FAQ

Auction BDI is an Electronic Equipment and Parts Consignment Auction House, we specialize in resale of electronic equipment.
We accept anything that is powered by electricity size and quantity are not a problem.
To see a complete list of this weeks’ material, click on the “buy” or “view all products” button. You are not required to log-on to see the list of material.

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Do I have to log-on to see a list of this week's material?

No to see a list of the material we have for bid, click on the green “BUY” button, this takes a moment to load. To place a bid you will need to log-on.

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What are your business hours?

We are open daily 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday. Closed on weekends and National Holidays.

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Where is Auction BDI and how do I get there?

Auction BDI
27B Bonaventura Dr
San Jose, Ca 95134

From Santa Clara: take 101 south to the Trimble Rd/ De La Cruz Exit. Head east over the freeway go 1 mile. At First Street turn left. Go one block turn right. We are in the second building on the left.

From Morgan Hill: take 101 through San Jose to the Trimble Road exit turn right go 1 mile on Trimble Road. At First Street turn left. Go one block turn right. We are in the second building on the left.

From Milpitas: take 880 to Montague Expressway go west towards San Jose, turn left onto Trimble Road. Turn right on First Stret the third traffic light. Go one block turn right. We are in the second building on the left.

From Los Gatos:
Merge onto CA-17 N toward SAN JOSE. 6.9 miles
Merge onto I-880 N. 4.2 miles Merge onto US-101 N via EXIT 4C toward SAN FRANCISCO. 0.9 miles
Take the BROKAW ROAD exit- EXIT 389B- toward FIRST STREET. 0.3 miles
Turn LEFT onto E BROKAW RD. <0.1 miles
Turn RIGHT onto N 1ST ST. 1.1 miles
Turn RIGHT onto BONAVENTURA DR. <0.1 miles
End at 27 Bonaventura Dr
San Jose, CA 95134-2105

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Can you explain the timetable for your auction?

TUESDAY : We begin posting new inventory on this web site
WEDNESDAY : Finish posting new inventory, and pictures for each lot are posted.
WEDNESDAY EVENING : We send subscribers an E-mail notification announcing completion of new inventory.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY : Our warehouse is open, come in to view this weeks inventory.
FRIDAY EVENING : Your last opportunity to pick up winning lots from previous weeks auction.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: You can bid from home, work, or in person.
SUNDAY EVENING : 11:59pm Bid Closes
MONDAY AFTERNOON: Award Notification is sent via e-mail and or fax. Winners can begin picking up their winning lots starting Tuesday morning.

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How do I change my e-mail address?

Once you have Logged-on to
Go to "My Account", then "Edit Profile".
Make changes to your account
Update the record after you have made your changes

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Do you recycle monitors and televisions?

Effective January 15, 2005 the State of California approved AUCTION BDI as a “Covered Electronic Waste Collector (CEW)” for both MONITORS and TELEVISIONS.

If you are like most companies, you probably have a room full of old electronic surplus. In the past we were not able to recycle your monitors without charging a fee. We are pleased to announce that we can now accept your monitor for free.

If you have monitors or televisions that are native to California, bring them to us, or call for a pickup. Free pickup for more than ten items. Your monitor will be recycled here in the state of California in compliance with California SB20.

Televisions are accepted without charge regardless of condition. You can drop off at our facility during normal business hours.

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How will I know you received my bid?

If you are logged on, click on the my account button and goto “my active bid” you will see all the lots you bid on. This indicates that your bid has been received.

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How long do I have to pickup material?

You can pickup your winning lots on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Friday is last day to pickup material.

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What happens at the end of Friday when I dont pickup up my material?

1) A cancellations fee maybe applied at $30 per lot or
2) A storage fee maybe applied at $30 per lot per day beginning Saturday depending on customer request.
3) Account maybe terminated. Once terminated, a credit card is needed on file to re-establish account.

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What is the last time I can pickup my material?

The latest you can pickup material is 4:00pm on Friday!

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What happens if I don't receive any notification?

If you don't receive a notification by 12 noon on Monday please call our number 800-564-3200 and find out the results.

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What happens if my material does not sell?

Your material will be recycled into the proper waste steam. Metal with metal, etc...

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How do I change my bid?

To change or delete your bid goto "My Active Bids" located in the "My Account" section. You will see your current bids. To edit your bid click on the word edit. Enter your new bid amount and click on the update button.

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