Registration
All bidders must be registered to bid and issued a bidder's number. Upon registration, we gather necessary information to confirm your identity before granting bidding privileges. This includes collecting credit card details to ascertain your eligibility as a buyer. It is essential that all bidders meet the legal age requirements. Please ensure the information provided for your credit card is accurate. The billing address on file must match the address associated with your credit card for successful payment processing.
Payment
Registering for an auction incurs no fees. Upon your initial registration, a $1 USD charge is processed to validate the card, which will be refunded within a few days. Your credit card will only be charged if you win an auction. Upon winning, you must settle your payment prior to removal of the item from the premises. Failure to collect your items within the allotted time will result in charges to your credit card for the winning bid amount, along with applicable Buyer's Premium, and taxes. State sales tax will be collected on all purchases, unless a Texas tax exemption form is on file with us. Email your form to papasauctionhouse@gmail.com when you register to bid. If we do not received your tax exemption form each auction before the auction ends you will be taxed and no refund will be issued.. If your purchases exceed your credit limit, a deposit may be charged to your card, with the remaining balance due within one day of the auction's close, either in person at our facility or via wire transfer. Payments must be made within 24 hours after the auction closes. If there is an issue or payment is declined online, please contact us to arrange payment in person, if you do not contact us in advance, the item will be listed as abandoned. Payments can be made by Visa, Mastercard or Debit. All payments are US Dollars (USD) only.
Buyer's Premium
Online and Live Auctions are subject to a 18% Buyer's Premium, which is an additional fee added to your bid amount. It's important to consider the Buyer's Premium when placing your bids. For instance, if you bid $10, the Buyer's Premium of $1.80 will be added, making your actual bid $11.80. Taxes apply to the Buyer's Premium.
Minimum
We have a per item minimum bid requirement
Reviewing Bids
Throughout the auction, you have the ability to monitor the status of your bids at any time. Please note that bids cannot be retracted after the auction closes for any reason. You are buying everything "as-is, where is" with no warranties expressed or implied unless otherwise noted. Know what you are bidding on. Please, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask. We're here to help. All bids are legally binding and enforceable. Your bid is a contract under State law, signifying your intent to pay for all winning bids.
Collect & Pick up
All items are sold on-site, and buyers are responsible for their removal in a professional manner. Specific removal terms may apply to on-site auctions. You must bring all necessary tools, equipment, and labor for the removal of purchased items. Our onsite security personnel are not involved in removal activities. Please plan accordingly and come prepared. Items not removed by the designated times will be considered abandoned, regardless of their price. The schedule for item retrieval will be available on our website. Most items are shippable. Items not avilable for shipping are marked. If you are unable to arrange for item pickup , please refrain from bidding. Once a bid is won, the care, safety and security of your item becomes the responsibility of the bidder. Any item left over 5 days will be considered abandoned. In the event of item abandonment, your credit card will be charged for the item's purchase price, as well as the costs associated with removal, transportation, and disposal. Payment for items will be completed online. All items are sold in their current condition, and any faults are acknowledged. Your first invoice will be for the winning bid price, buyers premium and sales tax. If you are having items shipped a seperate invoice will be sent after the items are packed and ready to ship. You must pay the shipping charges within 24 hrs of the invoice being sent to you.
Item Condition
While we strive to accurately represent and describe all items through detailed information and photographs, it's important to note that all items are sold on an 'as is' basis, with all faults. We highly recommend that all bidders personally inspect each item during the scheduled preview times to verify its condition. The auctioneer nor seller make any warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied. Papa's Marketplace & Auction House LLC shall not be held responsible for advertising discrepancies or inaccuracies.
Announcements & Internet Bidding Disclaimer
Any Announcements made on day of sale supersede all printed material. We reserve the right to reject the bid of anyone who is not a registered bidder. Buyer's Premium May Apply. We shall have no responsibility for internet bidding interruption or delays beyond control. Internet bidders be aware that due to the nature of the internet, delays in transmission could result in the system failing to recognize your bid. .
Refunds & Errors
If there is a discrepancy between the description and the picture in a lot, the description will be considered the primary reference. All items are sold on an 'as is' basis, with all faults. However, If there is an error listed in the description, a refund will be issued. Please note that a refund will only be acknowledged if there is a valid error and will not be honored for any other reason. In a situation where an item is listed in error or cannot be located during pickup for any reason, the bidder acknowledges that their sole recourse is a full refund for the specific item.
Liability
Purchaser does hereby indemnify and hold harmless the auction house and seller from any and all damages, claims or liabilities from injuries to persons or property of any type whatsoever caused during the sale or by the removal and use of items purchased.