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Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies Shipping Ask for international & combined shipping rates Central Houston Auction provides shipping, handling on all orders ) by the United States Postal Service (USPS), UPS or FEDEX, Trucking Co. When a Customer's item(s) are shipped, the Customer will receive an email confirmation with tracking information. When a Customer's item(s) are delivered, the Customer will receive a delivery confirmation email. We require an adult signature to release all packages. All PayPal orders require both the billing and shipping addresses to be verified and confirmed. Special shipping and handling requests may be accommodated on a limited basis at Central Houston Auction sole discretion and the bidder may incur additional shipping charges. Central Houston Auction will make every attempt to ship items within 5-10 business days of payment receipt barring any unforeseen shipping delays caused by Covid-19 or ??.Central Houston Auction will allow pickups on a case-by-case basis at its sole discretion. In the event a Customer's items are returned to our Fulfillment Center for any reason including but not limited to an incorrect delivery address or the Customer (or adult) was not present to receive and sign for the package, Central Houston Auction has the right to charge the Customer for the new shipping cost. When a Customer's item(s) are shipped, the Customer will receive an email confirmation with tracking information. When a Customer's item(s) are delivered, the Customer will receive a delivery confirmation email. Please be advised that insurance coverage may be limited or unavailable for some foreign countries. To the extent foreign bidders are aware of alternative shipping arrangements which may be desired to increase insurance coverage, Central Houston Auction shall not be liable for any shortfall of insurance on foreign shipments. WINNING BIDDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS, DUTIES AND/OR TAXES. Shipping Address Change If payment is made via wire transfer, Central Houston Auction can ship to any requested address. For payments made via credit/debit card through Live Auctioneers, Central Houston Auction is required to ship to the address that you provided when completing your payment. Should you wish to have item(s) shipped to an alternate address, it is easiest to switch the address on your Live Auctioneers profile prior to making your payment. In the event you have already paid your invoice and wish to change your shipping address, you must email Central Houston Auction with proof (license or utility bill) of your alternate shipping address. Should the winning bidder not have proof of their alternate shipping address, payment via bank wire transfer is required. Insurance Insurance coverage is only for the damage or loss of an item while in transit. We will not be responsible for any losses if the tracking information shows the package was signed for and was delivered to the correct address. If an item is lost in transit, PaymentCentral Houston Auction will not be liable. Payments for winning bids may be made with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, and bank wire transfers. If you choose to pay by credit card, please note that Live Auctioneers will impose an additional surcharge on the transaction amount. All items must be paid for within forty-eight (48) hours from the date of auction. Central Houston Auction reserves the right to replace items with similar items should payment be received after this forty-eight (48) hour payment window. If no replacement is available, a credit will be issued for use on any other Central Houston Auction purchase. Central Houston Auction reserves the right to delay shipment of items until all funds have been received and cleared. Should any payments due to Central Houston Auction exceed $20,0000.00 or should any new bidders lack sufficient successful auction payment history, then the winning bidder may be required to wire their payment. Please note, if you have not contacted us to arrange payment within three (3) business days after the auction date, Live Auctioneers will charge your credit card on file for the full amount due on your invoice. Accepted Payment Methods Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Money Order Wire Transfer Autopay This auction uses Autopay by LiveAuctioneers. If you place a winning bid, your card will be charged shortly after the conclusion of the auction. Sales Tax Online purchases from Central Houston Auction 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. Terms Please be advised that by placing a bid, you are entering into a legally binding contract with Central Houston Auctions. If you are the successful winning bidder, you have a legal obligation to purchase the item(s) won from . Further more Central Houston, a bidder acknowledges that proper and careful due diligence has been conducted prior to placing any bid, and that the bidder knowingly and willfully placed a legally binding bid. Any questions prior to bidding should be emailed to Central Houston Auction. Central Houston Auction serves the right to withdraw or combine any lots listed in the auction at any time with no liability. Furthermore, reserves the right to cancel or replace an order post auction if (a) it does not successfully pass and meet our quality control standards prior to shipping, (b) is no longer avaiCentral Houston Auction lable because our products may be offered simultaneously on multiple platforms, or (c) it was sold in error by our Auctioneer. In the event this occurs, may provide Central Houston Auction the winning bidder with the same, similar or upgraded item at no additional charge to the bidder; or at sole discretion Central Houston Auction, provide a refund or credit. Any Customer credit(s) will expire one (1) year from the date of issuance. The successful winning bidder is the highest bidder acknowledged by our Auctioneer. Central Houston Auction and its Auctioneers will have final discretion in determining the winning bidder and in resolving any disputes between bidders. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Central Houston Auction sale record shall govern. Winning bidders must pay for the entire invoice before the items are removed from our inventory or any other online platforms. Many items are consigned to Central Houston Auction and may be simultaneously offered for sale on multiple online platforms. If a listed item becomes unavailable, Central Houston Auction will attempt to remove the item from the auction on a best efforts basis. Consequently, Central Houston Auction may provide the winning bidder with the same or similar item at no additional charge to the winning bidder, or at Central Houston Auction sole discretion, provide a refund or credit. Consequently, Central Houston Auction may provide the winning bidder with the same or similar item at no additional charge to the winning bidder, or at Central Houston Auction sole discretion, provide a refund or credit. Reserves As a courtesy to our bidders, and to ensure flexibility during our auctions, Central Houston Auction does not list reserve prices. Please note, 'Hidden Reserve'. This means that if the lot does not meet its designated reserve, the lot will either be 'passed' or; should there be existing bids on said lot, be 'sold to the floor' (meaning item was not sold). If an auction is displayed as 'No Reserve', this means that any of the lots in this specific auction do not need to reach a specified 'reserve' amount above the starting price. Items may be purchased before or after any auction for a 'buy-now' price. Call our office ) for 'buy-now' pricing inquiries. Condition We have tried to accurately describe every item. Condition and substantial defects are disclosed and/or photographed. Accordingly, minor defects or smells may not be disclosed, which can be expected in pre-owned or vintage items. Please review images carefully as all items are SOLD AS IS. Keep in mind that on certain monitors, photos and light may depict slight color variations. Unless specified in the lot description, the item may not come with a box, papers, dust-bags, or authenticity card/certificate. Furthermore, any representation of serial numbers and/or unique item date codes may only be shown as a reference for their physical location on the item and may differ on the actual item won. Return Policy All items are SOLD AS IS, with all disclosed faults. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. In the event an item description does not match the item received, Central Houston Auction will provide a refund, credit or exchange. Return or exchange requests may only be made within three (3) days from the date on which the winning bidder receives their items from Central Houston Auction and must notify Central Houston Auction of any discrepancies. Central Houston Auction expressly reserves the right to find an acceptable replacement or should replacement be unavailable, refund the Customer. Central Houston Auction also reserves the right to reject any returns or exchanges that do not comply with the requirements listed above. Return requests for any other reasons, contrary to the above, may only be made within three (3) days from the date on which the winning bidder receives their items from Central Houston Auction and must notify Central Houston Auction with an explanation, which may be approved at Central Houston Auction sole discretion. A restocking fee of twenty percent (20%) will be deducted from the Hammer and Buyer's Premium Invoice total. Shipping, handling and insurance charges are non-refundable. Customers are responsible for fully insured return shipping. The Customer must make sure to carefully package and provide tracking information for the item(s) they are returning. All authorized returns must be received in the same condition as when they were originally shipped to the Customer, or they will be returned to the Customer at their cost. Any unauthorized returns will be discarded after 90 days and the winning bidder will relinquish any and all claims to these items. Refusal to accept merchandise delivered by Central Houston Auction to the winning bidder constitutes an unauthorized return in direct violation of these Terms and Conditions. Liability and Disclaimers WE are always available to help with any questions, concerns or special requests that you may have. Jewelry Disclaimer ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Please refer to images carefully for condition details and to the item description for detailed specifications. Unless specified, jewelry items do not come with third party appraisals and/or certifications. However, all of our jewelry is guaranteed to be as described. When a pre-auction report is provided through a third party jewelry grading and valuation company, retail replacement value may be provided but does not constitute an estimate for resale, wholesale, or insurance replacement value. ALL RINGS ARE RESIZABLE UNLESS THEY ARE SIGNED BY A DESIGNER OR CONTAIN PRECIOUS STONES AROUND THE WHOLE BAND. If there is a technical error that causes a discrepancy between the displayed images and description/title, then the item description will govern, not the item displayed in the image(s). . Furniture & Home Goods Disclaimer ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Please refer to images carefully for condition details. Please be advised that all the items are vintage, may have additional small defects or signs of age and may have been refinished to match its original finish. If there is a technical error that causes a discrepancy between the displayed images and description/title, then the description will govern, not the item displayed in the image(s). Coins & Collectibles Disclaimer ALL SALES ARE FINAL and are subject to availability. Please carefully refer to all images and descriptions for quality, condition, grading and authenticity details. If there is a technical error that causes a discrepancy between the displayed images and description/title, then the description will govern, not the item displayed in the image(s). Central Houston Auction, its Vendors and/or Consignors disclaim any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the Implied Warranty of Merchantability or Fitness for any particular purpose. Neither Central Houston Auction, nor its Vendors and/or Consignors will be held responsible for any descriptions of the rarity, quality, condition, size, importance, or provenance of an item. While Central Houston Auction representatives, to the best of their ability, describe the items for sale, any statement, whether oral or written, by the Auctioneer or by any authorized Central Houston Auction resentative are mere opinions and shall not be deemed a warranty or representation regarding the item(s) offered for sale. Any low or high estimates provided in any auction catalog or by the Auctioneer prior to, or during a live auction does not constitute an appraisal and does not represent a resale value. Estimates are calculated based on a combination of previous sales for similar items, supply and demand, rarity, and targeted price range. Estimates are not Reserves and do not indicate a minimum price needed for an item to be sold. Estimates are provided merely as an estimation of similar items in new retail conditions and are meant to compare the sale of new items versus purchasing a second hand or used item(s). The bidder is responsible for determining the age, size, condition and value of the item(s) before bidding. By placing a bid, you signify that you have examined the item to your satisfaction or have chosen not to examine it. By registering for and/or placing a bid in any Central Houston Auction , you acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to our Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. governed by state of Texas (Houston ) you as the buyer buying as is ,,,no refund on anything. NO refund ..

If you have not contacted Central Houston Auction LLC 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 Central Houston Auction LLC 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.