Miscellaneous
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Is Bidder Services responsible for handling any Authorized Bid Restrictions?
Yes (see below).Weapons (Guns, Tasers, Ammo, etc.)Standard citizens cannot participate in these auctions. When you have a valid inquiry, the following steps need to be taken:1. Buyer needs to provide their Federal Firearms License (FFL) and/or other req...
Who should I contact?
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I purchased an item from a seller, and it was not as advertised, can I get a refund?
For GovDeals: Inform the buyer that they will need to contact the seller to discuss the inaccuracies in the item description and to initiate a refund.For AllSurplus and Go-Dove: The customer will need to file a claim. Please send them a claim form via L...
Seller Required Document (SRD)
If a SRD is required, it will be stipulated on the lot details page, and it is required before a release is issued.
How and when will I receive my FSS refund?
Bidders will receive refunds via the form of payment they paid with the exception of a wire transfer payment. If you paid by wire transfer, the funds can be refunded by a check or ACH payment. We must first verify your remittance address to process a ch...
I am only interested in certain items. Is there a way I could be notified when these have been put up for auction?
You may save your "favorite" items posted by location, in a certain category, or by a specific seller, or any combination of these options. 1) Login into GovDeals Select by Location 1) On the home page, select "Advanced Search" 2) Enter a zip code 3) E...
What is a Level 3 Buyer?
During the third thirty (30) days of probation a bidder may only have nine (9) transactions open at any one time. At the end of the thirty day period if a bidder has a minimum of nine (9) completed transactions, they will be removed from probation and w...
How to handle export inquiries / tax refund inquiries from an international perspective
Refer them to cpb.gov.
What is a Level 1 Buyer?
During the first thirty (30) days of probation a bidder may only have three (3) transactions open at any one time. As soon as a transaction is completed another transaction may be opened. At the end of the first thirty day period if a bidder has a minim...
What is a Level 2 Buyer?
During the second thirty (30) days of probation a bidder may only have six (6) transactions open at any one time. At the end of the second thirty day period if a bidder has a minimum of six (6) completed transactions, they will be moved to Level Three.
If a customer is threatening a charge-back, what should I do?
Bidder Services tells the buyer not to do it (try and work it out with the seller). If they do a chargeback, however, the GovDeals Accounting Department handles the issue.
Why was my sale declined?
The seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
Who does the Probation period apply to?
All new bidders.
What do I do if I forget my Password?
1) On the home page select "Sign In" 2) Under the "Log In" button select "Forgot password?" 3) Enter your Username 4) Select Send. 5) A Password reset will be emailed to you.
When will the countdown for each thirty (30) day period begin (probation process)?
The thirty-day countdown will begin the date that the last item is marked picked up.
How do I change my email address?
For GovDeals, the buyer can do it by logging into their account -- steps below -- or the Customer Support Representative can do it via Entity Manager.1) Login. 2) Hover over your name. 2) Select “My Account”. 3) Scroll down and select “Edit”. 4) Change ...
How long do I have to wait for seller approval?
This varies by seller. Please refer to the payment instructions section for a timeframe. If there isn't any listed, however, please advise the buyer to wait up to 48 hours, and then contact us back if necessary. If there still isn't an update after 48 h...
Password - How do I change it?
1) Log in to your account 2) Hover over your name and select My Account 3) Scroll to the bottom and select Change Password 4) In the pop up box, enter your old password and then your new password two times 5) Click on continue
How does the Probationary Period work and how does a bidder remove themselves from the Probationary Period?
There are three levels of bidding activity a new bidder must work themselves through to have the Probationary Period removed.
How to view sold items
An item shows up under "sold" approximately 10 minutes after an auction closes. You may not view the bid history on an item that has closed without meeting the reserve set by the seller. To view sold items and the bid history: A) Select “Advanced Search...
How do I stop receiving emails when new items are posted?
1) Login. 2) Select “Favorites”. 4) With the "Email" column, deselect the applicable option 5) Select Update.
What do I do if I forget my username?
1) Select “Sign In” on the home page. 2) Under the "Log In" button, select "Forgot username?" 3) Enter the email address in your buyer account. 4) Your Username will be sent to you via email.
How can I contact the seller?
If the auction is still open, please refer them to the QA / Ask the Seller feature or the seller's contact information section.If the auction has closed the buyer was awarded the property, please refer them to the buyer's certificate.
Does Bidder Services deactivate/pull lots from auction?
No. This is handled by the seller or client services (Sam McCall's team).
Is Bidder Services responsible for Ask The Seller/Question & Answer?
No. This is handled by the CAM or the Private Seller.