- All items are sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS and without reserve. No Refunds or Returns accepted for ANY reason.
- Registration:
1. By registering to bid you confirm that you agree to and have read ALL Terms and Conditions of the auction and understand their meaning.
2. You also confirm with registration the you have a valid credit on file with funds available to cover all of the costs &/or fees associated with your purchases.
3. Make certain that you have your address updated at the time of registration as we only ship to address of registration
4. Reasons for possible decline of your registration / bids: If your billing address does not match your physical address as provided. If your IP address is not within a reasonable distance from your physical address as provide (Auction company discretion as to definition of reasonable distance). If your Bidder Profile contains any negative marks or comments from your past activity / purchasing history from other auction companies. If you require shipping but bidding on items marked "NS" for No Ship. If your Bidder Profile Score is 10 or less.
- Bidding:
1. Bid increments shown in separate tab of these "Auction Details"
2. Bidding is extended for bids placed in the last 2 minutes prior to lot ending. This is to prevent "sniping"
3. NO BID RETRACTIONS
- Post Auction:
1. All winning bidders will receive an "Unpaid Invoice". This invoice will have payments instructions which will also be addressed in the "Payment Options" section of these Terms & Conditions
2. Those needing shipping should contact Smithsburg Country Auction via email (scasold@gmail.com) to alert us to separate your orders from those being picked up. The only payment option for those needing shipping is "Card on file"
- Payment Options:
1. If shipping is required let us know at scasold@gmail.com after receiving your invoice. Smithsburg Country Auction will pack & ship your purchases then charge the credit card on file. You will be emailed a PAID invoice with tracking # after payment is confirmed
2. If picking up you may pay by Cash, Check, Card on File which is why everyone receives an unpaid invoice initially.
3. Smithsburg Country Auction DOES NOT accept credit card payments over the telephone.
4. Failure to make payment by end of day the last day of scheduled pickup will result in loss of rights to any lots won. You will be banned from any future auctions.
5. If you are tax exempt you Must communicate that fact to the auction company prior to the auction closing. You will be required (if applicable) to provide Smithsburg Country Auction with a copy of your Tax Exempt paperwork
6. We will assume the if you are a 2 hour drive or more away from Smithsburg Maryland that you will need shipping.
PICK-UPS DAYS: MONDAY AUG 21ST 10-4PM, THURSDAY AUG 24TH 10-6PM & FRIDAY AUG 25TH 10-4
1.starts Sunday AUG 13TH at 12 noon
2. If you fail to pickup within scheduled timeframe your items will be held for 1 WEEK. It will be buyer responsibility to contact Smithsburg Country Auction to arrange an appointment for pick up which is conveniant for BOTH parties. Will be a $15 charge for ALL late Pick ups. That will be charged to your card on file. After that 1 week period they items will be resold. NO REFUNDS
3. It is responsibility of the buyer / bidder to have help for loading and/or hauling your purchases. Anyone representing Smithsburg Country Auction is there solely to direct you.
4. Smithsburg Country Auction will not be responsible for any injuries which may occur at or during pick up or preview.
5. Bring you own Boxes, Containers, Tools, Packing Materials. While we normally have some boxes available we cannot gurantee the availability,.
6. With the amount of merchandise processed it is impossible to test all items or closely inspect items we assume to be functional/undamaged. Because of that all items are sold AS-IS. Multiple photos are provided for most lots. Preview is provided on the Friday before the Saturday closing 12-4pm weather permitting. I strongly encourage attending preview. No Refunds
Shipping:
1. SOME ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING THROUGH 3RD PARTY AND WILL BE NOTED AS SUCH IN THE DESCRIPTION AREA OF THE ITEM LISTING. THESE ITEMS WILL REQUIRE A FEE TO BE DELIVERED TO THE UPS. MOST ITEMS THAT WE OFFER SHIPPING ON ARE SHIPPED IN HOUSE
2. If you do not alert us that you need shipping we will pack & ship your items After the last day of pick up and charge the card on file.
3. Smithsburg Country Auction will NOT be held responsible for any items Damaged or Lost after they have been shipped.
4. If you do not request insurance your purchases will be shipped the most economical way possible via USPS, UPS or Fed Ex unless stated otherwise in the item description
5. We will assume the if you are a 2 hour drive or more away from Smithsburg Maryland that you will need shipping.
6. US SHIPPING ONLY - NO EXCEPTIONS
7. we only ship to the address provided at the time of registration
Other:
1. Smithsburg Country Auction will NOT issue refunds or accept returns based on difference of opinion in anything we sell which may include a grade (Ex: 1877 XF Indian Cent) or (Ex: 1952 NM Topps Yogi Berra)
2. Smithsburg Country Auction will not be liable for any technical issues included but not limited to: internet outages, slow or "bad" connections, software glitches
3. SMITHSBURG COUNTRY AUCTION IS UNABLE TO ASSIST WITH TECH / SIGN ON ISSUES. PLEASE CONTACT THE HIBID / AUCTIONFLEX BIDDER SUPPORT LINE AT 352-414-1947