FAQs
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
We don’t just list your items — we professionally stage, market, and sell them to a nationwide buyer network. Whether it’s one item or an entire fleet, we turn your inventory into income with zero hassle.
We don’t just list your items — we professionally stage, market, and sell them to a nationwide buyer network. Whether it’s one item or an entire fleet, we turn your inventory into income with zero hassle.
What's a Live Auction?
A single day, real-time auction with an auctioneer calling out and managing the bids. Bidders can bid in-person or online and results are immediate.
What's a Live Auction?
A single day, real-time auction with an auctioneer calling out and managing the bids. Bidders can bid in-person or online and results are immediate.
What's a Timed Auction?
An exclusively online auction that's run over a period of several days. Wolfe's Timed Auctions run for 10 days starting on the 1st Tuesday of every month. Results are available when the auction concludes.
What's a Timed Auction?
An exclusively online auction that's run over a period of several days. Wolfe's Timed Auctions run for 10 days starting on the 1st Tuesday of every month. Results are available when the auction concludes.
What is a "Reserve"?
The minimum price the seller is willing to accept for an item. If the bid doesn't reach the reserve, the item may not be sold.
What is a "Reserve"?
The minimum price the seller is willing to accept for an item. If the bid doesn't reach the reserve, the item may not be sold.
What is a "Buyer's Premium"?
An extra fee paid by the buyer that serves as revenue for the auction house to pay for costs of the auction.
What is a "Buyer's Premium"?
An extra fee paid by the buyer that serves as revenue for the auction house to pay for costs of the auction.
What platforms can I bid on?
You can bid on Live Auctions through our Wolfe Live website, Proxybid and Equipment Facts. You can bid on Timed Auctions through our Wolfe Live website.
What platforms can I bid on?
You can bid on Live Auctions through our Wolfe Live website, Proxybid and Equipment Facts. You can bid on Timed Auctions through our Wolfe Live website.
When does pre-bidding start?
Pre-bidding usually opens about 10 days before the live auction. Catalogs are updated daily until sale day.
When does pre-bidding start?
Pre-bidding usually opens about 10 days before the live auction. Catalogs are updated daily until sale day.
Can I watch an auction without bidding?
Yes. You can stream live auctions to see how they work before registering.
Can I watch an auction without bidding?
Yes. You can stream live auctions to see how they work before registering.
What if I need financing?
Many buyers use the pre-bidding window to line up financing. We encourage you to start early.
What if I need financing?
Many buyers use the pre-bidding window to line up financing. We encourage you to start early.
How do I become a consigner?
Contact our helpful staff on-site or call us at (800)443-9580 and provide information about the items you want to consign. You may be asked to send pictures of your items or to set up a meeting to review the items. You will then fill out a Consigner's Agreement.
How do I become a consigner?
Contact our helpful staff on-site or call us at (800)443-9580 and provide information about the items you want to consign. You may be asked to send pictures of your items or to set up a meeting to review the items. You will then fill out a Consigner's Agreement.
How much commission is placed on an item?
Commission rates vary depending on the item being consigned. Rates are discussed during the signing of the Consigner's Agreement.
How much commission is placed on an item?
Commission rates vary depending on the item being consigned. Rates are discussed during the signing of the Consigner's Agreement.
What kind of items can you consign in an auction?
Wolfe Industrial Auctions specializes in heavy duty construction equipment and commercial trucks, however there is a broad range of items we accept outside of those categories. We also perform Estate Auctions. With any questions on items you would like to consign or purchase, call us at (800)443-9580.
What kind of items can you consign in an auction?
Wolfe Industrial Auctions specializes in heavy duty construction equipment and commercial trucks, however there is a broad range of items we accept outside of those categories. We also perform Estate Auctions. With any questions on items you would like to consign or purchase, call us at (800)443-9580.
What time can I drop off consignment items?
You can drop off consignment items when we are open, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. Items for Live Auctions need to be dropped off NO LATER than 2 days before the auction.
What time can I drop off consignment items?
You can drop off consignment items when we are open, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. Items for Live Auctions need to be dropped off NO LATER than 2 days before the auction.
What time can I pick up items that I purchased in an auction?
You can pick-up items while we are open, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. For Live Auctions, we are also open for pick-ups the next day, from 8am to 2pm.
What time can I pick up items that I purchased in an auction?
You can pick-up items while we are open, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. For Live Auctions, we are also open for pick-ups the next day, from 8am to 2pm.
What time can I pick up items that I purchased in an auction?
You can pick-up items while we are open, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. For Live Auctions, we are also open for pick-ups the next day, from 8am to 2pm.
What time can I pick up items that I purchased in an auction?
You can pick-up items while we are open, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. For Live Auctions, we are also open for pick-ups the next day, from 8am to 2pm.
Can you test drive a vehicle or equipment?
Yes, within the auction grounds and accompanied by a staff member.
Can you test drive a vehicle or equipment?
Yes, within the auction grounds and accompanied by a staff member.
Can items be previewed before auctions?
There is a preview day the day before Live Auctions where people can walk the auctions grounds and preview all the items. For Timed Auctions, you can call in and ask the staff questions about items.
Can items be previewed before auctions?
There is a preview day the day before Live Auctions where people can walk the auctions grounds and preview all the items. For Timed Auctions, you can call in and ask the staff questions about items.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, check, certified checks, credit cards (3.5% fee), and wire transfers ($15 fee).
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, check, certified checks, credit cards (3.5% fee), and wire transfers ($15 fee).
How often are there auctions?
Wolfe Industrial Auctions holds six live auctions annually, along with 12 monthly timed auctions. These monthly auctions begin on the 1st Tuesday of each month, with bidding opening 10 days before the auction start date. For a list of upcoming auctions, please visit our website. Note that auction dates may vary.
How often are there auctions?
Wolfe Industrial Auctions holds six live auctions annually, along with 12 monthly timed auctions. These monthly auctions begin on the 1st Tuesday of each month, with bidding opening 10 days before the auction start date. For a list of upcoming auctions, please visit our website. Note that auction dates may vary.
Still Have Questions?
Still Have Questions?
Let us walk you through it — call, email, or drop in.
Let us walk you through it — call, email, or drop in.
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