From: w7ls (w7ls@blarg.net)
Date: Wed Jun 09 2004 - 16:06:43 PDT
If it is an 'excise' tax, then legally, it must be 'excised' from the amount you paid. If it is just a tax, you gotta pay it over and above the selling price. Having said that, nobody will either believe you or respect the legal terminology. Such is life. Jim
On Wed, Jun 09, 2004 at 2:27pm Robert Ternes <racecadet@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Kirk,
>
> As explained to me, the GL transaction takes place in
> Scottsdale (PHX) AZ, and therefore they need to
> collect taxes. To me, it seems like interstate
> commerce, but they are sticklers about it:
>
> http://www.govliquidation.com/help/index.html#q_30
>
>
> Frequently Asked Questions
> Q: How do I register and is it a requirement?
> Q: Does my password ever expire?
> Q: What are your Terms & Conditions?
> Q: How do I update my personal information?
> Q: I am just an individual; I don't have a business;
> can I still participate?
> Q: Do I need a credit card to register/bid?
> Q: What methods of payment do you accept?
> Q: What happens if my credit card declines?
> Q: Do I have to provide a deposit?
> Q: Is it safe for me to use my credit card on the
> Internet?
> Q: Where on the website can I change my credit card
> Information?
> Q: What are the functions of the "My Account" tool?
> Q: How do I get started buying?
> Q: How do I find the items I am looking for?
> Q: How do I find the National Stock Numbers (NSN) for
> each item in a lot?
> Q: What do the condition codes mean?
> Q: Do you provide photos of lots?
> Q: What if I have questions about a specific lot?
> Q: Can I physically inspect the items up for bid?
> Q: How do I contact the sales event location?
> Q: How do I find directions to the sales event
> locations?
> Q: How do I bid?
> Q: Can I automatically increase my bid?
> Q: How do I access my Watch List?
> Q: The close time was listed as 7 p.m. EST, but the
> lot stayed open well past that time. Why did the
> auction not close at the specified time?
> Q: I saw a lot on the Internet, but now it is not
> there. Where did it go?
> Q: Is there a minimum bid?
> Q: What charges in addition to the bid amount will I
> incur?
> Q: What is a buyer's premium?
> Q: Do I have to pay sales tax?
> Q: Why am I being charged sales tax on items
> purchased via the Internet?
> Q: Why do I pay sales tax if the items I have
> purchased are being shipped out of state or country?
> Q: I am a reseller in my home state but not a
> registered reseller outside the state. Am I exempt
> from sales tax?
> Q: Are vehicles, boats and trailers exempt from sales
> tax?
> Q: What do I need to know about vehicle titling?
> Q: What is the "acquisition cost"? How does it factor
> in to my bid?
> Q: What is a Demil code and why is it important? ?
> Q: What is an End-Use Certificate (EUC) and when is
> it needed?
> Q: What is an FDA Certificate and when is it
> required?
> Q: What is an Exchange Sale?
> Q: How do I know if I won?
> Q: How will the winner be determined in the event of
> a tie?
> Q: How do I receive an invoice?
> Q: Why does my online invoice say "Awaiting
> Processing"?
> Q: How do I arrange for pickup?
> Q: Can Government Liquidation help me arrange for
> packing/shipping of my purchases?
> Q: Are there any restrictions on exporting
> merchandise purchased through Government Liquidation,
> LLC?
> Q: Will I still be able to remove my lots due to
> increased base security?
> Q: What are the definitions of each threat condition?
>
> Q: What should I do when attempting to get on base
> with added security?
> Q: What should I NOT do when attempting to get on
> base?
> Q: How do I contact Government Liquidation with other
> questions?
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> Q: How do I register and is it a requirement?
>
> A: Registration is a one-time requirement. You must
> register to participate in our Internet auctions,
> receive sales announcements and create your
> personalized bidding page, known as the My Account
> tool. Simply click on "Register" and fill in the
> appropriate information. All personal information
> given to Government Liquidation, LLC by a customer is
> private and will not be sold or distributed.
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>
> A: No, your password will never expire. If your
> password has been compromised, do not re-register.
> Please contact Customer Service immediately for
> further direction. It is your responsibility to keep
> your password secure from others. If you have
> forgotten your password or user name, you can request
> that it be emailed to you by clicking on the link,
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> A: You may edit your personal information by accessing
> the Profile tab from within My Account to edit your
> profile. If your billing address, contact phone number
> or email address changes, you may keep them current by
> using the My Account tool.
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> Q: I am just an individual; I don't have a business;
> can I still participate?
>
> A: Some property sold by Government Liquidation is
> subject to restrictions based on citizenship; however,
> all property is available to qualified buyers, either
> individuals or businesses. Individuals registering on
> our site should list their last name, first name in
> the section that requests company name.
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> Q: Do I need a credit card to register/bid?
>
> A: A valid credit card (or debit card with a credit
> card icon) is not required to register; however, it is
> required to place bids. Upon placing a bid, you will
> be prompted through the credit card transaction sheet.
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> Q: What methods of payment do you accept?
>
> A: Accepted methods of payment include credit card,
> wire transfer, cashier's check, money order and
> company check with a bank letter of guarantee. We do
> not accept Discover Card, or third-party credit cards
> of any kind. If paying by credit card, no charges will
> be made to the credit card until the sale has closed
> and a successful bidder determined. FULL PAYMENT MUST
> BE RECEIVED WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE AWARD DATE.
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> Q: What happens if my credit card declines?
>
> A: In the event your credit card declines for any
> reason, please contact your credit card company for
> details. You must also contact customer service to
> arrange an alternate method of payment. Government
> Liquidation may assess a $25 fee for declined credit
> cards.
>
> **Note: If your card has declined, your online invoice
> will reflect that.
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> Q: Is it safe for me to use my credit card on the
> Internet?
>
> A: Yes, www.govliquidation.com is a secure site. Any
> credit card transactions made on this site are
> protected by industry-standard 128bit-encryption
> technology. Please click on the TRUSTe Privacy Program
> icon below for more information concerning Government
> Liquidation, LLC's encryption technology.
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> Q: Where on the website can I change my credit card
> Information?
>
> A: Credit card information is only input upon placing
> a bid. The first bid you place in a new sale is the
> only time for that sale the credit card page will
> display. The credit card number you select at that
> time will be used for that sale only. On the next new
> sale you will be able to either choose a card
> previously used, or input a new credit card for use.
> You are unable to change a credit card number on the
> sale once you have placed the bid. To avoid
> difficulties in final payment, please review your
> credit card information for errors before submitting.
> Please contact Customer Service if you need
> assistance.
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> Q: What are the functions of the "My Account" tool?
>
> A: Your My Account tool allows you to view and modify
> the status of your account, place bids on auctions,
> view the status of your transactions, access commonly
> used forms and edit your contact information. The
> account management tool will also notify you if you
> have any items requiring your immediate attention.
>
> My Account will alert you if you have been outbid on a
> lot, if you are the winner of a lot, or if Customer
> Service requires you to contact them.
>
> Your My Account tool will allow you to manage commonly
> searched for items. If your address, contact email or
> phone numbers change, your My Account page will allow
> you to edit your primary and secondary contact
> profiles to ensure that we will be able to get in
> contact with you regarding the status of your
> auctions.
>
> Here is a summary of the features My Account supports:
>
>
>
> Receive and monitor status of invoices
> Number of invoices requiring payment or further
> information
> Number of lots you have been out-bid on
> Number of lots/auctions you are winning
> Notifications from customer service representatives
> Latest news and events
> Monitor status of favorite auctions
> Monitor status of EUC approvals and Sales Tax
> Exemptions
> Ability to place bids from watch list
> Monitor status of Invoices
> Answer and view questions and answers
> View and replay favorite saved searches
> View and download frequently used forms and documents
> Modify your active contact information - mailing,
> billing and shipping address, phone, fax and cellular
> numbers and email address
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> Q: How do I get started buying?
>
> A: After completing the registration process, start
> shopping by browsing through our FSC Code categories
> or by using our search capabilities. Once you find
> items you are looking for, you can place a bid on any
> lot.
>
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> Q: How do I find the items I am looking for?
>
> A: Government Liquidation, LLC makes it easy for you
> to buy by allowing you to search our entire site for
> specific items. You can search in several ways:
>
>
> By looking for specific Federal Supply Classification
> (FSC) Code categories
> By keywords, using our search engine
> By FSC, National Item Identification Number (NIIN),
> National Stock Number (NSN), using our Advanced Search
> page
> For detailed information on using our Advanced Search
> page and creating Search Agents, please visit our
> Tutorial and select the section entitled "Using
> Advanced Search and Location Map."
>
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> Q: How do I find the National Stock Numbers (NSN) for
> each item in a lot?
>
> A: The NSN number can be found by selecting the sales
> event of interest and then clicking on a specific lot.
> The corresponding NSN for each item in a lot is listed
> to the left of the condition code. For specific
> information on a particular NSN, please reference
> USAinfo by clicking on the NSN from the Lot Details
> page.
>
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> Q: What do the condition codes mean?
>
> A: Condition codes are codes assigned by the
> government used to classify the condition of items.
> Government Liquidation (GL) provides these codes as a
> service to the customer and does not guarantee their
> accuracy. GL does not recommend using them as a
> replacement for physical inspection. When encountering
> a condition code on our website, please click on the
> code for a link to the definition; below the
> particular code definition is a link entitled "DRMS
> Federal Condition Codes." This page lists all the
> condition codes and their definitions, as provided by
> the Federal Government.
>
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> Q: Do you provide photos of lots?
>
> A: Yes, all of our lots have pictures for your
> convenience. Once you have selected the sales event
> and lot of interest, click on the camera icon directly
> below the Lot Title. This icon will bring up a picture
> of the lot. The camera icon is also available within
> the Lot Details page of any lot. Photos of lots are
> provided as a courtesy to buyers only, and are not
> intended to replace actual physical inspection of the
> property by the buyer.
>
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> Q: What if I have questions about a specific lot?
>
> A: Please submit your request via email to
> info@govliquidation.com including sale number, lot
> number and any other pertinent information. Questions
> related to condition of property or maintenance
> records cannot be answered by GL employees.
>
> **Note: Government Liquidation sells merchandise 'as
> is' and 'where is' and we do not always receive
> complete or accurate information from the Federal
> Government on our products. Therefore, it may not be
> possible to supply you with all of the information on
> your request.
>
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> Q: Can I physically inspect the items up for bid?
>
> A: All sales have scheduled preview dates. To view
> those dates please click on the link titled "More
> Info" under the Sales Calendar tab. You will need an
> appointment to preview; you can make the appointment
> by calling the specific site at which you intend to
> view property. Contact information, as well as other
> preview, loadout and security information, is located
> under the Locations tab or the "Lot Detail" pages.
>
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> Q: How do I contact the sales event location?
>
> A: The phone numbers, fax numbers, addresses and
> driving directions are provided on the
> www.govliquidation.com website. You can find the point
> of contact information, maps and driving directions,
> as well as preview, loadout and security information
> on the "Lot Detail" pages for any given lot. This
> information is also listed under the Locations
>
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> Q: How do I find directions to the sales event
> locations?
>
> A: Once you have selected the sales event of interest,
> click on the Map icon located in the "More Info" link
> under the Sales Calendar tab. It is also accessible
> through the "Lot Details" page and under the Locations
> tab.
>
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> Q: How do I bid?
>
> A: Once you have found a lot(s) in an open sale, there
> are two ways to bid. We recommend using the Watchlist
> feature. From the Current Lots page, you can read each
> of the Lot Titles and make a Watchlist of the items in
> which you are interested.
>
> To add an item to your Watchlist, simply click inside
> the small white box to the far left of the lot row.
> After you have selected all the lots you are
> interested in, scroll to the top or bottom of the page
> and click on "Add to Watchlist." Please be sure to
> click on "Add to Watchlist" before advancing to the
> next page or your lots will not be saved properly.
>
> To view your Watchlist, click on the My Account tab,
> then My Auctions. There you will find a list of all
> the lots you are watching and the lots on which you
> are bidding. You can click on each lot and make a bid
> when the sale is open.
>
> **The Watchlist is the best place to view your lots
> while you are bidding because it is real time. From
> the My Auctions page, click the [ON] button in the
> middle of the page to active Auto-Refresh.
>
> The other option is to bid directly in an open
> bidder's box. As stated earlier, the bidder's box will
> only be available if the lot is open for bidding and
> can be found at the bottom of each Lot Details page.
> Not using the Watchlist feature will make it more
> difficult to keep track of each bid if you are bidding
> on several items that close at the same time.
>
> You may also want to browse through our Tutorial for
> more detailed information. Please email us again if
> you have any further questions.
>
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> Q: Can I automatically increase my bid?
>
> A: The Auto-Bid is a feature that will automatically
> bid on your behalf in an attempt to make you the
> winner. All bids placed on the Government Liquidation
> website will be recorded as an Auto-Bid, unless you
> specify otherwise. If you do not wish to place an
> Auto-Bid, but would rather place a straight bid, you
> must uncheck the Auto-Bid box directly below the bid
> window.
>
> **NOTE: By choosing the straight bid method, your bid
> will be placed in the full amount you entered. (In
> other words, your bid will automatically reach its
> maximum once it is entered).
>
> Once the Auto-bid has been placed, the computer will
> automatically bid higher than any other bid until the
> CURRENT BID price surpasses the Auto-Bid price you
> entered in the bidder box. Auto-Bid bid increments
> begin at $5 and increase in proportion to the bid
> amount. Please see Government Liquidation Terms &
> Conditions of Sale for a list of bid increments.
>
> The following tables outlines the proportional bid
> increments:
>
> From: To: Increment:
> $35.00 $99.99 $5.00
> $100.00 $499.99 $10.00
> $500.00 $999.99 $20.00
> $1,000.00 $2,499.99 $35.00
> $2,500.00 $9,999.99 $50.00
> $10,000.00 $24,999.99 $100.00
> $25,000.00 $99,999.00 $250.00
> $100,000.00 up $500.00
>
>
> You will be notified via e-mail when your Auto-Bid has
> been exceeded by another bid. The Auto-Bid feature is
> only available for Internet auctions, and not on
> Sealed Bid events. Please visit our Tutorial for more
> information on bidding with Government Liquidation.
>
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> Q: How do I access my Watchlist?
>
> A: You can access your Watch List by clicking on My
> Account and then My Auctions. This page will show you
> not only the lots you have moved to your Watch List,
> but also the lots that you are currently bidding on.
>
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> Q: The close time was listed as 7 p.m. EST, but the
> lot stayed open well past that time. Why did the
> auction not close at the specified time?
>
> A: Per Government Liquidation Terms and Conditions,
> Internet Auction lots close in accordance with the
> 15-minute rule, which states, "At the scheduled
> closing time, the lot(s) with active bidding will
> remain open for fifteen-minute (15) increments until
> all bidding has ceased". Generally regarding Internet
> Auction lots- if the bidding box is open, the lot is
> available for bidding and customers are still able to
> place a bid.
>
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>
> Q: I saw a lot on the Internet, but now it is not
> there. Where did it go?
>
> A: Because the property being sold by Government
> Liquidation is Department of Defense surplus, it is
> subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the
> government and may be withdrawn at any time. GL also
> reserves the right to remove any lots from sale at our
> discretion at any time.
>
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>
> Q: Is there a minimum bid?
>
> A: Yes, a $35 U.S. minimum bid is required for all
> lots offered in our sales events. If the lot does not
> get the minimum bid of $35, it will not be sold in
> that venue. Items are sold on a per lot basis,
> regardless of how many items or pallets are contained
> in that lot. GL reserves the right to reject any or
> all bids entered.
>
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> Q: What charges in addition to the bid amount will I
> incur?
>
> A: The final invoice will reflect all applicable
> charges including: Your final bid amount, the 10%
> buyer's premium, and applicable sales tax. Please note
> that the buyer's premium is taxable.
>
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> Q: What is a buyer's premium?
>
> A: The buyer's premium, a common industry practice, is
> a 10% premium on the pre-tax total of all invoices.
>
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> Q: Do I have to pay sales tax?
>
> A: Yes, all customers will be charged sales tax unless
> a resale exemption form is provided before the close
> of sale. In order to become exempt, a tax exemption
> form for the state in which you are located and the
> resale form for each state in which your goods are
> located is necessary. Resale certificate forms for
> each state are available under the Forms tab in the My
> Account section of our web site and under the Tax
> Certificates section of the Invoices tab.
>
> **International buyers are ineligible to claim United
> States sales tax exemptions.
>
> Cheers
> Bob
>
> --- Kirk Thompson <kpt@lanl.gov> wrote:
> > I just got off the phone with MVD and they say I
> > will still need to pay a
> > 3% excise tax on my M105A2 trailers when I title
> > them (and that's another
> > story).
> >
> > Does anyone know what the 5.375% tax GL collected
> > from me is and who get's it?
> >
> > The great state of New Mexico, "Land of Entrapment"
> >
> > -K
> >
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