~ GENERAL INFORMATION EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ~
We do not process card payments through AuctionFlex ~ We accept card, cash & check payments, in person, at time of local pickup ~ For buyers who request shipment, invoices are sent via email and card payments are processed securely, online, via Square ~ Payment is due no later than 6pm, Sunday October 28, 2023 ~ Unpaid items are subject to cancellation of bids and sale ~ Checks are accepted only with prior approval by auctioneer.
A 10% Buyers Premium will be applied to total auction item purchases ~ There is no fee for payment with a debit or credit card ~ There is no discount for cash payments. 7% Mississippi state sales tax will be applied to total auction item purchases, to be paid by the successful bidder ~ Businesses that hold a valid state sales tax permit are exempt ~ A copy of your permit is required for our records.
BIDDERS CONTRACT > Bidder registration indicates, as a participant in the auction, you will abide by the terms and conditions of sale as set forth by Sam H. Bell (MSAL #202), herein after referred as Auctioneer. These terms and conditions are ABSOLUTE and cannot be altered or changed in any way. If you unable to adhere to these terms, PLEASE DO NOT BID. If you are confirmed as successful bidder, you have established a legally binding contract that cannot be altered or voided.
SHIPPING > Each lot will included a statement indicating if a lot is available, or unavailable for shipping ~ Bidders requiring shipment or local delivery, should contact the auctioneer prior to bidding. Shipping and delivery fees are estimated.
NO GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY > Items are offered and sold as is, where is, inclusive of any and all faults or defects, without recourse or guarantee. There is no warranty as to the merchantability, fitness of use for general or specific purpose, or functionality, either expressed or implied, relative to any items offered at auction. Buyer must understand they are committing to the purchase of property entirely based upon their own examination or opinion.
DESCRIPTIONS > Descriptions or statements, oral or written, made by the owner of the property offered, or Auctioneer (or his agents or officers), concerning any item offered at auction, shall not be construed as a warranty, either expressed or implied. Auctioneer will not be held responsible for any advertising discrepancies, inaccuracies or changes in titles or descriptions of lots, inability of photographs to display or failure to exhibit certain aspects.
RESPONSIBILITY & TITLE > Once an item is declared as sold, responsibility for acquiring and payment for the item is immediately transferred to the purchaser. The Auctioneer accepts no responsibility after this point, as the Buyer assumes full risk and sole responsibility for the item(s). The Buyer agrees at this time to pay for the item(s) in full, as specified relative to the time limit allowed in the terms.
PAYMENT > Payment is to be made as designated in the auction notice. Cash, credit or debit cards will be acceptable forms of payment ~ Any other forms of payment must be approved by Auctioneer prior to the beginning of the auction. Buyers agree not to stop payment, disallow a sight draft or reverse any debit or credit card payment. Buyer is responsible for all expenses incurred related to collection of non-payment of any type.
REFUNDS > No payments will be refunded for any reason.
ANNOUNCEMENTS > Announcements posted or made by Auctioneer take precedence over any previously distributed information or advertising. Any deletions from or additions to the sale will be announced by Auctioneer.
REMOVAL of PURCHASES > Arrangements for the removal of purchased items are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Buyers should bring their own moving equipment and labor. Buyers agree to remove purchase(s) at their own risk.
ABANDONED ITEMS > If buyer fails to remove item(s) by the designated removal time, those items will be considered abandoned. Abandoned items may be stored, resold or disposed of without notice to the buyer at Auctioneer’s discretion, and if so, subject to certain fees. Auctioneer will not be responsible for loss or damage to these items. Storage of item(s) is NOT guaranteed. No claim or action of any kind can be made against either Auctioneer (or his agents or officers) for failure of buyer to remove item(s).
DEFAULT > If purchases are not settled by the specified pick up day, or within an agreed timeframe allowed, the bidder will be considered in default. All defaulted items may be offered to the next highest qualified bidder at the discretion of the Auctioneer.
REJECTION & CANCELLATION OF BIDS > The Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason prior to the close of bidding. The Auctioneer reserves the right to cancel this auction, or remove any item or lot from this auction prior to the close of bidding.