Autumn Estates Auction

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALEPLEASE READ ALL TERMS BEFORE BIDDING. PLACING A BID CONSTITUTES FULL AND COMPLETE ACCEPTANCE OF ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. AUCTION OVERVIEW Welcome to Benson Auction Services! We offer a wide variety of fine art, antiques, jewelry, furniture, collectibles, and more. All items are sold through competitive bidding in a professional auction process. To ensure a smooth auction experience, please familiarize yourself with the following terms and conditions. BIDDING TERMS 1. AS IS CONDITION: This is a reserve auction. This is a liquidation sale. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS and all sales are final. All lots are sold with no guarantees of any kind, with all faults, imperfections and errors of description, regardless of statement of condition made from the auction block or in the description or title of the lot in the catalog. Buyers shall rely entirely on their own inspection and their own knowledge. 2. BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY: Bidder is responsible for knowing which item they are bidding on. If unsure, bidder should inquire or refrain from bidding. If you become the winning bidder, you have entered into a legally binding contract and are expected to pay for the item(s). 3. AUCTION AUTHORITY: Benson Auction Services has full discretion to refuse any bids, prefer floor bidders on tied bids, to divide any lot, to combine any two or more lots and to withdraw any lot from the sale without giving reason(s). 4. TIE BIDS: The Auctioneer has full discretion in the event of a tie bid and will recognize the bid that they see first. 5. DISPUTED BIDS: In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer, at his or her sole discretion, will determine the successful bidder or may re-offer and resell the article in dispute. PAYMENTS & FEES 1. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 20% buyer's premium will be applied to all auction purchases. 2. PAYMENT: Is due within 72 hours of the close of auction or credit card on file will be charged automatically. 3. PAYMENT METHODS: LiveAuctioneers LivePayments. 4. SALES TAX: All sales are subject to calculated by LivePayments unless a valid resale number is provided and proper form completed and submitted LiveAuctioneers prior to payment of invoice through LivePayments. SHIPPING 1. SHIPPING RESPONSIBILITY: Pickup and Shipping Terms Buyers have 4 days to make arrangements and 30 days to take possession of their purchases. The following options for receiving their purchased lots: *Self-pickup at our warehouse location *Arrange your own shipping through a third-party shipper of your choice *Live Shipping through Live Auctioneers platform *Professional packing and shipping through Navis Pack & Ship Brook Conner Director of Sales Navis Pack & Ship | Greater Atlanta Cell: 470.989.0459 Email: Brook.Conner@gonavis.com 404.999.PACK (7225) | 404.999.SHIP (7447) 2. TITLE TRANSFER: Upon the fall of the hammer (the auctioneer saying "sold"), the title and responsibility for each item or lot passes to the winning bidder/purchaser. Title shall pass to the Buyer once payment in full has been made. ITEM CONDITION & AUTHENTICITY 1. CONDITION REPORTS: The absence of a condition report does not mean the item is free of damage or defects. It is the buyer's sole responsibility to inspect and/or preview all lots prior to auction and/or to request a condition report prior to sale. Items sold are often of some age and as such may have associated wear. Requests for additional photos, measurements and condition reports received later than 72 hours prior to the beginning of the auction, may not get answered due to logistics getting to the estate, to the item questioned. All attempts to answer questions will be handled quickly, professionally and to the very best of our ability. 2. SPECIAL NOTES ON SPECIFIC ITEMS: *CHANDELIERS & LIGHT FIXTURES: May be of some age. We strongly recommend a licensed electrician inspect any light fixtures prior to installation. Benson Auction Services accepts no responsibility for the wiring or lack of wiring of any light fixture. *WATCHES: May be subject to aftermarket enhancements. Bidders are encouraged to request a full condition report. *GEMSTONES: May have been enhanced or treated. Bidders are encouraged to request a full condition report. *JEWELRY: We are not gemologists and do not have the laboratory or experience to tell the difference between synthetic man-made stones and stones from the earth. Please bid using information and experts available to you in advance. *ASIAN ART: We cannot guarantee the authenticity of Chinese or Asian art. These are often copied from pre-existing models, and dating such objects is often difficult. We strongly encourage all prospective buyers to carefully examine and inspect any items before bidding. *PURSES: All purses are sold as authentic. 3. ATTRIBUTION TERMS: *"Attributed to": Means that the item bears a signature and is consistent with other pieces we have sold, however it comes with no guarantees of authenticity. *"In the manner of": Means that the item is in the style of an artist but not signed. BIDDING PLATFORMS ONLINE BIDDING: Benson Auction Services will email successful internet bidders an invoice at the close of the auction through LiveAuctioneers. If you do not receive an invoice within 48 hours, please contact the Benson Auction Services directly at 1-404-441-5329 or email us at contact@BensonAuctionServices.com.? LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. BINDING CONTRACT: Submitting any bid on any item constitutes bidder's acknowledgment and acceptance of all terms and conditions of sale. In the event a bidder refuses to comply with any terms of sale, including failure to pay for any item, Benson Auction Services has the right to pursue any and all legal remedies available under the laws of the State of Georgia. 2. ACCOUNT REINSTATEMENT: Accounts may be reinstated for a 20% non-refundable restocking fee. 3. REFUNDS: Should Benson Auction Services ever deem a refund appropriate, the refund will be will a house credit minus 20% to spend at a future auction. Item must be insured and returned as sold at the buyer?s expense for the credit to be available. By registering for this auction, I verify that I have read and understand these Terms of Sale. I ACCEPT them in their entirety as a condition to bid at Benson Auction Services. AUCTIONEER LICENSE AU004724

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