Personal Property Terms and Conditions
All items sold as is where is, and with bidder/buyer’s own inspection and appraisal. Auctioneer will describe items as best as possible and all statements made day of sale will take precedence over printed material. Purchases must be paid in full by end of sale and removed day of sale unless prior arrangements have been made with Auctioneer. Staff and Auctioneer have permission to bid. At no time may a seller or agent thereof bid on their own items if being sold ABSOLUTE.
All persons using live telephone, absentee, or internet bidding (if available) will be responsible for determining condition and value of merchandise and not dependant on another’s sight or viewpoint. Personal inspection is most important. Purchaser will be responsible for shipping and handling including insurance for up to winning bid dollar amount. Absentee bids and/or live telephone bidding reservation will be accepted up to 24 hours Prior to Auction (via internet or phone) or 2 hours prior to auction start (if in person at Auction site). AND only on items with a minimum bid of $50 and a credit card to guarantee. PLEASE SEE ABSENTEE BIDDER FORM. Only winning bids will be called after auction. Items will be shipped within 48 hrs after payment clears. If customer chooses to pick up it must be within one hour after auction ending unless special arrangement is made prior to auction. All absentee and telephone bids will include a 10% buyer’s premium and an additional 4% fee for credit card payment or check, if used. If Live Internet bidding is available for the auction there will be a 14% buyer’s premium and additional 4% if credit card is used.

Auctioneer shall determine bid increments and the winning bid. In the case of a tie bid, the Auctioneer shall reopen bidding between the two parties only. In the case of an absentee bid, the floor shall open the bidding. The winning bid will be determined by competitive bids with Auctioneer determining bid increments. If an item has a seller confirmation request, the auctioneer shall announce the condition set and the floor will open the bidding. Auction staff may bid for the house and competitive bidding shall take place.

All bidders must register prior to auction with valid driver’s license and a current mailing address and email address. There will be a 4% Buyers Premium for all sales, waived for cash or for portion paid by cash. Payment shall be in cash, good check, Visa or MC. All return checks will be subject to a $30 charge and be reported to local police if not paid within 5 business days. Sales Tax shall be collected at the known auction halls. Onsite residence auctions and out of state sales no sales tax to be charged. If tax exempt, the SALES TAX EXEMPT FORM shall be on file with Auctioneer prior to auction.

GUN SALES: All buyers of rifles or shotguns must be an Ohio resident with proof of being 18yrs of age or older. All buyers of handguns must be an Ohio resident with proof of being 21yrs of age or older. Any out of state gun buyers without an FFL shall provide the contact information for a FFL dealer in their state for the shipment of gun. Buyer shall pay all shipping and handling costs. All ATF forms to be completed by Buyer and to be kept by Seller for a period of no less than 20 years. Gun locks will be available at Auction site.

All auctioneers are lic. By the Dept. of Agriculture, 8159 Main St., Reyn, OH 43068          
All Auctioneers are bonded in the favor of the State of Ohio or a member of the recovery fund.