Lot # : 593 - 3- Vintage Christmas Figurines

Auction Terms & Conditions TERMS AND CONDITIONS Preview: Merchandise may be previewed by appointment. Call 802-370-2261. Pick Up Location : Ye Olde Vermonter 4490 West 200 South, Columbia City, IN 46725 Pick Up Date/Time: Friday May 26, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM or Saturday May 27th, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If you are unable to pick up your merchandise at the above date/times arrangements must be made prior to bidding (not applicable if you are planning on having your items shipped). Please call Chris at 802-370-2261 prior to bidding if you need to make alternate pickup arrangements. All merchandise must be picked up no later than Saturday, May 27th unless prior arrangements have been made. Any merchandise not picked up on that date will become the property of the auction company unless other prior arrangements have been made. Please be patient with us if you arrive at a busy time. Please bring your own packing materials (paper, bubble wrap, boxes, totes, etc.) and moving equipment. All parking must be in rear of building. Side of building is reserved for handicapped parking. PAYMENT Valid Credit Card required for bidding approval. All bidding is in US Dollars (USD). Cash, Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, Wire Transfer ($20 fee added to each Wire). At the auction company's discretion, payment may be required via wire transfer when purchasing precious metals (gold, silver, etc.), coins, currency, vehicles, or any large purchases. Statements made sale day take precedence over all other printed materials. Your credit card on file will not automatically be charged following the auction. You may pay with cash, local check with valid ID if credit has been established with the auction company (the buyer agrees to pay a $50 fee for any check not honored by the drawee) or card when you pick your winnings up at our specified time and location for the auction listed above. All payments for merchadise requiring shipping will be processed via Paypal. If item is ineligible for in house shipping, payment for shipping will be paid directly to 3rd party shipper. This will be invoiced serperate from merchandise invoice. If picking up in person, payment MUST be made in house via cash, approved local check, or credit card (you must physically have the card so payment can be processed on site). This is a multi consignor auction and is subject to 7% Indiana State Sales Tax. Sales tax will be based on the sale price plus buyers premium. We will need to collect sales tax from you unless you have a current ST-105 form on file with us (must be collected annually) prior to paying for merchandise. Your invoice will be emailed to you when the auction closes and will have pickup information, location and times on the invoice. If you do not receive an email please check your junk mail. If you believe you have won Items and are unable to find your invoice then please call Chris @ 802-370-2261. SHIPPING In House Shipping Via USPS Priority Mail is available on small lots at auction company's discretion. Buyer is responsible for paying for items in full prior to being allowed to pick-up or have items shipped. Shipping costs include cost of shipping, insurance, plus a $10 minimum S&H fee per lot (Discount handling fee if multiple lots fit in same priority box.) All items requiring shipping must be insured for atleast the amount of the purchase price. Buyer is Responsible for all Shipping/Handling Charges incurred including fees charged by delivery service for incorrect addresses. For all items deemed ineligible for our in house shipping, You may arrange shipping with the company of your choice to pick up your merchandise at our location. Arrangements can be made with the auction company to drop off your merchandise at a local shipping company of your choice for a $10 handing fee per lot. Shipping is also available through our preferred 3rd party (for profit) shipper, The UPS Store 5651 Coventry Lane Fort Wayne IN 46814. They can be contacted at (260)755-3435 or by email at store6864@theupsstore.com . When any non inhouse shipping service is used the auction company does not personally pack or ship items, we are simply the selling agent. Any issues with shipping must be handled directly with the shipping company including damage during shipping or lost goods. We strongly advise seeking shipping estimates PRIOR to bidding. Some items may be designated PICK-UP ONLY. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Your bid is a contract. Place bids only if serious about purchasing. Winning bidder enters into a legally binding contract to purchase item(s) bid on in accordance with "conditions of sale" as set forth below. Please contact auctioneer with any questions regarding item(s) prior to bidding. While efforts have been made acurately represent the item in the description and photographs, it is solely the bidder's responsibility to determine exact condition of each item. Items are being sold "as is" and without recourse. All sales are final. No statement, whether written or oral, made in the catalog, advertisement, bill of sale, announcement, remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability with respect to condition of any item. All statements made day of sale take precedence over any written material. All auctions are conducted pursuant to applicable laws and regulations of the State of Indiana. If auction company does not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within 5 business days following the sale, auction company is entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures, in addition to any actions available to us by law: a.) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law b.) to cancel the sale c.) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find appropriate, to resell the property at public auction without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser's obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds. d.) to offset against any amount owed e.) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer f.) to take other action as we find necessary or appropriate Some lots in this sale maybe offered subject to a reserve. Reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Ye Olde Vermonter below which the lot will not be sold. Ye Olde Vermonter reserves the right to execute such reserves by bidding on behalf of the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, Auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not in line with the value of such lot. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. Auctioneer has the right at their absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance bidding in such a manner as he may decide, to withdraw any lot, and in the case of error or dispute, whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the lot in dispute. Ye Olde Vermonter will use reasonable efforts to execute online bids but is not liable for circumstances outside of its control which inhibit it from doing so. Please note there is generally a slight time lag when bidding online. To reduce the risk of not getting bids executed, it is recommended online maximum bids be entered prior to auction. Pre-registration before auction is highly recommended. Guarantee cannot be made of buyer's ability to register online day of auction. Item belongs to highest bidder once Auctioneer says "Sold". While we endeavor to receive and record all bids, Ye Olde Vermonter is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or failure to execute bids. Purchaser shall assume full liability and responsibility for item(s) purchased. All merchandise purchased must be paid for the day of auction and removed from the premises the day after the auction ending. Any property not removed from premises after the auction ending will be considered abandoned property to be disposed of at the auctioneer's discretion. Ye Olde Vermonter has no liability for any damage to property left on its premises. Items may be picked up at Ye Olde Vermonter (4490 West 200 South, Columbia City, IN 46725) on the specified pickup day(s) or shipping arrangements need to be made. Auction House is not responsible for any damage or loss that occurs while merchandise is in it's care. The Auction House is also NOT responsible for any damage or loss that occurs if you choose a shipping method that we have advised against and Auction House will require a waiver from buyer acknowledging this. Selling price plus buyer's premium will be the declared value for insurance, customs, duties and other tariffs during shipping in all cases. Buyer's premium: A 15% buyer's premium will be charged on final price. A 5% discount will be given for cash or approved check payment. Indiana 7% sales tax will be charged to all buyers (unless a valid ST-105 form for the current calendar year has been submitted to auction company). Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms announced at time of sale whether bidding in person, online, or any other method. Winning bidder is responsible for payment and shipping (if applicable) of all items purchased. Ye Olde Vermonter and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the State of Indiana. The purchaser/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Ye Olde Vermonter in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the State of Indiana or any federal court sitting therein. The purchaser/bidder consents to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections. Rail City Enterprises LLC d/b/a Ye Olde Vermonter Auction Co. Lic. #AC31600014 Christopher Santor, Auctioneer Lic. #AU11400022