Inspired Finds, Vintage Curios & Works of Art

THE MUMBLING MUSE INTERNET AUCTION CONDITIONS OF SALE :: CURRENCY THE SALE will be conducted in CANADIAN DOLLARS :: BUYERS PREMIUM & RESERVES 0% Buyers Premium - No 'Hidden' Reserves - The opening bid shall be considered the reserve in all cases. :: REGISTRATION This is an Internet-Only Auction hosted by LiveAuctioneers.com. All parties must register via the LiveAuctioneers website to participate during the sale via live bidding or by absentee. :: LIMITED WARRANTY All lots to be sold 'AS IS'. THE MUMBLING MUSE has made a reasonable attempt to ensure accuracy with regards to statements regarding the description, age and condition of each item. However, all such information should be considered a statement of opinion, and in no way a representation of fact. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is perfect in condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Potential bidders are encouraged to contact THE MUMBLING MUSE with any questions or concerns along with requests for additional images prior to placing a bid. :: CONDUCT THE MUMBLING MUSE reserves the right to adjust opening bids or estimates, withdraw any lot or add additional lots at any time before or during the sale. :: INVOICES & PAYMENT THE MUMBLING MUSE accepts PayPal*, Credit Cards (via SQUARE) Personal Check and Wire Transfers. The MUMBLING MUSE reserves the right to hold merchandise until payment clears our accounts. (PayPal payments are limited to $2500.00 CAD) :: SALES TAXES Items shipped within the province of British Columbia are subject to 7% PST and 5% GST. Items shipped to other Canadian Provinces are subject to the applicable GST/HST. USA & International destinations are exempt from Sales Tax - however - may be subject to customs import duties and taxes. :: SHIPPING & INSURANCE THE MUMBLING MUSE provides economical in-house packing & shipping services at COST as a convenience to our customers.THE MUMBLING MUSE has extensive experience shipping antiques, collectibles and fine art worldwide. Specialized outbound shipping insurance at full value (hammer price) is provided with all shipments. We maintain a highly specialized cargo insurance policy, particularly tailored for the shipment of antiques, collectibles and fine art. Items of significant value (Over $2500 CAD) or items requiring specialty custom crating etc. may be referred to a 3rd party professional shipper at our discretion. Packing Materials: As of July 1st, in order to off-set the rising costs of packing materials and insurance costs (as much as 30% in some cases) THE MUMBLING MUSE will now charge a small packing & insurance fee per order. ($2.00 per $100.00 to a maximum packing materials fee per order of $30.00) As before - shipping is provided at cost. (We are happy to provide you with a shipping quote by request. Please contact the auctioneer for details) Please note: USA & International bidders are responsible for any applicable import duties and/or taxes. We do not falsify customs documents under any circumstances, so please do not ask! As dictated by the limitations of our insurance policy we are unable to ship to the following international destinations at this time: Afghanistan / Angola / Armenia / Azerbaijan / Belarus / Burundi / Colombia / Zaire(DR Congo) / Eritea / Ethiopia / Georgia / Guinea / Bissau / Haiti / Iran / Iraq / Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / Lebanon / Liberia / Macedonia / Malawi / Repubic of Moldova / Nigeria / North Korea / Russian Federation / Rwanda / Serbia and Montenegro / Sierra Leone / Somalia / Sudan / Syrian Arab Republic / Tajikistan / Turkmenistan / Uganda / Ukraine / Uzbekistan / Yemen / Zambia / Myanmar / Cuba :: SPECIAL EXPORT RESTRICTIONS Some items in our auctions may be restricted or require special permits in order to leave the country, either due to their value and cultural significance, or because they contain parts from species protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) ie: tortoiseshell or ivory. THE MUMBLING MUSE can provide assistance in acquiring the necessary permits; however please be prepared to face additional costs and delays and there are no assurances that any permit will be granted for export.