Key City Online Auctions is open to the public, we welcome buyers from all around the United States and the globe. If you would like to know when our auctions are held, please click on any of our auction listings in the auctions tab.

Read on to bid with confidence and become the winner.

To become a bidder, you will need to register for a free account by clicking HERE.

1. After completing all the required fields to create an account we may need to you to verify your email address. If we require this, please open up the email that you used to register and Click on the link in the email from admin@KeyCityAuctions.com. Sometimes this verification email will get sent to the Junk or Spam email folder. Check there if not in your regular inbox and be sure not to delete this email. If it was in the Junk/Spam folder change the setting to send any further emails to your inbox. From here forward we will send all further communications to this verified email address. You can change any of this information at any time by clicking on the word Account at the top right corner of the homepage.
2. Congratulations you are now registered! If you are interested in an item but not ready to bid. You may still look at the auctions and add items to your watchlist simply by clicking on the Eyeball Icon located next to the register for auction button on the item you're interested in. This will place the item in your watchlist. You can click on and add as many items as you would like to the watchlist. To view only these items, click on the word watchlist at the top right corner of the homepage.

Currently, no deposits are taken for our regularly scheduled auctions. We reserve the right to adjust this policy without prior notification to buyers. We will make buyer's aware of any deposits required within each auction listing. Please refer to the terms and conditions for each auction.

Ready To Bid:

Are you ready to place a bid? First, you must click the Register for Auction button located on each item listed. You may be prompted to enter your credit card information if you didn't enter it during registering for an account as it is the preferred method of payment. If you prefer, you can choose to pay for your purchases with other forms of payment after you have won. Other forms of payment are listed in the terms and conditions for the auction. Once a credit card is registered to your account you will not be asked for this information again. We are only able to see the last four digits of this number for conformation purposes. On occasion we will ask for a preauthorization amount to confirm your credit card is of good standing. Sometimes the terms and conditions may change therefore, you must accept the Terms and Conditions for EACH auction to become a registered bidder. Finally, you can start bidding!

Bidding Types:

1. The first type of bid is an Individual bid. Click the Bid Now button on the item you are interested in. If you are looking at the item's description, click Bid and the next available bid amount will show up in the $ field. Bids must be placed in accordance with the "bid scale". The "bid scale" can be seen by clicking on the question mark icon next to Bid Increment. Next, click Confirm Bid and the software will then show the bid amount on the next screen before actually placing the bid. Finally, click Place bid. If you are the winning bidder a green banner will show that you are the current high bidder. You may immediately be out bid by a Max bid from another bidder and a red banner will show that you have been out bid. And if you choose you may continue to bid in the same way until you are the winner.
2. The Second type of bid that can be placed is a Max bid. Click on the Bid Now button on the item you are interested in. Next, enter in the space the amount you would be willing to pay for the item into the $ field. (Note: these bids also must be placed in accordance with the "bid scale" as described above.) Then, click Confirm Bid and the software will prompt you to select Place Bid at the amount entered. When you enter a Max Bid the software will place bids on your behalf up to the amount you entered. Some bidders choose this method as a "set it and forget it" method if they won't be available when the auction lots start to close.

Auction Types:

Consignment / Surplus / In-Box

These auctions take place every Sunday online and start to close at 6 PM CST. These types of auctions typically contain but not limited to the following types of items: Home goods, Appliances, Household Supplies, Kitchenware and Accessories, Bed and Bath, Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Hunting and Fishing Gear, Sporting Goods, Gardening Supplies, Tools, Industrial equipment, Electronics, Stereo equipment, Computers, Antiques, Collectable's, and more!

Estate / Business Liquidation

The types of items in these auctions can vary depending on the type of seller. Locations also may vary with these types of auctions. Please refer to location icon in each of these listings.

Vehicle & Motorsports

These types of auctions typically take place during the week with pickup on the weekends. Please see each auction details and make time to preview / inspect these auction items.

The Details:

Auction Closing

When the auction is scheduled to close it will automatically begin at its pre-determined time listed in the auction details. Lots will begin closing every 30 seconds starting with the first lot listed. They will continue to close until all of the item's time has counted down. If a bid is placed in the final 60 seconds of the time. An additional 120 seconds will be added to the clock to allow other bidders to place bids until the clock reaches zero.

Reserve Pricing

Some Items have a reserve price. When the reserve is not met it will read in red lettering below the bid button "Reserve not met" for the item. Once the reserve is met the red lettering will turn green and read "reserve met". The reserve amount will be listed at the end of the description for that item.

Invoicing

Congratulations! You are the highest bidder. If you won one item, or multiple item's you will receive an emailed invoice shortly after the end of the auction. These invoices can be paid through the link in the email or by logging in and selecting Account at the top of the page. Then, select the invoice tab and find the invoice. To pay with the CC on file find the blue button that says "Pay Now" to complete the payment. All invoices must be paid prior to picking up items. For payment questions please email admin@keycityauctions.com or call (563)581-2279.

Pick-up

Most Items will be located at the Key City Online Auctions Warehouse Located at 400 Harrison St. Ste. D Dubuque IA 52003. Conveniently located in the Midwest, tri-State area in Dubuque IA. The warehouse is located next to the parking lot of the Hy-Vee Grocery store on Locust St. Some estate sales or business liquidations will have pickup at a different location. Payments and pick-up times and location can vary. Therefore, refer to each individual auction terms and removal times for more information. Contact us immediately if you are unable to pickup during the regular hours. Payment and removal of items is typically within 48 hours from the start of the auction. Requests can be made to ship, deliver, or store items at the buyer's expense.

Shipping / Delivery

If you would like to have your items shipped or delivered you can call or email to request a quote. Contact us within 48 hours of the close of the auction as all Shipping / Delivery fees MUST be applied to invoice before payment is processed. Most items will be shipped via UPS. Local delivery fees (within 10 miles) are $95 for one personnel. For larger items that require a box truck and two personnel it's $150. If you would like delivery outside of the local delivery zone please contact us for a quote. All other large items that require long distance delivery please refer www.USHIP.com.

Storage

If you're unable to pickup your winnings during the regular pickup times please contact us to avoid forfeiting your items and possibly losing bidding rights. Key City Auctions can store your items for a fee of $5 / week per lot. If you would like long term storage please contact us to receive a quote.

Happy Bidding!