You need to change cell, or even want to have that top of the line cell phone, but don't have the money to buy a cell phone at full price? Know that the cell phone auctions, produced by the Federal Revenue or by partnering Auction Houses, are a great option for you to acquire a cell.
We know that in Brazil, electronic devices (in particular the cell phones and smartphones), has exorbitant prices, either due to the rise in the dollar, or due to the taxes imposed by the government in this market niche. Therefore buy a cell phone at auction could be a good request.
Many people have the feeling that products sold in auction, they are all in poor quality, broken, cracked etc. Know that this is a mistaken opinion, in many cases there are appliances, seized or abandoned, that have never even been used, so it is common to find great appliances in excellent condition.
With that in mind, today we are going to show you how to participate in cell phone auction, and tips for making a good purchase.
What is an Electronic Cell Phone Auction?
The system of Electronic Auction, is the way in which the secretary of IRS use for auction equipment and seized or abandoned products.
Most of these products, as mentioned above, come from seizures made by the officials of the IRS at Brazilian airports and ports.
On many occasions the owner refused to pay taxes, or exceeded the maximum import quota. On other occasions, seizures may occur due to clandestine imports in Brazilian ports.
Where to see the Cell Phones that are on Auction
All the cell phones seized, are divided into lots, which can be divided individually, or with other cell phones together.
to see which cell phones are up for auction, and where they are, you should pay attention to the website of the Federal Revenue, or the website of the Auction Houses, such as Sato Leilões for example.
Auctions usually take place virtually, however, they can happen in person in some cases.
How to participate in Cell Phone Auctions
to participate in the cell phone auctions organized by the Federal Revenue, you must register on the public agency's website, and purchase the e-CAC, (digital certificate), so you will be able to access the auction and bid for cell phones that interest you.
The buyer's CPF must be valid, and moreover, the IRS informs that the cell phones and smartphones sold, must be for personal use, and the resale of these devices and equipment is prohibited.
In the first phase, the user offers the bids, by cell phone, and in the second phase, only the participants who bid at least 10% below the best proposal. These people may participate in this auction, whoever bids the highest bid, buys the cell.
But be careful, if you get a cell, and does not pay, the IRS penalizes the bidder with a fine.
Do Cell Phones have Shipping and Warranty?
You auction winners, must bear the shipping costs for sending the cell phones, on some occasions the user must attend in person, so be aware of where the equipment is.
In addition, cell phones do not have a warranty, so be aware of cell phone specs in auction lots.
Is it worth buying an Auction Cell Phone?
If you do a good research, and pay attention to the opening of new public notices, it is indeed a great option for buy your cell phone🇧🇷 It is common to find devices from R$ 130 reais, and many iphones for less than half the price.
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To check for new notices, check the website of the IRS.
