Mesa Auctions Offer Incredible Discounts on Brand New Items

by Deb Weidenhamer,President & CEO

Bargain Hunters and Mesa Auctions

If you are constantly hunting for bargains and enjoy getting discounted prices on high quality merchandise, than you will most likely enjoy attending live Mesa auctions.

These auctions offer attendees an incredible opportunity to purchase high quality merchandise at a fraction of retail price, which they can keep for themselves or sell for a profit.

This presentation will provide a few Mesa auction tips that will help attendees get the

biggest bang for their buck.

Mesa Auction Preview Tips

The auction preview is perhaps the most important process when shopping at a Mesa auction.

A majority of items sold at Mesa auction are sold “as is” and are very rarely covered by a warranty. This means it is the Mesa auction attendee’s job to inspect each item they are considering purchasing to ensure that product meets their standards.

Try the product out to ensure it works, plug it in, flip it upside down and inspect every nook and cranny of the item.

Attendees are advised to inspect items a few days before and then on auction day inspect

the items they are considering purchasing to ensure they are in the same condition.

Mesa Auction Item Research

After you have initially previewed the item you are considering buying, you should go to the local library or return home to conduct some research.

Research the items you are considering purchasing on the internet to find information about the product value, repair costs, devaluation and current value of similar products.

Proper research will ensure you do not overpay for an item.

Determining Your High Bid

After conducting your research, use the information you gathered to determine the highest price you will pay for each item you are considering purchasing.

If you are purchasing an item in order to sell it for a profit, consider all the costs involved in the purchase including taxes and transportation.

Once you have determined your high bid make a note and stick to this bid.

This may be difficult but this is the best way to avoid overpaying for an item and

ensure you are getting a good bargain.

Only Bid on Items You Can Afford

If you place the winning bid on an item you will not be able to pull out of the deal so it is extremely important to only bid on items you can afford.

Contact the Mesa auction company before you attend an auction to find out what forms of payments are accepted.

Most Mesa auction companies will accept personal checks and credit cards but it is

important to be sure before making your bid.

Mesa Auction Items: Sold!

Remember if you win the Mesa auction bid, you are contractually obligated to pay for the item.

You do not have the option of changing your mind once the auctioneer yells “sold” so if you have any reservations about purchasing an item, remove yourself from the bidding process.

Contact your local auction company for more information about how you can save

money by shopping at auction.

About the Author

Deb Weidenhamer is President of Auctions Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc., based in Phoenix, Arizona. They specialize in auctions and professional appraisals. Visit us at http://www.auctionandappraise.com/home.html or call 800-801-8880 for more information about our Mesa auction company.