Equipment Obsolete not operational sold as scrap metal Estimated Weight in excess of 1000lbs
$200
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- Current bid
- $200
- Buyer's premium (10%)
- $20
- Sales tax (est. 8.2%)
- $18
- Est. all-in
- $238
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Market demand: general surplus in Texas sold in 58% of closed auctions this past year, with a median of 6 bids per lot. From 1,144 completed sales in our archive.
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Item: Equipment Obsolete not operational sold as scrap metal Estimated Weight in excess of 1000lbs Pickup: Fort Worth, TX 76102 Removal deadline: All items must be picked-up / removed within 10 (ten) business days from auction closure, unless otherwise stated in the asset description. Loading help on site: please advise (assume none) Please quote pickup, any packing or crating, and transport.
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BidProwl Summary
Obsolete USPS equipment weighing over 1000 pounds, non-operational and sold as scrap metal with no performance guarantees. Scrap buyers and metal recyclers target these postal facility lots for bulk ferrous and non-ferrous recovery. Verify weight and material composition on-site before bidding since the listing provides minimal specifics, confirm appointment access within the 24-hour window, and plan logistics carefully given the seven-day pickup deadline and no USPS loading assistance.
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Condition note: Sold as scrap metal, not operational, salvage condition
Description from USPS Surplus
Equipment Obsolete not operational sold as scrap metal Estimated Weight in excess of 1000lbs The bidder is encouraged to inspect and determine the condition of property prior to bidding; this equipment is sold as is where is. No guarantee of it working or not is offered. USPS will provide no assistance or equipment.
The successful bidder will be responsible for removal of items. Winning bidders will provide their own transportation and manpower, tie down straps necessary to safely remove the lot; and adhere to all safety regulations, guidelines and requirements.
The equipment is located at the U.S. Postal Service plant. The condition of the items is Used. Sold "As is, where is." Only items described herein is included in sale regardless of what else is pictured; any plastic pallets are NOT included in lot.
The successful bidder will be responsible for removal of items. Winning bidders will provide their own transportation and manpower, tie down straps necessary to safely remove the lot; and adhere to all safety regulations, guidelines and requirements.
Under no circumstance will the USPS provide assistance with loading or shipping. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT to inspect or pick up any/all items.
Please call only during these hours M-F (8:30 AM to 2:00 PM). Inspections and pick up are by appointment only; please allow 24 hours in advance unless other arrangements are made with site.
Inquiries may be sent to Dwayne Blizzard (Cell 817-805-8010) @ email Dwayne.Blizzard@usps.gov or Ashley.Davis@usps.gov Office: (817) 317-3832 or Ruben Chapa via email, at ruben.b.chapa@usps.gov
NOTE: PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 3 DAYS OF AUCTION END, AND THE ITEMS MUST BE PICKED UP NO LATER THAN 7 days following end of auction. All potential bidders MUST ADHERE TO ALL SAFETY REGULATIONS; NO EXCEPTIONS.
Pickup information
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Open in Google MapsUSPS – Asset Accountability Service Centers - East
Seller on USPS Surplus
Contact the seller through USPS Surplus for pickup. Most sellers require removal within about 10 business days of payment.
Sold as-is where-is. You arrange and pay for pickup or transport.
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Removal terms▾
***SHIPPING IS NOT AVAILABLE*** The buyer is responsible for all aspects of pick-up / removal, including but not limited to packing, loading, transportation and exporting. Note: Shipping is NOT available. Removal is by appointment only. All items must be picked-up / removed within 10 (ten) business days from auction closure, unless otherwise stated in the asset description. If any item(s) is not removed within the allotted timeframe, the item(s) may be declared abandoned. At the time of pick-up / removal, you will be required to present the seller with a copy of your Buyer’s Certificate and/or bill of sale, and potentially other documentation (e.g., copy of driver's license, Authorization of Release, etc). When making a removal appointment, please confirm with the seller what is needed to release the item(s).
