Conditions of Sale
Previews are available weekdays by appointment 11am - 2pm, until June 5th.
Please email or call for an appointment. Virtual previews are also available.
[email protected]. (Email)
401-273-1618 (Phone)
By bidding at the auction, the buyer agrees to be bound by these Terms & Conditions:
BUYER'S PREMIUM
All lots are subject to a 25% buyer's premium. A platform processing fee of 5% will be added to the buyer's premium. If you wish to pay by COD or wire, please contact us within three (3) days after the auction. Credit cards on file are charged automatically three (3) days after the auction.
PAYMENT
Payment is due within five (5) days from the auction, after which the auctioneer may cancel the sale or bring an action against the purchaser for the bid amount. All bids are in US dollars. Bidders who have credit cards on file will be charged three (3) days after the auction.
INSPECTION
Additional photographs of any lot are available, and in person and virtual inspection is available.
AUTHENTICITY AND CONDITION
We will not sell an item if we do not believe it to be authentic (as described) and we will not describe an item if we do not believe our description is accurate. We do not, however, warrant anything express or implied. Every lot is sold "as is", "where is" and "without warranty" whether express or implied. Bidders are responsible for determining the accuracy of our description and condition of every lot and making their own determinations as to attribution, period, materials, authenticity, quality, date and value. All items that incorporate electronics, such as audio, lighting, or any item that utilizes electricity should be professionally evaluated prior to use.
NO REFUNDS
All sales are final. We do not give or accept refunds for any reason. Please be sure that you wish to purchase an item before bidding on it. Please inquire about the condition of any item or request additional photographs before bidding. Please anticipate that shipping costs may exceed your winning bid. Please consider that the vintage and antique items we offer will always show some signs of wear and age. The purchaser is solely responsible for the cost of packing and shipping.
AUCTIONEERS DISCRETION
The auctioneer reserves the right to accept or reject any bid or declare any item unsold or to cancel any sale in the auctioneer's sole discretion.
ABANDONED LOTS
Lots purchased and not picked-up or shipped after (60) days shall be deemed abandoned and dispose of by us without compensation to the purchaser.
PHOTOGRAPHS
All images of lots belong to us, they may not be reproduced for any reason. We reserve the right to advertise the result of any item we sell.
RISK OF LOSS
Once the bid is won the risk of loss passes to the winning bidder.
DISPUTES
All disputes shall be resolved in binding arbitration in the State of Rhode Island. In no event shall our liability exceed the amount paid to us by a winning bidder.
AMENDMENTS
We reserve the right to amend these Terms & Conditions.
Payment
• Invaluable Payment Processor - Absorbing Fee
• Money order/Cashiers checks
• Visa/Master Card
• COD (cash on delivery)
• Discover
• American Express
Please note, purchases in excess of $5000 must be paid by wire transfer. Local pick-up is subject to Rhode Island Sales Tax unless you have a valid resale certificate.
Buyer's Premium
All lots are subject to a 25% buyer's premium.
Shipping Terms
PICK-UP LOCATION:
1155 Westminster Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02909
PICK-UP TIMES:
Monday - Friday 11am - 2pm, five (5) days after the auction or at another convenient time provided you have made arrangements with us in advance.
PACKING & SHIPPING:
We do not offer in-house packing and shipping services.
Shipping can be expensive, please consider obtaining estimate(s) prior to bidding. The winning bidder is responsible for the cost of packing and shipping.
We have provided the following list of shippers as a courtesy and we will assist you with your third-party shipping needs, however, we assume no liability for any shipper you use or any loss or damage occasioned in transport or otherwise as a result of shipping.
REGULAR SHIPPERS
The UPS Store*
148 Atwood Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
[email protected]
The UPS Store*
22 Parsonage Street
Providence, RI 02903
[email protected]
Please email your shipping requests and please refer to your lot number(s) and the auction date.
SPECIALIZED SHIPPERS:
Please reach out to us for help with specialized shippers. [email protected]
Providing arrangements have been made within five (5) days after the auction, we will store the item for a reasonable time to accommodate your shipper.
No item will be stored longer than sixty (60) days, after which all item(s) will be deemed abandoned and dispose of by us without compensation to the winning bidder.
Please contact us for additional shipping recommendations or to answer your shipping questions: [email protected]
Sales Tax
Rhode Island Sales 7%