United States Mint

Washington, District of Columbia

Online Sales - Terms and Conditions

All bidders and other participants of this service agree they have read and fully understand these terms and agree to be bound thereby.

Eligibility. Bidder warrants that he/she is not:

a) Under 18 years of age;

b) An employee of any department or agency of the Federal Government prohibited by the regulations of that agency from purchasing property sold hereunder;

c) An employee of the Department of the Treasury, including the United States Mint;

d) An agent or immediate member of the household of the employee in b) or c) above;

e) The contractor, subcontractor or vendor, their agent or employee who has access to information  concerning the property to be sold at U.S. Department of the Treasury auctions that is not generally available to the public;

f) Presently debarred or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency in

accordance with 41 CFR 101-45.6;

g) Or presently suspended from bidding due to repeated sale default.

For breach of any of these warranties, the United States Mint (Seller) shall have the right to cancel the contract without liability.

Guaranty Waiver.  All assets are offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS and “WITH ALL FAULTS.”  Seller makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale.  The Buyer is not entitled to any payment for loss of profit or any other money damages – special, direct, indirect or consequential.

Description Warranty. Seller warrants to the Buyer the property offered for sale will conform to its description.  Any claim for misdescription must be made prior to removal of the property.  If Seller confirms the property does not conform to the description, Seller will keep the property and refund any money paid.  The liability of the Seller shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the inaccurately described property.  Please note upon removal of the property, all sales are final and no refund will be made.

Personal and Property Risk.  Persons attending during exhibition, sale, or removal of goods assume all risks of damage of or loss to person and property and specifically release the Seller and GovDeals from liability therefore.

Consideration of Bid. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale any of the assets listed at any time until the Seller has received payment in full for the assets and Buyer has removed the assets from the Seller's premises in their entirety.

Buyer’s Certificate.  If applicable, successful bidders will receive a Buyer’s Certificate by email from GovDeals as their notice of award.

Buyer’s Premium & Additional Fees. If a Buyer’s Premium and/or Additional Fees are shown on the auction page Bid Box, then that amount (expressed as a percentage of the final selling price or a specified amount) will be added to the final selling price of all items in addition to any taxes imposed.

Payment. Payment in full is due not later than 5 business days from the time and date of the close of the auction.  Please refer to the payment instructions listed on the auction page for complete payment terms and methods.  Please refer to the Bid Box for all fees and taxes that may be associated with the auction.

State/Local Sales and/or Use Tax.  Buyers may be subject to payment of State and/or local sales and/or use tax.  Please review the Payment Instructions for all information related to Sales Tax and Tax Exemptions.

Removal.  All assets must be removed within ten (10) business days from the time and date of the close of the auction.  Purchases will be released only upon receipt of payment as specified.  Successful buyers 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 for the packaging and removal of their purchases, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. Because of security restrictions for entering United States Mint facilities, pre-inspection is NOT possible. The Buyer must make an appointment, in advance, to collect items.

Certain United States Mint facilities are controlled-access federal government facilities. To receive authorization to visit such facilities, Buyer or Buyer’s Agent must complete a visitor clearance form and provide all requested information, including, but not limited to, name, address, date of birth, place of birth, social security number, citizenship status, driver’s license number, and license plate number.

Collection hours will vary depending on the Mint facility and will be indicated on the auction/sale page. The only acceptable IDs for pickup of items are a valid passport, valid military ID or a state issued REAL-ID compliant driving license. Buyer and/or Buyer’s Agent must present valid ID. Material handling equipment is NOT available for the movement of items; the Buyer is responsible for bringing sufficient labor and equipment including forklift and/or hydraulic liftgate if required.  See instructions on each auction page for complete removal details. A daily storage fee of $25.00 may be charged for any item not removed within the ten (10) business days allowed and stated on the Buyer’s Certificate, or the Buyer may be found in default for failure to remove property by the specified time.

For smaller items, at the discretion of the Seller, we MAY ship on Buyer’s behalf if Buyer provides a pre-paid label for a reputable courier company. However, Seller is not liable for the quality of packing or damages that may happen during transit.

If Buyer designates a representative agent to collect the items, Buyer must prepare and sign an authorization letter identifying the agent to act on their behalf in advance. Such authorization should contain Buyer’s designated agent’s full name.

Approval.  Some Auctions/Sales are subject to Seller approval prior to award to the high bidder.  Please review the auction/sale page for full terms of the sale and whether the final bid/sale is subject to approval.

Default.  Default shall include (1) failure to observe these terms and conditions; (2) failure to make good and timely payment; or (3) failure to remove all assets within the specified time.  Default may result in termination of the contract and suspension from participation in all future sales until the default has been cured.  If the Buyer fails in the performance of their obligations, Seller may exercise such rights and may pursue such remedies as are provided by law.  Failure to make required payments or property removal within time specified shall be deemed forfeiture of any right, title, and interest bidder/buyer may have acquired in the property. Said property shall revert and repossess to the United States Mint without further notice to bidder/buyer and will result in any monies paid being forfeited and/or the transaction shall be null and void as to buyer.

Privacy Statement. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301. Purpose: The Mint collects information to allow us to complete a background check prior to granting access to a controlled Mint facility and to document the sale. Disclosures: The information collected may be disclosed to agencies outside the U.S. Department of the Treasury, including federal, state, and local law enforcement and their contractors involved in providing background investigative services to determine each individual’s suitability to access the Mint’s controlled facility. Information may be disclosed to Mint staff with a need to know to perform their official duties and is also subject to disclosure in accordance with routine uses in Treasury-wide SORNs .017. Requirements: Participation is optional. You do not have to provide the information requested, but if you do not provide the information requested you will be unable to pick up your purchase and may result in Buyer default. Failure to provide a social security number will result in a denial of access to controlled Mint facilities due to insufficient information to complete the background check process and may result in Buyer default for failure to remove all assets within the specified time.

Governing Law. This purchase shall be governed by, construed, and interpreted only in accordance with applicable Federal law.

Disputes. Provisions of law governing procurement or public contracts shall not be applicable to the procurement of goods or services necessary for carrying out United States Mint programs and operations. See 31 U.S.C. § 5136. Failure to agree on any issue under these terms and conditions shall constitute a dispute to be resolved. If the parties cannot reach an agreement after diligently pursuing a solution through negotiations, Buyer shall submit a written claim to Procurement.Oversight@usmint.treas.gov, stating the relief sought and requesting a written decision. Within 90 days of the filing of the claim, the United States Mint Bureau Chief Procurement Officer shall either make a decision on the claim in writing or notify the Buyer of the date by which the decision will be made. The decision of the United States Mint Bureau Chief Procurement Officer shall be binding unless the Buyer submits an appeal to the United States Mint Chief Financial Officer (CFO) within 30 days of receipt of the United States Mint Bureau Chief Procurement Officer’s decision. The decision of the CFO shall be final and binding on the parties and shall not be subject to further dispute, nor subject to further administrative or judicial review or appeal.

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions.  By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees they have read, fully understand and accept these Terms and Conditions, and agree to pay for and remove the property, by the dates and times specified. These Terms and Conditions are available for review in the bid box at the top of each page of each asset listed on GovDeals.