Online Only Auction
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Price Realized:
55.00 USD
Shipping Available
Date(s)
12/26/2023 - 1/7/2024
AUCTIONEER INFORMATION
Bidding Notice:

PLEASE READ ALL AUCTION DETAILS BEFORE PLACING BIDS - All items are being sold as is, where is with no warranty or guarantees. Our office will be CLOSED on Monday (1/8) and pickup starts Tuesday (1/9). PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT via the link sent with your final invoice. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE BUILDING BY January 25th. Follow us on Facebook, Tiktok or Instagram @ Bright Star ... Show More

Auction Notice:

Sunday @ 1 PM the catalog goes LIVE and timed bidding will begin. All lots do not close at the same time. Please use the clock on the bottom of each lot to determine when a specific lot will close. We are offering shipping so please read the shipping details and associated fees. **It is requested that larger furniture pieces be picked up between Jan 17th and Jan 25th.


Information
Lot # 644
Group - Category Antiques & Collectibles - Collectibles - Kitchen / Home
Lead (9) Cast Iron Building Stars
Description
(Loc - SLW) These pieces range slightly in age, size and condition. The larger stars measure 9" in diameter.
Name Bright Star Discovery JAN 2024 Online Consignment Auction
Auctioneer
Type Online-Only Auction
Date(s) 12/26/2023 - 1/7/2024
Auction Date/Time Info
Bidding will start December 26th 9 AM (CST) and will begin ending Sunday, January 7th at 1 PM (CST). These items do not end at the same time. This auction has a soft close feature that will add 30 seconds to the clock if an item receives a bid in the last 30 seconds.
Preview Date/Time Bright Star Discovery will open the doors for in person preview Monday, January 1, 2024, through Friday, January 5, 2024, from 9 AM to 5 PM daily. We will also be open on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 2 PM to 6 PM for a final peak before the auction closes on Sunday! If you are local and would like to come browse through the items being offered, we welcome you but please don't mix the lots or move items around on the shelves. If you are caught moving items, you will be asked to leave the building. If you bring children, you are responsible for watching them at all times. There are many things in the building that could hurt them or get damaged so they must always stay with you. If you are out of state and can't attend the in-person preview, you are responsible for the bids you place on the item as shown in the pictures. We try to supply clear photos as a representation of each item being sold but photos alone don't always portray the best image so if you have questions about the item ASK before bidding.
Checkout Date/Time We are offering a 14 DAY pickup window! After the auction closes on Sunday, January 7th our office will be CLOSED on Monday. Pickup will begin for ALL BUYERS on Tuesday, January 9th at 9 AM. In order to streamline the pickup process, we are asking each buyer to make an appointment for pickup. We will provide you with the link on your final invoice, so you are able to choose the best time for you. The link can also be found in the terms & conditions section which we encourage everyone to read. Also, it is advised that you bring help to load your merchandise so we can keep appointment times on schedule. For the January online auction all items must be claimed and removed from the building by January 25th. Appointments for picking up merchandise will be available on weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM. We will also offer pickup on Saturday, January 13th with limited appointments. It is also requested that anyone picking up furniture do so towards to the end of the pickup window between Jan 17th and Jan 25th. This will allow some of the smaller more fragile pieces to be removed from the building to make access easier to better serve you. If you have any questions or concerns, you may call 903-243-6807 or send an email to amy@brightstardiscovery.com
Location
Buyer Premium 24% Buyers Premium
Description
Welcome and thanks for stopping by to check out our January 2024 auction! As we close out our 2023 auction year and kick off 2024, we would like to thank ALL our great followers for making 2023 a successful year. To our buyers – thanks for being the BEST part of what we do! Our success would not be possible without EACH and EVERY ONE of YOU!! To our consignors – Thank you for spending countless hours gathering the “right” things to bring to BSD. Your hard work and dedication aren't unnoticed, and we appreciate you choosing us as your auction house of choice. We have a great lineup with many items from around the world. Our consignors set out to bring in some of the best finds and once again, they have done a fantastic job. If you are buying for personal use or to resell…we have you covered! This auction is filled with just over 1550 lots of antique, vintage, folk art, primitives and SO MUCH MORE! PLEASE make sure to follow Bright Star Discovery Auction on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with upcoming auctions and other exclusive information.
All items are sold AS, IS WHERE, IS with no warranty or guarantees. We are not responsible for the condition of items left after 30 days. Pick-Up STARTS Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 and all items must be removed from the building before closing on Thursday, January 25th, 2024. Please note that if you are bidding on larger items, we ask that you pick up those items between Jan 17th and Jan 25th. The building is packed full, and we would like to clear out as many of the smaller items as possible before removing furniture and other large items. There may be specific larger items THAT CAN NOT BE PICKED UP DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF LOADOUT DUE TO LOCATION so please read ALL information. APPOINTMENTS will be booked through the following link (no app download required) visibook.com/bsdappointmentbooking. This link will also be provided on your final invoice. If you have questions about pickup, please call 903-243-6807 and speak to Amy. Often it is easier to reply to a text message so you may also text the number above. Our team will work as efficiently as possible to serve each of you quickly, but we ask that you BRING HELP for loading. Tips are not expected but appreciated more than you know. The buyer's premium is 24% regardless of payment type. We NO LONGER accept personal or out of state checks UNLESS you have prior approval. Shipping will be available for this online auction but please read all details on the shipping tab. If you are buying for resale, you MUST supply your tax certificate, or your invoice will include tax. You can email your certificate to amy@brightstardiscovery.com Items left in the building after January 25, 2024, are subject to storage fees. Storage charges will start after January 31, 2024, as items MUST be moved to a storage location. We DO NOT like to charge for storage, but we need the buyers to understand we are working with limited space, and we IMMEDIATELY start the process of preparing for the next auction. With the next auction 12/14 weeks out we need the building empty within a reasonable time frame so we can get started again. If you CAN NOT have your items removed from the building by January 25, 2024…please do not bid. **Our building is CLOSED Monday, January 8, 2024, so we can prepare the location for pickup that starts Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 9 AM…if this does not work with your previous plans please call or text 903-243-6807 to make arrangements** ***Please note - If you place a bid or bids and do not pick up your merchandise during the designated pick-up window or if you do not contact us the items will be forfeited back to the auction company and the credit card on file is subject to being processed***
Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule.
Bid Amount Bid Increment
0.00 - 25.00 1.00 USD
25.01 - 100.00 5.00 USD
100.01 - 500.00 10.00 USD
500.01 - 1,000.00 25.00 USD
1,000.01 - 3,000.00 50.00 USD
3,000.01 - 7,000.00 100.00 USD
7,000.01 - 12,000.00 200.00 USD
12,000.01 - 20,000.00 250.00 USD
20,000.01 - 50,000.00 500.00 USD
50,000.01 - 75,000.00 1,000.00 USD
75,000.01 - 100,000.00 2,000.00 USD
100,000.01 - 9,999,999.99 10,000.00 USD
Currency USD
Buyer Premium 24% Buyers Premium
Payment Terms
Payment in any form is subject to a 24% buyer's premium. We no longer accept personal or out of state checks UNLESS you get prior approval. All cards will be processed 3 days after the auction closes UNLESS you have contacted us to make other payment arrangements.
***In-house shipping may be slightly delayed for this auction. Please keep in mind that we can send your merchandise to an outsourced shipper if you prefer*** We are happy to announce that we will provide in-house shipping for as many items as we can but unfortunately, we do not have the ability to ship all items being auctioned. For the larger items that may require special handling or freight we have a list of shippers on the website that you can contact regarding shipping for those items. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make all arrangements with the shipper. Please keep in mind that all items must be removed from the building by January 25th at the latest so you may have to contact the shippers early. If you are unsure about what BSD can ship just ask and we will be happy to help! IN-HOUSE SHIPPING: Please be advised that shipping will not take priority over in person pickup. We will focus on local buyers first and ship items as time permits throughout the scheduled pickup window. Once your item is ready to ship, we will add the associated charges to your invoice and bill the credit card on file. We have many years of shipping experience, but we ask that you are patient with your shipping expectations. FEES: Handling - A handling fee of $3.00 per lot will be added to your invoice for EVERY lot won that will need to be shipped. This fee does not affect buyers who will do in person pick-up. Small box fee - $5.00 Medium Box Fee - $10.00 Large Box fee - $20.00 X-Large Box fee - $30.00 The box fees stated above will be determined at the time of packing. This is a PER BOX charge and will vary depending on what you are expecting to be shipped. These fees will cover the expense of extra packing supplies and labor to package and prepare the items accordingly. We will do our best to package your item for the most protection during shipping and for the most affordable shipping rates. We will be happy to combine lots for shipping as long as we feel they will travel safely. We NO LONGER accept pre-paid labels without advanced approval. If you plan on bidding and want to send a prepaid shipping label, please get approval before placing ANY bids! Shipping is very time consuming, and supplies are costly. Shipping – The above stated fees are for handling the merchandise ONLY and does not include the actual shipping cost. The Buyer is also responsible for the shipping charges and insurance on the package. We use a business shipping account and ship mostly through USPS Priority Mail or UPS. Bright Star Discovery is NOT responsible for items that are damaged in the mail. If the items shipped are greater than $100.00 insurance will be added at your expense to help protect your investment. If damages happen during shipping it is the buyer’s responsibility to file a damage claim with the carrier. **Please note - If you place a bid or bids and do not pick up your merchandise during the designated pick-up window or if you fail to contact us the items will be forfeited back to the auction company and the credit card on file is subject to being processed.