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How it works

How it works

How it works

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE CUSTOMERS

THE MERCHANDISE CAN ONLY BE SOLD TO ACCREDITED DIPLOMATIC PERSONNEL WITH TAX FREE STATUS STATIONED IN MOSCOW, RUSSIA, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

A VALID DIPLOMATIC ID CARD IS REQUIRED.

IF YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS NOT ON THE PRE-APPROVED LIST, YOUR ACCOUNT ASSOCIATED WITH IT WILL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL THE DIPLOMATIC STATUS IS CONFIRMED.

THE U.S. EMBASSY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PERMANENTLY BAN FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY AUCTIONS IF DIPLOMATIC STATUS IS NOT CONFIRMED.

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 movable property (SMP) via a Web Based Electronic Auction. Each auction will be activated for a period, clearly stating the start and end date. This information is available on the information panel of the web application. During this period, you can actively take part and submit your bid for the surplus property.

  1. Merchandise is sold on an “as-is”, “where-is” basis. The U.S. Embassy provides no warranty or guarantee for the merchandise and is not responsible for any repairs at the time of the sale or thereafter. Please read each item description carefully. Returns and refunds are strictly prohibited.
  2. Prices are listed in U.S. DOLLARS.
  3. All sales are final and closed when the buyer wins the lot.
  4. The first highest bidder will be notified via email address used at the time of registration, immediately following the conclusion of an auction.
  5. If the first highest bidder fails to pay in time, the lot will be awarded to the next highest bidder, etc. or in the absence of any other qualified bidder, listed on the next auction.
  6. The U.S. Embassy reserves the right to withdraw any lot from the auction before the auction is ended.

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. The details on the necessary paperwork that needs to be provided will be emailed to the successful bidder’s address after the auction ends.
  3. The winning bidder may only register the vehicle in his/her name; the vehicle cannot be registered in the name of another diplomat.
  4. All necessary paperwork and payments for the re-registration process at Customs must be provided to the Vehicle Registration Office at the U.S. Embassy within five working days after the auction ends.
  5. A legal power of attorney for a bidder, signed by an authorized officer of the bidding Embassy is required when bidding on behalf of an Embassy.
  6.  Vehicles must be re-registered which requires time. Buyers may not have access to the vehicle before the process is completed.
  7. If the de-registration process of a purchased vehicle has not begun by the time of the next property auction, then the sale will be declared null, and void and no refunds will be issued.
  8. Viewing of the vehicles are by appointment only.

Special note to the technical personnel of the diplomatic missions. To be eligible to bid for cars your service card must be issued for 3 years total but less than 1 year must pass since the issuance date.



    How to pay for your items


    1. All payments must be made in Russian rubles (RUB) only at exchange rate of the payment day via electronic fund transfer (EFT) to the US Embassy Russian bank account.
    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 working days after you receive an email with the payment instructions.
    4. Payment must be done by the same person who wins the lot, i.e., the person with the diplomatic status.
    5. All payments must be made in full. No partial payments are allowed.
    6. If you won 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.
    8. 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.

    Refusal to comply is considered a violation of the auction policy and will result in revoking your buying privileges.

      How to pick-up your items

      1. All pick-ups are by appointment only.
      2. The U.S. Embassy warehouse does not provide delivery services.
      3. Once your payment is received, we’ll provide you with details of how, when, and where to pick up your merchandise.
      4. A Valid Diplomatic card and a printed copy of the payment receipt will be required to release the merchandise to you.
      5. Please note that you will have limited time and the full responsibility for subsequent handling procedures and removal of the items within these dates.
      6. Please be aware that the U.S. Embassy warehouse will not be able to assist you to load your vehicle so please make sure to be adequately equipped to manage your items.
      7. If you do not pick up the merchandise in a timely manner, it will be considered abandoned and subsequently disposed of. The U.S. Embassy will not provide any refunds for abandoned items.

      Thank you for the participation and happy bidding!