Pima County Sheriff Firearms Auction?!?!

[Gunsmith Dan]

Anyone know if this is legit or a scam, got a phone call then a email about this online auction but it is being hosted by a auto wrecking company?!?!?!!

PIMA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FIREARM AUCTION


This is a friendly reminder regarding information for the next Pima County Sheriff's Firearm Auction ending on December 18, 2014

The auction is a ** TIMED AUCTION * NO LIVE BIDDING * ONLINE ONLY **


In order to bid, please complete the following:

- Online robertsonauto.com/signup.php
o Register
o Make the $215.00 deposit
* $200.00 is refundable if bidder remains in good standing

- Email/fax the following:
o FFL
o ID
o TAX RESALE/EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE

Preview will be held on Wednesday December 17, 2014 by appointment only! Call (520)663-0600 to make arrangements.

High bids must be approved by Pima County. Winning bidders will be notified on Monday December 22, 2014.

Payments will be due no later than Tuesday December 23, 2014 by 1:00 pm CDT

http://auction.robertsonauto.com/Pima-County-Sheriff-s-Firearms-Auction-Licensed-Dealers-Online-Only_as34414

GOOD LUCK!

The fact they are requiring money upfront and no one to call to make live bids makes me think it is a scam just wanted to know before calling the Pima County Sheriff's office to confirm.

Thanks

[Baboosh]

I have never dealt with them before but you can always call tomorrow and verify with the Sheriffs office that they are doing on with that company.

I have had to put upwards of $5,000 on hold for some auctions. $215 seems to me like it may just weed out the people who bid to bid. $15 is the processing fee they are charging for bidders.

[Gunsmith Dan]

Same here have been to auctions requiring up front but to not have a # for live bidding plus being a auto wrecking company made me wonder.

[Baboosh]

I hear ya but I am sure government agencies just farm it all out through a bid process.