Frequently Asked Questions COVID-19

When GCSurplus re-opens its online auction website to the public, it will implement the following COVID-19 safety measures to facilitate safe sales transactions:

• Credit and debit card online payments. In-person credit card and debit payments at warehouses will be accepted by appointment only. Cash will also be accepted as payment at the warehouse, however, we request payment to be made with exact change only.
• Sales of shippable items from GCSurplus locations
• Contact-less pick-up
• Expanded shipping from 150lbs to items weighing up to 4,500 lbs

GCSurplus has implemented key protocols to limit the spread of the virus in all nine of its warehouses across Canada. The health and safety of our employees and clients remains our main priority, and all decisions to re-open business are and will be based on the current environment, as well as, restrictions, and guidance from public health authorities and all levels of government.

We continue to review and adapt to the situation as it unfolds and will adjust our processes accordingly. For now we will lead in providing a safe auction process with strict physical distancing rules and safety protocols that will remain in effect for as long as they are required.

 

As part of GCSurplus’ response to COVID-19, we have expanded our shipping capacities to facilitate the sales of larger items (up to 4,500 lbs) in support of contact-less delivery.

 

GCSurplus is taking the safety of its clients and employees very seriously and will keep monitoring the situation on a daily basis. GCSurplus will take appropriate actions, based on public health authority recommendations, in a situation of a lockdown.

Depending on the circumstances there are various approaches we can take, most of which would need to be done prior to the sale closing.  Each situation may require a unique approach; however, some potential strategies may be:

• To take the sales listing down and either postpone or cancel it
• Modify the sales listing to support its continuance in the lock-down environment (e.g., No viewings; no pick-up; shipping only)
• Extend the online auction timeline
• Change the scope of the auction (e.g., single lot sale)

 

Unique constraints and/or instructions will be documented in the sales listing. As different regions may have different constraints, we encourage you to contact your regional sales center for more guidance on safety measures where you are purchasing the item.

Scheduled pick-up times will be strictly applied. GCSurplus will be working closely with stakeholders to support physical distancing and limit the number of buyers on site at any given time. 

No. Some GCSurplus locations will be operating in different phases of re-opening. Not all regions will be offering contactless pick-up at the same time. Please do not hesitate to contact GCSurplus for more information on regional business resumption.

GCSurplus has implemented the following COVID-19 pick-up procedures to ensure the health and safety for GCSurplus employees and its valued customers:

• GCSurplus will not accept in-person payments, all sales are paid online prior to pick-up
• GCSurplus will schedule a safe pick-up time with the buyer
• GCSurplus will provide site-specific instructions for parking and pick-up
• Wear personal protective equipment such as non-medical masks, as required by regional public health authorities

As GCSurplus adapts to meet current COVID-19 regulations and guidelines, a number of changes will occur in our pick-up procedures to ensure the safety of our customers, clients, and team. These changes include, but are not limited to:

• Strict adherence to your scheduled pick-up time
• Wear personal protective equipment such as non-medical masks, as required by regional public health authorities
• Maintaining a two meters (6.5ft) distance from others on-site
• Requirement to bring all necessary help, tools and packing materials to remove oversized items

Please speak to your GCSurplus sales representative for specific pick-up instructions. Pick-up procedures may vary in terms of the size and weight of the asset.

No. In order to conduct pick-ups safely in our current environment, GCSurplus will be limiting the number of people on-site at any time. To facilitate a smooth and safe pickup experience for all involved, buyers will be required to select an available pick-up time provided by a GCSurplus representative following the auction close. Buyers will not be allowed on site outside their selected pick-up time.

Buyers picking up items at a GCSurplus or other government site locations are asked to bring the following:

• Wear personal protective equipment such as non-medical masks, as required by regional public health authorities
• Bring your own hand sanitizer
• Government issued photo identification
• Pen for signing of the Authority to Release
• All necessary help, tools and packing materials to remove oversized items

GCSurplus will not have personal protective equipment or hand sanitizer available to the public at pick-up. Please ensure you arrive protected and prepared.

Buyers who present themselves for their pick up unprepared may be asked to leave, and a new pick-up time may be scheduled.

. Special considerations may be available for bidders who cannot attend the pick-up. Options may include:

• Sending someone else (including a 3rd party shipper if available to you)
• Supporting an alternative pick-up date (provided the Seller can support)
• Contacting GCSurplus or the sales centre about other options at 1-844-991-1385 or email us directly at Info@GCSurplus.ca

No problem. Please contact your GCSurplus sales representative and they will assist you in re-scheduling your pick-up time.