How it works

How it works

The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana, Mexico holds regular auctions to sell surplus government-owned property on the open market via a web-based electronic auction. Each auction will have a specific start and end date and time, usually a minimum of five (5) calendar days during which bidders can submit offers via the website. U.S. government surplus property for sale may include residential furniture, electronics, vehicles, tools and other items, all available for purchase by the highest bidder.  Please read these important details if you plan to participate in the auction:

• The auction is conducted entirely online using photos; individual items are not available for physical inspection – by Consulate personnel or the general public – before purchase.
• Minimum bids are noted on each item listing, all bids are in local currency Mexican Pesos (MXP).
• Once the auction period closes all sales are final – no exchanges, re-bidding, or changes to items or lots will be accepted.  
• Bidders should check listings periodically to review their bid status, the website will not automatically notify bidders if they are outbid.
• Bidders must create a user login on the auction site in order to place bids, the name entered in the user profile must match the ID presented by the individual picking up the items (see details on the “How to Pick Up” link).
• Winning bidders will receive an automated response from the auction website that includes a link to the won item and information on how to pay and pick-up the item from the U.S. Consulate General Tijuana, located in Mesa de Otay.

How to Pay

Payment for online items won from a U.S. Consulate General Tijuana auction can only be made through Citi-Banamex branches.  Winners must deposit funds into the U.S. Embassy’s account on the days posted on the auction.  See below account info:

Account Name – USDO
Bank – BANAMEX
Branch # 6505
Account # 6731134
Reference:  e.g. “TIJ Lot 10" or “TIJ Lots 2, 5, 11”

• Bank receipts must match the winning bid price(s) in Mexican Pesos.  The bank will print a deposit slip with the bank’s seal.
• Winning bidders must bring their bank deposit slips along with a valid ID to the Consulate General on the scheduled pick-up days in order to claim their items in exchange for a Bill of Sale provided by the Consulate and won items (see info on “How to Pickup” for details).
• Please use the lot number(s) as a reference number in your bank deposit slip. Example: “TIJ Lot 10” or “TIJ Lots 2, 5, 11” if more than one lot is won.
• When you have won multiple lots, you may make a single lump-sum payment only if all lot items are identified on the bank deposit slip as described above – winners may also make multiple individual deposits for single lots.
• Items can be retrieved only when successful payment has been received into the Banamex account by the Embassy Cashier. Receipt of payment is considered complete when the payment posts to the Embassy USDO account.

How to Pickup

Please follow the below instructions to pick up your won items:

• In order to retrieve your items, you must present the original bank deposit slip from the bank. Including the bank seal, with all the required details included in the “How to Pay for Your Items” instructions.
• Once you present the receipt, you will receive a bill of sale that allows you to pick up your items.
• Items are usually available for pickup at the U.S. Consulate General Tijuana for two consecutive days after the online auction closes.  
• Pickup times are between and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the designated pickup days only.
• If items are not picked up during the scheduled time frame, they will be considered abandoned and the Consulate General will reserve the right to dispose of the items as it sees fit. No refunds, exchanges or credits are permitted.
• All purchased items will be provided to you at the time of pickup, winners will need to provide the appropriate vehicle for the item size.
• Items are available for pickup at the Consulate’s Service Entrance (SCAC) loading dock located at the below address:

U.S. Consulate General Tijuana
Paseo de las Culturas S/N
Otay Mesa, 22425 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico

For additional information or questions winners may email AuctionTJ@state.gov.