Terms & Conditions
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please be advised that all bidders must read and accept the Terms and Conditions of this sale.
TERMS OF SALE:
When bidding on any lot offered by Toys of Times Past Auctions, the bidder indicates acceptance of the following Terms & Conditions of Sale. Any participation in the auction binds you to agreement of these terms whether or not you read or understand these terms.
REGISTRATION:
All bidders must pre-register with Toys of Times Past to receive a Bidder ID prior to the last day of the auction. Please register online at www.toysoftimespast.com or call 216-218-1971. A credit card number is required for bidder registration.
BIDDING:
You may bid as high as you want over the minimum bid.
LIVE ONLINE BIDDING:
Live online bidding is available through www.toysoftimespast.com, invaluable, auctionzip and liveauctioneers. Bidding takes place solely online. Catalogs are posted about 3 weeks prior to the auction end date for bidders to place bids. During this period of open bidding, bidders are able to see the current high bid on each lot. You may place higher bids during this time. On the auction end date, the auction will go live and bidders will then be able to bid live online until the auction has completed.
ABSENTEE BIDDING:
Bidders may place absentee bids for the items they are interested in online, by email or phone. Absentee form can be found on www.toysoftimespast.com Toys of Times Past will execute your bids on your behalf during the live auction. For example: If lot #10 has a bid of $50 and your absentee bid is $100, Toys of Times Past will competitively place bids for you, up to your $100 absentee bid.
VIA EMAIL:
Email bidding starts as soon as the online catalog is posted. Please email bids to: info@toysoftimespast.com .
VIA MAIL:
Please submit completed and signed Bid Form. Mail and Email bids can be confirmed by calling 216-218-1971.
BIDDING INCRIMENTS:
Up to:
$0 - $50 / $5
$50 - $250 / $10
$250 - $1000 / $25
$1000 - $2500 / $50
$2500 - $5,000 / $100;
$5000 - $10,000 / $250;
$10000 - $20,000 / $500
$20,001++ / $1,000.
BUYERS PREMIUM:
23% buyers premium will be added to all purchases paid for with Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. A 3% discount will be applied to all purchases paid for with Cash, Check or Money Order (discounted to 20%).
SALES TAX:
Ohio residents must pay Ohio sales tax unless you have an Ohio sales tax exemption number. You must fill out a Sales Tax Exemption form and submit a copy of your Department of Taxation Tax Exemption License. If purchase is shipped out of the State of Ohio, the purchase is exempt from Ohio sales tax. Bidders picking up items from out of state are subject to 8% Ohio sales tax.
PAYMENT:
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Cash, Check or Money Order are accepted. All checks will be held for 10 business days prior to shipping the purchase. Invoices with be sent within 7-14 days after the close of auction. Payment in full must be received within 7 calendar days after receiving invoice. If payment is not received within 7 days after invoice is sent, the bidder's credit card may be charged.
SHIPPING:
Toys Of Times Past Auctions ships worldwide. All items are packed in house and are shipped fully insured. The buyer is responsible for the insured shipping cost. International bidders are responsible for customs and import fees.
ABBREVIATIONS:
M=Mint (Flawless condition/Like new); NM=Near Mint (Very slight play wear and/or box storage wear) ; EX+= Excellent Plus (May show slightly more wear than NM but still retains bright, glossy finish); EX=Excellent (Shows light play wear and scratches); VG=Very Good (Shows heavier play wear, more defects & fading but still displayable) , G=Good (Obvious overall wear with possible missing parts), F=Fair (Extensive damage, wear and possible missing parts); BO=Battery Operated; BORC=Battery Operated Remote Control; FR=Friction; HBP=Hanna Barbera Productions; KFS=King Features Syndicate; OB=Original Box; PS=Pressed Steel; WDP=Walt Disney Productions; WS=Wingspan; WU= Windup.
Condition Of Items:
In publishing the online catalog, Toys of Times Past tried to accurately describe all items being sold. All items are sold AS IS - WHERE IS. It is the bidder's responsibility to judge condition. If you have questions, please ask. No statement in this catalog shall be deemed to be a warranty or representation of the items being sold and Toys of Times Past will not assume liability with respect to age, condition, rarity, provenance or historical relevance of the items being sold. No statement anywhere whether oral or written, shall be deemed such a guarantee, warranty or representation. The consignor and we make no representation or warranty as to whether the purchaser acquires any reproduction rights in the property. Returns will not be accepted under any circumstances. Any agent under the employ of any bidder is bound by the terms of sale as stated in the online catalog and any relevant documents.
Toys of Times Past has the right to refuse any bid from anyone at any time for any reason.
Toys of Times Past is not responsible for any errors in executing any mail or email bid and is providing this service for the convenience of the customers only. Toys of Times Past is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions in online catalog. Toys of Times Past assumes no liability for withdrawing any lot and has the right to pull any lot at any time prior to the end of the auction.
If there is a system failure or failure in the auction bidding process, Toys of Times Past reserves the right to reschedule the auction end-date.
Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at conclusion of bidding. The purchaser is fully responsible once title has been passed. The payment due date is within 7 calendar days of receiving the invoice. If payment is not received within 7 days after invoice is sent, bidder's credit card may be charged. Storage and insurance charges shall accrue at the rate of 4% of the selling price per month after 30 days.
