Estate & Consignment Auction

CONDITIONS OF SALE Westside Auction Exchange The lots listed in this catalogue will be offered by Westside Auction Exchange as owner or as agent for consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale. INTERNATIONAL BIDDING *** We reserve the right to refuse any bids or ship any item outside of the United States.*** BEFORE THE SALE Prospective buyers are strongly advised to personally examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request on lots with a low estimate of $300 and over. All lots are sold AS-IS and without recourse and neither Westside Auction Exchange nor its consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied with respect to such lots. Neither Westside Auction Exchange nor its consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, fitness for purpose, correctness of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, exhibitions, literature or historical significance of any lot sold. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. AT THE SALE Absentee Bids - We will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids given to us prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person, by an agent or by telephone. Bids must be placed in U.S. dollars. If we receive written bids on a particular lot for identical amounts, and these are the highest bids on the lot at the auction, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and we do not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with the written bid. Online Bids - We will use reasonable efforts to carry out online bids and do not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the internet or software malfunctions related to the execution of online bids. Reserves - Some lots in the sale are subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate of the lot. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or, in the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of Westside Auction Exchange. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. With respect to lots that are offered without reserve, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his or her discretion until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount. Auctioneer's Discretion - The auctioneer has the right at his or her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he or she may decide, to withdraw any lot, and in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive. Successful Bid - The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the case of a tie bid, the winning bidder will determined by the auctioneer at his or her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, Westside Auction Exchange sale record shall be conclusive. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder subject to the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility. AFTER THE SALE Buyer's Premium - In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay Westside Auction Exchange a 12% buyer's premium and the applicable sales tax added to the final total. HAMMER PRICE / BUYER'S PREMIUM In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay Westside Auction Exchange a buyer's premium and the applicable sales tax added to the final total. Westside Auction Exchange structure for LiveAuctioneers.com customers is: twelve (12%) of the successful hammer price on each lot sold. Payment - The buyer must pay the entire amount due (including the hammer price, buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and applied shipping charges within the seventh (7) business day following the sale. Payment in U.S. dollars may be made with PayPal, credit card, bank check or cashier's check made to Westside Auction Exchange. Westside Auction Exchange reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Westside Auction Exchange handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Methods of Payment- WAE will only accept PayPal or Money Order. Money Orders to be sent to: Westside Auction Exchange 950 2nd St. Suite #308 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Phone: 310.899.1996 Email: Info@WestsideAuctionExchange.com Resale Number-You will not be charged tax if you supply WAE with a resale number. Tax is charged ONLY within the state of California. Packing and Shipping - If your bid is successful, Westside Auction Exchange will ship your item within 7-10 business days of payment. For small to medium-sized items such as, jewelry, clothing, accessories, we will ship via USPS. The shipping cost includes shipping , handling and packaging materials. The total amount for shipping and handling will be included in your invoice for these such items. We will make all efforts to ship your items with extreme care and use the most cost-effective shipping service available. For large items such as: furniture, appliances, artwork, etc , WAE will ship UPS either Ground or Orange. We will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to the shipper without the buyer's written consent and until payment has been made in full. Packing and handling of purchased lots by us is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and Westside Auction Exchange will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items. Non Payment - If we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within seven (7) business days following the sale, we are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures, in addition to any additional actions available to us by law: a.) to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price b.) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law c.) to cancel the sale d.) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find appropriate, to resell the property at public auction without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser's obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier's checks, we have confirmed their authenticity. e.) to offset against any amount owed f.) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer g.) to take other action as we find necessary or appropriate. LIABILITY Condition Reports - Westside Auction Exchange is not responsible for the correctness of any statement of any kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph. Purchased Lots - If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Westside Auction Exchange shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser. Legal Ramifications - The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in Illinois. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest

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