The University of Washington: Facilities Services

Surplus Auctions

Upcoming Live Auction Dates:

(Auctions Begin at 10:00 AM) Preview: Friday before Auction 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

  • December 12

2010 Live Auction Dates:

  • February 6
  • March 27
  • May 15
  • July 10
  • August 28
  • October 23
  • December 11

Online Timed Auctions:

None currently scheduled.

Sealed Bid:

Research Vessel C.E. Miller - bids must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. December 17. Click here for more information, terms & conditions, and the bid form.

Surplus Auctions

Next Live Auction: Saturday, December 12.

Online Live Bidding

Bid online with Proxibid.

2009 Live Auction Dates

  • December 12

2010 Live Auction Dates:

  • February 6
  • March 27
  • May 15
  • July 10
  • August 28
  • October 23
  • December 11

Parking Information

Free (2 hour parking) can be found west of 1007 NE Boat Street. Metered parking is available on NE Boat Street. Pay parking is available in the lot located on the SW corner of NE Pacific Street and NE Boat Street.

The University of Washington does NOT provide free parking to customers visiting the Surplus Property warehouse. Please DO NOT park in parking lot W-34 or any other UW parking lot unless you have purchased a UW parking permit. Parking in the garage is limited to LOADING ONLY in the designated load zones and for the posted time limit ONLY. Violators will be ticketed.

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at:206/543-6450 (voice); 206/543-6452 (TTY); 206/685-7264 (FAX); or dso@u.washington.edu

Payment Methods

Cash, money order, cashier’s check, or Visa/MasterCard will be accepted during and after the auction and payment must be completed by 3:30 p.m. on the Thursday following the auction. There is a 10% buyer’s premium added to all auction purchases. Washington State sales tax will be applied to all auction invoices. A completed resale certificate or tax exemption certificate is required at time of registration for all buyers who wish to qualify for tax exemption.

NO PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Removal of Items

Removal hours are 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the day of the auction and 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. the week following the auction. All items must be removed by 3:30 p.m. on the Friday following the auction.

The buyer is solely responsible for removal of all items. Warehouse staff will move items from the warehouse to the loading area. A forklift operator will be available to offer assistance.

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