knives and swords

Terms and conditions. 1. READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS BEFORE BIDDING. Any person participating or registering for the Auction agrees to be bound by and accepts these Terms and Conditions of Auction. 2. Your bid is a contract. Place a bid only if you're serious about buying the item. If you are the successful and winning bidder, you have entered into a legally binding contract to purchase the property bid on from the seller. You should contact the seller to resolve any questions before bidding. CATALOG. Blackswan Antiques believes, to the best of its knowledge that the information presented in any listing has come from reliable sources. Such information is presented solely for the convenience of the Purchaser. Blackswan Antiques makes no warranties of any kind related to the information presented in any listing. Blackswan Antiques further makes no warranties, either express or implied, relating to the value, marketability or condition of the lot described in any listing. 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In no event shall Our Company be held responsible for any errors or omissions or for having made or implied any guarantee or warranty of authenticity, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All items are sold as is and all sales are final. PAYMENT. PAYMENT FOR ITEM TOTAL IS DUE WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE AUCTION. No lots will be released until payment in full has been made. Payment (in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check or money order, PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. There will be a 4% service fee for PayPal transactions and $20 service fee for Bank Wire Transfer. Unpaid accounts 30 days post-sale are subject to a 2% monthly finance charge; administrative fees may also apply. Each returned check is subject to a $50 service charge. Merchandise not removed within 2 weeks of the sale is subject to a storage fee. INTERNET BIDDING. Our Company is providing Internet pre-auction and live bidding as a service to Bidder. 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Because Bidders most often opt for these services, we include an estimated amount in the auction invoice.?Our responsibility for damage to or loss of any lot ends once it has been turned over to the USPS, or other shipping enterprise for delivery and/or packing. By bidding, the winning Bidder agrees that any and all claims for loss or damage to the lot will be handled solely through the insurance claims process (if insurance was available) or the carrier and acknowledges that insurance may be subject to deductibles or other limitations which are not the responsibility of Blackswan Antiques. Blackswan Antiques is not responsible to any loss resulting from items being shipped to an alternate address or recipient provided by Bidder. INTERNATIONAL bidders are also responsible for all of the customs fees and charges. International bidders are responsible for checking the shipping restrictions to their country. 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