Pre-registration is required with a valid credit card. Higgenbotham is not responsible for interruptions or loss of internet service during the auction. Higgenbotham reserves the right to (a) utilize reasonable means to determine that a person is eligible to bid and will follow the rules of the auction and (b) deny bidding privileges to any person, to refuse acceptance of any bid presented, or to revoke any bid received at the auction, whether said bid is received live or online, all at the sole discretion of Higgenbotham and without specifying a reason. Due to the structure and speed of live Internet auctions, the final bid shown may not be the actual final bid. Bids received live on the floor may take precedence of identical internet bids. Higgenbotham reserves the right to determine who the final bidder is at its sole discretion and without explanation. Also, Higgenbotham reserves all rights to correct any incorrect Internet bids. BUYERS PREMIUM: Buyer’s Premium of 15% will be added to the successful bid price to create the total purchase price. SALES TAX: All items are subject to a 7% sales tax. Dealers purchasing must register their State of Florida tax exemption form prior to the sale or prior to registration. In the event you do not have your tax exemption form present, you will have to pay sales tax at the auction. If you provide a valid copy of your State of Florida tax exemption certificate within 7 days after the auction, the sales tax will be refunded to you. No sales tax will be charged for out of state purchases. Firearm Terms: ALL firearm purchasers must pass a background check. Fee for background check for Florida residents is $20.00 per person. Background check fees may vary by state. All firearms are sold subject to applicable federal state and local laws. Firearms will be available for pickup from office (1666 Williamsburg Square, Lakeland, FL 33803) and/or shipped beginning on February 15, 2012. Any firearms that are to be shipped MUST be shipped to a licensed firearms dealer in your area for pickup. PAYMENT: Items purchased will not be released until, full payment has been received, verified and approved. Payment may be made in cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and AMEX. Unless otherwise noted, items are sold for immediate removal. REMOVAL OF PURCHASES: No items may be removed during the sale unless otherwise instructed by the Auction Company. All property shall be removed from the premises by the Bidder at her/his own risk and expense BY February 13, 2012 AT 1:00 PM unless special arrangements have been made or unless it is being transported by a shipper approved by the Auction Company. SHIPPING AND PACKING: Responsibility for packing, shipping and insurance shall be exclusively that of the purchaser. Bidder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Auction Company and Seller of any and all damages resulting from the removal of the property from the auction. Upon acceptance of the bid by the Auctioneer, the risk of loss of the property shifts to the Bidder. As a Courtesy, the auction company is providing contact information for The UPS Store which is a local provider of packing and shipping services, and STRONGLY recommends interested bidders obtain a quote for service prior to bidding from the provider of their choice. (The UPS Store # 1858, 4798 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813, 863-647-1108)