Mechanical & Still Banks, Marbles & Toys

Welcome and thank you for your interest in becoming a bidder on Gary Germer & Associates, LLC. Liveauctioneers.com auction site. We endeavor to conduct an interesting and fun auction that offers outstanding value and opportunity to buy antiques, art, collectibles, furniture, decor, vintage jewelry, and many other unique items at reasonable prices. The bidder may inspect the item (or items), online or at our gallery, prior to the auction date and during posted preview hours or by appointment by phone or e-mail at auctions@garygermer.com or by phone at (5035)235-0946. Items are available to preview on location at 407 N. Broadway St. Portland, OR 97227 All Lots are sold "AS DESCRIBED, AS IS, WHERE IS". Conditions of Sale: Before bidding online for a Gary Germer & Associates, LLC auction, you must read and accept the Terms and Conditions of Bidding. Read these terms very carefully. When you click the "accept" button online, you enter into a binding legal agreement with Gary Germer & Associates, LLC. Any information supplied by any employee or agent of Gary Germer & Associates, LLC, in any form whatsoever, is intended solely as general guidance on the use of Online Bidding Services and the buying and selling of lots. All items are sold as described. Gary Germer & Associates, LLC. provides no guarantees or warranties, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise, of any nature whatsoever in respect of the lots offered at Gary Germer & Associates. Each and every lot at Gary Germer & Associates auctions are sold as described, as is, and where is. There are no guarantees whatsoever." Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect or ask questions regarding the lots before placing bids. We welcome onsite inspections (please visit during posted hours or call for an appointment). We make every effort possible to inspect and verify all the items we sell. Paypal or wire transfer is accepted payment methods for International Bidders. Credit cards may be used at the discretion of Gary Germer & Associates, LLC. on a case by case basis. PURCHASER INFORMATION: All Bidders/Purchasers must submit their name, residence or business address, telephone number, a copy of a valid driver's license, and a valid credit card number, prior to participating in an auction. No fees prior to auction will be charged; this information is to validate your identity. Gary Germer & Associates, LLC. reserves the right to suspend the account of any Bidder/Purchaser who intentionally submits false or fraudulent contact information. FOR US SALES ONLY: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, PayPal, Check or Wire Transfer. Payment by Cashier's check is acceptable; however, we will treat this as a check and wait the appropriate time to assure the check has cleared the bank and is not a fraudulent check. Payment without a credit card must be approved prior to the auction. All items paid by Check or Cashier Check will be held until the check has cleared to the satisfaction of Gary Germer & Associates, LLC., and its bank. The buyer will be charged $35 for each check returned for insufficient funds. We are an Oregon based business; there is no sales tax in Oregon. Winning bidders will be emailed an invoice within 24 hours after the auction. If you do not receive an invoice via email it is your responsibility to contact us at (503) 235-0946 or email auctions@garygermer.com. The final sales price for property sold at auction shall consist of the following: winning bid price, buyer's premium, and costs of shipping to the buyer, shipping insurance, any artists' rights royalty, and taxes, if applicable. By placing a bid, bidder signifies that they have examined the items to their satisfaction, or that they have chosen not to personally examine them. Some of the items in our sales may be subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential price agreed upon by the seller and auctioneer below which the item will not be sold. Gary Germer & Associates, LLC. reserves the right to withdraw or pass any lot before, during or after the auction. The highest bidder acknowledged (and sold) by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid and in the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser. The bidder will be the sole judge of value, absolutely no refunds. Lots with reserves will be passed (or bids placed not meeting the seller's reserve) during the auction if the reserve is not met by a bidder. Right to refuse the bid Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid. The highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or re-offer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid or refuse to acknowledge any bidder, either before, during or after an auction concludes. The Auctioneer's decision to refuse any bid, advance the bidding in any manner, withdraw a lot, determine a successful bidder, continue the bidding, to cancel a sale and re-offer and resell an item in dispute, is conclusive, absolute and final. Technical Difficulties If Property is not sold prior to the technical problem arising, the Property will be offered for sale at a later point in time that we will determine and specify on our website or on any other website we operate [one week in advance] of the date the Property will be re-offered for sale at auction. All winning (that meet or exceed the minimum reserve) bids that were made before the arising of the technical problems shall remain valid. By submitting your bid, you agree that you have read and agree with the special terms and conditions. Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Gary Germer & Associates, LLC. and its employees, agents, affiliates, successors, officers, directors and assigns, from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including attorney fees) arising out of or relating to any claim or action based upon your use of Online Bidding Services or our website or your breach of this Agreement. All property is sold "AS IS WHERE IS" with all faults, and neither Gary Germer & Associates nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability, fitness, or condition of the property or as to the correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or period of the property. By bidding, you agree to these Conditions of Sale. No reference to imperfections is made in the catalog descriptions or verbally by the Auctioneers. Since all sales are final and Gary Germer & Associates Auctions makes no refunds, please verify our descriptions and carefully view the property at a preview before you bid. Shipping Customers are responsible for the cost of shipping items. If Gary Germer & Associates, LLC., should be prevented by fire, theft or any reason whatsoever from delivering any property to the purchaser, we are only liable to return the sum made by the purchaser. We make every effort to pack and ship items safely and economically. You must pay for and remove all purchased lots, at your expense. Clients are responsible for shipping costs or cost affiliated with receiving property. If the client does not remove purchased property within 20 days of sale, we may consider that property abandoned and rescind the sale on behalf of the property owner. Once again, before bidding online at a Gary Germer & Associates, LLC auction, you must read and accept the Terms and Conditions of Bidding. Please make sure you have read these terms carefully. When you sign your click the "accept" button online, you enter into a binding legal agreement with Gary Germer & Associates, LLC. Any information supplied by any employee or agent of Gary Germer & Associates, LLC., in any form whatsoever, is intended solely as general guidance on the use of Online Bidding Services and the buying and selling of lots at Gary Germer & Associates, LLC's auctions. 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