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BRIGGS AUCTION, INC.


AUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS



By registering to bid and/or submitting any bid, whether in person, in writing,
or by telephone, you acknowledge and accept these Terms and Conditions of Sale.

We thank you for your interest and participation.


MERCHANDISE OFFERED

  • All items offered for auction will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and WITHOUT GUARANTEE.
  • Bidders are responsible for examining all items and bidding according to their
    own expertise. If you have reservations about any item,
    please do not bid.


REGISTRATION and BIDDING

  • If you are a first-time bidder with Briggs Auction, Inc., you must register with us
    prior to submitting any bid.
  • The Auction record kept by Auctioneer and Clerk is final.
  • The highest bidder for each lot shall be the buyer, and if any dispute arises
    as to any bidding, or between two or more bidders, at the sole
    discretion of the
    auctioneer, the disputed lot shall be put up again at the
    last undisputed bid and resold.
  • The successful bidder is responsible for all items after knock-down.


ABSENTEE and TELEPHONE BIDS

  • Briggs Auction accepts Absentee Bids and Telephone Bids for our auctions. Absentee and Telephone bids may be submitted using the secure, on-line bid form on our Homepage.
  • Bid Forms MUST be submitted prior to 4pm the day of the auction. If you submit a bid after 4pm you must call the showroom at 610.485.0412 to confirm receipt. We are not responsible for failure to execute unconfirmed bids submitted after 4pm.
  • All Absentee and Telephone bids are executed in a competitive manner.
  • Absentee and Telephne bids have an equal chance of being successful as on-the-floor bids,
    yet do not take precedence over any bidding method
  • If we receive two Absentee bids for the same item at the same amount,
    the first received will take precedence.
  • Absentee and Telephone Bidding is a service we offer for the convenience of our customers.
    Although we make every effort to execute your bid, Briggs Auction is not liable for
    any errors or omissions.
  • We make every effort to notify successful Absentee bidders on the day following the auction.
    However, it is always best to check for yourself if your bid was successful.
    Please call the SHOWROOM at 610-485-0412
    between 9am- 2:30pm on Saturday.


PAYMENT

  • All items must be paid for and removed within ONE WEEK of the auction, unless you make
    prior arrangements with us.
  • For successful Absentee Bids, full payment via Cash, Check, or Credit Card, is required
    within one (1) week following the auction.
  • A $25 fee will be assessed on all returned checks.


BUYER’S PREMIUM and SALES TAX

  • The Buyer’s Premium will be added to each sale.
  • Buyers are required to pay PA State Sales Tax (6%) on each sale unless exempted by law.
    If exempt, you must present us with a valid tax exemption number prior to the auction.


REMOVAL OF ITEMS/SHIPPING

  • No item may be removed until full payment has been made.
  • If an item must be left for pick-up at a later date, you may pick up the item on
    Saturday from 9am-3:00pm. If you cannot
    remove your item at that time,
    you must notify us as to when you will be
    able to remove the item.
  • If you plan to pick an item up during the week, hours are generally from 9am-11:30am;
    12:45pm-2pm. This schedule is subject to sudden change; please call the Showroom
    at 610-485-0412 prior to arriving, to confirm that day's schedule. Please Note: there may not be anyone available during the week to assist with loading large/heavy items.


QUESTIONS OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Please call the Office at 610-566-3138.
  • During Exhibitions (all-day Friday), please call the Showroom at 610-485-0412.
  • Office Fax: 610-558-8955 / Showroom Fax: 610-485-0803
  • eMail: info@briggsauction.com


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