Lot # : 18c - WWII Japanese sword

Terms and Conditions of Auctions IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FIREARMS PURCHASES This auction is including many firearms of both antique, curio and relic and modern status. PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION ABOUT PROCESSING FOR GUN LOTS. Antique firearms will not require an FFL. For those classified as non antiques, BUYERS MUST EMAIL A VALID FFL license to nine2459@yahoo.com after the completion of the auction. There will be a $22.00 fee to process each firearms in additon to hammer price, buyer premium and shipping fees. This goes to the gun shop who handles the transactions. In addition to actual shipping charges, long guns will be charged a flat rate of $15.00 per gun to cover boxes and materials to ship. Buyers can send a valid copy of FFL licenses directly to nine2459@yahoo.com. Please include lbuyers name and lot numbers of the purchases OLD CITY AUCTION GALLERIES, INC - License numbers AB4025, AU5320 STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS OF AUCTION 1. 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Please remember that larger items can get expensive to ship. We encourage buyers to research shipping costs prior to bidding. We urge you, the purchaser, to obtain shipping insurance and more than one shipping quote. 10. Governing law and Jurisdiction. The laws of the State of Florida (excluding it conflicts of laws rules) shall be used to interpret the meaning of these Standard Terms and Conditions. By bidding at an auction or otherwise purchasing Property, whether personally or by an agent, and whether physically present at an auction or bidding by way of written, telephone, electronic or other bid means, BUYER CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE COURTS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA . 11. Limitation of Liability. Old City Auction Galleries is acting as agent only in connection with sale of Property. We disclaim any responsibility for a breach or default by the consignor, except as specifically stated above. 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