Registration and Payment - The credit card you register with on HiBid.com will be automatically charged at the close of the auction, and a 13% buyer’s premium will be added to all winning bids.If you wish to pay by cash or check at loadout, arrangements must be made with the auction company prior to the end of the auction. Otherwise, your card on file with HiBid will be processed for your purchases.
All items will be sold “as is, where is” with no physical warranty expressed or implied. The auction company makes every effort to provide accurate information by taking multiple photographs, noting defects, recording dimensions, and sharing as many details as possible to support confidence in bidding. Items are described by the auctioneer to the best of their knowledge.A preview date and time has been scheduled, and it is the buyer’s responsibility to personally inspect any items you wish to bid on. If you are unable to attend in person, please contact the auctioneer with any questions or concerns prior to bidding.The auction company is not responsible for items with defects, misunderstandings regarding size, or any other characteristics of the items offered for auction. By bidding, buyers acknowledge that they are relying on their own judgment and inspection.
Pickup Procedures - All items must be removed from the premises the day of the specified pick up date and time. After 7 days merchandise is considered abandoned and will become property of Schrader Real Estate and Auction Fort Wayne. Successful winning bidder is responsile to bring adequate help and all necessary equipment and or supplies to remove items. Auction company and its personnel are not responsible for removal and loading of items.
Shipping - Within 2 hours of the auction closing, you will receive a text message and email from Shipping Saint to select either a pickup time or shipping option. For larger auctions, please allow up to 7-10 business days for shipping. You will be billed separately for shipping after your items are packed and weighed. All shipping fees must be paid directly through the Shipping Saint link, which will be sent via text and email. Shipping will be handled through USPS, FedEx, or UPS. Once your shipping invoice is paid, shipping will be finalized, and you will receive a tracking number once your label is printed.Please note that shipping costs—including packing, materials, insurance, and shipping—are the buyer's responsibility and may vary based on the item. If you have any questions or need a shipping quote, feel free to contact us. Verify your shipping address and pay the invoice promptly. After payment is received, your shipping label will be generated, and you will receive another text and email with your tracking number.In some cases, due to the size and weight of the item(s), we may arrange for packing by Pak Mail. While we manage 97% of our shipments in-house, there are instances where using Pak Mail is the best option for ensuring safe delivery.