1998 Ford Windstar EXTENDED SPORTS VAN, 3.8L V6

You will be bidding on a 1998 Ford Windstar EXTENDED SPORTS VAN, 3.8L V6. Mileage is unknown due to change in odometer. The agency reports this vehicle runs but skips when first started. There are no seats in the rear. This vehicle may be missing parts. Repairs may be needed. Exterior appears to be in poor condition with dings, scratches and faded paint. Interior appears to be in fair condition with wear and tear. Inspection recommended. The overall condition of this property is unknown to the Surplus Property Office. Call Hunter Thompson at 864-941-8334 for details.

*Items may be inspected at 620 North Emerald Road, Greenwood SC. Inspection times are M-F from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Building M on campus. The winning bidder is responsible for the loading and removal of this item.* Item may need to be towed.

ALL items are sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed, written, or implied. Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the items before bidding. Major or minor defects may or may not be noted. Other defects may exist and it is YOUR responsibility to verify the functional ability of each item listed.

Notice to Bidder: The South Carolina Surplus Property Office is a state agency that sells used property for other government agencies across the State of South Carolina. We normally get little to no information on most items we sell and it is the bidders responsibility to inspect and determine the overall condition of the items they wish to purchase.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PICTURE(S) MAY BE A PART OF THE DESCRIPTION BUT CAN ONLY BE RELIED UPON AS A REASONABLE REPRESENTATION OF THE ITEM(S) LISTED. PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF PROPERTY IS ENCOURAGED AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

PLEASE NOTE: A 7.5% ADMINISTRATIVE FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO THE WINNING BIDDER.

THE ADMINISTRATION FEE WILL BE TAXED BECAUSE IT IS PART OF THE SELLING PRICE.

THE SALES TAX WILL BE APPLIED TO YOUR STATE OF RESIDENCE (LESSER OF SALES TAX IMPOSED IN THE PURCHASER'S STATE OF RESIDENCE OR 5% WITH A CAP OF $500.00). IF PURCHASED BY A SC RESIDENT AND REGISTERING IN SC, NO SALES TAX IS DUE (TAX WILL BE COLLECTED AT SCDMV UPON REGISTRATION)

Bidders must adhere to the inspection dates and times indicated in the item description.

Bidder represents and warrants it shall indemnify and hold the State of South Carolina, the Department of Administration, and the Surplus Property Office harmless from any and all liability, damage, expense, claims, liens or judgments, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from injury to person or damage to property resulting from or in any fashion arising out of Bidder’s inspection of the Property including but not limited to the negligent acts, errors or omissions of Bidder, its agents, employees, volunteers, contractors, or invitees. Bidder understands and agrees that the Property is being sold in “As-is” condition without any representation regarding the Property’s condition or otherwise. \

Payment in full is due not later than 5 business days from the time and date of the Buyer’s Certificate. Payment not received in 5 business days will result in default, and the asset will be relisted. The bidder will not be allowed to participate in future auctions. All payments must be via cash, certified bank check, or wire transfer unless you are an established customer with the State of South Carolina Surplus Property Office. A customer may be designated as an established customer once the customer, using the same name and address, has initially completed at least 3 qualified transactions within a one year period, where each transaction is at least fifteen calendar days apart from another transaction. A qualified transaction is a purchase in the amount of at least $700 where payment in full was timely received and all items were timely picked up by the customer. An established customer may make purchases with a credit card provided that no transaction (or group of transactions purchased within a fifteen calendar day period) exceeds $5000.00 and the name and address for the credit card match the name and address of the established customer. Our Office reserves the right, in this Office’s sole discretion, to decline to accept credit cards from any customer, at any time.

Acceptable forms of payment are: U. S. Currency, Bank Certified Check, or Credit Cards thru EGOV (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express-instructions will be sent in an email invoice from our office). Credit card purchases are limited to below $5,000.00 and Bidders residing in the United States, Canada and Mexico Only. If the winning bid plus applicable taxes, if any indicated, plus the administrative fee equals to $5,000.00 or more, a Wire Transfer or Bank Certified Check must be used (a certified check must be signed by bank official and say certified check on the document). Bank Certified Checks shall be made payable to: The State of South Carolina. All payments are processed at the Surplus Property Office, 1441 Boston Avenue, West Columbia, South Carolina 29170. If Wire Transfer is chosen, a Wire Transfer Transaction Summary page will provide payment and account information. The Wire Transfer must also be completed within 5 business days.

All items must be removed within 10 business days from the time and date of the Buyer’s Certificate. The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. Property may be removed between the hours of 8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. and 1:30p.m. - 3:30p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. For additional information, please contact Joe Seel, Supply Manager, (803) 896-6881 office – (803) 896-6899 fax or e-mail: joe.seel@admin.sc.gov. A daily storage fee of $25.00 may be charged for any item not removed within the 10 business days allowed and stated on the Buyer’s Certificate.

Consideration of Bid. State of South Carolina reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale any of the items listed.

Pursuant to Section 30-2-40(B) of the S.C. Code of Laws, information collected by and/or provided to the Department of Administration may be personal information as defined by “The Family Privacy Protection Act of 2002” (S.C. Code Section 30-2-10 et seq.) and subject to public scrutiny or release pursuant to FOIA or media request.