FAQ- about buying and bidding at our auction.

At Thad Woods Auction, we've done our best to create a Web site that anticipates and satisfies our customers' needs. With that goal in mind, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions. If you do not find an answer to your question here, contact us at 828-456-3298 or info@thadwoodsauction.com.

How do I bid at the auction?
ANSWER: First, you must register at the auction and receive your bidders number. You will be required to put your name, address, phone number, business name (if any), register your sales tax number (if buying for resale) and sign our registration card. Simply use this card, and raise your hand if you would like to bid on an item.

How and when do I pay for my merchandise bought at the auction?
ANSWER: You may pay by cash, approved check, Master-Visa card, Discover, American Express or your Debit Card. All merchandise must be paid for at the end of the auction or whenever you chose to leave.

What if I buy an item that is too large to take with me that night?
ANSWER: You are more than welcome to leave any item or items that you purchase. We will be glad to make arrangements with you for a time that is suitable for you to pick up your items. We do our very best to take care of your merchandise that you leave but, Thad Woods Auction is not responsible for damages of any kind on items that are left and picked up at a later time. You should always bring your auction receipt/tickets when picking up any merchandise left.

How much do things sale for?
ANSWER: There is no possible way to answer that question. It truly depends on how bad two people want an item that is put up for bid.

What If I buy an item and it doesn’t work?
ANSWER: All New Merchandise is guaranteed by Thad Woods Auction personally. If you buy an item and is does not work properly, you may return the item to Thad Woods Auction within 30 days and receive a new item or a refund of your moneys. We pride our Auction on this policy. 
Items at Antique & Estate Auction or Liquidation Auctions are sold with no guarantee of any kind, AS IS, and all sales are final. At these types of sales, you will have a preview time to look those type of items over and ask any question that you might wish. 

What does it mean if you say an items is bought AS IS?
ANSWER: The AS IS - means that there is no warranty or guarantee on the item being sold and that once it is sold and charged to your number, you become the lawful owner of said merchandise and are responsible for your merchandise.

Is there a fee to attend or have a Buyers Number at the Auction?
[ANSWER: There are no fees charged to attend or for a Buyers Number at our Auction. We ask only, that one person be responsible for paying the bill for each individual number. Due to a large number of customers and buyers at the auction, we do not separate bill totals.

FAQ - about selling your items or an entire estate to our auction

What are your commission rates to sell an item?
ANSWER: Commission rates vary from 20% to 40% according to type and amount of merchandise.

What type of items do you take for auction?
ANSWER: We take furniture and larger items that are in good condition that you would buy yourself for your home or family. If it can bring you a good price sold individually, that are the type of items we sell. Such as: living room items, dining tables, chairs, bedroom furniture, decorative pieces, good clean hand tools and yard tools in working order, good clean used lawnmowers, collector items and more. To see some of the items we have sold at auction, go to our page ITEMS SOLD. 

I have some what-nots and small items,can I bring them?
ANSWER: We do not take a lot of small items unless they are a special collection and name. Just regular small items will not sell individually.

What if I am cleaning out my garage and have some box lots?
ANSWER: I am sorry, but we do not take items such as these. You might be better off donating these items, or finding someone in the flea market business that might be interested in buying them. The only time we sell box lots of used items are when we have them leftover from a previous estate auction that has commissioned us to sell for them.

I have a set of dishes that belonged to my mother or grandmother,can I bring it?
ANSWER: Right now, due to the economy, sets of dishes are not bringing what they did a couple of years ago. We can sell them for you but remember the price of China has dropped at this time.

What if I have some antique items that have a little damage on them?
ANSWER: Damaged items of any kind do not bring what an item does in great condition. We always tell the public what is wrong with an item before we ask them to bid on it. Sometimes, a dent or scratch will not mean much but on the whole it does bring down the price

How many items can I bring?
ANSWER: It depends on how much available time we have at the auction and what types of merchandise that you have. Thad will help with this when he talks to you about your merchandise.

What If I have an electrical items for sale such as Television, Computer, Tools etc.?
ANSWER: All merchandise is guaranteed by Thad Woods Auction whether it is new or consignment, so we must check an item out, make sure it works and guarantee the item when it is sold for you.

What happens if an item I sell is returned by someone who bought it at auction?
ANSWER: We pay an individual seller for their items sold, when the last item has been sold at auction. We give the public one week to check the merchandise and if there is a problem, to bring it back. If an item that you sold is returned, it will be deducted from your selling sheet for the full amount before we make final payment.

What if I have an entire household for sale-how does that work?
ANSWER: We come and look over your household - tell you if we need to bring it in to our auction house or if it can be sold on sight at the home. That all depends on weather and available parking space. We will tell you the way that we think it will bring you the most money.

Do you take everything in the house for auction on an estate sale?
ANSWER: The only thing that we do not sell in an entire household auction are the clothes. We ask that you dispose of them or we can do that for you. We ask that the only thing you throw away are trash items and broken items. In a regular estate sale, there is hardly anything that you cannot sell at some price.

Do I have to sign something when I bring my items?
ANSWER: Yes, you do. We will make a list of your consignment items and you will sign the consignment form which states that you are the lawful owner of the property that you have commissioned us to sell.