Terms & Condition of Sale
GUARANTEES
All items are sold as is, where is, with all faults. Neither Wooten & Wooten nor the consignors makes any guarantees, warranties or representations, expressed or implied, with respect to the property sold. All items are available for your examination prior to bidding and we recommend that prospective bidders, or their agent, inspect all items in which they have an interest and satisfy themselves as to the origin and condition of the item. Wooten & Wooten does not give refunds. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
CATALOGUE
Written and oral descriptions are the opinions of Wooten & Wooten staff and consultants and are in no way a guarantee of any kind to the accuracy of the catalogue description or condition reports provided. Please note that color calibrations can differ by computer, and all measurements are approximate.
CONDITION REPORTS
Complementary condition reports are executed on an as-requested basis and may be obtained by contacting our offices. Condition reports submitted less than 24 hours prior to the sale may not be completed. The absence of a condition report does not reflect the state of the object. It is our goal to provide our clients with a fair and accurate assessment, please keep mind that we are not professional conservators or restorers.
BIDDING
We offer live bidding in-house, as well as absentee bidding, telephone bidding and Internet bidding. Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers and is subject to an additional 5% charge added to our 20% buyers premium. All new bidders will be required to pre-register with Wooten & Wooten, and returning bidders will be asked to sign and complete a new bid form with each sale. No lot will be sold for less than half of the low estimate. Wooten & Wooten reserves the right to bid as agent on behalf of the seller. Wooten & Wooten staff, consultants, family and friends reserve the right to bid competitively at all auctions.
The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer and will assume full risk and responsibility for the property, including prompt payment and pick- up. The auctioneer has the sole right to re-open a lot and/or settle disputed bids, and the record kept by Wooten & Wooten will be seen as final. Wooten & Wooten reserves the right to reject any bid. All absentee bids are executed by Wooten & Wooten staff, and/or via LiveAuctioneers, as a convenience and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions.
PAYMENT
Payment is due for in-house bidders on the day of sale and within five days for all other bidders. Failure to remit payment within this timeline may result in the cancellation of the sale. Payment may be made in the form of cash, check, wire transfer, cashiers check, Visa or Mastercard. Personal checks from first time buyers must be accompanied by a letter of introduction from their banking institution. All invoices over $5,000 must be paid in wire transfer or cashier's check. Your bid is your agreement to pay hammer price, as well as a 20% buyer's premium and 8% South Carolina sales tax. Successful bidders paying by credit or debit card will be subject to an additional 3% surcharge. Successful internet bidders shall pay an additional 5% fee. Invoices must be paid in full in order for any lot to leave the gallery.
SHIPPING
All lots must be picked up within 30 days of the auction date. We do not ship items at Wooten & Wooten. We can provide you with a list of shippers; however, this does not qualify as an endorsement by Wooten & Wooten. We are not responsible for any damage done to property after the hammer; this includes, but is not limited to, items left beyond the 30 days or any damage or loss by your shipping agent.
If not picked up within 120 days of the auction date, lots under $1000 (hammer) will be sold for storage fees. Items over $1000 (hammer) will accrue a storage fee of $5 per day after 30 days with a maximum of six months, at which time the lot will be sold to cover storage costs. All storage fees must be paid in full for a lot to be released.
ENDANGERED SPECIES
Objects made of or incorporating plant or animal materials such as ivory, tortoiseshell, whalebone, etc. can require a license or certificate prior to exportation and additional licenses/certificates upon importation to another state or country. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to secure any licenses or certificates, and Wooten and Wooten will not assistant in the process nor can we guarantee that you will be able to obtain them. Your bid indicates that you agree to comply with any and all domestic / international restrictions on the trade of endangered species and that you will pay for successful lots regardless of whether you are able to obtain the proper license or certificate. Wooten & Wooten suggests that you secure the proper import/export license or certificates in your state or country prior to bidding and contact a shipper.
FOR EMPHASIS
20% Buyer's Premium added to the hammer price
8% South Carolina Sales Tax added
3% credit or debit fee added
5% fee for items purchased through LiveAuctioneers or Invaluable
BID INCREMENTS
$0-99 $10
$100- 499 $25
$500- 999 $50
$1,000- 2,999 $100
$3,000-4,999 $200
$5,000-9,999 $500
$10,000-19,999 $1,000
$20,000-49,999 $2,000
$50,000-99,999 $5,000
$100,000-199,999 $10,000
$200,000 - up Auctioneer's Discretion.
IN SUMMATION
Your bid will signify that you have inspected the items as fully as you desire, or that you have elected not to inspect them, and that you agree fully with all of terms of service hereby set forth by Wooten and Wooten Auctioneers & Appraisers.
Please call our offices at 866-570-0144 with any questions.
Jeremy J. Wooten SCAL 3947
Proprietor
Shipping
All items must be picked up within five days of the auction or will be subject to storage fees. We do not ship items at Wooten & Wooten. We can provide you with a list of shippers; however, this does not qualify as an endorsement by Wooten & Wooten. Successful bidders must provide Wooten & Wooten with written authorization in order for any lot to be released to a shipper and may do so by e-mailing info@wootenandwooten.com. Pick-ups are by appointment only and may be arranged by calling or e-mailing the gallery. We are not responsible for any damage done to property after the hammer; this includes, but is not limited to, items left beyond the five days or any damage or loss by your shipping agent.
