Welcome to Junk or Jewel, the ultimate destination for automotive enthusiasts. Our platform is designed to provide a seamless experience for car lovers, collectors, and sellers alike. Junk or Jewel provides an online platform where independent sellers list vehicles and automotive items and interested buyers place bids. Junk or Jewel does not own or sell the listed vehicles, take possession of them, or act as a party to the eventual transaction between buyer and seller. Here’s how it works:
Seller Listing Process
Sellers can submit their vehicle using our Vehicle Submissions Page, sellers upload photos, fill in information about their vehicle, and set the desired reserve amount.
If the submission is accepted, the seller pays the listing fee and we work with the seller to gather all necessary information on the vehicle to maximize the success of the listing (including videos, maintenance records, vehicle history, and service documentation). We then work with the seller to optimize the listing for the vehicle.
Buyer Bidding
Found a car that caught your eye? Participate in our user-friendly bidding process. We provide a fair and transparent bidding process, giving interested buyers an equal opportunity to place bids on vehicles they would like to purchase.
We encourage all bidders to read the listing and review the entirety of the comment section before placing a bid. It is important that bidders carry out their due diligence to understand all the details of the car and insights offered by members of the community.
We incorporate sniping protection in our auctions. This extends the auction clock by two minutes each time a bid is placed in the auction’s final moments. The auction isn’t over until two full minutes have elapsed since the highest bid was placed.
Auction Closing
When a listing ends with the reserve met, or ends as a no-reserve listing, the highest bidder is identified as the winning bidder. A winning bid does not itself complete the vehicle sale or transfer ownership. Junk or Jewel provides the seller and winning bidder with each other’s contact information, and the parties then work directly with one another to complete the transaction, including payment, title transfer and shipping if necessary.
If the auction reserve is met when the listing ends (or the auction is no reserve), Junk or Jewel provides the seller and winning bidder with each others’ contact information.
The buyer and seller then work together to complete the transaction and arrange for shipping if necessary. Buyers are responsible for shipping, applicable taxes, registration fees, and other costs associated with vehicle ownership. Our staff is happy to provide assistance or answer questions during the transaction.
Payment Process
At Junk or Jewel, all we collect are listing fees from the seller and buyer’s fees from the buyer. We never handle the full payment amount on any vehicle. Payment is arranged directly between the buyer and seller after the auction closes. Junk or Jewel does not take possession of vehicles and does not process payment for vehicle purchases.
Safety and Fraud Prevention
Junk or Jewel encourages buyers to inspect vehicles before completing a purchase. Buyers and sellers communicate directly after an auction closes to arrange payment and transport. We advise buyers to use secure payment methods and verify vehicle documentation before completing a transaction.
When Your Car Arrives
Once you and the seller have completed the transaction and your car arrives, it’s time to enjoy the ride.
At Junk or Jewel, we’re more than just a car auction website. We’re a community that shares a common love for cars. Whether you’re a buyer, a seller, or just a visitor, we’re glad to have you on board. Explore, bid, win, and enjoy the journey with us.