How it works

How it works

The U.S. Consulate General Merida is selling surplus movable property (SMP) via a Web Based Electronic Auction. Each auction will be activated for a period of time 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. 

The US Consulate sells these items “AS IS” for cash payment only, without refund or warranty. The US Consulate shall not be responsible for the equipment condition nor its use after purchased by winning bidder. No claims will be accepted, no remedy will be offered. The buyer is the sole responsible for obtaining local-law permits. These items cannot be exported to the United States without written approval from the US Secretary of Commerce. The U.S. Consulate General entered some of these articles into Mexico tax-free. If Mexican authorities determine that taxes are payable, such taxes are the buyer's responsibility.

The U.S. Consulate General sells these items “WHERE THEY ARE”. It is the buyer’s responsibility to remove all purchased items at his/her own expense. Buyer must remove all items within 48 hours upon payment. Please plan for appropriate transportation including crane rental. Property not removed after 48 hours of payment will be forfeited by the bidder and returned to the possession of the US Consulate General.

Maximum number of bids on one item is stated at each item. Increasing your bids is possible only in the local currency name. During the auction you should monitor your bids so you can react on all bids price development. 

Email for winners will consist with payment instructions and a link to the auction application where you can review your items, after successful login. 

These conditions shall be followed both in English and in Spanish. In the event that any disputes arise concerning the text of this document, the English version controls. Any questions or concerns please contact to Merida-Auctions@state.gov.

How to pay for your items

Payment

Payment for your items is only possible in cash. 

Within the next one (1) work day after auction closure winning bidders must make their payment in cash (Mexican Pesos) along with a copy -both sides- of your Official ID (INE, Passport) to the cashier at the US Consulate General Merida facilities. The Consulate reserves the right to reject any old, damaged, or worn currency, as well as payment in coins.

In the case you have bid and won more than one item you can pay the total amount due of all items in one payment but all lot items must be identified. Items can be retrieved only when successful payment has been received. Receipt of payment is considered complete when a Bill of Sale (Factura) is provided by the cashier.

How to pick-up your items

Lots Pickup

In order to retrieve your items and once your access is granted to the auction pickup location, the designated property purchasers must provide to Consulate personnel the yellow copy of the Bill of Sale (factura) at the exit point. 

Please be advice that you are responsible for bringing staff, equipment, vehicle and tools necessary for the pick-up.  

Any paid items that are not picked up during the scheduled time frame will be disposed of, and there will be no possibility for their retrieval. In special cases or circumstances, you may arrange a different pick-up date and time by contacting to Merida-Auctions@state.gov.