Ringing in The New Year

Live Auctioneers will be debiting the card on file 72 hours after the invoice is sent. Please read carefully prior to bidding. The auction pick up is scheduled for Saturday, January 24th - 10am - 2pm from 67 Old Road, Westport, CT. (weather permitting) You will be notified prior to pick up if the date is changed due to rain or snow. Simply Estated does not offer in house shipping. Interested bidders and buyers should reach out to one of the third party companies we can recommend. These are third party shipping options and you are responsible for payments directly to these companies before items(s) are picked up. We are happy to assist you with these details As the buyer, you are responsible for arranging the pickup or delivery/shipment of all items purchased if not using the "LiveShipping" option. Packaging of the item(s) must be handled by the shipper or individual collecting the item(s). Simply Estated has an established relationship with a variety of third-party shippers who will provide shipping quotes and services for your item(s). The designated pickup window for each auction is advertised prior to each auction. Storage fees will be applied to all items not picked up in the designated pickup window. A separate payment to the shipping company will be necessary, as shipping is a transaction between you and your chosen shipper. The property offered for sale by 1. All items offered at auction are sold as is, where is, no refunds, no returns and without recourse. All descriptions are based on the opinion of Simply Estated Auctions. Descriptions including photographs, condition, weights, authenticity, provenance, manufacturer, artist, origin and measurements are believed to be accurate, however, neither Simply Estated, LLC, the auctioneer nor consignor makes any warranty or representations of any kind to the merchandise being offered. All measurements and weights are approximate. Simply Estated, LLC encourages in person previews or contacting us pre auction for additional information on desired lots. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to inspect the goods and determine exact condition of each item. 2. Simply Estated, LLC is not responsible for any omission or errors in the description, or a further verbal description given by the auctioneer(s) the day of the auction or by any employee preceding or following the auction. 3. Simply Estated, LLC encourages all potential bidders to preview our items in person, by appointment only. Further photographs, condition reports and in hand evaluations are available upon request. Please use the Live Auctioneer Message Board to reach out to us. 4. In person inspections of the Property are available by appointment and Simply Estated, LLC has also made available to the Buyer the opportunity to (a) view the lot online in the auctions e-catalogue, (b) submit a request for a condition report through the Live Auctioneer Message Board. Buyer acknowledges that he or she has had the right to take advantage of the aforementioned inspections prior to the sale to determine the condition, size, repair or restoration of any Property. Therefore, all property is sold As-Is. Simply Estated, LLC makes no warranty of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or representation regarding the description, genuineness, authenticity, attribution, provenance or condition to the Property of any kind or nature with respect to the Property. 5. If a bidder wishes to withdraw a bid they must do so no later than the day before the auction by going to their auction account or contacting the auction platform. Simply Estated LLC cannot access or cancel bids. Contacting Simply Estated is not equivalent to a bid cancellation and unless the bid is cancelled on the bidding platform by the bidder, the bidder is responsible for the bid. 6. Estimates published, showing both a high and low end range for each item, are of the opinion of Simply Estated, LLC as to the fair auction value for each item. Simply Estated LLC makes no warranties as to finite value for item(s) sold. You as the bidder decide the final price. 7. While many lots are listed without reserve prices, at times, Simply Estated LLC or its consignors may assign minimum selling prices to select lots in each auction. Simply Estated LLC may execute bids on the behalf of our consignors due to reserve prices. 8. The highest bidder, whether absentee or live online will be acknowledged and recorded by the auctioneer. Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the auctioneers "hammer." The purchaser shall assume full risk and responsibility for the lot purchased once title has passed. 9. No auction lot can be removed from the gallery until payment has been accepted and cleared. The auctioneer is not responsible for bidder errors, auction platform errors, electronic device errors, internet errors, phone bidding errors and or other bidding mishaps. Please see our payment, pickup and shipping section for further details. All items won must be paid for within seven (7) business days or a dispute will be filed with the bidding platform after that period. Once a dispute is filed, claims to unpaid items are void, and the gallery will have full title and claim to the items in order to resell them at auction. 10. The purchase price payable by the buyer shall be the sum of the final bid plus a buyer's premium of 25%. 11. In the event of a filed dispute, the bidder will have 5 business days to contact the gallery and arrange payment of winning bids before the dispute becomes final and items are listed for re-sale. 12. All invoice totals $1000 or greater require Wire Transfer, Bank issued Cashier Check, or Certified Check payments 13. All items must be picked up, or have shipping arranged, within 10 business days following the auction date. A storage fee of $10 per lot per day applies on the 11th day regardless of item size. Simply Estated LLC is not responsible for items left at the pick up location for more than ten business days. Simply Estated, LLC will not be responsible for loss or damage to items left on premises over 10 business days. After 10 business days, all unclaimed lots may be re-listed for sale and any payment, gratefully accepted as a tax-deductible charitable donation to local charities of our choosing. Re-sale, or application of $10 per day storage fee, are at the discretion of Simply Estated LLC, 25 days from the auction date, remaining property, paid or unpaid, will be considered abandoned and revert to TBS ownership, as will property where storage fees exceed item purchase price. Simply Estated may also charge a restocking fee for items catalogued. Purchases are not contingent upon shipping costs. 14. All purchases are subject to 6.35% CT sales tax with the following exception: registered re-sellers are exempt from state and local sales tax, however, completed resale certificates in the name of the business must be provided to Simply Estated LLC prior to the time of purchase. As per CT State Department of Taxation and Finance Notice, TB-ST-155, Connecticut sales tax is applied if tangible personal property is delivered to or transferred to the possession of a purchaser's agent, representative, employee, or a private or contract carrier hired by the purchaser, the location of transfer determines if sales tax is due, regardless of the ultimate destination of the merchandise. Simply Estated has no affiliation with any shipping company. Simply Estated Inc is not equipped to assist with the pickup of items from our gallery. Pickup and loading is the responsibility of the buyer when removed from the gallery. All items and lots are signed out by your selected shipper. Simply Estated LLC is not liable for damaged or missing items after they are signed out and removed from the gallery. Simply Estated is not responsible for or liable for any lots paid for and not picked up within 10 business days of auction date. By departing from the pickup site you, or your agent, acknowledges that you have all your items and that you are satisfied with them. We are not responsible for the acts of omissions of carriers or packers of purchased lots, whether or not recommended by us. Packing and handling of lots by us, or by purchaser is at the entire risk of the purchaser, or purchasers agent and Simply Estated will have no liability for any loss or damage to such items. No claims are permitted after removing items from the premises, as condition issues cannot be validated once items are released into your possession. Simply Estated Auction LLC is open Monday through Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm. 16. We can suggest companies for packing, moving or shipping for items sold. Please see our customer recommended shipping service tab for information on companies that pack, ship or personally deliver. Simply Estated LLC is not responsible for damages and or loss of items that are picked up and signed for by your shipper or authorized agent. Items picked up by a third party must have prior approval for pickup from the purchaser and a copy of the paid invoice, and a valid government issued ID.

If you have not contacted Simply Estated 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 Simply Estated 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.