How does a police auction work?

How Does a Police Auction Work

Police Agencies by law are required to auction seized, found, and unclaimed personal property at public auction. In order for them to get more interest in their items and to focus on more mission critical matters, they turn to auctioning their items online. PropertyRoom.com is the place to go for these items and once they sell, we return the proceeds to the communities.

Here's how to bid and win!

Find Something You Like
There are many different categories of items you can bid on. There are auctions in categories like: Electronics, Jewelry & Watches, Tools, Fashion, or Coins.

Place a Bid
Place a bid on your favorite auction. The bid increments are typically around $3, but can vary depending on the auction, and you should get an email letting you know that your bid was placed.

What’s ProxyBid
ProxyBid allows you to type in your maximum bid. If you can’t be around your computer or you want to browse other auctions, ProxyBid will place bids for you until your maximum bid is reached.

You’ve Won
Congratulations! You’ve won the item! You’ll be notified and the processing centers will start preparing your item for shipment or pick-up.

You Get Charged
Your card gets charged when you win and your item gets shipped to the address associated with your account. If there are any issues, you’ll be contacted by Customer Support.

You Get Your Item
Hurray! Your item arrives and is ready to be enjoyed.

There are auctions running continuously on PropertyRoom.com which means that there’s always something for you to bid, win, and enjoy. Please make sure you read the Description, Shipping & Returns, and Warranties and Disclaimers before bidding, so you know what to expect. Our Customer Support team is always willing to help and answer any questions you might have.

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At PropertyRoom.com there is always a unique deal or treasure to be found. We add new auctions to our site every day from 4,100+ law enforcement agencies and municipalities around the country. Our top categories on our site include jewelry, watches, collectible coins, and electronics, along with cars, trucks, and even heavy equipment. Working with law enforcement agencies, municipal surplus departments, state/county fleet programs, airports, and even museums, PropertyRoom.com has generated and distributed millions of dollars to local communities nationwide.