Absentee bids, whether written, phoned or faxed, are accepted as legal and binding contracts to purchase the described items. Successful bidders will be notified immediately following the auction via email, if an address is provided, or by phone, fax or regular mail within 5 working days. Payment is expected within 7 days following notification. Anyone of good creditworthiness acceptable to the auctioneer may leave a bid, including the auction staff, however, it is up to the sole discretion of the auctioneer whether to accept an absentee bid or not. In the event that an absentee or phone representative fails to execute an absentee or phone bid (regardless of reason) the representative and/or TPAG will not be held responsible for any actual or imagined losses incurred. Telephone bids will normally be arranged on items with estimated value of $500.00 or above. Items below $500.00 must be executed as absentees unless otherwise approved by TPAG. A TPAG representative will attempt to reach you twice during the auction at the number listed above.
Determination of the age, condition, quality, authenticity, value, purported history, or classification of all items offered and sold (regardless of what is said or written) is the sole responsibility of the buyer/purchaser and under no circumstances can an item be returned except for the following reasons: In the event of a disputed misrepresentation of the product, the successful bidder has exactly 30 days from the day of the sale to notify Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. After 30 days all sales are final. TPAG reserves the right to require a written statement from a recognized expert in the field declaring that the item is not as represented. All sales of coins and stamps are final, with no returns permitted for any reason.
If the purchaser fails to pay in full the total purchase price of all items for which he/she was the highest bidder within 15 days of the sale, TPAG may exercise all legal rights and remedies which may include: terminating the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or reoffering these items without any reserve at public auction and holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus the costs of reselling the items.
A 12% buyer’s premium will be added to the total sale/bid price. If paid with cash or good check then 2% will be deducted for a total of 10% buyer’s premium
Purchases will be available for shipment upon receipt of payment. The successful bidder is responsible for arrangement of all shipping and associated costs, including insurance. The successful bidder is responsible for payment of 5% state sales tax (when applicable). Arrangements for shipping shall be made by the successful bidder within 10 working days. A list of local shippers will be provided upon request.
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Please print the bid sheet, complete in full and mail or fax completed form
so that it is received before 5:00pm on the day before the sale.
This form must be completed in full by the bidder, or the bid will not be
executed.
