Antique Toy Auction - Fresh Collections!

PLEASE NOTE: ALL BIDDERS MUST READ AND ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS SALE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE AND BID. THESE TERMS ARE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE AUCTION AND THE BIDDER. EACH ITEM IS SOLD AND PURCHASED AS IS, WHERE IS. Items may have minor condition issues that are not noted in the description. It is each bidder’s responsibility to judge the condition of an auction item. Bidders are encouraged to view items in person, contact us by email with any condition questions, and to review the condition descriptions and photos carefully. NO WARRANTY: We have tried to identify any condition issues in each item description. However, items may have minor condition issues that are not noted in the description. No implied or written warranty on any items and American Antique Auctions will not assume any responsibility or liability with respect to age, condition, rarity, provenance or historical relevance of the items being sold. BIDDING: The Auctioneer will be the final judge as to which bidder is the highest bidder. In the event of any dispute in this matter, the auctioneer shall at his discretion decide to reopen the bidding or not. For online bidding each item has a minimum bid identified in the item description. You may bid as much as you want over the minimum bid. You may raise a bid by the increments indicated below, in the term titled Bidding Increments. You may bid by mail, email or through the American Antique Auctions website and a provided link to a live auction bidding platform. Bidders are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all bids. BIDDER REGISTRATION INFORMATION: In order to register for the auction, and have your bids accepted, a bidder must provide: their current mailing address and telephone number(s); current email address; and, a valid, current credit card number. Bids will not be accepted unless the bidder has properly registered prior to the auction. EMAIL BIDS: If the bidder has been approved and the email bid contains all necessary information, bids may be submitted by email to the email address toys@oldtintoys.net or ragtimetoys@comcast.net Approved email bidders will provide their current mailing address. Email absentee bids will end at 8PM the night prior to auction. TELEPHONE BIDS: Under limited circumstances, telephone bids will be accepted if the bidder has been approved prior to the auction. An email request to submit telephone bids should be sent to the email address: toys@oldtintoys.net or ragtimetoys@comcast.net. APPROVED TELEPHONE BIDS must be set up 24 hours prior to the start of the auction. Registered Live Telephone bidders will be called on auction day 10 minutes before lot availability when possible. Auction house is not responsible for telephone dropped calls or other communication malfunctions. ONLINE BIDDING: Via Live Auctioneers BIDDING INCREMENTS: Up to $300 - $10 $301 to $500 - $25 $501 to $1000 - $50 $1001 to $2500 - $100 $2501 to $5000 - $250 $5001 to $10,000 - $500 More than $10,001 - $1,000 BID REJECTIONS/WITHDRAWAL OF LOTS: American Antique Auctions reserves the right to reject any and all bids from any bidder or potential bidder at any time without restrictions. American Antique Auctions also reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time prior to the end of the auction and assumes no liability for such withdrawal. BID FAILURES, ERRORS AND OMISSIONS: All absentee bids will be executed as a convenience to bidders, but American Antique Auctions will not be responsible for any failures, errors, or omissions related to the execution of any bids, including any related computer problems. All bids must be submitted consistent with the terms of the auction and the bidding instructions. BUYER PREMIUMS/CHARGES: Online auction premium 21%. On Site buyers premium of 18% will be added to each winning bid. The on site premium will be discounted to 15% for those who pay by cash, check or money order onsite. On site the full 18% premium will be paid by successful bidders paying by MasterCard, VISA, or other accepted credit card. Checks are not accepted as payment until the check has cleared our checking account. Checks returned for insufficient funds are subject to a $50 fee. Live auction platform bidding may assess additional fees not to exceed 21%. HIGH BIDDERS/INVOICES: Invoices will be emailed to successful bidders during the week following the auction. Electronic invoices will be sent by email to bidders providing an e-mail address. All packing, shipping and insurance charges are the responsibility of each successful bidder/buyer. Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, or Visa or MasterCard etc. Full payment is due within 10 days of receiving the invoice. State sales tax will be charged to residents of New Jersey unless a valid tax exemption or resale certificate number is provided. NOTE: All bids are contractual obligations. Bidders are obligated to honor their bids as contracts to buy the items involved. Invoices overdue by I4 days or longer will be submitted to an independent collection agency and result in additional liability for processing charges and/or legal fees. Bidders with invoices overdue by 14 days or longer will also permanently lose bidding privileges with American Antique Auctions. SHIPPING: In house shipping except for large items. Shipping prices will be determined by carrier, with a minimal handling fee. You will not be gouged on shipping like other auction houses. Items will be shipped after full receipt of payment. Items paid by check will not be shipped until the check clears. All auction items will be carefully packed, and shipped via the US Postal Service (USPS). All auctions items must be insured at the buyer’s expense for shipping, unless the buyer provides a full written waiver of all American Antique Auctions liability related to the shipping. Should an item be damaged in shipment, insurance claims would be made directly with the USPS. ALL packaging must be saved. American Antique Auctions will assist successful bidders in making an insurance claim if an item is properly insured and damaged in shipping. However, American Antique Auctions does not accept, and disclaims, any responsibility or liability for any shipping or mailing related damage! PRICES REALIZED: Prices realized will be posted on the Live Auctioneers. BIDDING PROCESS PROBLEMS: In the event that the online bidding process is disrupted, or another significant bidding system problem occurs, American Antique Auctions reserves the right to extend or reschedule the auction-end date without restriction.