Roadside America: Memories Auction

The Renaissance Auction Group

 

Date(s) 6/2/2023 - 6/25/2023

Lot #1 begins closing Sunday June 25th 6:00 PM Lots will close consecutively in pre-determined intervals.

Past Auction
Online-Only Auction
Shipping Available
Bidding Notice:

Assistance with registering and bidding online is available at the onsite preview sessions or by calling 610-370-2879 Absentee bids may be submitted if you do not use a computer or choose not to bid online. Absentee bids will be entered into the online bidding system on your behalf by auction staff. These bids will appear in the bid history as "Absentee Bidder". All items start at $5.00 and ... Show More

Auction Notice:

Items from the Roadside America village display, display cabinets, gift shop, and maintenance shop including Lionel trains, cast iron vehicles, automobile dealer promo cars, layout accessories, Laurence Gieringer hand crafted buildings, model train cars, carriages, wagons carts, layout accessories, vintage signage, vintage and contemporary gift shop items, paper ephemera. Items will be added ... Show More

Auction Information
Name Roadside America: Memories Auction
Auctioneer
Type Online-Only Auction
Date(s) 6/2/2023 - 6/25/2023
Auction Date/Time Info
Lot #1 begins closing Sunday June 25th 6:00 PM Lots will close consecutively in pre-determined intervals.
Preview Date/Time 1251 Chestnut St. Reading, PA 19602 Saturday June 17th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday June 24th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday June 25th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Checkout Date/Time 1251 Chestnut St. Reading, PA 19602 By Appointment Via Online Sign-up: Wednesday June 28th 2:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday June 29th 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday June 30th 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday July 1st 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Plan to pick your items up during the scheduled pickup times. All items must be picked up by 3:00 PM Saturday July 1st. Do not bid if you cannot pick your items up during the designated period unless you speak to an auction staff member first. We are available by phone from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week at 610-370-2879. For items not picked up by Saturday July 1st 3:00 PM, we reserve the right to charge your credit card on record the full invoice amount of all purchases. Please bring adequate assistance to load your items. No onsite labor will be available for loading your purchases. In-House and Third-Party shipping is available for this auction. Each lot description in the catalog ends with a statement of shipping options. Please review your shipping options prior to bidding on an item.
Location
Buyer Premium high bid + 18% = Purchase Price
Description
Items from the Roadside America village display, display cabinets, gift shop, and maintenance shop including Lionel trains, cast iron vehicles, automobile dealer promo cars, layout accessories, Laurence Gieringer hand crafted buildings, model train cars, carriages, wagons carts, layout accessories, vintage signage, vintage and contemporary gift shop items, paper ephemera. Items will be added to the auction until the catalog is complete. Assistance with registering and bidding online is available at the onsite preview sessions or by calling 610-370-2879
Assistance with registering and bidding online is available at the onsite preview sessions or by calling 610-370-2879 All items are sold "as is, where is". Effort is made to accurately describe all lots and items. If you have any questions regarding an item in the auction, before you bid, please attend the scheduled onsite preview sessions, contact The Renaissance Auction Group, 610-370-2879, Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM or email bill@auctionhowze.com with any questions. Absentee bids may be submitted if you do not use a computer or choose not to bid online. Absentee maximum bids will be entered into the online bidding system on your behalf by auction staff. These bids will appear in the bid history as "Absentee Bidder". All items start at $5.00 and sell to the highest bidder. 2x, 4x, 8x in red above the item means times the bid. Example: 3x a bid of $10.00 is $30.00 total. PLEASE NOTE: If you are a winning bidder and fail to pay for your items, you will be banned from participating in any future auctions conducted by The Renaissance Auction Group. A comment denoting your status as a non-paying bidder will be added to your HiBid bidder profile. 18% Buyer's Premium: purchase price = high bid plus 18% Measurement convention employed in catalog: Height x Width x Depth On Site Preview: 1251 Chestnut St. Reading, PA 19602 Saturday June 17th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday June 24th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday June 25th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Lot #1 begins closing Sunday June 25th 6:00 PM Lots will close consecutively in pre-determined intervals. For any item that receives a bid in the last two minutes, the bidding on that item will extend for another two minutes and continue to do so in two-minute intervals until no bids are received in the final two minutes that item is open. Payment may be tendered by cash, check or MC / Visa at the time of pickup. We Do Not Accept PayPal, Discover, American Express. Shipped items require payment by MC / Visa. At our discretion, we may request a deposit or credit card hold for bidders unknown to us who place a large number of bids or whose total bid amount is deemed sufficient to require such action. PA State Sales Tax will be charged on items not tax exempt by statute. All bidders requesting tax exemption for the purpose of resale must supply us with a fully executed copy of the PA State Resale Form and a copy of their PA Resale certificate. You can download a copy of the sales certificate at the link provided: https://www.revenue.pa.gov/FormsandPublications/FormsforBusinesses/SUT/Documents/rev-1220.pdf The written description of the lot is the definitive statement of what you are purchasing. Should any discrepancy exist between the written description of the lot and the photos associated with that lot, the written description will prevail. Item Pick-Up: 1251 Chestnut St. Reading, PA 19602 By Appointment Via Online Sign-up: Wednesday June 28th 2:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday June 29th 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday June 30th 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday July 1st 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Plan to pick your items up during the scheduled pickup times. All items must be picked up by 3:00 PM Saturday July 1st. Do not bid if you cannot pick your items up during the designated period unless you speak to an auction staff member first. We are available by phone from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week at 610-370-2879. For items not picked up by Saturday July 1st 3:00 PM, we reserve the right to charge your credit card on record the full invoice amount of all purchases. Please bring adequate assistance to load your items. No onsite labor will be available for loading your purchases. In-House and Third-Party shipping is available for this auction. Each lot description in the catalog ends with a statement of shipping options. Please review your shipping options prior to bidding on an item. The In-House shipping process is as follows: 1) We charge your card for the purchase and email a paid receipt. 2) We pack, weigh and calculate shipping on your invoice. Your card is processed for the cost of shipping. We email you a paid receipt for that charge. 3) Your package(s) is delivered to the shipper the next business day. You receive the tracking number by email. 4) Due to the shipping demands associated with this auction, please allow two to three weeks for the process to be completed. 5) Cost of shipping: A) Shipping charge B) Signature Confirmation C) Insurance to value if value exceeds default insurance provided by carrier D) $10-$20 packing/shipping/invoicing/delivery to shipper charge depending on the requirements for that item. Certain items with unusual shipping requirements may result in higher charges. If you have any questions regarding the Terms & Conditions of this auction, please contact us prior to bidding at 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week. Bidders acknowledge that the Terms and Conditions of this auction will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. IN-HOUSE SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS Due to the increase in online theft and fraud, we have adopted the following procedures regarding our in-house shipping service: If you have any questions or would like to discuss your shipping options, please contact us at 610-370-2879 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week. 1) Prior to bidding, consult the individual catalog descriptions for your shipping options on each lot. 2) All shipped invoices over $2500.00 require payment by wire transfer. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact us prior to bidding. 3) All invoices over $2500.00 require third party shipping. Please see Third Party Shipping Terms & Conditions for third party shipping recommendations. You may use any shipper of your choice. We will deliver your items to any of the third-party shippers listed in the Third-Party Shipping Terms & Conditions at the cost of $10.00 per invoice. An invoice is defined as all of the lots you purchase from a specific auction. If your invoice includes one lot, the cost for delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. If your invoice includes twenty lots, the cost of delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. The $10.00 charge is applied per invoice, not per lot. See local third-party shipping recommendations and contact information below or under Pickup / Shipping in the online catalog. 4) At our discretion, we may require payment by wire transfer, cashier's check or check for bidders unknown to us. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Please allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer, cashier's check or check. 5) Credit cards presented for payment must bear the name of the registered bidder. Purchases will only be shipped to the billing address associated with the credit card presented for payment. 6) All in house shipments will require the direct signature of the registered bidder at the point of delivery. 7) Payment: MC / Visa , cash or check payment options are available for pick-up items. MC / Visa only for shipped orders. We do not accept PayPal, Discover or American Express. At our discretion, we may require payment by check or wire transfer for larger balances incurred by first time buyers unknown to us. 8) If you wish to use a different credit card for payment than the one on file in your HiBid registration profile, please contact us immediately upon the conclusion of the auction. 9) Packages shipped in house may be insured for no more than the total purchase price of the items contained in the package plus shipping costs. 10) Third-Party Shipping is required on all international shipments, including Canada. If you have any questions regarding our In-House Shipping policy, please contact us prior to bidding at 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week. Bidders acknowledge that the In-House Shipping Terms and Conditions will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. THIRD-PARTY SHIPPING 1) You may engage any third-party shipper of your choice. We will deliver your items to the third-party shippers listed below at the flat fee of $10.00 per invoice. An invoice is defined as all the lots you purchase from a specific auction. If your invoice includes one lot, the cost for delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. If your invoice includes twenty lots, the cost of delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. The $10.00 charge is applied per invoice, not per lot. We can highly recommend Mail N' Print in Sinking Springs, PA. Mr. Rhizwan Alloo at Mail N' Print is available prior to the auction to answer your third-party shipping questions. 2) Contact information for the pack and ship locations in Reading, PA that we will deliver your items to for the flat fee of $10.00: Mail & Print 4712 Penn Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608 Phone: (484) 709-2674 Mr. Rhizwan Alloo Mail-N-Ship 4U 96 Commerce Dr, Wyomissing, PA 19610 Phone: (610) 376-3805 Fed Ex Shipping Center 5900 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606 (610) 226-8031 3) Third Party Shipping is required on all international shipments, including Canada. Third-Party Shipping Terms and Conditions will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule.
Bid Amount Bid Increment
0.00 - 9.00 1.00 USD
9.01 - 22.50 2.50 USD
22.51 - 65.00 5.00 USD
65.01 - 390.00 10.00 USD
390.01 - 980.00 20.00 USD
980.01 - 2,975.00 25.00 USD
2,975.01 - 4,950.00 50.00 USD
4,950.01 - 9,900.00 100.00 USD
9,900.01 - 19,750.00 250.00 USD
19,750.01 - 100,000.00 500.00 USD
100,000.01 - 9,999,999.99 10,000.00 USD
Currency USD
Buyer Premium high bid + 18% = Purchase Price
Payment Terms
Payment: MC / Visa , cash or check payment options are available for pick-up items. MC / Visa only for shipped orders. We do not accept PayPal, Discover or American Express. If you are picking up your items in person, you may pay by cash, check or MC / Visa at the time of pickup. Titled items i.e. automobiles, RVs, boats, motorcycles, trailers etc. must be paid for by cash or check. All shipped invoices over $2500.00 require payment by wire transfer. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact us prior to bidding. At our discretion, we may require payment by check or wire transfer for larger balances incurred by first time buyers unknown to us. Please allow ten to fourteen days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by check. PA State Sales Tax will be charged on items not tax exempt by statute. Coins and precious metal bullion incur no sales tax. All bidders requesting tax exemption for the purpose of resale must supply us with a fully executed copy of the PA State Resale Form and a copy of their PA Resale certificate. You can download a copy of the sales certificate at the link provided: https://www.revenue.pa.gov/FormsandPublications/FormsforBusinesses/SUT/Documents/rev-1220.pdf
If you are picking up your items in person, you may pay by cash, check or MC / Visa at the time of pickup. Item Pick-Up: 1251 Chestnut St. Reading, PA 19602 By Appointment Via Online Sign-up: Wednesday June 28th 2:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday June 29th 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday June 30th 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday July 1st 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Plan to pick your items up during the scheduled pickup times. All items must be picked up by 3:00 PM Saturday July 1st. Do not bid if you cannot pick your items up during the designated period unless you speak to an auction staff member first. We are available by phone from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week at 610-370-2879. For items not picked up by Saturday July 1st 3:00 PM, we reserve the right to charge your credit card on record the full invoice amount of all purchases. Please bring adequate assistance to load your items. No onsite labor will be available for loading your purchases. In-House and Third-Party shipping is available for this auction. Each lot description in the catalog ends with a statement of shipping options. Please review your shipping options prior to bidding on an item. In House Shipping & Third Party shipping are available for this auction. Each lot description in the catalog ends with a statement of shipping options. Please review your shipping options prior to bidding on an item. The In-House shipping process is as follows: 1) We charge your card for the purchase and email a paid receipt. 2) We pack, weigh and calculate shipping on your invoice. Your card is processed for the cost of shipping. We email you a paid receipt for that charge. 3) Your package(s) is delivered to the shipper the next business day. You receive the tracking number by email. 4) Due to the shipping demands associated with this auction, please allow two to three weeks for the process to be completed 5) Cost of shipping: A) Shipping charge B) Delivery Confirmation C) Insurance to value if value exceeds default insurance provided by carrier D) $10-$20 packing/invoicing shipping/delivery to shipper charge depending on the requirements for that item IN-HOUSE SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS Due to the increase in online theft and fraud, we have adopted the following procedures regarding our in-house shipping service: If you have any questions or would like to discuss your shipping options, please contact us at 610-370-2879 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week. 1) Prior to bidding, consult the individual catalog descriptions for your shipping options on each lot. 2) All shipped invoices over $2500.00 require payment by wire transfer. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact us prior to bidding. 3) All invoices over $2500.00 require third party shipping. Please see Third Party Shipping Terms & Conditions for third party shipping recommendations. You may use any shipper of your choice. We will deliver your items to any of the third-party shippers listed in the Third-Party Shipping Terms & Conditions at the cost of $10.00 per invoice. An invoice is defined as all of the lots you purchase from a specific auction. If your invoice includes one lot, the cost for delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. If your invoice includes twenty lots, the cost of delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. The $10.00 charge is applied per invoice, not per lot. See local third-party shipping recommendations and contact information below or under Pickup / Shipping in the online catalog. 4) At our discretion, we may require payment by wire transfer, cashier's check or check for bidders unknown to us. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Please allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer, cashier's check or check. 5) Credit cards presented for payment must bear the name of the registered bidder. Purchases will only be shipped to the billing address associated with the credit card presented for payment. 6) All shipments will require the direct signature of the registered bidder at the point of delivery. 7) Payment: MC / Visa , cash or check payment options are available for pick-up items. MC / Visa only for shipped orders. We do not accept PayPal, Discover or American Express. At our discretion, we may require payment by check or wire transfer for larger balances incurred by first time buyers unknown to us. 8) If you wish to use a different credit card for payment than the one on file in your HiBid registration profile, please contact us immediately upon the conclusion of the auction. 9) Packages shipped in house may be insured for no more than the total purchase price of the items contained in the package plus shipping costs. 10) Third-Party Shipping is required on all international shipments, including Canada. If you have any questions regarding our In-House Shipping policy, please contact us prior to bidding at 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week. Bidders acknowledge that the In-House Shipping Terms and Conditions will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. THIRD-PARTY SHIPPING 1) You may engage any third-party shipper of your choice. We will deliver your items to the third-party shippers listed below at the flat fee of $10.00 per invoice. An invoice is defined as all the lots you purchase from a specific auction. If your invoice includes one lot, the cost for delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. If your invoice includes twenty lots, the cost of delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. The $10.00 charge is applied per invoice, not per lot. We can highly recommend Mail N' Print in Sinking Springs, PA. Mr. Rhizwan Alloo at Mail N' Print is available prior to the auction to answer your third-party shipping questions. 2) Contact information for the pack and ship locations in Reading, PA that we will deliver your items to for the flat fee of $10.00: Mail & Print 4712 Penn Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608 Phone: (484) 709-2674 Mr. Rhizwan Alloo Mail-N-Ship 4U 96 Commerce Dr, Wyomissing, PA 19610 Phone: (610) 376-3805 Fed Ex Shipping Center 5900 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606 (610) 226-8031 3) Third Party Shipping is required on all international shipments, including Canada. Third-Party Shipping Terms and Conditions will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.