At the time of the sale, you must pay a deposit of 10% of the winning bid/purchase price. This is called “hand money” and must be paid immediately by cash or certified check made payable to “Chester County Sheriff’s Office”. We cannot accept personal checks, business checks, or credit cards. Winning bidders cannot leave the sale to obtain the hand money.
The balance of the winning bid/purchase price is due 21 days after the sale in the Sheriff’s Office. Balance payments must be made by cash or certified check made payable to “Chester County Sheriff’s Office”.Please Note: You will forfeit the 10% hand money deposit if you do not pay the balance of the purchase price by the 21-day deadline.