Most items offered for sale are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable. Bidders may inspect the property prior to bidding. Inspection is by appointment only. Please visit UW Surplus Auction Preview to schedule an inspection.

Pickups are by appointment only. Once payment is completed, Buyers will receive an email with a link to schedule a pickup appointment.

Pickup Hours: Monday–Friday, subject to appointment availability. Closed on weekends and University holidays.

Pickup Process & Responsibilities: Buyers are responsible for all packing, loading, and transportation of purchased items. No staff assistance will be provided. When you arrive onsite, please call 206-685-1573 so staff can confirm your purchase and direct you to the appropriate parking area. Purchased items will only be released to the Buyer or their authorized representative. All items must be picked up within ten (10) business days from the date listed on the Buyer’s Certificate. A $10 daily storage fee may apply for items not removed within this timeframe.

Late Arrivals: To ensure smooth scheduling for all customers, please arrive on time for your appointment. If you’re running late, we will try to assist you, but your appointment may need to be rescheduled.

Authorized Representative Pickup: If someone other than the Buyer is picking up the items, please complete the Authorization of Release ( Copy) and email it to surplus@uw.edu in advance. If a freight company is being used, include a copy of the Bill of Lading (BOL) along with to the Authorization of Release. The Buyer’s name must appear as the shipper on all shipping documentation.

Forklift Assistance: Limited forklift assistance may be available by written request only and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Send requests to surplus@uw.edu in advance.

Important Notice to Bidders: If you are the winning bidder and fail to comply with the Seller’s terms and conditions, your account with Liquidity Services WILL BE LOCKED and you may be subject to further restrictions.

Guarantee of Quality: All items sold by UW Surplus are sold "as is" in accordance with WAC 200-360-040. As part of the University of Washington and part of the state of Washington, UW Surplus operates under state surplus regulations. The state makes no guarantees and assumes no responsibility for the condition or performance of surplus items once sold. Buyers are responsible for inspecting items prior to purchase, and no sale shall be invalidated due to defects discovered after the sale that could have been identified through reasonable inspection.

Description Warranty: University of Washington will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the item descriptions unless it is a material and intentional misrepresentation of the item itself. Any claim for misrepresentation must be made prior to the removal of the property. If the University confirms that the property was misrepresented, it will retain the item and issue a refund of any money paid. The liability of the Seller shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property. Once transportation has begun and/or the property has been removed from the Seller's premises, no refunds will be issued for any money paid.

Withdrawal From Sale or Rejection of Bid: UW Surplus reserves the right to withdraw any item from sale at any time before a sale is finalized. We also reserve the right to reject any or all bids if doing so is determined to be in the best interest of the University of Washington or the state of Washington, in accordance with WAC 200-360-050.