Important Antique Auction

TERMS & CONDITIONS By bidding on any item(s), the bidder shows acceptance of the terms of the auction DESCRIPTIONS / CONDITION - The Auctioneer has put forth every effort to provide as accurate of a description of all items into preparing this auction catalog. The Auctioneer shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness of or defect in any lot and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance will be made or sale set aside on account of incorrectness, error in cataloguing or any imperfection not noted. No deduction will be allowed on damaged articles as all goods being exposed to public exhibition are sold "as is" "where is" with no guarantees implied and without recourse. All sales are final. It is the bidders responsibility to determine the exact condition of each item. Printed statements of description are provided in good faith and are matters of opinion. Bidder – Acknowledges that the auction site is a potentially hazardous area. Every person at the auction site, during & after the sale shall be deemed to be at his or her own risk. Note: All bidders are bound by their signature on the bidder’s registration. Please read these terms carefully. The record of sale, kept by the auctioneer and clerk, will be taken as absolute and final in all disputes. ADDITIONS / WITHDRAWALS - The Auctioneer has sole discretion to reject any and all bids and reject a nominal advance and reserves the right to withdraw from sale any items listed or to sell items not listed. The auctioneer reserves the right to group one or more lots into one or more selling lots or to subdivide into more selling lots. Wherever the best interest of the seller will be served, the Auctioneer reserves the right to sell all of the items listed in bulk or individually or subject to confirmation of owner. BIDDING - All bidders are required to have a Bid Number obtained at the time of registration from the Auction office. All bidders (both on-site and internet) must provide their name, address, daytime phone number and e-mail address. This is to insure good communication between Rivenburgs Auction Gallery and the bidder throughout their transactions. PREMIUM / SALES TAX - A 10% Buyers Premium will be charged on all purchases. Internet Buyer's Premium is 17%. Sales tax will be charged to the buyer unless Auctioneer is provided with a copy of their valid Pennsylvania Sales Tax Exemption form at time of registration. Payment should be in CASH, COMPANY OR PERSONAL CHECK WITH A BANK LETTER OF GUARANTEE, CASHIERS CHECK, VISA/MC/DISCOVER. The full purchase price on all lots sold to the same buyer must be paid to a representative of the Auctioneer on the day of the auction within the time fixed and before the removal of any items unless other wise announced. In default of payment of bills in full within the time herein specified, the auctioneer in addition to all other remedies allowed by law, may retain all monies received as deposit or otherwise, as liquidated damage. Lots not paid for and removed within the time specified herein may be resold at public or private sale without further notice, and deficiency together with all expenses and charges of re-sale, will be charged to the defaulting purchaser. . Online Bidders: Complete payment is required in cash, acceptable check with 10 day waiting. Visa/Mastercard, or selected online payments (Paypal). In the case of online auction purchases, payment must be received within 3 business days. It is recommended that you use Overnight trackable method to make your payment. REMOVAL: Items purchased may be removed once payment is made. All items should be removed on the day of auction. ON-LINE - To enable customers to participate in our auctions with out the travel expense and lost time, buyers will pay a fee equal to 17 % of the purchase price when buying on-line. Our on-line auctions move quickly! If you win an item(s) in the auction, you will be notified by e-mail. Register prior to 9:30 am on day of auction to assure your approval for bidding at the auction. NOTE TO FOREIGN BUYERS: Method of payment will be U.S. currency or certified check drawn on an American bank. All sales are final at the fall of the Auctioneer's hammer. Rivenburgs Auction Gallery is not responsible for delays in Internet Service or Blackouts, or eBay outages. Due to the STRICT constraints in LIVE AUCTION BIDDING, you may be required to raise your bid over the predetermined amount, due to in house LIVE bidders increments. DISPUTES - if any dispute arises between two or more bidders, the Auctioneer may decide the same or may immediately put the lot up for sale again and resell to the highest bidder. The Auctioneer shall be the final judge in all bidding disputes and shall determine the top bidder. The decision of the auctioneer shall be final and absolute. RECORDS - The record of sale kept by the auctioneer and bookkeeper will be taken as final in the event of any dispute PHONE BIDDING: There are a limited number of phones available and will be issued on a first come first serve basis. Phone bidding is available on items valued at $500.00 and up, to approved buyer’s, however, arrangements must be made at least 24 hours before the sale. Phone lines are reserved for serious bidders only. AUCTIONEER’S DETERMINATION IS FINAL -A lot will be sold to the highest bidder as determined in the sole and exclusive judgment of the auctioneer. The auctioneer will also have the sole and exclusive power and authority to a) resolve any disputes between bidders, b) determine whether to pass or re-offer a lot for sale, c) reject or challenge any bid or advance in the bidding, d) exclude any bidder from the premises and e) otherwise regulate the bidders, the bidding and its increments. REMOVAL - Shall be at the expense, liability and risk of the purchaser. Purchases will be delivered only on presentation of paid bill. Auctioneer shall not be responsible for goods not removed within the time specified and shall have the option of removing and storing at the expense and risk of the purchaser any article purchased but not paid for and removed within the specified time. ON LINE – purchaser must make arrangements for shipping or pick up. CLAIMS - No claims will be allowed after goods are removed from premises RESERVES - The Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any and all bids. On lots upon which there is a reserve, the Auctioneers shall have the right to bid on behalf of the seller. If we note restoration, repair, damage, or defect to a piece in the catalog, look it over for yourself and bid accordingly. We try describe and picture damage, if more information is needed please contact us no late than 24 hours before sale starts. Thank you Rivenburgs Auction Gallery PO Box U Route 11 Tunnel Hill Nicholson PA 18446 570 942 6622

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