Special Terms
TIMED AUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This public Timed Auction sale is conducted pursuant to these Terms of Sale by Antique Works LLC, trading as Hampton House Auctions ( hereafter Hampton House), and licensed and bonded auctioneer, G. Amory LeCuyer VAAL 2935.
All lots in this auction are sold ' As is, Where is.'
By participating in this auction, BY MEANS OF INTERNET BIDDING ONLY you agree to the terms and conditions listed in the as posted through the on-line bidding company PROXIBID. No alteration to these terms and conditions may be made by any agent, representative, or employee of Antique Works LLC or Hampton House Auctions.
NOTE UPDATED BUYER'S PREMIUM CHARGES
Each bidder participating in the sale agrees to a A MINIMUM BUYER’S PREMIUM OF $10.00 ON THE TOTAL INVOICE AMOUNT OF ITEMS PURCHASED DURING THE AUCTION TOTALING $45.00 OR LESS (i.e. if your total bids is $45.00 or less your buyer’s premium is $10.00) THE 22% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THE INVOICE OF EACH SUCCESSFUL BIDDER OVER $45.00. The on-line buyer's premium will apply on all successful on-line bids, even if the bidder receives the lots purchased in person. The Buyer's Premium applies regardless of a bidder's affiliation with any group or organization, and is imposed on all bidders.
PLEASE NOTE THE PREVIEWING AND PICK UP TIMES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SALE. Payment for auction sales totaling in excess of $2,000.00 are strictly cash, certified funds, cashier's check, money order or wire transfer and must be paid for promptly in U.S. funds.
NOTE ABANDONMENT DETAILS
Failure to arrange pick up or shipment of items within 7 days of the close of the auction , these purchased items will be considered abandoned by the auction gallery and subject to disposal. If arrangements cannot be made to pick up or have shipped within this time frame, a bidder may request special storage arrangements which the auction house may consider but not guarantee acceptance of the request. A charge for storage will be assessed. ALL such requests must be made in writing with specific requirements as to the length of time and date of proposed pick up or shipment. The request MUST be acknowledged by the auction house as being received and accepted.
Purchases will not be shipped until funds have cleared. Hampton House reminds you that all bidders personally guarantee prompt payment in full. Checks are permitted with identification acceptable to Hampton House. Any registered bidder new to Hampton House may be required to present a Bank Letter of Credit in advance of bidding as a guarantee of payment. Bidding will be monitored. All lots delivered in Virginia are subject to applicable State Sales Tax unless said bidder has demonstrated sales tax exempt status in advance.
Buyer agrees to pay any sales tax, use tax, and any other applicable taxes that now, or hereafter, are found to be due by virtue of the sale, and to indemnify and hold Hampton House harmless for any sales or other taxes due there under, including reasonable attorney's fees, costs and any interest or penalties assessed.
Buyer shall also pay all shipping and handling charges where applicable. Sales tax is calculated on the final total of hammer price plus the buyer's premium.
Purchasers claiming exemption from such taxes must submit resale or exemption certificates, State of Virginia Form ST-10, or other proof of exemption. Out-of-state Purchasers taking delivery in Virginia must provide an OUT-OF-STATE DEALER exemption form ST-14, or pay applicable taxes due. All purchasers represent that they are not seeking to acquire goods for personal, family, or household purposes, but are bidding for resale purposes; and those submitting OUT-OF-STATE DEALER exemption form ST-14 additionally represent that they are professionals, knowledgeable and fully aware of what they are purchasing, a representation upon which Hampton House relies in agreeing to sell to Purchaser. Buyers picking up lots may be required to confirm this agreement in a separate writing.
It is the buyer's responsibility to review the items within this auction. Photographs of the items in the auction are provided for the convenience of the buyer, but do not offer warranties or guarantees as to condition, value, or other elements that contribute to overall decisions to bid as viewed on the internet at a web site. Hampton House is not responsible for deficiencies in photography, including but not limited to glare, focus, or detail. It is always recommended that a potential bidder call Hampton House if they need more info on condition of any object. The presentation of items may include hand written notes as to a prior owner's belief of the condition, value or other information regarding the item. These are in no manner offered as warranties or guarantees by Hampton House as pertinent information to determine the value of any item. Bidders should always decide for themselves as to the value of an item. All lots are sold as is, where is.
Hampton House is NOT RESPONSIBLE for your errors in bidding. PLEASE BID ON THE CORRECT LOT.
All persons seeking to bid on the internet through proxibid acknowledges and agrees to adhere to the Terms and Conditions of Sale. The Terms and Conditions of the sale are available on-line via Proxibid. All registered bidders acknowledge that they have read and accept all Terms and Conditions of the Sale. Any prospective bidder may be required to establish credit references or submit a deposit of 25% of their bids. All new bidders should be prepared to establish credit with the auction house prior to registering to bid.
By bidding, purchasing or offering to purchase in this sale, even if as an agent, or on behalf of a corporation or for another individual, each bidder personally guarantees prompt payment and agrees to be personally liable for the consequences of bidding; all bidders also personally guarantee prompt payment in full, including without limitation, BUYER'S PREMIUM, taxes, surcharges, postage, handling charges, storage costs and insurance charges.
Hampton House reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering lots to a successful bidder, and reserves the right to require the principals, and directors of any corporate bidder to execute a guarantee of payment (which, in any event they do by having an agent or employee bid in the sale) prior to allowing a bid to be placed or recognized.
Hampton House reserves the right to impose a late charge, based solely upon Purchaser's failure to remit full and timely payment, and which late charge is not related to any necessary storage of the material purchased. Said late charge is calculated at a rate of 1.5 % per month (18% per annum), based on the purchase price if payment has not been made in accordance with these Terms and Conditions of Sale. Payment is due within 7 days of the conclusion of the sale and/or presentation of invoice. Purchases not collected within thirty (30) days of the date of sale may, at the sole option of Hampton House, be resold for Purchaser's account by Hampton House, with Purchaser liable for any deficit after Hampton House receives a commission for the same in accordance with its agreement, and thereafter deducts all expenses associated with the sale, including reasonable attorney's fees.
No bids will be accepted from minors. By bidding in this sale, the bidder represents and certifies that they are of legal age, are authorized to make the bid that they make, and that the purchase is not a consumer sale or consumer credit transaction.
Title remains with Hampton House until paid for in full. Should Purchaser take any action under Title 11 of the U.S. Code, or any state insolvency law, Buyer agrees to promptly return to Hampton House, any lots not paid for. The Buyer agrees to keep the lots fully insured until paid for. Risk of loss is on the Buyer.
The highest bidder as determined by proxibid shall be the Buyer.
The auctioneer may bid further on behalf of the Seller up to the amount of any reserve by placing successive or consecutive bids for a lot, or by placing bids in response to other bidders. The auctioneer may bid for his, or its, own account at any auction and may have access to information concerning the lots, and items contained in them, that are not otherwise available to the public.
Auction sales are not approval sales. In the event of non-payment by the Buyer, Hampton House reserves any and all rights that it would be entitled to under the Uniform Commercial Code.
All lots in any auction by Hampton House auctions are sold 'AS IS --WHERE IS'.
Hampton House will report in the description section of the item, information as the auction house can determine about the object. The auction house does not warranty this information as to its accuracy.
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FOR CONSIDERATION OF A RETURN OF PRODUCT Hampton House requires written notice be made to the auction house immediately with explanation of reason for the return. The lot must be returned in its entirety to the auction house within 10 (ten) days of receipt of the item. ANY VARIATION IN THE LOT OR THE LOT'S CONDITION WILL VOID THE RETURN CLAIM. A review of the item will be conducted with regards to the return and a ruling rendered as to the claim. Further disputes will be settled via mediation. Expenses of the the return and any re-shipping of the item are at the bidder's expense.
All oral and written statements made by Hampton House, are statements of opinion only and are not warranties or representations of any kind, unless stated as a specific written warranty, and no employee or agent of Hampton House has authority to vary or alter these Terms of Sale. Any alteration shall be effective only if in writing and signed by a member of the firm.
The auctioneer reserves the right to postpone the sale by auction for a reasonable period of time as a result of any significant event which, in the sole discretion of the auctioneer, makes it advisable to postpone the event. No bidder or prospective bidder or purchaser or prospective purchaser shall have recourse as a result of any postponement. In any event, no person may bid without registering, and ALL REGISTERED BIDDERS including mail bidders and agents by registering or bidding agree to all of the above Terms and Conditions of Sale.
From time to time, Hampton House allows parties to participate in auctions or sales through the use of Internet or on-line bidding services or companies, telephones, computers, and other electronic, telephonic, or similar or related technologies or devices (the 'Services'). All parties that participate in any way in any Hampton House sale or auction including, but not limited to, consignors, sellers, bidders, purchasers, potential purchasers, and their agents or representatives ('Participants') acknowledge and agree as follows:
That there are risks in utilizing the Services or any other technology or device;
That all Participants assume all risks associated with the use of the Services or any other technology or device; and that Hampton House does not control or maintain all or many of the Services or any other related technology or device utilized in connection with the Services or any auction or sale.
By participating in any auction or sale, or by using any of the Services or any related technology or device, all Participants agree that Hampton House is not responsible for any damages whatsoever. By bidding or offering to bid, bidders acknowledge that they have read all of the Terms and Conditions of Sale and warranty contained herein and that they accept these terms and conditions without reservation. Hampton House reserves the right to vary the Terms and Conditions of Sale by rider or other means communicated to bidders. By purchasing from Hampton House, whether present in person, or by agent, by written bid, telephone or any other means, the bidder agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Additional Information:
There will be pre-sale bidding and live bidding available on the internet at www.hamptonhouseauctions.com through a link to PROXIBID or go directly to www.proxibid.com and the pages for Hampton House Auctions
Pre-registration to bid during the live auction is required, regardless of how a bidder may be bidding.
Bidding Increments
Please refer to the following list for appropriate bidding increments:
Bid Range Increment
$0.00 - $49.99 1.00
$50.00 - $99.99 2.50
$100.00 - $999.99 $5.00
$1,000.00 - $3,999.99 $10.00
$4,000.00 - $5,999.99 $25.00
$6,000.00 - $29,999.99 $50.00
$30,000.00+ $100.00
