Conditions of Sale
1) PAYMENT: Payment must be made in full by paypal, money order, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or approved check. We prefer paypal. This payment must be made with-in 10 days after the auction. After the auction we will contact you as the high bidder with-in 24 hours with payment directions. We may charge your bidder card if payment arrangements are not paid. If payment is not received with-in 10 days you will be reported as a non-paying bidder. The contract between the buyer & seller would be voided as of this point and resold at another sale. A 15% Buyer's Premium is added to the final bid price of all items. A 5% online fee will also be charged. A 7% NJ Sales tax will also be charged to NJ residents, unless you have filed the appropriate resale certificate. Auction House has the right to hold merchandise until a check clears!
2) CONDITION OF ITEMS SOLD: Bodnar's Auction has endeavored to accurately describe all items being sold, with description and photographs. All descriptions are subject to errors and omissions and should only be used as a guide. Purchasers should take advantage of inspection opportunities to satisfy any questions they might have as to the condition, etc. of any item being offered. Photos listed with each item have been reviewed for accuracy, but are not guaranteed to be correct. There shall be no warranty or guarantees expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise of any nature. All sales are final. Measurements are all estimated not exact. We sell antiques, items that have been loved and used, we try to accurately describe any defects, however normal wear is to be expected and not described in the description. Bodnar's Auctions is not responsible for missing pieces of toys and games not obvious without directions or knowledge of the toy or game. It must be understood that we cannot be responsible for minor age defects or hidden conditions. They will be sold in an "as is" condition. Original boxes were used to protect the items inside, so they are usually worn. The original box is not included in the grading of the toys. It should be assumed that none of the toys are in working condition unless noted mint in working order in the description.
2A) All books in this catalog were looked at by a book expert. The condition description is based upon his judgement and should be used as a factor in bidding however it is opinion and one should make there own opinion on condition prior to bidding. You can call the day before the auction for a further condition report.
3) CLAIMS: No Claims will be allowed 48 hours after receipt of item.
4) RETURNED CHECKS: If your check is returned for NSF you will be notified immediately. A $35 fee will be issued and we will re-deposit your check. If it is returned a second time it will be handed over to the proper authorities.
5) SHIPPING: All shipping and handling fees are in item descriptions. Buyer will pay for insurance if desired. Items are shipped with-in 14 days of payment or clearance of funds. We handle most shipping in house except for large items that may go out to an outside shipper. Due to the nature of artwork, shipping of all paintings will be outsourced to a professional shipping company. We use the UPS Store in North Brunswick, NJ (732) 821-1166, or you may locate an alternate shipper of your choice. If you decide to use the UPS Store we can drop the item off to their location. All items are shipped US Priority mail with delivery confirmation. Reduced combined shipping is available on 3 or more auction purchases, however we do not reduce costs in handling and in heavy or oversized items. Items may also be picked up in our Edison location the day of the sale or South Brunswick offices after the day of the sale. Local delivery is also available within a 60-mile radius of Edison, NJ, local delivery fee is $125 in state or $175 out of state, and combined delivery is available on multiple purchases. Items can also be picked up by appointment.
6) BIDDING: We are accepting bids with Invaluable/AuctionZip/eBay as a convenience to our customers, but we will not be held responsible for errors or failures to execute bids. In the event of a tie bid between an online bidder and a bidder at the auction house, the auctioneer will make the determination of the winner, it is not determined upon who bid first. Due to the bidding rotation at a live auction you may want to bid one bid higher then your high bid to insure you would get the item in the event of a tie. We will not be held responsible for computer malfunctions or user malfunctions during the sale. If you are the high bidder at the fall of the hammer you will be held responsible for that purchase. You will be in a bidding contract and expected to pay for that purchase. If you do not intend to pay for the item you are biding on please do not bid!
7) We try to answer all questions with-in a 48-hour period. We do not answer any questions with in 24 hours of the sale. If you have any questions at that time we ask that you call us direct at 866-349-7378.
8) Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.
9) Non-US buyers will pay an additional $8.00 international shipping fee in North America, an additional but not limited to $18.00 in all other countries and any actual customs cost. International buyers must pay by paypal US Funds.
10) All gram weights and measurements approx. and are not guaranteed.
11) All furniture is in used condition and may have minor defects not disclosed in the description. However any major flaw in a piece of furniture will be addressed in the description.
12) Due to the sensitive nature of clocks and watches they are all to be assumed not to be in working order unless noted in the description otherwise.
13) All scales are to be assumed not to keep accurate weights.
14) Authorship
A) Name of Artist
Indicates that the work, in our best judgment, is by the named artist
B) Attributed to
In our best judgement, the work may be by the artist but is not guaranteed.
15) All Art measurements include the frame unless otherwise noted.
16) In the event in a refund for any reason, we will refund the purchase price only, shipping costs and buyer's Premium excluded.
17) Discrepancies of description shall be decided by mutually agreed upon experts in the field. The authentication must be in writing and is at the expense of the purchaser. An USPAP Certified Appraisal would be acceptable.
18) We do not guarantee any device in this catalog to be in working order unless noted in the description.
19) All tools have been used and have normal wear.
20) If you buy an oversized item and it needs to be picked up by yourself or an outside shipping company, it must be out of our warehouse with-in 3 weeks after the auction sale date. If it is not picked up after 3 weeks a $50.00 a week storage fee will begin to apply. After 16 weeks the item or items will become property of Bodnar's Auctions with no refund!
Contract Information
We are accepting bids with Invaluable/AuctionZip/eBay as a convenience to our customers, but we will not be held responsible for errors or failures to execute bids. In the event of a tie bid between an Invaluable bidder and a bidder at the auction house, the auctioneer will make the determination of the winner, it is not determined upon who bid first. Due to the bidding rotation at a live auction you may want to bid one bid higher then your high bid to insure you would get the item in the event of a tie. We will not be held responsible for computer malfunctions or user malfunctions during the sale. If you are the high bidder at the fall of the hammer you will be held responsible for that purchase. You will be in a bidding contract and expected to pay for that purchase. If you do not intend to pay for the item you are biding on please do not bid!
Condition Information
Bodnar's Auction has endeavored to accurately describe all items being sold, with description and photographs. All descriptions are subject to errors and omissions and should only be used as a guide. Purchasers should take advantage of inspection opportunities to satisfy any questions they might have as to the condition, etc. of any item being offered. Photos listed with each item have been reviewed for accuracy, but are not guaranteed to be correct. There shall be no warranty or guarantees expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise of any nature. All sales are final. Measurements are all estimated not exact. We sell antiques, items that have been loved and used, we try to accurately describe any defects, however normal wear is to be expected and not described in the description. Bodnar's Auctions is not responsible for missing pieces of toys and games not obvious without directions or knowledge of the toy or game. It must be understood that we cannot be responsible for minor age defects or hidden conditions. They will be sold in an "as is" condition. Original boxes were used to protect the items inside, so they are usually worn. The original box is not included in the grading of the toys. It should be assumed that none of the toys are in working condition unless noted mint in working order in the description.
Payment Information
Payment must be made in full by paypal, money order, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or approved check. We prefer paypal. This payment must be made with-in 10 days after the auction. We may charge your bidder paddle if no payment arrangement is made. After the auction we will contact you as the high bidder with-in 24 hours with payment directions. If payment is not received with-in 10 days you will be reported as a non-paying bidder. The contract between the buyer & seller would be voided as of this point and resold at another sale. A 15% Buyer's Premium is added to the final bid price of all items. A 5% online fee will also be charged. A 7% NJ Sales tax will also be charged to NJ residents, unless you have filed the appropriate resale certificate. Auction House has the right to hold merchandise until a check clears!
Shipping Information
Taxes on your purchase
A 5% online fee will also be charged. A 7% NJ Sales tax will also be charged to NJ residents, unless you have filed the appropriate resale certificate.
