Repository sale
A secondary, often lower-bid sale for properties that went unsold at a county's regular tax sale. Pennsylvania's repository sales are a well-known example — first-come bidding rather than a live auction.
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General definition — exact terminology and mechanics vary by state and county. Always confirm against the specific county's own auction notice before bidding.