Conditions of Sale
You are responsible for yourself and for examining the articles prior to bidding.
All items are sold "as is, where is." When the item is sold it becomes the responsibility of the buyer. ALL SALES ARE
FINAL. We do not give credit or refunds.
AoM, the auctioneers, their agents, the owners of the premises and all other persons for whom the auctioneer is acting
shall not be liable to any person for damages to their person or property while in, on, or about these premises, nor shall
they be liable for hidden defects. All persons are on the premises at their own risks and shall defend, indemnify and save
harmless auctioneers and Sellers from any and all liability whatsoever.
Buyer's Premium
A 10% Buyer's Premium is added to all items and is payable by purchaser as part of the total purchase price.
A 3% Live(Auction Zip) fee is added to all items and is payable by purchaser as part of the total purchase price.
Transaction Fee
Credit cards, debit cards, and paypal are charged a 3% fee.
Contract
Use of the Auctions on Main bid card means that the bidder has read and fully understands and agrees to the terms of this auction.
- Bidders are required to register prior to bidding and must use the numbers issued to them. A valid drivers license is required to register.
- Bidding on an item indicates your understanding and acceptance of these Terms of Sale. If a purchaser breaches any of these Terms of Sale, including the obligation to pay for purchased items, AoM may seek all remedies under the law including canceling the sale and reoffering the property without reserve, with any difference charged to the purchaser in breech.
- All announcements made at the beginning of the auction shall take precedence over all previous oral or written announcements or any printed material or advertisements.
- AoM is not responsible for bidders error due to catalog changes, misprints or information not known at time of the catalogues.
- The Auctioneer is the legal representative of the seller(s) and presides over the auction.
- The auctioneer reserves the right to divide any lot, to combine lots or withdraw any lot(s) from the auction.
- The order of sale of the articles is at the discretion of the auctioneer
- The auctioneer/auction company has the right to reject any and all bids.
- The auctioneer/auction company has the right to bid on behalf of the buyer or the seller.
- Absentee bidders must register and complete the Absentee Bid Form. Bids received first will prevail in the event of an identical bid. Bidding by Absentee does not eliminate or postpone the payment and removal requirements for the auction.
- The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. If a dispute arises between bidders or if there is any doubt on the auctioneer's part as to the validity of any bid, the auctioneer will have final say in determining the
successful bid, or, whether or not to reoffer or resell the article in dispute.
- The auctioneer shall serve as the sole arbiter asto who is/is not allowed to bid on a disputed article.
- The auctioneer's decisions as to the disputed or tie bids will be final.
Conditions of items
Written and oral descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold.
We recommend prospective bidders examine all items in which they have an interest, prior to bidding. Your bidding will signify that you have examined the items as fully as you desire, or that you have chosen not to examine them. If you require absolute certainty in all areas of authenticity, and the results of your evaluation leave uncertainty in your mind, we recommend you not bid on the item in question.
Payment
Your credit card on file with Auction Zip will be charged within three days following the auction unless prior arrangements are made.
Payment must be made by cash, approved check, or M/C and Visa credit cards.
We reserve the right to require bank checks for large purchases.
We reserve the right not to issue a buyer's number or to withhold merchandise if appropriate credit has not been established.
Personal property may not be removed until paid for in full along with applicable sales and/or transfer taxes and any other fees due. Removal shall be at the sole expense, risk and liability of the buyer. If for any reason the buyer fails to pay and/or remove any item within the time specified, the auctioneer may resell same without liability to the buyer, or remove from the auction site and/or store said item(s) at the buyer's sole risk and expense. Buyer shall be liable to the auctioneer and seller for any rent or expenses incurred, damages suffered, including loss from re-sale because of buyer's failure to pay and/or timely removal of any such item.
Getting your items
The auction house uses UPS for most shipments.
Shipping costs are calculated by:
- Cost charged by shipper (UPS, USPS, ect).
- $4 per box, for most boxes.
- $2 per lot, for most lots.
Extra small items will be less, some classes of items may be more.
By default the auction house will ship your items at your expense the next business day after your payment is cleared. If your shipping address is different than the shipping address specified on your profile, please make sure you contact the auction house before the auction starts.
If your bids are placed through the Artfact/Invaluable/AuctionZip system, and you wish to not have your items shipped, you may pick up your items the business day following the auction at the Auction House. If you wish to pick up your items please make sure you contact the auction house before the auction starts.
If you wish to change your shipping address, or if you would like to pick up your items, please contact us at Shipping@AuctionsOnMain.com.
Taxes
The Buyer must pay Virginia Sales Tax (6%) on the total purchase price (aggregate of hammer price & Buyer's premium) if the Buyer takes possession of their purchase at the time of the auction, or if they are resident in Virginia, or if they pick up their purchase at the Auctioneer's offices in Virginia after the sale.
