Industrial Auction Buyer FAQs

Click Sign Up to Bid on the auction page, which is hosted on Bidspotter. New users create a Bidspotter profile first. Existing users simply register for the individual auction.

After you register, Revelation Auctions emails you any additional requirements. Once those are met, Bidspotter emails you your approval status.

If Revelation Auctions determines you are not a preauthorized bidder, a $1,000 deposit is required before you can bid. If you do not make any purchases, the deposit is refunded in full within 3 business days after the final auction date. Check the terms and conditions on each auction page.

Yes. If you cannot be there when the auction ends, place a pre-bid on the online bidding platform and we will bid that amount for you.

Usually the building is not open until auction week, though arrangements can sometimes be made for larger items. Inspections are by appointment, typically the day before the auction closes. Bidding without inspecting waives your inspection rights. To schedule one, contact Revelation Auctions.

A buyer’s premium is a fee added to each winning bid to cover the cost of running the sale. At Revelation Auctions it is 18% of the winning (hammer) price. For example, a $10,000 winning bid carries a $1,800 buyer’s premium, for $11,800 before any applicable taxes. Always confirm the terms listed on the individual auction page.

Prices are exclusive of sales, use and similar taxes, and in most states and municipalities Revelation Auctions is required to charge sales tax. If you qualify for a resale or manufacturing exemption, email us for the exemption form.

Invoices are typically issued within 48 hours after the auction date. Your invoice must be paid before you can begin removing your equipment. Read the terms and conditions of the auction you are attending for payment details.

Equipment is sold in its current condition and at its current location, with no warranty or guarantee. The buyer is responsible for removing it after the auction ends.

Equipment is released once your invoice is paid. Pickup is by appointment only, typically Monday through Friday. Details are emailed to the winning bidder and listed in the auction platform and terms and conditions.

Removal is the buyer’s responsibility, at the buyer’s own risk and expense. Revelation Auctions does not provide tools for disassembly. Anything over 100 pounds (or another limit set for that auction) must be removed by a qualified, insured rigger. See the auction terms and conditions for removal details.

No. All equipment is sold as is, where is, with no warranty or guarantee. Questions? Contact us before you bid.

All sales are final. There are no refunds, returns, credits or exchanges, and purchases cannot be canceled.

Revelation Auctions is a member of the Machinery Dealers National Association (MDNA) and the National Auctioneers Association (NAA). See our affiliations and expertise.

Reach out to our auction experts and we will get you an answer.