FL requires a broker just like SC, according to Copart. https://www.copart.com/content/us/en/licensing/licensingoverview
The bike I’m after is in SC and requires a lisc. I’ve been registered with copart for almost 10y and bought cars before. When I tried to bid on this one it said, send us a lisc or use a broker.
You don't need a license if you are buying within your state. Crossing state lines when bidding/buying triggers the broker issue.
The thing about copart though if your are not a licensed broker or dealer, is the fee amount goes up by a lot, even if you can bid on the item for your state, if you are just a member. Sometimes it is better to use a broker or do exactly as you are doing, find a friend to help you out to cut down on the fees.
I don't think that's accurate or that simple. I just recently joined as a member cuz I wanted to bid on a car that was local to me in TN, when I tried bidding it gave me a similar reply that I need a broker.
That would be incorrect information. The license requirement varies from state to state. You can buy in your state because your state doesn't require a license. South Carolina DOES require a dealers license to purchase. I live in SC and can not buy from Copart in SC even though I have a location like 10 minutes from me. I can however buy from NC and GA because both of those states do not require a license.
Here is the link to which states require which licenses https://www.copart.com/content/us/e...iew?intcmp=web_licensing_index_state_overview
You guys are probably correct about it varying from state to state. Pennsylvania does not require a dealer license... I put down a small deposit they hold and I can bid up to $1500... as long as I stay within the PA state locations.