation, Auctioneer makes no representation or warranty that any of the lots conform to any standard in respect of safety, pollution or hazardous material, or fit for any particular purpose. The Auctioneers, sellers, or any member of their staff make no guarantee as to the authenticity, of any particular age, year of manufacture, model, make, mileage, hours, condition, size, or defect of any lot or item being sold. Bidders are required to make their own physical inspection and rely solely on that inspection before bidding. Failure to inspect does not negate that Bidder's responsibility to perform under the auction terms and conditions. Any shortages of lots must be brought to attention, before removal from auction site.

The Auctioneer, at his/her sole discretion, may reject, disqualify or refuse any bid believed to be fraudulent, illegitimate, not in good faith, made by someone who is not competent, or made in violation of this Agreement or any applicable law.

Photographs

Photographs contained in the online auction are property of Northstate Auctions and may not be used or copied without permission. Photographs may be cropped or have lighting changes but are not photo-shopped or touched up in any way. Photographs may or may not contain all the items in the lot, but all items must be taken if a lot is purchased; even if it is not represented in the photograph. Northstate Auctions does it’s best to correctly represent all lots in the best manner through the photographs taken, but does not guarantee that all items in the photograph are part of the lot represented. Do not rely on our photographs alone for your bidding; make proper use of the inspection date!

Payments

Payment in full must be made at the conclusion of the auction. Payments to be made in cash, cashier’s check, Visa, MasterCard, or certified check. Personal and business checks are not accepted. Bidder agrees to be responsible for the payment of the purchase price, Auctioneer’s fees, any applicable DMV fees and taxes due on all bidder purchases. Northstate Auctions reserves the right to refuse/require/limit certain payment methods to customers deemed high risk by management.

Upon making payment for an item, no stop payment of funds will be honored. Any stop payment order or reverse charges order of a check/credit card, or issuing a check which is returned marked insufficient funds, shall be deemed by the parties to be prima facie evidence of fraud existing at the time the transaction was consummated and shall be construed by the parties as intent to defraud. (Note: Bidder deposit non-refundable upon non-payment of merchandise.)

Interest on overdue accounts will be paid by the purchaser at maximum rate allowed by law.

* An 13% Buyer’s Premium will be added to all purchases. Please see terms for each specific auction.

State and local sales tax will be assessed and collected on all purchases unless legal exemption documentation is provided at the time of sale in the form of a Resale Certificate or a Bill of Lading (must be provided at time of payment).

---> Buyers in default of payment will be charged a 15% re-listing fee based upon their high bid amount. The re-listing fee will be charged to the Bidders credit card on file by a Northstate Auction employee. If a Bidder is found to have an unpaid invoice and Northstate Auctions is unable to collect the re-listing fee Northstate Auctions will Blacklist Bidder from any and all future auctions.

MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES

Titles and/or any supporting documents will be reviewed with the winning bidder after the auction has ended and the winning bidder has set an appointment for review within the item pick up Terms and Conditions. No titles will be given out on auction day. 

A $45 document processing fee will be charged for every DMV purchase, whether sold independently or grouped into one Lot and regardless of purchasers intended use of the purchase. Current smog fees will be charged to all applicable vehicles.

California law does not provide for a cooling off or other cancellation period for vehicles. Therefore you cannot later cancel a contract simply because you change your mind, decide the vehicle costs too much, or wish you had acquired another vehicle.


Mileage: Any mileage in the catalog or announced is for references only. No guarantees are made to mileage unless otherwise stated. Actual mileage is not represented or guaranteed by Northstate Auctions. Buyer must determine actual miles in each instance by previewing item in person.


Fees: Any fees posted either in the catalog, on web-site, or on the vehicle are due to California DMV, and will be collected by Northstate Auctions. These fees do not apply if you take the vehicle out of California; Please see http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv for their requirements in these cases. Also, certain bankruptcy or lien sale fees are still applicable with no regard for which state you reside. If you have questions, please inquire before you purchase the vehicle.

Some Vehicle Disclaimer Definitions:

Lost Title Form: The California title to this vehicle has been lost and a replacement must be applied for from the CA DMV. Any CA DMV fees due must be paid before a replacement title will be issued.

Salvage: A salvage vehicle is a vehicle that has been wrecked, destroyed, or damaged to such extent that the insurance company considers it uneconomical to make repairs to the vehicle and the vehicle is not repaired by or for the person who owned the vehicle when the damage occurred. The California title will contain a notation identifying this vehicle as a salvage vehicle.

Junked: A junked vehicle is one which has been dismantled because it was wrecked, abandoned, or a low valued vehicle that was impounded and acquired from an enforcement agency and is no longer operable.

Nonrepairable vehicle:  is a vehicle of a type otherwise subject to registration that meets the following criteria:

A vehicle that has no resale value except as a source of parts or scrap metal, and which the owner irreversibly designates solely as a source of parts or scrap metal. The vehicle cannot be titled or registered for use.

AS-IS Parts Only = Bill of Sale Only: These vehicles are being sold for parts, not as a whole unit. No paperwork for this item will be provided, other than your paid in full invoice which is your Bill of Sale, and the form REG 262 which is for Northstate Auctions records. NOTE: Parts Only vehicles can be difficult to register and/or can be unable to be registered in some cases. 

ABSOLUTELY NO refunds or changes will be made because of a buyer's failure to understand terms and conditions. There are no exceptions.  PLEASE read and make sure to understand all disclaimers before you purchase a vehicle.

Disclosure Requirements

California sellers of vehicles subject to the regulations must notify the buyer that the vehicle may be subject to retrofit or accelerated replacement requirements and to print the disclosure on the bill of sale, sales contract addendum, or invoice. In addition, the seller must keep records of the disclosure notice for three years for each buyer. Sellers should provide the disclosure prior to the sale so that the buyer can be aware of the regulation when making a purchase decision.

The requirements are specified in title 13, California Code of Regulations, section 2025 which directs the seller to make the following text available to the buyer:

“An on-road heavy-duty diesel or alternative-diesel vehicle operated in California may be subject to the California Air Resources Board Regulation to Reduce Particulate Matter and Criteria Pollutant Emissions from In-Use Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles. It, therefore, could be subject to exhaust retrofit or accelerated turnover requirements to reduce emissions of air pollutants.” For more information, please visit the California Air Resources Board website at http://www.arb.ca.gov/dieseltruck.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS & STORAGE FEES

Removal of all items shall be the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Loading assistance is provided as a courtesy; however, purchaser assumes all risk and responsibility for loading and removal of purchases. Auctioneer reserves the right to require proof of adequate insurance coverage from any purchased items requiring dismantling, rigging or hot cutting. Purchaser agrees to indemnify and save harmless both, consignor and Auctioneer, its officers, directors, employees, against any damage caused by the acts of purchaser. All items must be removed from the auction facility as per announced auction day, unless otherwise stated. If for any reason purchaser fails to remove any purchase within the time specified, the purchase shall be deemed abandoned, and Auctioneer at its sole discretion may resell or dispose of the items. Purchaser may be liable for any rent incurred or damages suffered by Auctioneer because of purchaser’s failure to remove any item. Failure to remove items may result in a rental/storage fee of not less than $25 per day.

If for any reason, Auctioneer is unable to make available any purchase during pick-up days specified in the Terms and Conditions, Auctioneer's sole liability shall be the return of monies paid.

Purchaser is responsible for insuring his purchases immediately. Northstate Auctions shall not be responsible for loss, damage, or theft of any purchase. Purchaser shall not be entitled to inspect or remove any item from the auction facility until all his purchases are paid for in full including all applicable taxes and fees.

Bidder acknowledges that an auction site is a potentially dangerous place. Flammable, noxious, corrosive and pressurized substances are present, heavy equipment is being operated and electric circuits may be live. Every person at the auction site, at any time, shall be there at his own risk without notice of the condition of the premises and the activities thereon and bidder shall so advise his agents, employees and be held responsible for any minors with him/her. No person shall have any claim against Auctioneer, its officers, directors, agents, employees, principals, for any injuries sustained, nor for damages to or loss of property, which may occur from any cause whatsoever.

No photographs, tape recording and/or video recordings of any type are permitted without the express written prior approval of Auctioneer. It is understood, however, that Auctioneer, including its agents, representatives, may be taking pictures and video for future commercials or advertisements. The use of a photograph or video with Buyer's image or likeness is hereby authorized.

If any provision of this Agreement is declared or determined to be null, void, inoperative, illegal or invalid for any reason, the validity of the remaining parts, terms or provisions will not be affected thereby and they will retain their full force and effect, and said null, void, inoperative, illegal or invalid part, term or provision will not be deemed to be part of this Agreement.

Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that it has read, or has had the opportunity to read, the terms provided herein. The parties agree that this Agreement reflects the terms as agreed to by the parties hereto. In the event a term or terms is considered ambiguous, neither party hereto, nor their respective counsel, will be considered the draftsperson of this agreement for the purpose of causing the terms of this Agreement to be construed against a party hereto.

The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is made and entered into in the State of California, and will be in all respects to be interpreted, enforced and governed under the internal laws (and not the conflicts of laws) of the State of California. In the event that the parties hereto, or any one of them, litigate any actual or potential breach of this Agreement, the parties hereto stipulate and agree to jurisdiction and continuing venue for any such action in the County of Butte, State of California.

All rights granted herein are personal and exclusive to the registered bidder, and may not be assigned or transferred to another person or entity, by operation of law or otherwise. Any attempt to assign or transfer any such rights shall be void and unenforceable. No third party may rely on any benefit or right.