You need to change cell phone, or even wish 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 the partner Auction Houses, are a great option for you to acquire a cell phone.
We know that in Brazil, electronic devices (in particular the cell phones and smartphones), has exorbitant prices, either because of the high dollar, or because of the taxes applied by the government in this market niche. Therefore buy a cell phone at auction it might be a good choice.
Many people have the feeling that products sold in auction, are all in poor quality, broken, cracked etc. Know that this is a mistaken opinion, in many cases there are devices, seized or abandoned, that have never even been used, so it is common to find great devices 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 a Mobile Phone Auction?
The system of Electronic Auction, is how the secretariat of the IRS use for auction equipment and seized or abandoned products.
Most of these products, as mentioned above, come from seizures made by IRS at Brazilian airports and ports.
On many occasions the owner refused to pay the taxes, or exceeded the maximum import quota. On other occasions, apprehensions can happen due to clandestine imports in Brazilian ports.
Where to see Cell Phones that are up for Auction
All the cell phones apprehended, are divided into lots, which can be divided individually, or with other cell phones together.
to spot which cell phones are up for auction, and where they are, you should pay attention to the website of the Federal Revenue, or on the website of the Auction Houses, such as Sato Leilões for example.
Auctions usually take place virtually, however, they can take place in person in some cases.
How to Participate in Mobile Auctions
to participate in cell phone auctions organized by the Federal Revenue, you must register on the website of the public agency, and acquire the e-CAC, (digital certificate), so you will be able to access the platform of the auction and bid for cell phones that interest you.
The buyer's CPF must be valid, and besides, the Federal Revenue 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, passes to the second phase, only the participants who bid at least 10% below the best proposal. These people may participate in this auction, whoever makes the highest bid buys the cell phone.
But be careful, if you throw a cell phone, and does not pay, the Federal Revenue 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 appear in person, so be aware of where the equipment is located.
In addition, cell phones do not have a guarantee, so be aware of the cell phone specs on auction lots.
Is it worth buying an Auction Cell Phone?
If you do a good research, and be aware of 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.
Service
To check new notices, consult the website of the IRS.
