Conditions of Sale
PLEASE READ TERMS AND CONDITIONS set forth by 21st CENTURY AUCTIONS which will be a binding contact between serious buyers, winning bidders and 21ST Century Auctions.
Upon bidding in our online auction, you acknowledge and hereby agreed to be obligated by all of the TERMS AND CONDITIONS set by 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS. All items listed and described by 21st Century Auctions to the best of their knowledge that the information presented in the listing is solely to the convenience of the buyer. 21st Century Auctions does not give any assurance with the marketability and condition of the lot relating to value either impress or implied. 21st Century Auctions has the right to accept or reject bid for any reason whatsoever. It is the bidder's responsibility to check veracity, determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any determinative factor of the item prior to bidding by contacting the auction house either through email: [email protected] or through our customer service and ask for details of the lot before placing any bids as bidder agrees to accept the lot being bid with no objection after the sale closed.
STRICTLY NO RETURN NO EXCHANGE AND NO CREDIT. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. WE STRICTLY DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS, NO EXCHANGE AND NO CREDIT. ALL ITEMS SOLD AS IT IS. IT IS THE BIDDERS' SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK VERACITY OF ITEMS PRIOR TO BIDDING.
IF IN SPECIAL CASES THAT WE WILL BE ACCEPTING RETURN, AUCTION HOUSE WILL BE DEDUCTING 40% RESTOCKING FEE. BOTH AUCTION PREMIUM AND SHIPPING FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE.
Descriptions, illustrations and portraits are not guarantee, no assurance nor warranty.
**With the exception that in the event that we consider return shipping cost and buyer's premium are both non refundable plus 35 % re-stocking fee will be deducted.
PAYMENTS:
• DIRECT DEPOSIT/WIRE TRANSFER
• MONEY ORDER/ CASHIER'S CHECK
"STRICTLY NO CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FOR GOLD AND SILVER COINS AND BARS"
SHIPPING, HANDLING & INSURANCE
All packages are being ship through USPS and FEDEX. SHIPPING TIMEFRAME is 7-10 business days. Winning bidder is responsible to pay the shipping charges. Shipping fee is added in the final invoice. Shipping charge depends on the value of the package. 21st Century Auctions insures packages while it is in transit to the winning bidders.
All domestic packages within the U.S. minimum shipping charge is $10.00 (package value of $100 and below)
Minimum international shipping charge is $40.00 (package value of $200 and below)
COLLECTIBLE SHIPS: US - $69.99/ship; Collectible ships are not available for shipping international
SWORDS AND KNIVES: US - $29.99; INTERNATIONAL- $64.99
VASES AND STATUES- US - $29.99; INTERNATIONAL - $59.99
All Jewelries and Diamond items will be shipped out separately:
Below $200 - $19.99
$201-$500 - $29.99
$501-$1000 - $39.99
$1001-$2000 - $49.99
$2001-$3000 - $59.99
Ships: SMALL and MEDIUM sizes - minimum approximately $60.00
LARGE size: minimum approximately $120.00
COLLECTIBLE SHIPS: US (Depends on the weight and size of ship, please contact customer service for shipping cost)
SHIPPING FEE FOR MODEL SHIPS: Depends on the size of the model ship
COLLECTIBLE SHIPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
For all international packages please email us for inquiries at [email protected].
International packages may be subject to their respective country's customs, duties and taxes and bidders are responsible to pay this charge. 21st Century Auctions is not responsible in paying your customs, duties and taxes. Please make sure to update the auction house if there are any changes in your shipping address. 21st Century Auctions only based the shipping address listed your profile.
Please note that as the value of the package goes up shipping charges go higher as well. Please contact auction house if you want quotation of shipping charge.
SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS
All successful bidders will receive an invoice via email listed in their profile towards the end of the auction. Please make sure that your email address is correct in your profile. Invoice includes all winning items amount, 20% Buyer's Premium, Shipping Charge and CA TAX (for all California residents).
Bidders are responsible to pay their invoice and failure to do so will entail any of the combination of measures: elimination for all future auctions from the hosting site, credit agency reporting and legal collection agency.
CANCELLATION OF WINNING ITEMS
All sales are final as the bidding close and once declared as winning bidder for a particular item. 21st Century Auctions will not be responsible for any errors or missed bids from any source from bidders' end. 21st Century Auctions does not tolerate testing of system such as bid testing, internet service failure due to power outage, any interruptions or technical errors before or during online auction. Winning bidder is responsible to pay 20% of the winning amount as the cancellation fee to cover the auction house fees to re-list your winning item.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any issues occurring to dis-agreement between both party i.e. the Buyer and 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS that cannot be resolved in anyway, then both party agree to the rules, regulations and procedures of the dispute resolution described herein and agree to the following procedures for resolution of the dispute: If either party alleges that the other party is in default under this agreement, then the dispute or allegation shall be submitted to binding arbitration in the State of California Los Angeles. 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS shall select a neutral arbitrator. The arbitration process shall be initiated by either party requesting arbitration which must be served upon the other party by a registered or a certified mail. Failure to in the arbitration is a default. Each party shall simply present their case (limited to a maximum of one hour for each party) to the arbitrator. The parties agree and acknowledge that they are completely waiving their rights to have the dispute heard in a court of law. The parties agree that the arbitrator shall have complete jurisdiction over the dispute and can issue an award to the prevailing party. Arbitration fees shall be paid by the party not prevailing in the dispute or as seen fit by the arbitrator. Any award determined by the arbitrator shall be binding and the prevailing party shall be awarded full reimbursement of its actual paid fees in connection with the dispute. By signing up to participate in a 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS online auction, Bidder specifically agrees to the dispute resolution specified in the foregoing paragraph as Bidder's sole means to resolve any and all disputes which may arise with 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS. By doing so Bidder specifically agrees that Bidder will not file a dispute of any kind with LIVEAUCTIONEER or any other third parties. In the event that Bidder violates this provision, in consideration of 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS 's approval of the application of the Bidder to bid in 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS, Bidder confesses judgment to fraud having been committed by Bidder against 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS and further agrees that Bidder is liable to 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS for all damages, losses and costs, including time charges and etc.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In no event shall 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS 's liability for any breach, or act or omission exceed the purchase price actually paid by the Buyer, and in no event shall 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS have any liability under any circumstances for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages (including for loss of profits or revenue, costs of obtaining alternative property, claims of customers of Buyer or otherwise), whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, arising out of, resulting from or in any way relating to the lot or its purchase, sale, delivery or non-delivery, or the acts or omissions of 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS or 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS' officers and other affiliated officer's designated by 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS.
BINDING CONTRACT
Bidder's bid at all times represents an irrevocable offer by Bidder to enter into a binding contract to purchase the lot in compliance with the specific provisions of the listing and these general terms and conditions, as applicable. In the event that any reserve price of a lot is not exceeded by any Bidder's bid 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS, in its sole discretion, with or without the knowledge of or notice to any Bidder, may reduce any reserve price to an amount below the bid of Bidder at any time during an auction and accept the bid made by Bidder. Reserve prices are always the confidential information of 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS and are not disclosed to Bidder's unless specifically stated as such during bidding. Nothing contained in any listing shall be construed to disclose any reserve price. In the placing of any bid the Bidder understands and agrees that the bid placed, once accepted by 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS, will be the winning bid if there is no higher bid by another bidder and if any reserve or reduced reserve on the lot is exceeded. All bids are binding, irrevocable and non-cancelable by Bidder. There are no provisions for the placing of bids to "mark the lot" or to "test the system", etc. and any requests to cancel bids on these bases, or due to a Bidder not reading a listing, not being familiar with the bidding platform, not doing proper due diligence or failing to maintain proper control over Bidder's bidding terminal, will be denied. Such requests to cancel bids are null and void and will not excuse Bidder from Bidder's legal and contractual obligation to complete a transaction.
SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS
You agree to pay the amount of your bid plus all the taxes included and charges at that time and manner specified by the 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS. Failure to make such payment shall be deemed to be a breach of these general terms and conditions, and, in addition to all other rights and remedies 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS may have under appropriate law, you will be charged a re-stocking fee on transactions which are not installment payment. Bidder is responsible for any and all costs affiliated with collection of amounts owing from the Bidder, until collected; and 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS reserves the right to bill and collect any such costs from Bidder. Costs associated with collection may include, but are not limited to, time charges, incidental expenses, attorney fees and costs associated with the use of a collection agency. The winning Bidder's failure to complete the purchase in accordance with the terms provided herein and in the listing will cause the Bidder to be faced with all, or any combination of the following measures: elimination of all future bidding privileges on the hosting site; credit agency reporting; legal and/or collection action. These terms and conditions and each listing contain all of the provisions applicable to the agreement between 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS as seller and each Bidder. The provisions of these terms and conditions and of each listing supersede all other agreements, representations or understandings, whether prior or contemporaneous, oral or written, between the parties concerning that subject matter. These terms and conditions and provisions of each listing shall be binding on Buyer's heirs, beneficiaries, executors, successors and assigns.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these terms and conditions or of any listing be void, unlawful or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent possible to comply with applicable law, or if modification is not possible, deleted and severed from the remaining provisions. Any such modification, deletion or severing shall not affect the enforceability or validity of any of the remaining provisions.
AUTHORIZATION
Any task or provisions without 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS's written consent will be void. VENUE These terms and conditions, the contents of any listing and the contractual relationship between 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS and any Buyer shall be interpreted under and governed by the laws of the State of California.
DISCLAIMER
It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising and on the Internet but makes no representations. In no event shall 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. Bidders who bid from off site and are not present at the online auction or preview understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect a lot as well as if they examined it in person. It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS shall endeavor to describe in detail each lot and any pertinent information about it.
21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the event that the description of the merchandise mistakenly advertised unless it is a material and intentional misrepresentation of the merchandise.
Bidder agrees that everything is sold as it is and that they may not return any lot they purchase unless otherwise authorize by 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS or anyone else if the Internet service fails due to power outage or work interruptions i.e. technical error correctly before or during the online auction.
21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Internet bidders who desire to make certain their bid is acknowledged should use the proxy-bidding feature and leave their maximum bid within 3 hours before the auction begins. 21ST CENTURY AUCTIONS reserves the right to withdraw or re-list lots in this auction.
Payment
Shipping Terms
SHIPPING, HANDLING & INSURANCE
All packages are being ship through USPS and FEDEX. SHIPPING TIMEFRAME is 7-10 business days. Winning bidder is responsible to pay the shipping charges. Shipping fee is added in the final invoice. Shipping charge depends on the value of the package. 21st Century Auctions insures packages while it is in transit to the winning bidders.
All domestic packages within the U.S. minimum shipping charge is $10.00 (package value of $100 and below)
Minimum international shipping charge is $40.00 (package value of $200 and below)
Collectible Ships: SMALL and MEDIUM sizes - minimum approximately $60.00 each
LARGE size: minimum approximately $120.00 each
SWORDS AND KNIVES: US - $29.99; INTERNATIONAL- $64.99
VASES AND STATUES- US - $29.99; INTERNATIONAL - $59.99
COLLECTIBLE SHIPS: US (Depends on the weight and size of ship, please contact customer service for shipping cost)
COLLECTIBLE SHIPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
SHIPPING FEE FOR MODEL SHIPS: Depends on the size of the model ship
International packages may be subject to their respective country's customs, duties and taxes and bidders are responsible to pay this charge. 21st Century Auctions is not responsible in paying your customs, duties and taxes. Please make sure to update the auction house if there are any changes in your shipping address. 21st Century Auctions only based the shipping address listed your profile.
Please note that as the value of the package goes up shipping charges go higher as well. Please contact auction house if you want quotation of shipping charge.
All Jewelries and Diamond items will be shipped out separately:
Below $200 - $19.99
$201-$500 - $29.99
$501-$1000 - $39.99
$1001-$2000 - $49.99
$2001-$3000 - $59.99
For all international packages please email us for inquiries at [email protected]
