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2016 Thomas Built B2 school bus
Current Bid
$4,100.00
/ 15 Bids
Carroll CSD
Carroll, IA
8/04/2026 Tuesday
2016 Thomas Built B2 school bus
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 115,138 on odometer
- Hours: 5,554 on meter
- VIN: 4UZABRDT2GCGW1348
- Unit #: 33
- Cummins
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Air
- GVWR: 31,000 lbs
- Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Passengers: 42
- Wheelchair lift
- Size: 11R22.5
- Parking brake release issue
- Dash warning indicator: Check engine
- Jump start required during on-site data collection
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
2012 Thomas Built 340T school bus
Current Bid
$1,000.00
/ 12 Bids
USD 400 Smoky Valley School
Lindsborg, KS
8/18/2026 Tuesday
2012 Thomas Built 340T school bus
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 203,233 on odometer
- Hours: 8,944 on meter
- VIN: 4UZABRDT1CCBL4637
- Cummins
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 31,000 lbs
- Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Passengers: 71
- Size: 10R22.5
- School decals will be removed prior to auction
- Storage door issues
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
2011 Thomas Built school bus
Current Bid
$375.00
/ 3 Bids
Watertown School District
Watertown, SD
8/18/2026 Tuesday
2011 Thomas Built school bus
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 194,624 on odometer
- Hours: 9,490 on meter
- VIN: 1T88S4E27B1138774
- Unit #: 96
- Cummins ISB
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Allison
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Air
- Brakes: Air
- Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Electric passenger sliding door
- Passengers: 72
- Size: 11R22.5
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
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2014 Motor Coach Industries D4000 prison transport bus
Current Bid
$8,600.00
/ 32 Bids
Rapid City, SD
8/18/2026 Tuesday
2014 Motor Coach Industries D4000 prison transport bus
Title distribution may be delayed up to 30 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 412,495 on odometer
- Hours: 8,014 on meter
- VIN: 1M81DMBA7EP013429
- Cummins ISX
- Displacement: 12.0L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- HP: 385
- Allison
- Automatic
- Axles: Tandem
- Suspension: Air
- Brakes: Air
- AC, Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Backup camera
- Electric passenger sliding door
- Passengers: 24
- Size: 315/80R22.5
Title distribution may be delayed up to 30 days from verification of funds.
2002 Blue Bird coach bus
Kansas title
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- Miles: 232,247 on odometer
- VIN: 1BAGNBJA32F206443
- Unit #:
- Cummins
- Displacement: 10.8L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Tandem
- Suspension: Air
- Brakes: Air
- AC, Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Passengers: 52
- Size: 11R22.5
Kansas title
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
2015 Freightliner B2 school bus
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 83,986 on odometer
- Hours: 7,603 on meter
- VIN: 4UZABRDT2FCFY4138
- Cummins ISB
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Air
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 31,000 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Electric passenger sliding door
- Passengers: 71
- Size: 11R22.5
- Possible AC issues, may need charged
- Dash warning indicator: Check engine
- Dash warning indicator: DPF
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
1997 Blue Bird TC2000 school bus
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- Miles: 120,213 on odometer
- VIN: 1BAAKCSH5VF073768
- Displacement: 5.9L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Hydraulic
- GVWR: 30,000 lbs
- Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Auxiliary controls
- Passengers: 52
- Size: 11R22.5
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
2010 Blue Bird school bus
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- Miles: 132,118 on odometer
- VIN: 1BABKCPA2AF274053
- Cummins
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Air
- Heat
- Cruise control
- Passengers: 72
- Size: 11R22.5
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
2002 Blue Bird All American school bus
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- Miles: 123,808 on odometer
- Hours: 114,186 on meter
- VIN: 1BABKCPA52F204712
- Cummins ISB
- Displacement: 5.9L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 30,000 lbs
- Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Auxiliary controls
- Passengers: 52
- Size: 11R22.5
- Dash warning indicator: ABS
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
2013 Freightliner B2 school bus
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- Miles: 162,164 on odometer
- Hours: 10,638 on meter
- VIN: 4UZABRDU7DCBT1266
- Cummins ISB
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Hydraulic
- GVWR: 29,800 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Electric passenger sliding door
- Passengers: 71
- Size: 11R22.5
- Possible AC issues, may need charged
- Dash warning indicator: Check engine
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
1996 Blue Bird TC2000 school bus
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- Miles: 127,433 on odometer
- VIN: 1BAAKCSH9TF067985
- Displacement: 5.9L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Hydraulic
- GVWR: 30,000 lbs
- Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Auxiliary controls
- Passengers: 52
- Size: 11R22.5
- Jump start required during on-site data collection
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
2019 Eldorado National 2010 Aerolite shuttle bus
Current Bid
$1,500.00
/ 14 Bids
San Antonio, TX
8/12/2026 Wednesday
2019 Eldorado National 2010 Aerolite shuttle bus
Title distribution may be delayed up to 30 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 162,371 on odometer
- VIN: 1GB3GRBG9J1342988
- Unit #: 3423
- Displacement: 6.0L
- Cylinders: 8
- Fuel type: Gas
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Hydraulic
- GVWR: 12,300 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Cruise control
- Backup camera
- Auxiliary controls
- Passengers: 11
- Size: 245/75R16
- Windshield chipped or cracked
Title distribution may be delayed up to 30 days from verification of funds.
1997 Blue Bird TC2000 school bus
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- Miles: 128,834 on odometer
- VIN: 1BAAKCSH7VF073769
- Displacement: 5.9L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Hydraulic
- GVWR: 30,000 lbs
- Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Auxiliary controls
- Passengers: 52
- Size: 11R22.5
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
1994 International 3700 school bus
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- Miles: 63,678 on odometer
- VIN: 1HVBAZRM5RH575560
- Navistar A170
- Displacement: 7.3L
- Cylinders: 8
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Hydraulic
- GVWR: 25,500 lbs
- Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Auxiliary controls
- Passengers: 35
- Front: 10R22.5
- Rear: 11R22.5
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
2009 Freightliner XB transit bus
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 363,400 on odometer
- VIN: 4UZACSDT89CAF9573
- Cummins ISB
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 37,600 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- On-board restroom
- Passengers: 39
- Size: 295/80 R 22.5
- Repair documents available upon request to [email protected]
- Possible engine issues
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
2002 Champion shuttle bus
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- Miles: 346,524 on odometer
- VIN: 4UZAA8BW72CK14921
- Cummins
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Air
- Brakes: Hydraulic
- GVWR: 27,000 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Cruise control
- Passengers: 28
- Size: 255/70R22.5
- Repair documents available upon request to [email protected]
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
2014 Blue Bird Vision school bus
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 183,634 on odometer
- Miles or hours may vary, unit still in use
- VIN: 1BAKFCPH3EF300876
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Hydraulic
- AC, Heat
- Passengers: 65
- Size: 11R22.5
- Dash warning indicator: Engine warning, Low Coolant Level
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
2014 International school bus
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
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- Miles: 155,905 on odometer
- Hours: 9,367 on meter
- VIN: 4DRBUSKNOEB482588
- Unit #: 31
- International Maxxforce
- Displacement: 6.4L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Air
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 29,800 lbs
- Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Passengers: 65
- Size: 11R22.5
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
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2011 Thomas Built MVP-EF school bus
Title distribution may be delayed up to 30 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 124,943 on odometer
- VIN: 1T88T4E23B1138736
- Cummins ISB6.7
- Serial: 73108324
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- HP: 310
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Air
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 33,000 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Cruise control
- Passengers: 84
- Size: 11R22.5
Title distribution may be delayed up to 30 days from verification of funds.
2014 Thomas Built HDX school bus
Seller is a Missouri licensed motor vehicle dealer. The buyer may be required to pay sales tax and/or registration fees to the dealer prior to taking possession. Buyers may be required to provide identification to the licensed dealer to comply with state laws. Title will be assigned and distributed by the dealer. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
- Miles: 109,026 on odometer
- Hours: 7,835 on meter
- VIN: 1T7YU4F22E1272786
- Cummins ISL 280
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: CNG
- Allison
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 36,200 lbs
- Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Auxiliary controls
- Passengers: 56
- Size: 11R22.5
Seller is a Missouri licensed motor vehicle dealer. The buyer may be required to pay sales tax and/or registration fees to the dealer prior to taking possession. Buyers may be required to provide identification to the licensed dealer to comply with state laws. Title will be assigned and distributed by the dealer. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
2015 Thomas Built Express G4500 school bus
Seller is a Missouri licensed motor vehicle dealer. The buyer may be required to pay sales tax and/or registration fees to the dealer prior to taking possession. Buyers may be required to provide identification to the licensed dealer to comply with state laws. Title will be assigned and distributed by the dealer. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
- Miles: 133,750 on odometer
- Hours: 9,434 on meter
- VIN: 1GB6G5BG8D1185870
- Displacement: 6.0L
- Cylinders: 8
- Fuel type: CNG
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Hydraulic
- GVWR: 14,200 lbs
- Wheelbase: 159"
- AC, Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Auxiliary controls
- Passengers: 20
- Size: 225/75R16
- Dash warning indicator: Airbag
Seller is a Missouri licensed motor vehicle dealer. The buyer may be required to pay sales tax and/or registration fees to the dealer prior to taking possession. Buyers may be required to provide identification to the licensed dealer to comply with state laws. Title will be assigned and distributed by the dealer. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
2015 Thomas Built Express G4500 school bus
Seller is a Missouri licensed motor vehicle dealer. The buyer may be required to pay sales tax and/or registration fees to the dealer prior to taking possession. Buyers may be required to provide identification to the licensed dealer to comply with state laws. Title will be assigned and distributed by the dealer. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
- Miles: 145,752 on odometer
- Hours: 8,326 on meter
- VIN: 1GB6G5BG5D1187754
- Displacement: 6.0L
- Cylinders: 8
- Fuel type: CNG
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Hydraulic
- GVWR: 14,200 lbs
- Wheelbase: 159"
- AC, Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Auxiliary controls
- Passengers: 20
- Size: 225/75R16
Seller is a Missouri licensed motor vehicle dealer. The buyer may be required to pay sales tax and/or registration fees to the dealer prior to taking possession. Buyers may be required to provide identification to the licensed dealer to comply with state laws. Title will be assigned and distributed by the dealer. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
2007 Thomas Built B2 school bus
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 233,139 on odometer
- Hours: 8,387 on meter
- VIN: 4UZABRDD27CW18683
- Unit #: 1
- Caterpillar C7 Acert
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Hydraulic
- GVWR: 27,500 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Passengers: 53
- Size: 11R22.5
- Radio will be removed prior to auction
- Decals will be removed prior to auction
- Floor soft spots
- Dash warning indicator: Brake
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
2009 Thomas Built B2 Bus Chassis school bus
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
- Miles: 247,395 on odometer
- VIN: 4UZABRDT99CAH8144
- Model: Cummins ISB
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Air
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 29,000 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Size: 10R22.5
- Jump start required during on-site data collection
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
2009 Thomas Built B2 Bus Chassis school bus
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
- Miles: 197,145 on odometer
- VIN: 4UZABRDT79CAH8143
- Cummins ISB
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Air
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 29,000 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Size: 10R22.5
- Jump start required during on-site data collection
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
2009 Thomas Built B2 Bus Chassis school bus
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
- Miles: 225,009 on odometer
- VIN: 4UZABRDT79CZ85167
- Cummins ISB
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 29,000 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Size: 10R22.5
- Dash warning indicator: Check engine
- Jump start required during on-site data collection
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
2006 Thomas Built FS 65 Chassis school bus
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
- Miles: 169,550 on odometer
- VIN: 4UZAAXCS16CV56621
- Mercedes-Benz
- Displacement: 6.4L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Air
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 27,500 lbs
- Heat
- Size: 10R22.5
- Dash warning indicator: Check transmission
- Jump start required during on-site data collection
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
2005 Thomas Built FS 65 Chassis school bus
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
- Miles: 195,348 on odometer
- VIN: 4UZAAXCS15CN09894
- Mercedes-Benz
- Displacement: 6.4L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Air
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 27,500 lbs
- Heat
- Size: 10R22.5
- Jump start required during on-site data collection
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
2010 Thomas Built HDX school bus
Seller is a Kansas licensed motor vehicle dealer. The buyer may be required to pay sales tax and/or registration fees to the dealer prior to taking possession. Buyers may be required to provide identification to the licensed dealer to comply with state laws. Title will be assigned and distributed by the dealer. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
Title distribution may be delayed up to 30 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 215,964 on odometer
- Hours: 704 on meter
- VIN: 1T7YR4E22A1128278
- Cummins ISL
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 36,200 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Auxiliary controls
- Size: 11R22.5
- AC issues
Seller is a Kansas licensed motor vehicle dealer. The buyer may be required to pay sales tax and/or registration fees to the dealer prior to taking possession. Buyers may be required to provide identification to the licensed dealer to comply with state laws. Title will be assigned and distributed by the dealer. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
Title distribution may be delayed up to 30 days from verification of funds.
2011 Thomas Built MVP-EF school bus
Title distribution may be delayed up to 30 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 153,434 on odometer
- Hours: 11,884 on meter
- VIN: 1T88P4E2XB1138592
- Cummins ISB6.7 240
- Serial: 73094811
- Displacement: 8.9L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- HP: 240
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Air
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 33,000 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Passengers: 71
- Size: 11R22.5
Title distribution may be delayed up to 30 days from verification of funds.
2008 Thomas Built B2 school bus
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 106,560 on odometer
- Hours: 5,664 on meter
- VIN: 4UZABRDC58CZ11292
- Caterpillar C7
- Serial: NOWAX68479
- Displacement: 7.2L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- HP: 210
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 29,000 lbs
- Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Passengers: 65
- Size: 11R22.5
- Jump start required during on-site data collection
- Coolant leak
- Floor issues, soft
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
2008 Thomas Built B2 school bus
Mileage has not been verified. Odometer discrepancy will be marked on the title.
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
- Miles: Unknown
- VIN: 4UZABRDJ18CZ15077
- Mercedes-Benz MBE-900
- Displacement: 7.2L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 29,000 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Size: 10R22.5
- Non-operational unit
- Unit must be towed or hauled
Mileage has not been verified. Odometer discrepancy will be marked on the title.
Seller is a government entity who will be assigning and distributing the title. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
2012 Thomas Built HDX bookmobile
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
- Miles: 117,261 on odometer
- Hours: 4,717 on meter
- VIN: 1T7YL2F24C1150113
- Cummins ISL G 250
- Serial: 73278915
- Displacement: 8.9L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: CNG
- Automatic
- Axles: Single
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Air
- GVWR: 35,350 lbs
- AC, Heat
- Heated mirrors
- Cruise control
- Backup camera
- Auxiliary controls
- Passengers: 2
- Wheelchair lift
- Size: 11R22.5
- Unknown operating condition of Wheelchair lift
- Non-operational awning motor, AC, Heat
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
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