The Valley Overstock — Auction Terms. Last updated 2026-07-21.
Who can bid
You must be 18 or older and check in with your name and cell number. Your number is how we reach you if you win.
Bidding is binding
Every bid is a real offer to buy. The highest bid when the timer ends wins and owes that amount. Don't bid on something you're not ready to buy.
Final-hour bidding
In the last hour of an auction, each bid must raise the price by at least $5. The auction ends at its posted end time; the highest bid at that moment wins.
Payment
Winners get a payment link by text or at the counter. Pay within 24 hours of winning. Unpaid wins are logged.
Two strikes = ban
Two unpaid wins and your number is blocked from bidding until you square up with the store.
Pickup
Won items are picked up at the store — bring your ID or confirmation. If you don't pick up, we'll remind you; after your second missed pickup (or 10 days), we reshelve the item and refund your payment to a store gift card, minus a 15% restocking fee ($5 minimum). Refunds go to a store gift card, never cash.
Condition
Everything is overstock, shelf-pulls, or quality-checked returns, sold as-is. We describe items honestly — check photos and descriptions before bidding.
Returns on auction wins
Auction wins follow the store Returns & Exchanges policy: store credit first, for items that are defective or not as described.
Texts (SMS)
By checking in you agree to receive texts about your bids, wins, and pickup. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out (you may miss win notices).
Privacy
Your phone number is never shown publicly — only a first name and last initial. We use it to run the auction and contact winners.
Questions
Contact The Valley Overstock directly.