Terms and conditions.
READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS BEFORE BIDDING. Any person participating or registering for the Auction agrees to be bound by and accepts these Terms and Conditions of Auction.
Your bid is a contract. Place a bid only if you're serious about buying the item. If you are the successful and winning bidder, you have entered into a legally binding contract to purchase the property bid on by the Auctioneer. You should contact the Auctioneer to resolve any questions before bidding. All sales will be completed at the discretion of the Auctioneer, and the Auctioneer reserves the right to cancel any sales and deny future transactions with any customer ("Buyer") if these terms are not met. All merchandise brought to sale by Auctioneer has been consigned by independent owners ("Consignor"), some items have confidential reserves.
NO EXCHANGE, NO RETURNS, NO TRANSFERS, NO CANCELLING BIDS PLACED ONLINE.
No warranty, all items AS IS AND WHERE IS.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
By agreeing to these terms, you are also agreeing not to reverse any credit card charges. This agreement supersedes any agreement customers may have with their bank or any other financial institution, including but not limited to credit card companies.
Premium: 25% Buyer's Premium
CATALOG. BlackSwan Antiques believes, to the best of its knowledge that the information presented in any listing has come from reliable sources. Such information is presented solely for the convenience of the Purchaser. BlackSwan Antiques makes no warranties of any kind related to the information presented in any listing. BlackSwan Antiques further makes no warranties, either express or implied, relating to the value, marketability, or condition of the lot described in any listing. Prospective bidders should investigate the lot thoroughly before bidding. By bidding the Bidder acknowledges that Bidder has investigated the lot to his or her satisfaction, or, that Bidder has chosen not to do so, and agrees to accept the lot being bid on with no objections after the sale closes. If you are uncertain, please contact us with your questions before bidding. If you are still uncertain after we reply, please refrain from bidding. A catalog is merely an Opinion that is written as a guide to aid potential bidders & may contain errors or omissions. By Bidding, you acknowledge that our Catalog is an Opinion & not a Guarantee or Warranty. You, the bidder, also agree, before placing any bids, that YOU are Responsible for Researching item(s) up for bid & Determining their Authenticity, Genuineness, Age, Condition & Value, or any other determinative factor. In no event shall Our Company be held responsible for any errors or omissions or for having made or implied any guarantee or warranty of authenticity, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. All items are sold as-is and all sales are final.
Endangered Species. Certain properties sold at auction such as Huanghuali, Huali, ivory, rhinoceros? horn, tortoiseshell, coral, or whalebone, irrespective of age or value, may require a certificate or license before exportation and additional certificates or licenses upon importation to another country. BlackSwan Antiques suggests that buyers check on their government import requirements before placing a bid. Please note that the ability to obtain an export certification or license does not ensure the ability to get an import certification or license in another country, and vice versa. It is the purchaser's responsibility to obtain any export or import certificates and/or licenses as well as any other required documentation. In the case of denial of any export or import license or of delay in the obtaining of such licenses, the purchaser is still responsible for making on-time payment of the total purchase price for the lot. Although licenses can be obtained to export some types of endangered species, other types of endangered species may not be exported at all, and other types may not be resold in the United States. Please check with third-party shippers if you are uncertain about whether a lot is subject to these export/import certificate and license requirements, or any other restrictions on exportation. Please also note that it is the purchaser's responsibility to identify and obtain any necessary export, import, firearm, endangered species, or another permit for the lot. Any notices in the sale catalog reflect BlackSwan Antiques' reasonable opinion at the time of catalog and are for the bidder's general guidance only. BlackSwan Antiques makes no representations or warranties as to whether any lot is, or is not subject to export or import restrictions.
BEFORE THE AUCTION SALE
All buyers are strongly advised to inspect all items before auction as all items are sold AS-IS, WHERE IS. Although Auctioneer makes every effort to express accurate descriptions and commentary given to Buyers online, in Auctioneer's catalog, marketing material, or verbal interactions, Auctioneer makes no guarantee or warranty of any kind concerning the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, medium, and materials, age, authenticity, provenance, culture, source, or historic significance of any goods. Employees, consignors, or any other representative of BlackSwan Antiques are not authorized to provide written or verbal guarantees. Buyers must depend on their reviews of the merchandise.
PAYMENT.
PAYMENT FOR THE ITEM TOTAL IS DUE WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE AUCTION. If need more time for payment please email us. No lots will be released until payment in full has been made. Full payment includes hammer price, 25% buyer's premium.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL CHECKS.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL.
ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT:
Visa and MasterCard (accepted only) by phone or email
The credit card limit is 900 USD.
All invoices over $900.00 must be paid only by US BANKS Money Orders, Cashier Checks, Business Checks, Personal Checks, Zelle, or WIZE for international payments
Mail payments to:
BLACKSWAN ANTIQUES
50586 Pontiac Trail, suite XC16,
Wixom, Mi, 48393
USA
PLEASE ADVISE US BY E-MAIL THAT YOU HAVE SUBMITTED PAYMENT VIA USPS/UPS/FEDEX
BANK WIRE TRANSFER (processing fee is 40 USD).
Info for wire transfer will be provided upon request
All successful online Buyers will receive an emailed invoice within (24-48) hours of the end of a sale.
Unpaid accounts 30 days post-sale are subject to a 2% monthly finance charge; administrative fees may also apply. Each returned check is subject to a $50 service charge. Merchandise not removed within 2 weeks of the sale is subject to a storage fee. After (60) days items will be considered abandoned. The auctioneer will apply any deposit to loss, damages, and expense incurred in the resale of merchandise not paid for in full or removed in the time specified and shall retain any balance as liquidated damages.
Auctioneer does not accept responsibility for any agreements reached between Buyer and shippers, or any resulting loss, or damages.
INTERNET BIDDING. Our Company is providing Internet pre-auction and live bidding as a service to Bidder. The bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly on the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Our Company or anyone else if the Internet service fails to work correctly before or during the live auction. Our Company will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Internet bidders who desire to make certain their bids are acknowledged should use the proxy-bidding feature and leave their maximum bid 24 hours before the auction begins. Our Company reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction.
SALE of SPECIFIC and/or RESTRICTED GOODS
No Guarantee of Authenticity for ALL Jewelry and Jade: Due to the fact
that jade can be bleached and dyed among other techniques, BlackSwan Antiques CAN NOT GUARANTEE the authenticity of the COLOR, AGE, or QUALITY of any jade items sold. All Jewelry and Jade will be sold AS-IS, without any warranties. All sales are final NO RETURNS will be accepted. The judgment of such qualities is the sole discretion of the Buyer.
No Guarantee of Authenticity for Paintings. BlackSwan Antiques CAN NOT GUARANTEE any aspect of the Paintings sold including authenticity, origin, age, quality, medium, or provenance.
Endangered Species and CITES Permits: BlackSwan Antiques adheres to the Federal laws about the sale of items containing endangered or protected species and WILL NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY of items that may include any material such as ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoiseshell, coral, endangered woods, and whalebone. In the event an item is found to contain any amount of these products, it is the SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER to perform their due diligence and acknowledge any laws and regulations that apply to purchase importation and exportation laws. Bidders' Discretion is advised.
Bidding on an item indicates your understanding and acceptance of our Terms of Sale. If a purchaser breaches any of these Terms of Sale, including the obligation to pay for purchased items, BlackSwan Antiques, may seek all remedies under the law including canceling the sale and re-offering the property without reserve.
SHIPPING.
BlackSwan Antiques offers in-house shipping
Some Handling and packing fees will be charged
We will choose the best and cheapest shipping service for you (we use USPS, UPS, and FedEx)
If you like the specific shipping, please contact us before bidding.
Some items, due to different country's laws, can not be mailed outside the USA. Please check your country's laws regarding shipping the item you are bidding for as no refunds or exchanges will be given
All items will be shipped with insurance"
BlackSwan Antiques is not responsible for any occurrences during shipping. Release Authorization Form must be signed before shipping.
Pick-up is available by appointment only, please email infoblackswanantiques@gmail.com.
Location: 50586 Pontiac Trail, suite XC16, Wixom, Mi, 48393
RETURN POLICY: NO EXCHANGE, NO RETURNS, NO TRANSFERS, NO CANCELLING BIDS PLACED ONLINE. No warranty, all items AS IS AND WHERE IS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
LIABILITY. Bidder Understands & Agrees that by Bidding, They Agree to all Terms & Conditions. Bidder Also Expressly Acknowledges & Agrees that in NO Event Shall Our Company be Held Liable for Any Damages Including but not Limited to Compensatory, Consequential or Incidental Damages. Bidder also Understands, Acknowledges & Agrees that any Legal Action Taken Against Our Company will Result in Possible Countersuits and also agrees to pay all Legal, Court & Attorney Fees incurred by Our Company.
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RETURN POLICY
RETURN POLICY: NO EXCHANGE, NO RETURNS, NO TRANSFERS, NO CANCELLING BIDS PLACED ONLINE. No warranty, all items AS IS AND WHERE IS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.