Fontaine's Auctioneers of Austin TX

PAYMENT: We accept bank wire transfers, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex, personal or company check, certified check, and money order. International invoices over $25,000 require a wire transfer, as do the sale and certain other high value items at our discretion. For items purchased online, you will be emailed an invoice within 24 hours after the auction. This email provides a link that allows you to pay immediately and securely online. It is your obligation if you are unable to pay through our online check-out system. If paying by check, money order, or cashier's check, If paying by credit card, the billing and shipping address must be the same. 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. BUYERS PREMIUM: For all items there is a Buyer's Premium of 20% AUCTION TERMS: Returns All sales are final. There are no returns or refunds. In certain situations, if an exception is made, a RMA must be issued to return an item. In the event of a return, the Buyer's Premium will not be refunded. Buyer is responsible for all return shipping and insurance. Please note that returns are not accepted on Vehicles, Art, Memorabilia, or other large or heavy items. Occasionally you may notice that an item is re-listed. This can be due to a variety of reasons such as a winning bidder in a previous auction not paying for the item, multiple types of the same item or it is one of the few items listed with a reserve and the reserve was not met. Appraisals CFA utilizes Retail Replacement Value Appraisals, which are the most common. These types of evaluations are written for insurance needs. This would be the cost to replace the jewelry, with an item of equal quality and kind, considered to be the current market price or the replacement value. This type of appraisal is done to protect you in the event of damage or loss of a valuable item. Our appraisals are conducted by and independent 3rd Party appraisal firm that utilizes Certified GIA Gemologists. Appraisals should be used for verification of gemstone and/or metal weight, size and grade only, not actual value. Appraisal value should be considered for insurance purposes only, not actual value, as price varies greatly from retail locations throughout the world. Items should not be purchased with the expectation to resell for appraisal price or for profit. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price, below which the lot will not be sold agreed upon by the consignor and Craig Fontaine Auctioneers. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. TAX TERM: Texas sales tax applies to all Texas residents. If you possess a Sellers Permit, please tell our Customer Service Department and email a copy so we can adjust the sales tax accordingly. All lots are sold and where is and all sales are final. All lots are sold as is No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Craig Fontaine Estate Auctioneers does not give refunds based on condition. All lot all sales are final. Craig Fontaine auctioneers provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the or at any other time, or in writing or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Craig Fontaine Auctioneers does not give refunds based on condition. Craig Fontaine Auctioneers does perform some shipping and packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers provided. Pak & Ship Plus, 512-246-7117, email: info@pakandshipplus.com Postal Annex, 512-331-5855, email: pa7012@postalannex.com Postal Annex, 512-331-5855, pa7012@postalannex.com Pakmail, 512-330-0691, email: kirk@pakmailaustin.com The UPS Store, 512-418-0520, e-mail: store2548@theupsstore.com Craters & Freighters, 888-520-1134, e-mail: austin@cratersandfreighters.com