PAYMENT MUST BE MADE ONLINE-- To make online payment, Log into your Liquidity Services account and select “My Bids”. Please follow the instructions there.


Payment in full is due not later than five (5) business days from the time and date of the close of the auction. Payment must be made electronically via the payment methods listed below.

TAX CALCULATION & EXEMPTIONS

In order to become sales tax exempt, you’ll need to provide 2 items:

1. A copy of your business license.

2. The Multi-State form for the state(s) from which you purchased (Washington) must be completed. You need to list your business license number in lieu of the resale tax ID next to the state(s).


Where taxes are applicable (see the Buyer’s Certificate), Tax Exempt documents must be provided to Bidder Services at tax@govdeals.com within 24 hours of the auctions close and before payment is made. Bidders are encouraged to submit their Tax Exempt Documentation prior to the Auction’s close to expedite this process. Please contact Bidder Services for all tax exemption questions.

Property may be removed by appointment only and appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. All items must be removed within ten (10) business days from the time and date of issuance of the Buyer's Certificate.

Face coverings are now required statewide in all public spaces because they are effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19, especially when combined with 6ft of physical distance. No business in the state of Washington may operate, allow a customer to enter a business, or conduct business with a customer inside any building that is open to the public unless the customer is wearing a face covering, as required by Order of the Secretary of Health 20-03. Customers and visitors are required to wear face coverings and maintain a minimum of 6ft between staff and/or customers in all interactions at all times.

All UW Surplus merchandise pickups will be conducted by appointment only. After payment has been completed, Buyers will receive instruction on how to schedule an appointment. When you arrive onsite, please call us at 206- 685-1573 and let us know you are here. Surplus staff will ask questions related to your purchase and direct you where to park. Buyer or Buyer’s agent will be required to stay in their vehicle while Surplus staff prepare your merchandise in an agreed upon loading area.

Merchandise purchased will be released only to the Buyer or the Buyer's authorized representative. Buyer is responsible for the removal of all their purchases from the loading area. Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. No assistance will be provided. Exceptions may be made for large items requiring forklift assistance, but will be determined on a case- by-case basis upon a written request emailed to surplus@uw.edu.

Before release will be made to the Buyer’s authorized representative, the Buyer must send email notification to UW Surplus at surplus@uw.edu stating the name of the of the Buyer’s authorized representative.” Buyer is responsible for all packing, shipping costs, and arrangements. Buyer's name must be listed as shipper on all shipping documentation.

Late arrivals: Please plan ahead to arrive for your appointment on time. This is the best way to help us keep on schedule for you and all other customers. We also understand that there may be unavoidable delays. If you arrive late, we will make every effort to assist you, however, your appointment may need to be rescheduled. A daily storage fee of $10.00 may be charged for any item not removed within the 10 business days allowed and stated on the Buyer's Certificate.