How it works

YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE AUCTION MEANS THAT YOU AGREE WITH ALL THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OUTLINED ON THIS PAGE.

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow is selling surplus vehicles and furniture via an online auction. The auction will be live until the displayed closing time. During this period, you can actively take part and submit your bids for the surplus items.

NOTE:  This auction is a continuation of the auction previously conducted from April 14 through April 30, 2026. Due to an unforeseen technical issue, the prior auction could not be completed successfully. 

Accordingly, the auction will be reopened for an additional period of five (5) days. Bidding for each lot will resume at the highest bid received during the previous auction period.

In the event that the auction platform experiences a technical failure, interruption, or other unforeseen circumstances that prevent the auction from continuing or concluding as scheduled, we will close the auction based on the last valid highest bid recorded in the system prior to the interruption. The highest bidder of record at the time of the technical interruption shall be deemed the successful bidder and will be contacted accordingly.

All other terms and conditions of the original auction remain unchanged.

Prospective bidders should first register and create an account on the U.S. Embassy Auction webpage. Please be sure to provide a valid email address.
Any questions or concerns can be directed to the following inbox: usembassymoscowauctions@state.gov

1. Merchandise is sold on an “as-is”, “where-is” basis. The U.S. Embassy provides no warranty or guarantees for merchandise and is not responsible for any repairs at the time of the sale or thereafter. Please read each item description carefully. There will be no returns or refunds after the transfer of ownership from the Embassy to the buyer.
2. Prices are listed in U.S. DOLLARS, please see payment instructions for available means of payment.
3. All sales are final and closed when the highest bidder wins the lot.
4. The first highest bidder will be notified via the email address used at the time of registration following the conclusion of an auction.
5. If the first highest bidder fails to pay within five days of receiving notification, the lot will be awarded to the next highest bidder, and so on and so forth. In the absence of any other qualified bidder, the items will remain in U.S. Embassy possession.
6. The U.S. Embassy reserves the right to withdraw any lot from the auction before the auction ends. In such a scenario, all active bids on the lot(s) in question will be cancelled.

Rules regarding vehicles.

1. The U.S. Embassy sells vehicles “as is”, and conditions will not be a point of discussion after the sale. No warranties are implied.
2. Information regarding the necessary paperwork to transfer ownership will be emailed to the successful bidder’s address after the auction ends.
3. A legal power of attorney for a bidder, signed by an authorized officer of the bidding Embassy/organization, is required when bidding on behalf of an Embassy/organization. Otherwise, the winning bidder may only register the vehicle in his/her name; the vehicle cannot be registered in the name of another private individual.
4. The U.S. Embassy and buyer will coordinate such that both parties will be present at the Russian GIBDD to complete the deregistration and transfer of ownership of the vehicle in compliance with local regulations.
5. Viewing of the vehicles are by appointment only. Prospective buyers wishing to view the vehicle will need to visit the U.S. Embassy and are subject to all visitor rules and regulations. Please contact usembassymoscowauctions@state.gov to schedule a viewing.   

How to pay for your items

1. Payments can be made via the following: 
A) in USD via an electronic funds transfer through Pay.Gov with a bank account or card. 
B) in Rubles via an electronic funds transfer to the Embassy’s Russian bank account. Payment is subject to the official Embassy exchange rate on the day of sale. 

2. Bank details and instructions will be provided to the successful bidder’s email address used at the time of registration.
3. Payment is due within five business days after you receive an email with the payment instructions.
4. Payment must be done by the same person/organization who wins the lot.
5. All payments must be made in full. Partial payments are not allowed.
6. If you win multiple lots, you must pay for them all in full.
7. Once your payment is received, you’ll be emailed a receipt that will be required to pick-up your merchandise.

Note: It could take more than one day to transfer money from your bank to the U.S. Embassy bank account. It will not be possible to pick up your items before your payment is received.
Failure to pay in accordance with the above rules will result in the items being abandoned and returned to U.S. Embassy possession. 

How to pick-up your items

1. Once your payment is received, details of how, when, and where to pick up your merchandise will be provided via email.

2. All pick-ups are strictly by appointment.

3. The U.S. Embassy does not provide delivery services.

4. A valid form of ID and a printed copy of the payment receipt will be required to release the merchandise to you.

5. Purchased items must be retrieved within 10 business days. Buyers assume all responsibility regarding handling and transporting their merchandise from the U.S. Embassy.

Please be aware that the U.S. Embassy will not be able to assist you to load your vehicle so please come adequately prepared.

If you do not pick up the merchandise within 10 business days after payment is received, the items will be considered abandoned and return to U.S. Embassy possession. The U.S. Embassy will not provide any refunds for abandoned items.

Thank you for your participation and happy bidding!