4th Annual Music Instrument Auction

Terms and Conditions of Sale Conditions: All items are available for examination and inspection prior to sale. Prospective bidders are encouraged to examine all items in which they have an interest. L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. has endeavored to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly "as - is" "where - is" with all faults. All sales are final and no refunds are given. It is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition/authenticity of each item. No statement in this catalogue or by representatives of L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. shall be considered as a warranty or assumption of liability. Written and oral descriptions given by L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. staff members are opinions only and should not be considered as a guarantee of age, composition, or authenticity. By bidding, you signify that you have either closely examined the items, have chosen not to examine them, or have hired an independent agent to examine the item(s) for you. Terms: All sales are subject to the terms and conditions of sale. Bidding is available by live in-house bidding, absentee, and telephone. There is a 13% buyer's premium and a 3% discount for payment by cash/approved check. Live internet bidding is available on EBay Live Auctions with an 15% buyer's premium. Payment is due at the end of the auction by cash, certified funds, approved check, Visa, MC, AX, or Discover. NC sales tax is 6.75%. Auctioneer: Leland J. Little, NCAL#6139; NCFL#7452. Absentee and Telephone Bids: Arrangements for absentee or phone bidding can be made by completing and submitting the Absentee Bid Form by 5:00 pm the day prior to sale day. This form can be obtained on the website www.llauctions.com or by fax - 919-644-1245. All bids must be secured with a credit card number. All absentee bids will be executed in a fair, competitive and confidential manner. While every effort is made to execute and honor absentee and phone bids, L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. is not responsible for failure to execute a bid. All bids are time stamped. In case of identical bids, the first bid received will take precedence. Where appropriate, written bids will be rounded down to the nearest amount consistent with the auctioneer's bidding increments. eBay Bids: Live internet bidding is available during the auction. Current bids on the internet will be executed on your behalf during the auction by Ebayliveauctions.com. However, L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. cannot be held liable for live internet bids that are not sent, received, or executed by the administrator. If you are bidding live, real-time on-line, please bid quickly because there is a time delay in receiving live bids. Payment: All items purchased in person must be paid for on sale day. All items purchased via absentee or phone bid must be paid for within five business days of sale date. If a buyer fails to contact L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. within 5 business days following the sale, the credit card used to secure the bid will be charged the amount of the invoice. For items purchased through eBay Live Auctions, L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. will contact and send an invoice to all winning bidders via e-mail at the completion of the auction. If an eBay buyer fails to contact and remit payment to L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. within 7 days following the auction, an NPB will be placed on their eBay account. If paying by check, L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. reserves the right to hold the item(s) until the check has cleared. Payment can be made by cash, approved certified funds, Paypal, Visa, MC, Discover, and AX. Ownership: Item ownership is conveyed immediately following the fall of the auctioneer's hammer. While we try to handle and store all items with great care, L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. will have no liability for any loss or damage to an item after the hammer has fallen. Packing and Shipping: Packing and shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. will provide the information necessary for professional packing and shipping arrangements to be made. As a courtesy and at our discretion, we may agree to assist with packing and shipping, but this is done at the purchaser's risk. L.L.A.E.S., Ltd will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items. Loading: Loading purchased items is the responsibility of the buyer. L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. will, as a courtesy, assist with the loading following the sale, but this is done at the risk and responsibility of the buyer. Arrangements for pick-up for buyers who wish to supply their own labor can be easily scheduled at the registration desk. L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. will have no liability for any damage while providing loading assistance. Storage: Unless prior arrangements are made, pick-up within 10 working days of the auction is requested, or a $10.00 per day storage fee will be charged. Bidding Increments: Lower Level Upper Level Bid Increment $0.00 $99.00 $10.00 $100.00 $499.00 $25.00 $500.00 $999.00 $50.00 $1,000.00 $2,999.00 $100.00 $3,000.00 $4,999.00 $200.00 $5,000.00 up $250.00