Abstract: Apparatus and methods for managing delivery of a plurality of information regarding items for sale and facilitating a sale thereof. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a server entity adapted to communicate with item information providers. The server entity compiles the item information received from the item information providers and formats the information for efficient delivery to a plurality of potential buyers. The server enables a sale of salvage items such as salvaged vehicles in one example. The server provides salvage companies with a unified platform to acquire vehicles for salvage, receive information about vehicles in advance and inspect the vehicle itself in-person or virtually via photos or videos before bidding in a salvage auction. In addition, insurance companies are able to provide certification with respect to the current state of the vehicle as a salvageable vehicle. Exemplary client interface and business rules are also given.