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Frequently Asked Questions:

I receive phone calls every day from people interested in City of Phoenix Public Auction. The following section addresses Frequently Asked Questions as they pertain to the public auction. I hope you find it helpful!

Q: How often do you hold public auctions?

A: We have auctions four times a year, in the months of February, May, September and November.

Q: What kind of equipment do you sell at public auction?

A: The City of Phoenix has a variety of different vehicles at our public auctions. We sell items that the city used in the day to day operations.

Q: When can items be previewed?

A: We have a preview available two days prior to the auction date on Thursday 9a.m. to 2p.m. and Friday 9a.m. to 2p.m.(Local Arizona time)

Q: Where are you located?

A: We are located at 2820 South 22nd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009. Please click here for a map to our auction yard.

Q: Where can I park for the preview days or public auction?

A: Some parking is available on 22nd Ave, South of Lower Buckeye Road on a first come first serve basis. During the public auction this space as you can imagine gets filled up fast. Additional parking is available the first parking entrance on the left on the same street.

Q: Is there a charge or entry fee to participate in the public auction?

A: Bidder cards are FREE and entry is FREE.

Q: Are the vehicles available to be started up during the preview days or day of the auction?

A: Vehicles are not available to be started during the preview days or the day of the auction. We try to provide a list of known deficiencies for your convenience.

Q: Do auction items have minimum bids or reserve prices?

A: Normally there are no minimum bids or reserve prices. The City of Phoenix of reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Q: How can I pay for an item I purchased?

A: We accept cash or cashier's check for payment.

Q: Do I have to pay sales tax?

A: A 8.3% sales tax will be added to the selling price of each item. Exception allowed only upon presentation of a State Privilege (Sales) License. Bidders claiming "tax exempt" status will be required to provide State Privilege (Sales) License or State Use License numbers at time of Bidder Registration.

Q: How can I be notified of upcoming public auctions?

A: If you register at our auction normally a post card is sent notifying that a auction is coming up. Also you can view a list of items on our web site 1-2 weeks before our auction.

Q: Do you sell computer related items at the public auctions?

A: We send all computer's to our contracted auctioneer. The current auctioneer is Auction Systems located at 2324 East University Drive, Phoenix AZ. Please click here for a link to their web site.