Bidding Increments
| From: | To: | Increment: |
|---|
| $0 | $49 | $5 |
| $50 | $199 | $10 |
| $200 | $499 | $25 |
| $500 | $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $1,999 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $4,999 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $19,999 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $49,999 | $2,000 |
| $50,000+ | | $5,000 |
Terms & Conditions
Estate Auction Company - Terms & Conditions:
1. Payment: 18% Buyer's premium on all purchases. Acceptable forms of payment are PayPal, major credit card, cash or check, cash, traveler's check, certified check, personal check or wire transfer.
2. As a convenience to customers, absentee bids and phone bids will be executed by Estate Auction Company personnel in a fair, competitive and confidential manner. Phone bid arrangements must be made 24 hours prior to start of the auction. Estate Auction Company will not be responsible for failure to execute absentee or phone bids. 3. All items are sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" with all faults. There are no warranties or representations of merchantability, of fitness, nor of any other kind, express or implied. All items are available for your examination before the item is moved to the podium before the sale. Written and oral descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to authenticity, age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold.Estate Auction Company attempts to catalog every lot correctly and will attempt to point out any defects but will not be responsible or liable for the correctness of the catalog or other descriptions of the lot. We recommend prospective bidders examine all items in which they have an interest. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you have examined the items as fully as you desire to or that you have chosen not to examine them. If you require absolute certainty in all areas of authenticity, and the results of your evaluation leave uncertainty in your mind, we recommend you have an expert examine the lot for you or do not bid on the item in question. If your item(s) are damaged in shipping, you will need to contact the shipper to file a claim. If your item(s) are being shipped and there is a condition problem upon receipt, you are expected to notify us immediately by phone at 954-921-2828. We do not give refunds! All sales are final! 4. All property is sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" and neither Estate Auction Company nor the consignor makes any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to property or its value, and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, authenticity, authorship, completeness, condition of property or estimate of value. No statement (oral or written) in this catalog, at the sale, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation, or any assumption of responsibility. All measurements are approximate. Antiques, by the very nature of their age, have wear that reflects their years of use. As a result, honest wear earned from use is to be expected and is sometimes the proof that an item is an antique. Normal wear will not be listed. Buyers who would like to know the fine points regarding condition should call. 5.Estate Auction Company reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before the auction without liability and any of its employees reserve the right to bid on any merchandise offered in course of auction with the permission of Estate Auction Company. 6. The successful bidder is the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, or in the event of doubt on part as to the validity of any bid, the auctioneer will have the final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, Estate Auction Company sale record is conclusive. 7. The Auctioneer has the right to reject any raise of bid not commensurate with the value of the item being offered. Estate Auction Company reserves the right to establish a stated minimum bid, the right to reject or accept any or all bids, or the right to withdraw items from the auction before completion of the auction. The seller of the property may not withdraw lots without confirmation from Estate Auction Company If the seller requires a minimum bid, it must be stated in writing on this contract and approved by Estate auction Company. Also Estate Auction Company reserves the right to keep the merchandise until after the completion of the sale . 8. All sales are final and all items must be paid for each day of sale and buyer must have paid receipt to pick up items. All items must be paid for before taken from premises. The purchaser assumes full responsibility for items at the fall of the hammer. 9. SHIPPING -Estate Auction Company will ship small items via USPS or UPS. However we reserve the right to use a third party shipper at our discretion due to limitation of in-house shipping. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay all fees associated with shipping and packing. Estimates are available contact us at infoo@estateauctionco.com. All property should be removed from our premises no later than 4:00 P.M.. of the third business day following the end of the auction. Unless prior arrangements have been made with Estate auction company, items not removed by the specified time will be charged storage and handling fees of $10.00 per item per day until removal. Please note that removal deadlines are strictly enforced. 10. If we are prevented by fire, theft, or any other reason whatsoever from delivering any property to the purchaser, our liability shall be limited to the sum actually paid, by the purchaser for such property. 11. All sales are subject to Florida and Broward County sales tax of 6.%, unless purchased for resale and proper tax exemption form has been completed, the purchaser must possess a valid tax-exempt number. Estate Auction Company must have a blanket exemption certificate with permit number and signature on any tax exempt sale. 12. Bidding on any articles indicates acceptance of these terms. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with by the purchaser,Estate Auction Company at its option may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser or (b) resell the property at public auction without reserve or minimum selling price, and the purchaser will be liable for any deficiency and costs, including handling charges, expenses of both sales, the commission on both sales at regular rates, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. 13. All items sold in numerical, cataloged order. 14. If you have any questions please contact our staff. 15. We follow all Federal Firearms Rules and Regulations. 16. These terms and conditions of sale, as well as the respective rights and obligations of Estate Auction Company and any purchasers or bidder at any sale of Estate Auction Company, shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. 17. The auctioneer is licensed and regulated by The Florida Department of Regulatory Protection - Auction Division. Antiques, by the very nature of their age, have wear that reflects their years of use. As a result, honest wear earned from use is to be expected and is sometimes the proof that an item is an antique. Normal wear will not be listed. Buyers who would like to know the fine points regarding condition should call. We would prefer that you examine the items before you place a bid. All items are sold "as is" . ONLINE BIDDING 2. PAYMENT - It is the buyer's responsibility to contact Estate Auction Company via telephone 954-921-2828 or email at info@estateauctionco.com to arrange payment. Estate Auction Company will email an invoice to you within 3 days from the date of the sale. We accept cashiers check, traveler's check, money orders, wire transfers visa m/c, If you have not contacted Estate auction Company to arrange payment within 72 hours of time that invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the amount of your invoice. We reserve the right to require bank checks or certified checks for large purchases. 3. A range of estimates is given on each lot with a low and a high estimate. Estimates should not be relied on as a prediction of the actual selling price, Estimates are simply an opinion. We require payment to be received by us no later than 3 days after the auction. Credit Card - Shipped without delay. Money Order - Shipped when we receive payment. Personal Check - Shipped after check has cleared (2 weeks) If payment is not received within 7 days your Credit Card will be charged and the merchandise shipped. Absentee Bids are accepted with a 18% buyers premium on all Absentee Bids. There is a 18% buyer's premium if paid by Credit Card . We do competitive bidding on all absentee bids. All Absentee Bids/Phone Bids must be submitted 24 hours before sale time. All online absentee bids must be accompanied by a valid Credit Card Number with its Expiration Date. We do reserve the right to verify the said card has at least the amount of the bid available in credit/and or charge $1.00 verification fee for new bidders. We do not require the purchase be made with the credit card. If the bidder were to win the item we will contact the bidder to verify method of payment and shipping information. We will contact the winning absentee bidder by telephone. If no answer we will leave a message if possible. If we cannot make contact we will charge your credit card and ship the merchandise to the mailing address on file. All sales are subject to Florida and Broward County sales tax. Florida residents purchasing the items for resale must provide proper tax exemption information to have sales tax waived. Sales tax will Not be charged on all items shipped out of state. Bidding indicates acceptance
Contract Terms
Contract Information:
Bidding on any articles indicates acceptance of these terms. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with by the purchaser, Estate Auction Company at its option may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser or (b) resell the property at public auction without reserve or minimum selling price, and the purchaser will be liable for any deficiency and costs, including handling charges, expenses of both sales, the commission on both sales at regular rates, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages.
Payment Terms
Accepted Forms of Payment:
PayPal, Personal Check, Money Order / Cashiers Check, CASH ,we accept major credit cards, and wire transfers $5000 AND UP MUST BE PAID BY WIRE TRANSFER,CHECK, CASH, OR MONEY ORDER
CONDITION The majority of property offered at ESTATE AUCTION COMPANY comes directly from estates and private collections, and may show signs of use and age. The absence of condition remarks in the description DOES NOT mean the item is in perfect condition. We encourage you to thoroughly examine the property before bidding. If you cannot personally inspect a lot, you may request a Condition Report prior to bidding. This service is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation. All lots are sold "AS IS" and there will be NO RETURNS BASED ON CONDITION. Again, prospective buyers are in ALL CASES responsible for determining the physical condition of lots as there are NO RETURNS based on condition.
Shipping Terms
Shipping Information:
Estate Auction Company will ship small items via USPS Priority Mail. However we reserve the right to use a third party shipper at our discretion due to limitation of in-house shipping. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay all fees associated with shipping and packing. Estimates are available, contact us at Estate Auction Company. All property should be removed from our premises no later than 4:00 P.M.. of the third business day following the end of the auction unless prior arrangements have been made with Estate Auction Company. Items not removed by the specified time will be charged storage and handling fees of $10.00 per item per day until removal. Please note that removal deadlines are strictly enforced.
Buyer's Premium
TERMS
Sales are subject to the following terms and conditions of sale: Bidding is available by live in-house bidding, absentee, and telephone. There is an 18% buyer's premium, and live internet bidding is available on Invaluable.com with a 23% buyer's premium. Payment is due at the end of the auction by cash, certified funds, approved check, Paypal, Visa, or Master Card. North Carolina sales tax is 7.5%.
CONDITIONS
Leland Little Auctions has endeavored to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly "as - is" "where - is" with all faults. All sales are final and no refunds are given. The sales records and recordings shall be conclusive. It is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition/authenticity of each item. No statement in this catalogue or by representatives of Leland Little Auctions shall be considered as a warranty or assumption of liability. Written and oral descriptions given by Leland Little Auctions staff members are given as a courtesy to a client, are only an opinion, and should not be considered as a guarantee of age, composition, or authenticity. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear or imperfections. By bidding, you signify that you have either closely examined the items, have chosen not to examine them, or have hired an independent agent to examine the item(s) for you. Condition reports are available via the online catalog or by contacting the Leland Little Auctions office.
AUCTIONEER
Leland J. Little, NCAL#6139; NCFL#7452. The auctioneer always reserves the right to withdraw a lot for any reason he deems appropriate, including any lots that may have a reserve, or if there is a lack of bidding interest or lack of appropriate bids. Leland Little Auctions shall have the right to withdraw any item at any time for any reason and to default any sale in the event of an error or dispute.
ABSENTEE AND TELEPHONE BIDS
Arrangements for absentee or phone bidding can be made by completing and submitting the Absentee Bid Form by 5:00 pm the day prior to sale day. This form can be obtained on the website WWW.LELANDLITTLE.COM or by fax - 919-644-1245. No additional phone bids can be accepted on the day of the auction including additions when speaking with a staff person on the phone. Phone reservation contact numbers cannot be changed after 5:00 pm the day prior to sale day. All bids must be secured with a credit card number. All absentee bids will be executed in a fair, competitive and confidential manner. While every effort is made to execute and honor absentee and phone bids, Leland Little Auctions is not responsible for failure to execute a bid and is not liable for any losses incurred as a result of failure to execute absentee bids or failed phone reservations. All bids are time stamped. In case of identical bids, the first bid received will take precedence. Where appropriate, written bids will be rounded down to the nearest amount consistent with the auctioneer's bidding increments. NOTE: It is the bidder's responsibility to accurately record Lot Number and Bid Amount or Telephone number on any Absentee or On-Line bid form. Leland Little Auctions assumes no responsibility or liability in the event a bidder fails to do so. Leaving an absentee or telephone bid indicates the bidder is willing to open the bidding at one half the low estimate of the lot. Bids cannot be submitted, altered, or cancelled via voicemail.
INVALUABLE.COM BIDS
Live internet bidding is available during the auction. Current bids on the internet will be executed on your behalf during the auction by www.Invaluable.com. However, Leland Little Auctions cannot be held liable for live internet bids that are not sent, received, or executed by the administrator. If you are bidding live, real-time on-line, please bid quickly because there is a time delay in receiving live bids.
ESTIMATED WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENTS
Weights in catalogue description have been estimated through measurement and are to be used as approximate guidelines and not relied on as exact. Jewelry: Unless otherwise stated, all stones have been measured and graded in their settings. Metal weight given for jewelry includes stones unless stated otherwise. Buyers should be reminded that many colored gemstones have historically been treated to enhance their appearance. Lab reports will be referenced in catalogue descriptions.
CLOCKS AND WATCHES
No warrantee that any clock or watch is in working order is given. Virtually all clocks and watches have been repaired in the course of their lifetime and may include parts not original to them. There is no guarantee to works or movement. Unless otherwise stated, weight includes works.
OWNERSHIP
Item ownership is conveyed immediately following the fall of the auctioneer's hammer. While we try to handle and store all items with great care, Leland Little Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to an item after the hammer has fallen.
PAYMENT
All items purchased in person must be paid for on sale day. All items purchased via absentee or phone bid must be paid for within five business days of sale date. If a buyer fails to contact Leland Little Auctions within 5 business days following the sale, the credit card used to secure the bid will be charged the amount of the invoice. For items purchased through Invaluable, Leland Little Auctions will contact and send an invoice to all winning bidders via e-mail at the completion of the auction. If paying by check, Leland Little Auctions reserves the right to hold the item(s) until the check has cleared. Payment can be made by cash, approved certified funds, wire transfer, Paypal, Visa, and Master Card. International (non-domestic United States) bidders will be required to pay by wire transfer unless prior arrangements have been made. At the auctioneer's discretion, certain lots will be required to be paid for by wire transfer.
LOADING
Loading purchased items is the responsibility of the buyer. Leland Little Auctions will, as a courtesy, assist with the loading following the sale, but this is done at the risk and responsibility of the buyer. Arrangements for pick-up for buyers who wish to supply their own labor can be easily scheduled during gallery business hours at the registration desk. Leland Little Auctions will have no liability for any damage while providing loading assistance.
STORAGE
Unless prior arrangements are made, pick-up within 10 working days of the auction is required, or a $10.00 per lot per day storage fee will be charged.
ABANDONED PROPERTY
Unless prior arrangements have been made, any lot(s) remaining at Leland Little Auctions auction gallery more than 90 calendar days after the auction purchase date will be considered abandoned and will be resold at auction to off-set the storage fees. Leland Little Auctions is not obligated to notify the winning bidder that the abandoned lot(s) will be resold at auction.
BIDDING INCREMENTS
(Lower Level - Upper Level: Bid Increment)
$0 - $500 : $25
$500 - $1,000 : $50
$1,000 - $3,000 : $100
$3,000 - $5,000 : $200
$5,000 - $10,000 : $500
$10,000 - $30,000 : $1,000
$30,000 - $50,000 : $2,000
$50,000 and up : Auctioneer's Discretion
Taxes on your purchase
The State of Florida Sales Tax is computed on this total purchase price. The purchaser will be required to pay Florida Sales Tax unless exempted through possession of a valid State of Florida Sales Tax number on file.
Condition Statement
Condition Information:
All property is sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" and neither Estate Auction Company nor the consignor makes any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to property or its value, and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, authenticity, authorship, completeness, condition of property or estimate of value. No statement (oral or written) in this catalog, at the sale, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation, or any assumption of responsibility. All measurements are approximate. Antiques, by the very nature of their age, have wear that reflects their years of use. As a result, honest wear earned from use is to be expected and is sometimes the proof that an item is an antique. Normal wear will not be listed. Buyers who would like to know the fine points regarding condition should call.
