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Lot of (50) IPS Parking Meters w/ Housing
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Item: Lot of (50) IPS Parking Meters w/ Housing Pickup: Roxbury, MA 02118 Removal deadline: Property may be removed by appointment only and appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Loading help on site: please advise (assume none) Please quote pickup, any packing or crating, and transport.
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BidProwl Summary
You've got 50 used IPS single-space parking meters with housings, pulled from active Boston street service and sold as-is in salvage condition with no warranty on operational status. Municipalities, parking operators, universities, and meter refurbishers snap these up to either deploy directly or rebuild and resell at $500-600 retail value. Before bidding, plan for local Boston pickup with freight equipment since shipping isn't available, and inspect units in person to verify how many actually function since condition varies and no individual guarantees are made.
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Description from GovDeals
Lot of (50) IPS Parking Meters w/ Housing.
The City of Boston is offering for sale a lot of 50 IPS single space parking meters, removed from active service on Boston city streets. These meters are part of a larger surplus of approximately 1,250 units being liquidated through GovDeals in 25 separate lots of 50 units each. Bidders looking for larger quantities are encouraged to monitor all active lots. This IPS meter mechanism accepts coin payments and credit card payments.
About the Meters:
IPS Group is one of the most recognized and widely used parking meter manufacturers in the United States. These meters have been used in active municipal service on the streets of Boston, Massachusetts and are being decommissioned as part of the City's ongoing parking infrastructure upgrade. Refurbished IPS single space meters of this type typically retail in the $500–$600 range, making this an exceptional opportunity for municipalities, parking operators, universities, private lot owners, and resellers looking to acquire quality parking equipment at surplus pricing.
What's Included:
Each lot consists of 50 IPS single space parking meters with housings a
Condition:
These meters have been removed from active street service and are being sold in used condition. Buyers are encouraged to inspect prior to bidding. GovDeals and the City of Boston make no representations or warranties regarding the operational status of individual units. All sales are final.
Who Should Bid:
Municipalities looking to expand or replace existing IPS meter inventory at a fraction of retail cost
Parking management companies and private lot operators
Universities and hospital campuses with parking operations
IPS meter resellers and refurbishers
International buyers looking for cost-effective parking infrastructure
Pickup Information:
All meters must be picked up on-site in Boston, Massachusetts. Due to the weight and volume of this lot, shipping is not available — local pickup or freight coordination is the responsibility of the winning bidder. Pickup details and scheduling will be provided to the winning bidder upon payment confirmation. Please plan accordingly and bring appropriate equipment for loading.
Additional Lots:
This is one of 25 available lots. Each lot contains 50 meters. If you are interested in purchasing multiple lots, please bid on each lot individually. All lots are listed under the City of Boston seller account on GovDeals.com.
Payment:
Payment is due within the timeframe specified in the seller's terms and conditions. Accepted payment methods are listed in the terms section of this listing.
Questions:
All questions must be submitted through the GovDeals Q&A section of this listing. Questions and answers will be made visible to all registered bidders to ensure a fair and transparent process.
All items sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed or implied. The City of Boston reserves the right to cancel any listing at any time.
Pickup information
Roxbury, MA 02118
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Condition: Salvage/Damaged
Inspection terms▾
Most items offered for sale are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable. Bidders may inspect the property prior to bidding. Inspection is by appointment only. Please see the contact above to schedule an inspection.
Removal terms▾
Property may be removed by appointment only and appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. All items must be removed within ten (10) business days from the time and date of issuance of the Buyer's Certificate. The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. No Assistance will be provided.
