WEATHER/PICKUP UPDATE
UPDATE 09/27/24 at 8:10am
Macon Sheridan Construction Locations - Lots 100-146 are located at 1572 Schofield St., Macon, GA
will be open Friday, September 27th from 8:30am-3pm. We will update you as soon as possible if anything changes. They will also plan to be open Monday, September 30th from 8am to 11am and Tuesday, October 1st from 8am to 3pm.
Lagrange Sheridan Construction Locations - Lots 151-156 are located at 314 Greenville St., Lagrange, GA
will be open on Friday, September 27th from 11am-4pm. We will update you as soon as possible if anything changes. They will also plan to be open Monday, September 30th from 8am to 5pm.
Temple Location - Lots 190-215 are located at 1052 US-78, Temple, Ga
will be closed Thursday, September 26th and Friday, September 27th. We will reschedule for Monday, September 30th and Wednesday, October 2nd. Please call, text or email to let us know which day and time you would like to come. 478-731-9200 or bo@bidderone.com
Macon L.W. Benton Facility Location - Lots 300+ are located at 107 Oak Valley Drive, Macon, GA
will be open Friday by appointment only. Please call ahead of time to make an appointment if you plan on picking up Friday so we can make sure to have someone there. Our facility will also be open for pick up the following Monday - Thursday from 10am-4pm.
We encourage you to call us before you come to any location to confirm. 478-731-9200.
Multi-Business Surplus Liquidation Auction
Bidding will Open September 16th
Bidding Begins Closing September 25th at 2PM
Inspection Times: Tuesday, September 24th from 10am to 4pm
Exception: Items in Temple Georgia will be by appointment Only On September 24th
Pickup Times: September 26th and 27th from 10am-4pm
Exception: Items in Temple Georgia will be by appointment Only On September 27th
15% Buyers Fee on All Purchases
Payments: Payment can be made by Credit or Debit Card online or by calling 478-744-0027 or 478-731-9200. Cash or Check can be accepted in our office located at 107 Oak Valley Drive, Macon, GA or you can call our office to get wiring instructions. There will be no one onsite at pickup locations to accept payment. You will need to present a paid invoice to pick up your items.
15% Buyers Fee on all purchases
TAVT Tax, $100 processing fee and $18 title fee added to all non-dealer sales
Everything Sold As-Is, Where-Is - No Returns - No Refunds
We have not made any attempts to test any items. If you are unsure about what you are bidding on, Do Not Bid!
All Items sold Subject to Owner Confirmation
Bidding Begins Closing September 25th at 2PM
PLEASE NOTE: Items are located at multiple location:
Lots 100-146 are located at 1572 Schofield St., Macon, GA (Sheridan Construction)
Lots 151-156 are located at 314 Greenville St., Lagrange, GA (Sheridan Construction)
Lots 190-215 are located at 1052 US-78, Temple, Ga.
Lots 300+ are located at L.W. Benton Company Facility, 107 Oak Valley Drive, Macon, GA
Inspections: Tuesday September 24th from 10AM - 4PM
(Exception: Inspection in Temple, GA will be by appointment only that day)
Pickup dates: Thursday, September 26th and 27th from 10AM - 4PM
(Exception: Items in Temple, GA will be by appointment only on these days)
15% Buyers Fee on All Purchases
Note Strict Pickup Times: Items located in Temple, GA have to be picked up on the days specified and by appointment only. We will not have access to the storage lot on other days. If you are the a winning bidder you will need to contact us to schedule an appointment for those days.
Email: bo@bidderone.com
Text or Call: 478-731-9200
TERMS: By registering to bid on the internet, you acknowledge that you have read & understand the terms and conditions for each auction and/or auction item, and you agree to abide by all terms and conditions for each auction and/or auction item.
PAYMENT: Payment can be made by Credit or Debit Card online or by calling 478-744-0027 or 478-731-9200. Cash or Check can be accepted in our office located at 107 Oak Valley Drive, Macon, GA or you can call our office to get wiring instructions. There will be no one onsite at pickup locations to accept payment. You will need to present a paid invoice to pick up your items. A 15% Buyers Premium will apply to all purchases in this auction. Local Georgia Sales Tax will apply to each item. Dealers buying for resale may be exempt from paying sales tax if the dealer has a sales tax number and a signed tax exemption form with our main office, and if that sales tax number has been entered by the dealer in his or her profile before bidding. Any other specific payment arrangements would have to be approved by L. W. Benton Company, Inc. PRIOR to bidding. Payment will be automatically made using the card with which the buyer registers. Upon receipt of payment in full, the purchaser will receive a paid invoice by email which must be presented at time of pick-up.
AUCTION BID DEFAULT: If the winning bidder's credit card information is on file with L.W. Benton Company, Inc., that card can be charged for the total purchase price plus one $30 late payment fee if payment is not otherwise made or arranged within 48 hours of the close of the auction. If no credit card information is on file or if the information is insufficient or outdated, a $30 late payment fee will be assessed for each day beyond the payment deadline for which payment is not made. If items are not timely removed as required above, a $10.00 handling and storage fee will be assessed per auction lot, per day. If an item is not removed within seven (7) days after the auction, the item can be considered abandoned property, with all of the buyer's rights and interests in the property extinguished with no refunds owed or offered to the buyer. If any items have been moved from an on-site location after the posted pick-up times at the election of L.W. Benton Company, Inc., there will be an $80 hour moving charge to recover those items. If a representative agrees to meet a successful bidder outside normal pick-up times at any location, there will be a $50 convenience fee for that arrangement. The seller reserves the right to sell these items to backup bidders and hold the original bidder liable for resulting losses to the seller. L.W. Benton Company, Inc. and/or the seller reserve the right to pursue all legal remedies.
INSPECTION: Location, Date, and Time for inspections are posted in the Auction Catalog. Buyers understand they view property at their own risk and L. W. Benton Company, Inc., its representatives, nor the Seller or their representatives are responsible for accidents or damage to personal property during any inspection.
CONDITION OF PROPERTY: Any and all information regarding the condition of property is derived from sources believed to be true and accurate, but none is guaranteed by the Seller or L. W. Benton Company, Inc.. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to verify any and all lot information (including condition) in person during the posted inspection times for this auction.
DYNAMIC AUCTION CLOSING TIME: The lots in this auction will close in groups of 100 lots beginning at 9:00 PM, and with each addition group of 100 lots closing in 5 minute intervals. Please note that there is also a 5 minute auto-extend for each lot in all of our auctions. For example, if a lot in the auction is scheduled to close at 9:00 PM and someone places a bid at 8:59, the system will auto extend 5 minutes to give the previous bidders time to bid again. This will continue until there are no more bids in a 5 minute period related to that lot.
BID RETRACTION: By placing a bid, buyer and all other bidders acknowledge all terms of the auction and agree not to retract the bid. If a bidder cannot satisfy the terms of the auction, the bidder should not bid. Once a bid is placed, L. W. Benton Company, Inc. cannot remove the bid from the online bidding system. Please be sure of your bids before placing them in our system.
PICK-UP OF ITEMS: At the completion of the auction, successful bidders will be emailed an invoice with pick-up instructions. Winning bidders must make payment in full or approved payment arrangements within 48 hours after the close of the auction. Sellers cannot accept payment. L. W. Benton Company, Inc. and/or Sellers are in no way responsible for pick-up, delivery, or assisting in loading out of property as this is the sole responsibility of the successful bidder. It is the successful bidder's responsibility to remove property within the posted pickup times for this auction. In the event that a Seller or representative of L. W. Benton Company, Inc. agrees to assist in the load out of purchased lots, Buyers understand that neither the Seller, L. W. Benton Company, Inc. nor its representatives are responsible for any damage to the Buyer's property of any kind. If an item is not removed within two (2) days after the auction, the item can be considered abandoned property, with all of the buyer's rights and interests in the property extinguished with no refunds owed or offered to the buyer. If any items have been moved from an on-site location after the posted pick-up times, there will be an $80 per hour moving charge to recover those items.
GROUP / BULK LOTS: Bidder agrees that he / she will remove all items in any group or bulk lots won and not leave behind "unwanted" items.
SHIPPING: NO SHIPPING
ITEMS NOT REMOVED DURING POSTED PICK-UP TIMES: If arrangements have not been made to remove items by the end of the last posted pickup day after the auction closing time, they will be considered abandoned property, even if paid, with all of the buyer's rights and interests in the property extinguished with no refunds owed or offered to the buyer. Items will be resold to recover removal costs. Further, the seller and L. W. Benton Company, Inc. reserves the right to resell these items to backup bidders and hold the original bidder liable for resulting losses to the seller. L. W. Benton Company, Inc. and/or the seller reserve the right to pursue all legal remedies.
PENALTIES: Purchases not picked in accordance with the removal terms will be forfeit and resold to cover storage fees with no credit given to the original buyer. Buyers accounts will then be turned over to a collection agency for any delinquencies and storage fees yet unpaid.
DOCUMENTATION FEE ON ITEMS REQUIRING TITLE OR DOCUMENT TRANSFERS: There will be a $100 document transfer fee added to all vehicle and equipment purchases that require a title or document transfer with the State. When signatures are required to transfer the title, it is the sole responsibility of the buyer to submit the necessary signatures and information for that transfer. L. W. Benton Company, Inc., nor the Seller, will be responsible for any late fees accrued for a title transfer as the result of negligence or untimely submission of paperwork by a Buyer.
AGENCY DISCLOSURE: In all transactions, the auctioneers are acting as agents for the seller, not as buyer’s agents.
DISCLAIMER: All items are sold “subject to owner confirmation” or “with reserve” unless advertised “absolute.” All information published, announced or contained herein was derived from sources believed to be true and accurate but is not guaranteed by the Seller or L.W. Benton Company. The Sellers and their agent (auctioneer) reserve the right to place bids on behalf of absentee bidders, phone bidders and sellers up to the seller’s reserve, if desired, at their sole discretion, unless selling absolute. Furthermore, the auctioneer and L.W. Benton Company employees / agents may also bid personally on auction items. All property is being sold “as is, where is” with no guarantee or warranties. It is the Purchaser’s responsibility to conduct their own due diligence and make their own decision as to the accuracy of all information.
LEGAL COURSES OF ACTION: Bids are a binding offer to enter a contract and you are responsible for honoring them. Every legal remedy available will be used to ensure buyer's performance of this contract. Buyer accepts responsibility for and agrees for buyer and all of buyer's agents, representatives, successors and assigns to indemnify, defend and hold harmless sellers & L. W. Benton Company, Inc., its employees, governing body, officers, owners, affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, agents, and representatives from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, fees, costs, and expenses including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses related to, arising from, or associated with (I) the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, personal injuries or property damage incurred on the sale premises or during removal and transport of any auction item, (II) buyer's use of L. W. Benton Company, Inc.'s website and (III) a dispute with another bidder.
Seller agrees to hold harmless the Auctioneers against any claims of the nature referred to in this contract. Venue for any controversy or claim arising from or relating to this agreement, or breach thereof, shall lie exclusively with the Magistrate or Superior Court of Jones County, Georgia. This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Georgia.
WARNING! - EXPLANATION OF CREDIT CARD FRAUD: In order to bid online, buyers must register and create an account at our website, www.bidderone.com. The credit card will be charged upon completion of the auction for any items won plus applicable buyer's premium and sales tax. If, when charged, it is determined that the card is not valid or does not have a sufficient balance to cover the charges, and the bidder or representatives of the bidder knowingly registered with this card, this constitutes "Credit Card Fraud" under Federal and Georgia state law, and L. W. Benton Company, Inc. reserves the right to press criminal charges for such fraud, including the swearing out of an arrest warrant in the county of the bidder's residence. In addition to any criminal charges, L. W. Benton Company, Inc. reserves the right to seek civil restitution.
BIDDER VERIFICATION: The identity of all bidders will be verified, bidding rights are provisional, and if complete verification is not possible, L.W. Benton Company, Inc. may reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated.
WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AUCTION: L.W. Benton Company, Inc. and/or the Seller reserves the right to add or delete property, reject any bid and/or cancel the sale.
Please call our office if you have any questions regarding this new policy. 478-744-0027.
Pickup dates: Thursday, September 26th and 27th from 10AM - 4PM
(Exception: Items in Temple, GA will be by appointment only on these days)
You Will Need a Paid Invoice to Pick Your items up at each location!
PLEASE NOTE: Items are located at multiple location:
Lots 100-146 are located at 1572 Schofield St., Macon, GA (Sheridan Construction)
Lots 151-156 are located at 314 Greenville St., Lagrange, GA (Sheridan Construction)
Lots 190-215 are located at 1052 US-78, Temple, Ga.
Lots 300+ are located at L.W. Benton Company Facility, 107 Oak Valley Drive, Macon, GA
Note Strict Pickup Times: Items located in Temple, GA have to be picked up on the days specified and by appointment only. We will not have access to the storage lot on other days. If you are the a winning bidder you will need to contact us to schedule an appointment for those days.
Email: bo@bidderone.com
Text or Call: 478-731-9200
Any items not picked up by last day of scheduled pick up without prior agreement will be considered abandoned property and will be forfeited.
IF YOUR INVOICE has not been paid by last day of scheduled pick up without prior agreement, your bidding privileges will be suspended, items will be considered abandoned property and will be forfeited. Account must be at a $0 balance to maintain bidding privileges.
