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Selling at Auction


Frequently Asked Questions


Comprehensive Seller Services

WCA can handle all aspects of your auctioneering needs including coordinating your transportation, accurately appraising equipment, repairing, detailing and refurbishing, national and global marketing, 1031 exchanges, DMV paperwork/processing and loan/lien payoffs just to name a few of our comprehensive services.

Sellers are provided with several contract options offering flexibility in managing your inventory. WCA can purchase your equipment for a pre-determined price, offer straight commission or we can provide a guarantee amount. Our sales staff will work with you to determine which contract option is most suitable for your needs.

WCA prides itself and is known for its quick processing of proceeds to our sellers. After your equipment is auctioned, our sales staff faxes over your preliminary seller statement providing you with sale data prior to your proceeds disbursement. Within 10 business days after the auction, if all contract provisions are met, your check is promptly placed in the mail, sent overnight, delivered by our sales staff or available for pickup at our corporate offices in Fallbrook, California or the Moreno Valley auction site.

Whether you are selling one piece, an entire fleet of inventory or simply need to purchase equipment, you can be confident that WCA will maximize your return and provide you with an uncompromising level of service.


The WCA Marketing Approach

Each year, we attract thousands of buyers to our auctions giving your equipment maximum visibility to the largest number of buyers. Our marketing approach is multi-faceted utilizing a combination of local, regional, national and global advertising. Your inventory is also marketed to a carefully selected group of over 50,000 prospective buyers from our extensive database of interested buyers and sellers with a full color, 8-page brochure mailed first class. Our experienced sales staff contacts thousands of buyers and sellers of construction equipment throughout the auction processing matching potential buyers and sellers giving your inventory additional exposure prior to the live auction.


Benefits of Selling at Auction

Aerial View of Auction Yard

The benefits of selling with Western Construction Auctions, Inc. are numerous and we are devoted to meeting the needs of our clients. As a small company with the ability to make decisions locally, we are able to customize our services to meet the unique needs of our consignors and purchasers. We employ a multifaceted approach to marketing your equipment locally, nationally, and internationally. Our marketing methods include the utilization of print media, online exposure, direct mail brochures and notices, as well as signs, banners, and/or billboards to ensure that your equipment is visible to prospective buyers. Our state of the art software allows us to track the equipment that is bought and sold by our individual clients, enabling us to fashion a marketplace for exchange, which is beneficial to all parties. Western Construction Auctions, Inc. and its clients are also fortunate to benefit from the positive word of mouth referrals that are made by our satisfied customers.

Partial List of Benefits....
     * Equipment Evaluations
     * Packages Customized to Meet Your Local Needs
     * Equipment Marketed to Local, National, & International Buyers
     * Coordination of Transportation, Painting, Detailing, & Repair Services
     * Motor Vehicle Title Services
     * Prompt Consignor Payments
     * 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange Coordination
     * Live Online Bidding Services by Proxibid


Who can sell with Western Construction Auctions, Inc.?

Anyone can consign with Western Construction Auctions, Inc.  Whether you are a large corporation looking to liquidate your fleet or an individual looking to sell one piece, WCA is here for you.


WCA Consignment Form

Print our "Faxable Consignment Form", complete one form per each item, and then fax the form(s) to us at (760) 731-7766.  Thank You!

Faxable Consignment Form


WCA Sales Staff

Please contact Western Construction Auctions, Inc. for all of your industrial auctioneering needs. One of our experienced professionals would be happy to discuss your needs and how we might be able to help you meet them. We are currently appraising and consigning construction equipment for our next upcoming event in Moreno Valley, California. For information about our upcoming auction, consigning equipment, appraisal services, or additional inquiries about our company, please contact any of our sales staff listed below.  Thank You.


Grant Cook
President

(760) 731-7760

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Robert LaMarsh
Director of Sales

(760) 731-7760
(760) 801-1653

E-Mail

Brian Moening
Facilities Manager

(951) 653-9829
(760) 559-4828

E-Mail

Dana Cowan
Territory Sales Representative
(Los Angeles County)

(760) 731-7760
(760) 497-6993

E-Mail

Kevin McDaniel
Territory Sales Representative
(Riverside/San Bernardino Counties)

(760) 731-7760
(951) 795-8180

E-Mail

Jim Kleyweg
Territory Sales Representative
(Orange/San Diego Counties)

(760) 731-7760
(619) 890-0439

E-Mail

John Stamatakis
Territory Sales Representative
(Los Angeles County)

(760) 731-7760
(213) 220-2287

E-Mail

Rob Valim
Territory Sales Representative
(Northern California)

(866) 731-7760
(916) 214-9182

E-Mail

Bill Kruger
Territory Sales Representative
(Northern California)

(866) 731-7760
(916) 241-9160

E-Mail

Matt Doty
Territory Sales Representative
(Arizona)

(866) 731-7760
(623) 262-1642

E-Mail

Barkley Tackitt
Territory Sales Representative
(Arizona)

(866) 731-7760
(623) 547-3898

E-Mail

Craig Young
Inside Sales Representative
(Arizona)

(866) 731-7760
(623) 262-1018

E-Mail


Schedule of Fees

Commissions
     20% of sales under $1,000; 10% of sales $1,000 and over; $300 minimum aggregate commission.

DMV Consignments
     $35 per DMV item for standard processing
     Additional services available upon request

Lien and Title Searches
     UCC Searches are $50 and up
     DMV Lien/Title Verification Searches are $10 per search

Pro-Rata Yard and Security
     Based on the consignors percentage of the gross auction sales, not to exceed $250


Additional Services Offered

For your convenience, we offer the following services.

* Hauling
* Upholstery
* Detailing
* Glass
* Mechanic Services

* Painting
* Pressure Washing
* Tires
* Smog Testing
* DMV Services



Delivery Requirements

All items must be delivered by Saturday, one week prior to the auction. Transporation assistance is available, if needed.


Title Requirements

All titles should arrive no later than one week prior to the auction.

All titled items should have current registration or current non-Op status.

The consignor should be listed on the front of the title as the registered owner, if not a Bill of Sale (REG 262) from the registered owner to the consignor is required. Licensed Vehicle Dealers are exempt from this requirement.

If the title is lost, a duplicate can be applied for at the same time as the transfer to the buyer.

If there is a lienholder and the items is NOT paid off, please provide all contact information for the lienholder. This includes all items that are "floored".




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