Frequently Asked Questions

 

How do your prices compare to other building materials vendors?

Shop around and compare prices yourself. When comparing apples to apples, you will find cost savings between 30% and 60% here at Southern Sales.

Can I buy materials between auctions?

You can buy flooring products, granite countertops, decorative entry doors, pine interior doors, oak interior doors, and select special items between auctions. All other materials are available at auction only. Remember, for safety reasons, NO CHILDREN are allowed in our building.

What are your hours?

We are open Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM, except on holidays. If you are travelling long-distance to visit us, we encourage you to call us at 410-528-1770 and ask for our projected hours of operation.

Do you deliver?

No. We are a cash and carry business. Be prepared to load and transport your own material. Large items we can assist in loading with the use of a forklift.

What is a Buyer's Premium?

All of the material we sell is on consignment. The buyer's premium (BP), a.k.a. buyer's fee, is a service charge collected by Southern Sales, prior to Maryland state sales tax, on any purchase made at our building. The BP is 12% for credit card purchases, and 10% for cash purchases.

What is a Lot Number?

Every item we sell here at Southern Sales is identified with a Lot Number: an alphanumeric code that represents the consignor of the material. This code is for our record-keeping purposes only.

What is a bidder/buyer number?

This is a unique number issued to every customer upon registration. This number is used by customers to place bids on material at auction, and by Southern Sales to keep track of all purchases made by each individual throughout an Auction Weekend.

Does my bidder number expire, or do I retain the same number for future auctions?

You are required to register for every individual auction weekend in which you intend to participate. You will be issued a new bidder number every time you register.

Can I register for an auction over the telephone or the Internet?

No. We require photo identification in order to register you for an auction. Therefore, registration must be done in person.

How do I get on your mailing list?

You are automatically added to our mailing list upon registration for an auction. You can also submit your name and address by clicking here to receive our monthly notifications.

Do your materials carry a warranty?

Yes. Items sold here are new and carry the original manufacturer's warranty.

Do you install / do you offer stone fabrication services?

At the time we only sell building materials, however, a number of our customers install materials professionally. You can always ask the person shopping next to you!

Can I give you my kitchen plans and have you provide me with the exact cabinet sizes and styles I want?

No. Due to the fact the we consistently receive a “mixed bag” of cabinetry from our consigners, it is virtually impossible to locate the exact cabinet sizes and styles you would prefer within a finite period of time. Instead, we encourage customers to start with kitchen wall measurements and appliance sizes, and then “fill the hole”. With upwards of fifty kitchen cabinet sets being offered at each auction, this approach has been proven over and over to satisfy customers looking to save on cabinetry.