June Militaria Auction

Terms and Conditions of Auction 1. Please read our terms and instructions before placing a bid. We do not negotiate once a lot is sold. 2. All items are sold 'as-is,' meaning they are in the condition they are in at the time of sale. All items are shipped in-house. The buyer's premium is 30% for all bids submitted through the Liveauctioneers.com auction site. We charge 3% for all payments made by credit cards and debit cards. By placing a bid, you accept our terms and confirm that you have read, understood, and abide by those terms. 3. This is a live auction. If you have questions, please contact us before the auction! We provide additional images upon request up to 72 hours before the live auction. We cannot respond to photo requests the last 24 hours before the auction or answer questions during the auction. 4. This auction is conducted under the laws of the State of Maryland. All lots are sold as-is, where-is. The property described in this catalog, as amended by any posted notices or oral announcements during the sale, will be sold by Fairhill Auction LLC as an agent for various owners (the consignors). All property is sold 'as is,' and neither Fairhill Auction LLC nor the consignor makes any warranties or representations of any kind concerning the property or its value, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, authenticity, authorship, completeness, condition of the property or estimate of value. No statement (oral or written) in the catalog, at the sale, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or any assumption of responsibility. 5. The total buyer's premium for all bids submitted through Liveauctioneers.com is 30% and will be added to your final invoice. Our in-house buyer's premium is 25%, and Liveauctioneers.com charges an additional 5% fee for using their service when placing a bid. Those fees are itemized on your invoice separately. A 3% processing fee is added to all invoices paid by credit card or debit card. We accept payment by cash, check, and money orders to avoid the card processing fee. Invoices over $2,000 must be paid by check or bank transfer. The buyer pays all originating bank transfer fees plus a $20 incoming wire fee. The minimum invoice amount for wire transfers is $600. 6. The Auctioneer, as the ultimate authority in determining the final hammer price, reserves the right to reject any bid for any reason before or during the auction. In cases of clerking errors, third-party bidding platform errors, miscommunication, technical malfunctions, or any other errors, the auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw the lot after the hammer has fallen. The auctioneer is the ultimate authority in determining the final hammer price. 7. The Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot for any reason at any time. 8. Our auctions are offered simultaneously on multiple proxy bidding sites. We also provide direct absentee and live bidding with Fairhill Auction LLC. Go to our website for more information. In the event of duplicate high bids, the earliest bid received will be the winner, as determined by the auctioneer's bidding records. Absentee bids placed through any third-party proxy site, such as Liveauctioneers.com, are delivered to the auctioneer and the clerk when the lot is opened for bidding by the auctioneer and not before; these bids are not considered early absentee bids by the auctioneer. Only absentee bids submitted through our website at Fairhillauction.com or directly by phone or email that we confirm will be regarded as early absentee bids and tracked by time and date stamps. Don't hesitate to contact us before bidding if you need clarification or have further questions. 9. All lots carry a hidden reserve. If the bids on a lot do not meet the reserve, it will not be sold unless the auctioneer decides to cut the reserve and sell the lot under the reserve. The auctioneer decides to sell a lot under the reserve. Reserves and maximum bids will not be disclosed. You may see a current high bid on Liveauctioneers.com, which is only current information for Liveauctioneers.com, not considering competing bids received by competing proxy bidding sites or bids received directly by Fairhill Auction LLC. The auctioneer will announce the current bid status when a lot is opened for live bidding. The auctioneer may bid on any lot on behalf of the consignor up to the reserve or retract a bid if the auctioneer cuts the reserve on behalf of the consignor. 10. All lots are sold as-is, where-is unless otherwise stated in the lot description. If you have questions, please email us at bid@fairhillauction.com before bidding. We are not responsible for typographical or photo errors in the description and catalog; descriptions are provided as a courtesy. All descriptions and photographs are personal opinions and not statements of fact. By participating in the auction and placing a bid, you acknowledge that you are satisfied and have thoroughly inspected the item you are bidding on. 11. All items are in used condition unless stated otherwise. That means that they are not in brand-new condition. They will have signs of use, damages that may not be in the description, or challenging to see damages. Items housed in frames have not been examined outside of the frames. Lots may have defects or damages that are not visible because of framing, matting, or other obstructions. 12. Posters and paper ephemera were created using cheap materials and were not intended to last more than a few days, weeks, or months, let alone a hundred years, or survive a war. Posters usually exhibit signs of use and handling; they may have pinholes, stains, or spotting. Old paper usually has some sunning or foxing; chipping and tearing is possible on all items. Some posters may have loss, folds, tears, waving, dampness stains, loss, or any other signs not mentioned here or in the description. Many posters can be restored and repaired. Not every poster is linen-backed, but we usually mention it in the description. None of the damages are a reason for return. Ask before you bid if you have condition questions. 13. Fairhill Auction LLC will not be responsible for premiums paid, shipping costs, appraisal fees, authentication fees, testing, or any other post-auction costs. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer be responsible for lost profits or other financial damages. We do not refund shipping charges, buyer premiums, fees, payment fees, or any other charges not mentioned here. 14. All items are shipped with a signature required upon delivery when available for the shipment method. If USPS, UPS, DHL, or FEDEX has proof of signature on file and marked a package as delivered to the final recipient, their contractual agreement has been fulfilled. None of the services will accept a dispute or give refunds, regardless of whether you paid for insurance. The carriers decide this. We are not responsible if a package is recorded as delivered and has proof of signature. Our responsibility ends when the carrier has picked up a package. 15. All items are shipped in-house. We ship with USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL. We pick the least expensive and safest option, which includes signature confirmation when available. We do ship internationally. Actual shipping charges, labor, and materials are added to your invoice. You may ship using your FedEx account or another service, but we will charge for labor and material. Please inquire about the applicable fees. Orders are shipped as fast as possible after we receive your payment, but not every package can be shipped as soon as payment is received. An order may take up to 10 days to ship from our facility after payment. All packages will be insured for the hammer price only unless requested otherwise. You may inquire with us for the complete insurance terms. Packages require a signature upon delivery. We carefully package the items you purchase, which takes time, without exceptions. We are not responsible for damages that occur through reckless handling or opening of packages. If you destroy a poster because you tear the wrapping open, we cannot held accountable. Please inspect your box and packing material to ensure the completeness of your order. If you throw away or burn packing material before you look at the items you have received, we cannot assist you. If you have a special request, please get in touch with us before shipping. It is the recipient's responsibility to communicate with us any requested changes for shipment. We do not contact you before a package is shipped. International shipping is expensive, and we obey the duty and taxation rules of the US and the receiving country. The volumetric dimension and destination determine shipping charges. If you wish to receive a quote before placing a bid, please email us at bid@fairhillauction.com and provide us with the lot number and your complete shipping address. We elect to ship via USPS, UPS, DHL, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Express for domestic and international shipping based on the most efficient method deemed by us. 16. Any lot containing three or more items is not subject to return for any reason. 17. Dimensions provided in the description are approximate. 18. We don't sell frames or framing glass; the condition of the frame or the glass, including broken glass occurring during transport, is not a reason for a return or insurance claim. Shipping costs for framed items or glass may vary greatly depending on the size and/or weight of the frame, and at times, these charges may be more than the hammer plus the buyer's premium. Customers may request us to remove items from its frame to reduce shipping charges. We will accommodate customers for an additional charge of $10.00 per framed item. Please note that Fairhil Auction LLC will undertake such service at our sole discretion and only after full payment. Fairhill Auction LLC will exercise care in removing items from frames, but this is done ENTIRELY at the risk of the buyer, and the buyer fully indemnifies Fairhill Auction LLC for any damage that may occur as a result of any attempt by us to remove the item from a frame, mat, glass, etc. 19. Photographs of lots may have been adjusted for size, color, brightness, or contrast for display purposes only. Due to variances in external device color calibration, we do not guarantee that the color of lots displayed online matches the sold items. 20. Estimated prices are only suggestions. Actual selling prices may be higher or lower than our estimates. 21. Placing a bid is a legal contract; you agree to purchase the lot at your highest bid, plus the buyer's premium and any associated charges, fees, and premiums. Please think before you bid! Fairhill Auction LLC cannot remove or cancel your bid on Liveauctioneers.com; if you have bid in error, you will have to cancel your bid with assistance from Liveauctioneers.com. 22. The winning bid will always be one increment over the second-highest bid. Bidders may call us at 443-222-8240 during office hours, Monday through Friday, 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. EST. Live bidding: Bids entered during the course of the sale by bidders on the floor, on the phone, or live on the internet, will be taken at the amount bid. 23. We do NOT use Liveauctioneers.com automatic payment system or their shipping option. All winners will receive an invoice within 2-3 days from Fairhill Auction LLC by email after completing the auction and the results are reconciled. Please check your email and junk mail before calling. Your email will have your invoice attached as a PDF file and contain a secure credit card payment link. Please use the link to complete your payment. If you wish to pay by check, money order, or cash to avoid the card processing fee, please contact us for the discounted amount due. It is the bidder's responsibility to follow up and pay promptly. If you have difficulties using the link, please email or call us at 443-466-8164 during office hours. Any modern device can open a PDF file. Payment is due immediately upon receipt of your invoice from Fairhill Auction LLC. A 3% processing fee is added to all invoices paid by credit card or debit card. We accept payment by cash, check, and money orders to avoid the card processing fee. Invoices over $2,000 must be paid by check or bank transfer. The buyer pays all originating bank transfer fees plus a $20 incoming wire fee. The minimum invoice amount for wire transfers is $600. Maryland residents and any items picked up in Maryland are subject to 6% Maryland sales tax unless a resale number is on file with us before the auction. Fairhill Auction LLC reserves the right to cancel invoices not paid within 10 days and will file a dispute if you don't communicate with us. Transfer of property only takes effect after payment, not by being the highest bidder. Note: PayPal is NOT an option for payment. 24. Property purchased and paid for by successful bidders but remaining unclaimed after 90 days will be deemed abandoned, and the buyer will cede to Fairhill Auction LLC unless you make arrangements with Fairhill Auction LLC to hold items! 25. Although Fairhill Auction LLC has taken careful precautions in preparing this catalog, we assume no responsibility for omissions or errors. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that an item is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement is a courtesy; it is only a personal opinion and should not be considered a statement or fact. 26. By registering and/or placing a bid in our auction, you confirm that you have read, accept, and abide by our terms. By accepting these terms, you request and give Fairhill Auction LLC implied and unquestionable permission to send you emails now and in the future and contact you through email now and in the future, according to American, Canadian, and European regulations. You may contact us anytime to remove yourself from our mailing list.

Firearms will be shipped according to regulations from Delaware only through a FFL dealer. Fees and shipping apply. We require proof of age to bid on firearms. Only bid if you are legally allowed to be in possesion of a firearm. We will NOT ship outside the continental U.S.