August Vehicles, Tools, & Equipment Auction - Charleston, SC Auction Center
Auction Ends: Monday, August 31st at 6pm EST
Location: Pearce Charleston, SC Auction Center - 654 Riverland Dr., Ste. B, Charleston, SC 29412
Inspection: Friday, August 28th & Monday, August 31st from 10am-3pm
Pick Up: Tuesday (9/1) and Wednesday (9/2) from 10am-3pm.
We will have a forklift on site to assist with load out.
Payment: Payment will be required within (2) business days of auction end. Payment can be made by cash, cashier's check, or bank wire. We accept credit cards up to $2,500, subject to a 3% surcharge.
Buyers' Premium: 10% on Items Over $10,000 and 15% on Items Under $10,000
Questions: Contact Alex (SC Auc Lic #4772) at [email protected] or 843-860-7141
Want to Add Your Assets to This Auction?
Consign Your Items Today! If you are interested in consigning tools or equipment to this auction, contact Alex at [email protected] or 843-860-7141 or Gordon at [email protected] or 803-793-9824
Auction Terms & Conditions
These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between the bidder (“Bidder”) and Pearce & Associates Auction Company (“Auctioneer”). By registering and bidding, you agree to all terms outlined herein.
1. General Terms
All property is sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with all faults and without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied.
Auctioneer makes every effort to provide accurate descriptions; however, all descriptions, statements, and representations are matters of opinion only and are not guarantees.
Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect all items prior to bidding.
All sales are final. No refunds, returns, or chargebacks will be permitted.
Auctioneer reserves the right to:
Add or remove items
Cancel or postpone the auction
Reject any bid or bidder at its sole discretion
2. Bidding & Auction Process
This auction utilizes an Auto-Extension (soft close) feature.
If a bid is placed on a lot within the final 5 minutes:
That lot will extend an additional 5 minutes
Bidding will continue until no bids are placed for 5 minutes consecutively
Max Bid / Proxy Bidding
When placing a max bid:
The system will automatically bid on your behalf
Your max bid is not immediately shown
The system only increases bids as competing bids are placed
3. Buyer’s Premium & Taxes
A 15% Buyer’s Premium will be added to all purchases:
Applicable sales tax will be collected unless a valid resale certificate is provided.
For titled items (vehicles, vessels, etc.):
Sales tax will be paid at the time of registration per state law
4. Payment Terms
Accepted forms of payment:
Cash
Certified Funds
Wire Transfer
Credit Card (up to $2,500)
A 3% processing fee applies to all credit card transactions.
All invoices must be paid within 2 business days of auction close unless otherwise stated.
5. Default & Non-Payment
Failure to pay within the stated timeframe constitutes default.
In the event of default:
The bidder may be revoked from future auctions (including MarkNet platforms)
The Auctioneer may charge the bidder’s credit card on file
The bidder remains liable for the full purchase amount
Items may be resold without notice
6. Pickup, Removal & Abandonment
All items must be removed within the scheduled pickup period.
Failure to remove items will result in:
Items being deemed abandoned
Ownership reverting to seller or Auctioneer
No refunds issued
Auctioneer is not responsible for:
Damage
Theft
Storage of items after auction
Any assistance provided by Auctioneer staff is at the bidder’s risk.
7. Condition of Items
All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS.
No guarantees are made regarding:
Condition
Authenticity
Functionality
Completeness
No allowances will be made for:
Errors in cataloging
Defects not disclosed
8. Bidder Responsibilities
Bidders are responsible for:
Maintaining confidentiality of login credentials
All activity is conducted under their account
Any misuse of the platform or violation of laws will result in the termination of bidding privileges.
9. Credit Card Authorization
By registering, bidder agrees:
Auctioneer may charge the card on file for unpaid invoices
Card may be charged if bidder fails to complete payment or pickup
Bidder will not dispute or chargeback valid charges
Failure to comply may result in:
Legal action
Permanent bidding suspension
10. Jewelry Disclaimer (If Applicable)
Pearce & Associates Auctioneers are not certified gemologists.
All jewelry descriptions and appraisals:
Are provided by the seller
Are not guaranteed
Buyers are strongly encouraged to inspect and verify all items prior to bidding.
11. Legal & Jurisdiction
All disputes shall be resolved in:
Charleston County, South Carolina
By participating, bidder agrees to jurisdiction and venue in this location.
