Model Trains and Memorabilia

Condition of Goods - In publishing this catalog, Bartkus Auctioneers has endeavored to accurately describe all items being sold but all property being offered is to be sold "as is". No statement in this catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or elsewhere by any representative of, or person in the employ of Bartkus Auctioneers shall be deemed to be a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability with respect to age, condition, size, quality, variety, importance, provenance, or historical relevance of any of these items. Please note that photographs may have had size modifications for display purposes, or been trimmed to exclude framing, matting, and wide blank margins. Also, variations in color may occur due to digital processing. Any condition statement, written or verbal, is given as a courtesy to the client, and is only an opinion. It should not be treated as a statement of fact. Bartkus Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear, imperfections, or aging. Disputes - The Auctioneer will be the final judge as to who is the successful bidder. In the event of any dispute, the Auctioneer shall, at his discretion, decide whether to reopen the bidding. Title to Goods - Title to all merchandise shall pass to the successful bidder at the fall of the Auctioneer's "hammer". The purchaser shall assume full responsibility for the lot purchased once title has passed. Removal of Goods - Delivery and storage shall be available at purchaser's expense and risk. We can recommend several competent shippers and decide for long-term storage or worldwide shipping (please see shipping). Otherwise, all property must be removed from the premises within five (5) days of the sale conclusion of the sale. All merchandise left over 30 days will be subject to a $50.00 storage fee per month. After 60 days merchandise is considered abandoned and will become property of Bartkus Auctioneers. Shipping Buyer - pays ALL shipping costs including but not limited to the following: Postage, Materials, Handling, and Insurance. Within 2 hrs. of the auction ending, you will receive a text message and email from Shipping Saint to select pick up time and or shipping. We may take up to 15 business days to ship for large auctions. You will be billed separately for shipping when your items are packed & weighed. All shipping fees must be paid directly through the Shipping Saint link. You will receive this link through text and email. Shipping will be via USPS, FedEx, or UPS. When shipping invoice is paid shipping will be finalized and you will receive tracking number once your label is printed. Buyer responsible for ensuring address is correct when registering. Bartkus Auctioneers will not send your package to any other address besides what is listed when you register. Payment Terms - The Payment Period for all Auctions shall be determined by Bartkus Auctioneers and must be paid in full no later than 5:00PM EST on the seventh (7) business day following the sale. Full payment from the winning bidder in the amount of the auction closing price, applicable Buyer's Premiums, credit card processing fee and sales tax must be posted to a secure payment account designated by Bartkus Auctioneers no later than 5:00PM EST on the seventh (7) business day following the sale or dispute will be filed with LiveAuctioneers. Disputes with LiveAuctioneers will greatly affect your ability to register with Bartkus Auctioneers and/or other auction companies. Without limiting the foregoing, full payment is due prior to the removal or transportation of purchased Items. Non-Payment - If Bartkus Auctioneers does not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within seven (7) business days following the sale, Bartkus Auctioneers are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures, in addition to any additional actions available to us by law: (1) to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price, prorated to commence on the date of the sale; (2) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together interest, legal fees and cost to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, all legal proceedings, hearings, and judicial system required to be in Allen County, Indiana; (3) or rescind the sale; (4) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find appropriate; (5) to resell the property at public auction without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due here under and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser's obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or case of bank or cashier's checks, we have confirmed their authenticity; (6) to offset against any amount owed; (7) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer; (8) to take other as we find necessary or appropriate. Sales Tax - Pursuant to the laws of the State of Indiana, all sales, including buyer's premiums, are subject to the collection of a 7% sales tax. For online bidders, we must charge sales tax if the buyer lives in Indiana or picks up in Indiana. You may present a valid resale license and complete the necessary Indiana certificate for Sales Tax Exemption. Lots shipped out of state are not subject to IN state sales tax. Buyer's Premium - There will be a buyer premium added to the sale of the successful high bid if bidding directly at a live auction or on Bartkusauctioneers.com. This is regardless of payment method. All bidding at auction and all purchases will be in U.S. Dollars. Payment - Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express). Payments will be processed by LiveAuctioneers, and a 3% processing fee will be added to your total by LiveAuctioneers. Errors - Bartkus Auctioneers is not responsible for any typographical or any other error or omission in this catalogue or subsequent price key. Bartkus Auctioneers reserves the right to withdraw any property before the sale. Estimates - Any estimates provided are our opinion of the price that a willing buyer would pay for the property at auction. These estimates are opinion, based, where possible, on prices paid for comparable items sold in the past. They are neither a representation nor a prediction of the actual selling price that will be realized at auction, post-auction sale, or upon resale, which may be substantially different from these estimates. We shall not be liable in any way for such a difference. Absentee / Internet Bidding - As a service to our customers, Bartkus Auctioneers will execute absentee bids if so, authorized in writing under the provisions herein specified. Absentee bids should be made on the Absentee Bid Form provided in each catalogue. This form should be clearly and completely filled out and accompanied by a valid credit card. All absentee bids will be executed competitively during the sale; items will be purchased for the lowest price possible. Bartkus Auctioneers cannot accept "buy" bids. In the event of tie bids between absentee bidders and those in attendance, preference will be given to the attending bidder. When two absentee bidders bid on the same amount, the first received will be honored. Successful buyers will be notified within three (3) days of the sale. Professional specialists handle all shipping and delivery, and if you are a successful bidder, we will give you proper information so you can contract directly with the proper company. This service is offered as a convenience and Bartkus Auctioneers will not be responsible for any errors or failures to properly execute absentee bids. Absentee bids will not be guaranteed after 3pm the day of the sale. All associates with Bartkus Auctioneers reserve the right to bid on and buy any items up for auction. Agreement to Terms - In bidding on any lot here offered, the bidder indicates acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of Sale. The title of each lot passes when the auctioneer says, "Sold". Thereafter, any loss by fire, theft, breakage, or any other cause is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Merchandise must be packed and transported by the purchaser at his own risk and expense. If any employee or agent of Bartkus Auctioneers shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility and expense of the purchaser and Bartkus Auctioneers shall not be liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by such employee or agent. Reserves - Although most of the lots in the sale are offered without reserve, some lots in the sale may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate of the lot. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or, in the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of Bartkus Auctioneers. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. With respect to lots that are offered without reserve, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his or her discretion until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount. Bidder Responsibility - The bidder is responsible for knowing on which item(s) he or she is bidding. If unsure, the bidder should inquire, or not bid. When becoming the winning bidder at auction, you have affected a contract and will be expected to pay for items in which you were evidenced to be the successful bidder. Auctioneer will not honor "mistakes". Should the bidder end up with an item he or she did not intend to purchase, that bidder may resell it directly to another person at the end of the auction. Do not concern the auctioneer with this, as no sales will be voided, and no items will be offered for resale. Also, please note that all items and contents in any furniture or articles sold are reserved unless otherwise announced. This includes items in drawers and other areas undiscovered by our presale workers. Acceptance of Bids - The Auctioneer reserves the right to accept or reject bids in any increment which the auctioneer deems to be in the best interest of the client, the seller. POOLS: Pools are associations of dealers or collectors formed with the purpose of keeping down auction prices for the benefits of its members. They are illegal in the United States and England. They have never occurred at our auctions, and under no circumstance will they ever be permitted. Check Out - For items to be removed during the auction the buyer must obtain a copy of their invoice from the clerk and present it at the door. No items will be permitted to leave the gallery without a printed invoice. Payment in full is due at the conclusion of the sale or upon leaving the auction. If a checkout area is set up, no items can be removed until full payment has been made. Sales Results - Results will be available no earlier than 5pm on our first business day following the auction, or as soon as Bartkus Auctioneers has audited and verified all sales. Please do not call prior to this time for results, as they will not be given out under any circumstances. Sale results will be posted on our website within two weeks after the sale. We thank you for your understanding in this matter. Bartkus Auctioneers retains all rights to copyright and other intellectual property contained in these terms. Bartkus Auctioneers is owned and operated by S.J. Bartkus, Inc. of Huntertown, Indiana. Lic # AU11100072

If you have not contacted Bartkus Auctioneers to arrange payment within 3 days of the time that invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the amount of your invoice.

Online purchases from Bartkus Auctioneers may be subject to sales tax. Please see the following for more details. If you are tax-exempt, you can submit your tax-exempt certificate to prevent the collection of tax. Learn more about tax-exemption.