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since Jul 29$32+$61 (+191%)$93
Market demand: vehicles in Iowa sold in 43% of closed auctions this past year, with a median of 19 bids per lot. From 114 completed sales in our archive.
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Item: Simplicity 870 Snowblower Pickup: Ames, IA 50010 Removal deadline: REMOVAL: All items must be removed within 15 calendar days from the time and date of issuance of the Buyer’s Certificate. Loading help on site: please advise (assume none) Please quote pickup, any packing or crating, and transport.
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BidProwl Summary
This auction listing is being sold by GovDeals in Ames, Iowa. The current bid is $93 and 19 bids have been placed. The seller lists its condition as salvage/damaged.
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Description from GovDeals
Simplicity 870 Snowblower
*NOTE* Items that appear in the background of pictures, that are not specifically included with this snowblower, are NOT INCLUDED in this auction.
This snowblower is as follows . . .
- Manufacturer: Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
- Model: 870
- Product Identification number: 1690776 002699
- 28" clearing path
- 8hp Tecumseh HMSK80 4-cycle engine with recoil pull start and optional electric start plug in- *NOTE* THIS WILL BE A LOCAL PICKUP ONLY AUCTION. WE DO NOT HAVE THE MANPOWER, FACILITIES, OR EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL TO BOX IT UP TO GET IT READY TO SHIP OUT. IT IS THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO EITHER COME PICK THIS UP OR FIND/LOCATE A 3RD PARTY SHIPPER TO COME PACKAGE AND SHIP OUT TO YOU.
- Per the releasing department, the WORKING CONDITION of this snowblower was “UNKNOWN” before it was removed from the department.
- That being said, this snowblower is being SOLD "AS-IS".
*NOTE* THIS IS A LOCAL PICKUP AUCTION ONLY. *PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE REMOVALS INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BIDDING*
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Please email [Bruce Fuller] at [brucef@iastate.edu] or call [Bruce] at [515-291-3263] to schedule an inspection, or for questions.
ONCE THE ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE SELLER’S LOCATION; ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
PLEASE REVIEW THE SELLER’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
What do snow blower lots actually sell for?
Walk-behind and truck-mount units sold off every spring; the season timing is the arbitrage. See real snow blower hammer prices from the last 12 months, or narrow it to what they go for in Iowa.
Pickup information
Ames, IA 50010
Open in Google MapsIowa State University/ISU Surplus, IA
Condition: Salvage/Damaged
Inspection terms▾
INSPECTION: All bids submitted shall be deemed to have been made with full knowledge of all terms, conditions and requirements herein contained. The failure of any bidder to inspect, or to be fully informed as to the condition of all or any portion of the merchandise herein described, will not constitute grounds for any claim or demand for adjustment or withdrawal of a bid after offering.
Removal terms▾
REMOVAL: All items must be removed within 15 calendar days from the time and date of issuance of the Buyer’s Certificate. Purchases will be released only upon receipt of payment as specified. Pick ups are to be scheduled. Pick up times are 8:00am - to 3:30pm, Monday - Friday (excluding university holidays). Successful bidders are responsible for loading and removal of any and all property awarded to them from the place where the property is located as indicated on the website and in the Buyer’s Certificate. The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading, unloading, and transportation of the property. Under no circumstances will the seller assume responsibility for packing, loading, unloading, shipping, or lining up the transportation of property.
