How it works
The U.S. Embassy Amman is offering surplus movable property (SMP) for sale through an online auction. Auctions typically remain open for two weeks. The closing date and time for each lot appear at the top of that lot's auction page.
All bids are in Jordanian dinars (JOD).
Terms and Conditions of Sale
1. Conditions of Sale
- "As Is, Where Is": The Embassy sells all items in their current condition, with all faults and without any express or implied warranties.
- Final Sales: All sales are final. The Embassy will not issue refunds, exchanges, or credits under any circumstances.
- Winning Bidder:The Embassy will award each lot only to the highest bidder at auction close.
- Bid Limit:Each bidder may place no more than Ten (10) bids per lot.
- Bid Increments: 5 JOD to 100 JOD.
2. Financial and Removal Responsibilities
The winning bidder bears sole responsibility for all costs associated with the purchase, including:
- Taxes and Duties: Customs clearance, import and export fees, and all applicable local taxes.
- Logistics: All costs for pickup, loading, transport, and shipping.
- Abandonment: The winning bidder must remove purchased items from Embassy premises within five (5) business days of payment confirmation. The Embassy will consider any item not removed within this period abandoned and may dispose of or relist it without refunding the original payment.
3. Payment and Deadlines
- Timeline: The Embassy will notify winning bidders by email. Winners must complete payment within three (3) business days of notification.
- Confirmation: The Embassy will issue a receipt only after the Embassy cashier confirms receipt of funds.
- Default: A winner who fails to pay by the deadline forfeits the bid. The Embassy may then relist the item at its sole discretion.
4. Embassy Rights and Disputes
- Right of Refusal: The Embassy reserves the right to reject any bid it deems inappropriate.
- Errors or technical malfunction: If an error or technical malfunction occur in any part of the auction, the Embassy reserves the right to cancel the sale or relist the lot.
- Governing Language: If these terms are translated, the English version is the legally binding version.