CLICK HERE to see a PARTIAL Listing of the auction catalog registration & pre-auction bidding!

This ONLINE auction is open to the General Public! (Unfortunately the Maryland Department of Transportation prohibits Maryland residents from bidding without an automotive dealers license - HOWEVER many vehicles have been inspected and are available for purchase by MARYLAND residents)

Inspection hours Sunday from 11-2 auction day.

Partial Terms

$100 cash deposit required, refunded at checkout.

10% Buyers Premium.

Full payment at time of sale.

Call 703.768.9000 for complete details of the sale

Bidding during the Live Auction is a fast process, and therefore there is no confirmation given - bids will be taken immediately and are irrevocable.

The highest bidder shall be the purchaser upon the completion of bid verification. Bid verification will commence upon the conclusion of a live auction and may last 24 hours. All winning bidders shall be notified by email or telephone within the 24 hour bid verification period.

No online bidder shall retract their bid. In the event of a dispute between two or more bidders, the auctioneer, at his sole discretion may put the lot up for resale to the highest bidder.

A bidder is deemed to have accepted an item when making a bid.

The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time prior to the time of sale of such lot.

The auctioneer reserves the right not to accept any bid which is only a partial advance over the preceding bid.

The auctioneer may break down or consolidate any lot or lots at his sole discretion.

R. L. Rasmus Auctioneers, Inc. and/or Takoma Academy assumes no responsibility for any liability once a bid is accepted. It is recommended that purchasers arrange insurance for their purchases in advance.

Except as set out herein, there shall be no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise of any nature.

Please take advantage of preview as all items are sold "As Is, Where Is" - catalogues are prepared only as a guide. No sale shall be invalidated by any reason or defect or inaccuracy of description in catalogue or otherwise, and no liability shall be borne by the auctioneers by virtue of any such fault or error. All sales final.

Attendance at the auction, preview, or removal by bidders and guests is done at their sole risk. R. L. Rasmus Auctioneers, Inc. and Takoma Academy assumes no risk or liability, statutory, common law or otherwise whatsoever for the safety of those attending at the auction premises.

All lots must be paid for on day of sale. Internet bidders shall have within 24 hours upon receipt of their email notification to pay for their items.

All applicable sales taxes shall be added to the purchase price unless satisfactory proof of exemption is filed with the auction office.

The purchaser is not entitled to possession until all items have been paid for in full. In the event that the purchase prices are not paid within the prescribed time, the auctioneer shall have the right to resell such items in whatever manner he sees fit without notice to the purchaser. Any shortfall from sale plus commission and expenses thereof shall be paid by the purchaser.

All costs and responsibilities of removal shall be borne by the purchaser/bidder within the time prescribed by the auctioneer. The auctioneer may require proof of adequate insurance from the purchaser. The purchaser/bidder herby indemnifies the auctioneer and the vendor against any and all damages arising from the dismantling and removal of any lots.

Any lots not removed within the prescribed time shall be subject to storage, moving, disposal and service charges at the sole risk and expense of the purchaser. All such lots shall be deemed as abandoned and shall be subject to resale for the recovery of such charges. The purchaser shall also be liable for any rent or damages sustained by the auctioneer for failure to remove any lot.

If for any reason, R. L. Rasmus Auctioneers, Inc. or Takoma Academy are unable to deliver any or all of an awarded lot or title thereof, the sole liability of R. L. Rasmus Auctioneers, Inc. or Takoma Academy shall be the refund of any monies paid on the lot.

It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to remove their items within the prescribed time. R. L. Rasmus Auctioneers, Inc. or Takoma Academy will NOT provide any delivery or transport of any nature for live auction items.

Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract and/or agreement, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgments upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

LIMITATIONS: The above-stated Conditions of Sale cannot be altered except in writing by The Auctioneer.

Takoma High Scholl Directions

Merge onto CAPITAL BELTWAY

Take the MD-650 SOUTH/NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE exit, exit number 28B, towards TAKOMA PARK

Merge onto MD-650 S. Turn right to PINEY BRANCH RD

Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto CARROLL AVE. Go approx. 0.7 mi.

Turn right into the Takoma Academy High School

Go behind the school and park to enter the Auto Auction fences area.