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State surplus property auction
June 16 in Springfield
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[JUNE 8, 2004]
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois
Department of Central Management Services announced Monday that an
International 270 Payscraper, three johnboats, two Honda CB 125s, a
large bench grinder, a portable 3-inch water pump, canoes,
sailboats, medical equipment, exercise equipment and computer
equipment, including laptops, will be auctioned off at the state
surplus property sale June 16 at the Illinois State Surplus
Warehouse, 1924 S. 10½ St. in Springfield.
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"This is a good opportunity for the
public to obtain reasonably priced state property and other
equipment that has its usefulness to the state," said Curtis Howard,
manager of the Property Control Division of CMS.
Merchandise will be available for
inspection on Monday, June 14, and Tuesday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. and beginning at 7 a.m. on auction day. Registration will
start at 6:30 a.m., and the sale will begin promptly at 8 a.m. on
June 16. There are no warranties or guarantees implied or expressed,
and all sales are final.
Bidders may pay for purchases with
cash, cashier's checks, money orders or traveler's checks in
increments of $100 or less. MasterCard and Visa are now being
accepted. Business or personal checks are also accepted, but these
checks must be supported by a letter of credit from a financial
institution that includes the maximum amount of credit approved
through a specific date. These letters should also state that they
cover the purchase price of state of Illinois property only. All
letters of credit must be approved prior to the sale. Two types of
identification must also be provided, including one with a
photograph.
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The state reserves the right to reject
any payment or identification of a bidder if it appears it may not
be in the best interest of the state. All buyers must take
possession of property purchased immediately upon conclusion of the
auction. The state of Illinois is not responsible for accidents or
loss.
People
interested in the auction may contact Curtis Howard at (217)
785-6903.
[Illinois
Department of Central Management Services
news release]
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