PTS Bike Auction
The PTS bike auction is a great resource for a deal on a used bike. In partnership with UT Surplus and SWICO Auction House, PTS hosts auctions online. Check back on this page for when the next auction will be.
How to Bid
- All bids will begin at $5.
- Bidding times and end dates will vary depending on the bicycle. Be sure to check the posted end date and time for the bicycle you are interested in.
- If you are interested in participating, please register for the auction through SWICO at https://swicoauctions.com/.
Viewing and Pickup Location
J.J. Pickle Research Campus, UT Surplus Property
- LOT #'s starting with 45: Bldg P45, 10301 Creativity Trl, Austin, TX 78758
- LOT #'s starting with 30: Bldg P30, 3300 Read Granberry Trl, Austin, TX 78758
Contact Email: SurplusSales@austin.utexas.edu
Contact Phone: 512-232-8356
Facebook: @UTSurplusProperty
Twitter: @UTSurplus
Viewing Bikes
Online
To view university items up for bid through SWICO, including bicycles, see https://swicoauctions.com/online/26?cat=443.
In Person
| Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED |
- Bicycles can be viewed in person by visiting the UT Surplus facility located at Pickle Research Center.
- Due to COVID-19, all social distancing protocols will be enforced at auction previews. Visitors will be required to wear a face covering.
Pickup Instructions
| Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED |
- Winning bidders will have seven business days from close to pick up their item(s) or they will be forfeited, unless approved.
- Winning bidders must provide their own labor and materials to safely remove items from the warehouse. Staff will not be available to assist buyers.
- Those picking up items will be required to wear a face covering during removal.
Auction Rules
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All sales are final. No refunds.
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Buyer assumes all risk. Pre-viewing is encouraged.
- Winning bidders will incur an additional 10% buyer's fee and Texas sales tax.