Big Al's Auction

 

Date(s) 8/18/2018 - 8/23/2018

Goes live online on Saturday, August 18th at 7AM and ends Thursday night at 6:30PM on August 23rd.

Past Auction
Online-Only Auction
Bidding Notice:

PLEASE READ all the listings before you bid. Some have notes that are as much of the description as the photos. Size, volume, condition and age, etc. Dollar bill, water bottle (7.75" Tall), business card and employees are to show size and are not included.

Auction Notice:

Most items that have batteries were tested with our batteries but we didn't include them with all items.

Auction Information
Name Christmas in August Auction
Auctioneer
Type Online-Only Auction
Date(s) 8/18/2018 - 8/23/2018
Auction Date/Time Info
Goes live online on Saturday, August 18th at 7AM and ends Thursday night at 6:30PM on August 23rd.
Preview Date/Time Anytime, just call before you drop by to make sure we're around. Can make special appointments as well.
Checkout Date/Time Friday and Saturday following the auction.
Location
Buyer Premium A buyer's premium of 10% will be added
Description
Get ready for Christmas! In August you say, yep. We can't hold Christmas items any longer. From 8' tall inflated Igloo with rotating Santa & Snowman to 5' tall tin soldiers to over 40 music boxes & water globes. From enough lights to keep Peacock Lane in Portland bright to hand-made ornaments by the boxes (big boxes). More Santas than you've ever seen in your lifetime, etc., etc., etc. For resellers, antique mall dealers and crafts people, get ready to stock up your homes and garages. For you that recently purchased that dream home, get ready to out Christmas Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation. NOTE: We added lots of items from a florist that is closing up shop after over 75 years in business. Many of their lots will be larger, new items for the florist trade. So some good buys for you in the business or non-profits as well. ALSO: We have found more than we can possibly put on by our starting so will have lots of Christmas left over to add to the next few auction as well.
All lots are sold "as is" with no guarantee expressed or implied unless we say an item is tested and working, then you have our word and a 48 hr guarantee (gives you time to get it home and plug it in). On all listings we are going by what we were told by the estate/vendor or through our best knowledge. It is YOUR responsibility to pre-check the items and verify it to your liking. We try our best to get accurate information and good photos but please check everything. Yes, We want you to come down and look at the items. Call to make sure I'm there (503-756-5637). Lots close at 30 second intervals beginning at 6:30PM, the night of the auction. We use a "soft close" auction. That means if you are bidding on an item and someone makes a last minute bid, that item will be extended for 2 additional minutes, allowing you to make a counter bid. (Doesn't affect other lots) Payment: You will receive an invoice at the end of the auction. Payment must be paid within 24 hours after the auction. If you are paying other than on-line, please contact us prior. If you can't do this, please do not bid. We can now take credit cards over the phone, please contact us. Pick Up: Friday and Saturday following the auction at our location in Vancouver. It is easy to get to but please make appointment to make sure we will be available. If items not picked up within 30 days of paying, they may be resold or given away with no compensation to purchaser. Mailing: Yes, we can mail most items and cost is generally low so please feel free to ask for costs. We are not set up for shipping larger items. Due to rush on Friday and Saturday for pick up, we usually can't get to packing items and giving you exact shipping charges until Sun or Mon.
Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule.
Bid Amount Bid Increment
0.00 - 9.99 1.00 USD
10.00 - 20.00 2.50 USD
20.01 - 49.99 5.00 USD
50.00 - 99.99 10.00 USD
100.00 - 9,999,999.99 25.00 USD
Currency USD
Buyer Premium A buyer's premium of 10% will be added
Payment Terms
Payment: You will receive an invoice at the end of the auction. All payments must be made within 24 hours, even if you are having it shipped, please pay, we'll send you another invoice for the shipping charges. Contact us as soon as you receive your invoice if you are paying cash or when you pick up (we do take cards on premise or over phone)
Pick Up: Our location is in Vancouver, WA at the Storage Works and is located at 7530 NE 25th St, Vancouver, WA 98662. Pickup is: Friday: Noon to 4 (can stay later if you need me to) Saturday: 9AM to 4PM WE CAN NOT HOLD ITEMS longer than the 3 day period. Items not picked up become our property and may be resold or donated. Too many abused this and it is costing us space and money. Sorry. Shipping: YES WE CAN MAIL OR SHIP MOST ITEMS. We have access to USPS and UPS and have lots of experience shipping world-wide. We have to charge for special boxes, extra handling, etc. if it costs us. Larger items, such as furniture, are out of our league, shipping wise, but if you want to handle it, fine.
Notice: Financing terms available may vary depending on applicant and/or guarantor credit profile(s) and additional approval conditions. Assets aged 10-15 years or more may require increased finance charges. Financing approval may require pledge of collateral as security. Applicant credit profile including FICO is used for credit review. Commercial financing provided or arranged by Express Tech-Financing, LLC pursuant to California Finance Lender License #60DBO54873. Consumer financing arranged by Express Tech-Financing, LLC pursuant to California Finance Lender License #60DBO54873 and state licenses listed at the this link. Consumer financing not available for consumers residing in Alaska, Louisiana, Nevada, Ohio, Vermont, Hawaii, or Wisconsin. Additional state restrictions may apply. Equal opportunity lender.