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Police Auction: Answering the Most Common Buyer Questions

If you’re curious about what takes place at a police auction, this article will help answer some of the most common questions. You may have heard about other people getting great deals on a wide variety of items. So, you may want to know how these types of auctions work, where the inventory comes from and how much you really might be able to save. Visit us at http://www.auctionANDappraise.com or call 800-801-8880 for more information about Police Auctions.

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Police Auction: Answering the Most Common Buyer Questions

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  1. Police AuctionAnswering the Most Common Buyer Questions

  2. Police Auction • Curious about what takes place? • How these types of auctions work? • Where do inventory come from? • How much would buyer really save?

  3. Police Auction • People hear and read about deals at police auction but often become very skeptical • These auctions are very real and held regularly by many police departments • Huge diversity like: cars, trucks, jewelry, sporting goods, electronics, luxury items, etc. • More inventory, less competition and greater savings

  4. Police Auction Where Does the Inventory Come From? • Crime – property used in conjunction of committing a crime can be seized, property purchased with illegal money (drug dealing and organized crime) • Evidence – items confiscated from crime scenes that aren’t picked up during the specified period after case is closed

  5. Police Auction Where Does the Inventory Come From? • Surplus – items no longer needed from police department facilities • Unclaimed – lost and found items unclaimed for a period of time

  6. Police Auction Can I Really Save Money at a Local Police Auction? • Police auctions offer great price at wonderfully low prices • Police departments work with professional auction houses to manage process • Cars or Trucks usually go 25 percent of its actual value

  7. Police Auction Can I Really Save Money at a Local Police Auction? • Items are rarely described inaccurately (flaws or operational problems are noted in description) • Ample time to inspect items before bidding • Purchasing is straight-forward

  8. Police Auction About the Author Deb Weidenhamer is President of Auctions Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc., based in Phoenix, Arizona. They specialize in auctions and professional appraisals. Visit us at http://www.auctionANDappraise.com or call 800-801-8880 for more information about Police Auctions.

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