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How does bidding work?
How does this differ
from eBay and other auctions?
Why do I have to
register to bid?
What happens to
my personal information?
Can I see the vehicle
before I bid?
Why does it reject
my bid when I'm already registered?
Can I finance my purchase with Community 1st?
How does the
bidding work?
cuAuctions uses progressive bidding. With progressive bidding, the
highest bid amount is public knowledge, and you can increase your
bid in response to other bidders. With cuAuctions you can use proxy
bidding. That means you can enter the highest amount you're willing
to bid. If another bidder enters an amount higher than your current
bid, cuAuctions will gradually increase your bid amount up the maximum
that you set. We'll also alert you via email when you've been outbid
so you can increase your bid amount. The highest bidder at the end
of an auction is obliged to purchase the vehicle in accordance to
the auction payment terms
(per
their acceptance of the cuAuctions payment agreement). Please
note that all vehicles are sold "as is" meaning that buyers
will bear any and all expense of repairing or correcting any defects
that may presently exist or that may occur in the vehicle. To view
our "As Is" warranty policy please click here.
How does this
differ from
eBay
and other auctions?
Vehicles on cuAuctions are owned by credit unions, federally
insured, financial institutions. That means you can trust the seller
to make full disclosure about the vehicle you buy, and you can be
confident that the seller will work with you to make the transaction
smooth. And unlike eBayMotors and Yahoo! Autos, you'll never encounter
a dealer on cuAuctions. With cuAuctions you can buy without the
usual dealership mark-up, and avoid the usual dealership hassles.
Why do I have to register to
bid?
The credit unions that own the vehicles on cuAuctions
require certain information from bidders in order to finalize the
vehicle transaction, should a bidder win. The registration process
captures that information.
What happens to my personal information?
We are passionate about maintaining bidder privacy. Your personal
information is kept strictly confidential using the most stringent
security protocols currently available. The only time your information
is shared with an outside party is when you place a winning bid
and the credit union that owns the vehicle you bid on requests your
information to finalize the transaction. We do not trade or sell
your name or personal information to other entities. Click
here
to view our Privacy Policy.
Can I see
the vehicle before I bid?
Yes. If the pictures shown on cuAuctions don't provide you with
enough information, you can contact us or the credit union that
owns the vehicle to schedule a test drive. All Community 1st vehicles can
by scheduling an appointment.
Please contact us by email,
or call 206-367-7328 (King County), 253-473-3005 (Pierce County),
or 800-434-3334 (toll free).
Why does it reject my bid when I am already registered
Once you've registered it takes a few moments to create your account
and update our database with your information. The delay is usually
less than five minutes. To complete your registration, simply click
the Activate link in the confirmation email you receive; this will
open your account. Once you've reached this point, you're ready
to bid.
Can I finance
my purchase with Community 1st?
Eligible members can enjoy loan financing with low rates and flexible
terms. Borrow up to 100% of the purchase price with the availability
of extra auto
protection. To apply now call 206-367-7328 (King County),
253-473-3005 (Pierce County), or 1-800-434-3334 (toll free) or
click:
We serve everyone in Washington, so membership at Community 1st
isn't a problem.
Ready to have a look? Go to the cuAuctions
page.
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