U.S. Department of the Treasury
Online Auctions in Wausau, WI

Announcement: The U.S. Department of the Treasury – IRS Criminal Investigation will begin liquidating hundreds of vintage snowmobiles and motorcycles located in Wausau, Wisconsin through a series of online-only public auctions starting July 2026, conducted by Apple Auctioneering Co.

 

Auction Method: Online-Only Auction open to the public. 

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Auction Conducted with Reserve. The U.S. Department of the Treasury reserves the right to approve the final offers made by the successful high bidders, even after the auction bidding closes. The reserve amounts will not be disclosed to the public, and there will not be a "Reserve Met" or "Reserve Not Met" disclosure during the auction.

 

These assets offered "As-Is, Where-Is" and ALL PURCHASES ARE FINAL. These assets are offered "AS IS", "WHERE IS" without warranty or guarantee. Information on conditions are limited and subject to change without notice. Bidders may obtain additional information by attending the live preview and visually inspecting the assets. It is the responsibility of the bidder to have thoroughly inspected the assets and to have satisfied him or her as to its condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. ALL PURCHASES ARE FINAL.

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No Buyer's Premium: Successful high bidder will only pay the winning bid amount. 

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Location: RBEX Inc. (Wausau) - 8305 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401 (Directions). 

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Live Preview, In-person Inspection: Inspection is open to the public. Attendants must be at least 18 years of age and must provide a valid ID to enter. No one under 18 will be permitted to enter. Attendants are only authorized to visually inspect the assets and take photos/videos. Dates and times noted below.

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Auction Dates & Times:

First Auction

• Online bidding opens (Tuesday, 7/21/2026 12 PM CDT).

• Live Preview (Thursday, 7/30/2026, Friday, 7/31/2026, and Monday, 8/3/2026 9 AM - 4 PM) 

• Online bidding closes (Tuesday, 8/4/2026 12 PM CDT).

• VIEW 8/4/2026 AUCTION CATALOG

Second Auction

• Online bidding opens (Tuesday, 8/4/2026 12 PM CDT).

• Live Preview (Tuesday, 8/4/2026 - Friday, 8/7/2026, and Monday, 8/10/2026 9 AM - 4 PM) 

• Online bidding closes (Tuesday, 8/11/2026 12 PM CDT).

• VIEW 8/11/2026 AUCTION CATALOG

​Third Auction

• Online bidding opens (Tuesday, 8/11/2026 12 PM CDT).

• Live Preview (Tuesday, 8/11/2026 - Friday, 8/14/2026, and Monday, 8/17/2026 9 AM - 4 PM) 

• Online bidding closes (Tuesday, 8/18/2026 12 PM CDT).

• VIEW 8/18/2026 AUCTION CATALOG

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How to register:

1. Enter the auction.

2. In the menu bar, create an account by clicking "Login / New Bidder" or by clicking "Register to Bid" button. Click the "New Bidder? Click Here" button. Enter your email address when prompted. A new window will pop up instructing you to complete your account information. The username and password that is created will be utilized for all future online auctions. Important: The information provided when setting up the bidder account will be the information automatically assigned on the title work. 

3. FIRST-TIME BIDDER REGISTRATION AND APPROVAL: SUBMIT IDENTIFICATION

• IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: All first-time bidders and new accounts must submit a valid copy of their driver’s license or government-issued identification as part of the registration process. This is a mandatory step to verify your identity and ensure the integrity of our auction platform.  A link to submit identification is provided in the registration email, as well as LOT# 2

• FIRST-TIME BIDDER REGISTRATION AND APPROVAL in the auction catalog, and here: https://appletowing.formstack.com/forms/identification.  Notice: If you do not register before submitting your identification, we have no way of approving your account once your identification is received. 

• APPROVAL PROCESS: Once your identification is submitted, your registration will undergo a verification process. Approval to bid may take between 24 to 48 hours. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is approved, at which point you will be eligible to participate in the auction. 

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How to Bid:​

1. Once registered, select the lot you wish to place a bid on. You may click the "Bid (amount here)" button for a one time bid, or enter your "Maximum Auto Bid" by selecting the lot and physically typing in the highest you are willing to bid for that item.

 

Technical bidding details to understand and consider: 

1. Soft Close: All lots end with a "Soft Close." A "Soft Close" means that if any bid is placed within the last three (3) minutes of the close of the Auction, the bid will automatically extend the closing time an additional three (3) minutes. Example: If a bid is placed at two (2) minutes before close, it will extend the closing time to five (5) minutes. This feature protects Bidders from being outbid without the opportunity to be notified, and therefore allows a Bidder to place another bid before the close of the Auction.

2. Placing a "Maximum Auto Bid": Please be aware that when placing your "Maximum Bid", the website will bid on the Bidder's behalf at the preset bid increment until the Bidder’s "Maximum Bid" is exceeded. At that point, the Bidder will be notified that they have been outbid (if that option is selected when registering). High Bidder will only pay one increment more than the competing Bidder. Please watch the Auction’s closing time stop-clock to determine exactly when the lot will close.

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"I've placed a bid, but it says Pending." Now what?

Pending Bids are bids that are placed that are not immediately accepted or put into effect by the Auction Company. First-Time Bidders or new accounts that have never participated in our auctions are thoroughly analyzed and vetted prior to receiving bidding privileges. Note, if you have not already submitted your ID for verification prior to registering and bidding please do so immediately: SUBMIT IDENTIFICATION

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What to expect once the auction closes:

1. Once all items in the auction close, email notifications will be sent to all participating bidders with the final results. For each lot the bidder bids on it will list "successful" or "outbid." The auction company will be seeking final approval from the government on all lots at this time. 

2. Once approval is received, high bidders will receive an email with payment instructions. Please check your email (and junk mail) periodically after receiving this notice. Payment must be RECEIVED within 48 hours of acceptance.

3. Once payment is received, the auction company will execute the sale documents and email them to the buyers via DocuSign for electronic signature. 

4. Once documents are signed by the buyer, Property Release documents will be emailed to the buyer as well as the storage facility.

5. Once Property Release email received, buyer may immediately schedule property removal via (Pickup Schedule Link). 

6. Original sale documents will be mailed to the buyers. 

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Payment Collection & Deadline: Full payment must be received within 48 hours of acceptance. All payments must be submitted by method of wire transfer or cashier's check overnighted to our HQ office. Account information and payment instructions will be emailed to all successful online bidders. Onsite payment will not be accepted.

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Sales Tax: When applicable, sales tax will be applied unless a valid resale certificate is provided during checkout.

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Release & Removal: It is the purchaser's responsibility to arrange the shipping. Removal must be completed on or before the 10th business day after the sale date, or the buyer will default on the terms of the sale. 

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Terms & Conditions: It is the Bidder's responsibility to understand and comply with the complete Terms & Conditions of the auction. Enter the online auction, click "Auction Details," then "Terms & Conditions."

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Questions & Technical Assistance: (Submit Questions Form); 713-600-7790; 832-485-0014; 713-600-7797; 713-600-7796.

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