Terms and Conditions - By Placing a Bid You Agree to the Following: Before placing your first bid, you must read and agree to the following Terms and Conditions. By checking the box to register and placing your first bid, you confirm that you accept and agree to these terms. General Auction Terms: Acceptance of Terms- By registering for and placing bids in this online auction, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not participate in the auction. Auction Overview: The auction will begin closing on Saturday, December 14, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM EST. The closing of each lot will be staggered with 20 seconds between lots. If a bid is placed within the last 3 minutes of an item’s closing, that lot will automatically extend for an additional 2 minutes. Previewing Items In-person preview: Friday, Jan. 3, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Hessney Auction Center, 2741 Rt. 14 N, Geneva, NY 14456. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person prior to bidding. Questions about items or additional photos may be requested before the auction closes. Bidding and Payment Terms:Bidding Requirements: You must be 18 years or older to participate in this auction. By registering, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. All bids are final and cannot be retracted or canceled once placed. By placing a bid, you agree to pay the full bid amount, plus applicable taxes, buyer’s premium, and shipping/handling fees. Payment MethodsCredit Card: The credit card used for registration will be charged at the end of the auction.Other Payment Options: Cash, NYS check, certified check, or wire transfer may be requested, but you must notify us by 4:00 PM on Friday, December 13 if you wish to use any of these methods. Buyer’s Premium: A 13% buyer’s premium will be added to your winning bid amount. Sales Tax: A 7.5% NYS sales tax will apply to all New York State residents. If you are tax-exempt, please submit your resale certificate before the auction closes. Once payments are processed, we cannot refund sales tax. Invoices and Payment Timing: Invoices will be emailed to the winning bidders on or by Sunday afternoon, after the auction ends.If you do not receive your invoice, please check your Spam folder. Payment is due immediately after the auction closes. Any Declined cards or Cash/ wire transfer requested buyers MUST make payment by next business day. Requirement: First-time buyers, out-of-state, or out-of-country buyers spending over $1,000 are required to pay with certified funds only (wire transfer, certified bank check, or cashier's check). Firearm and Ammunition Transfer (New York State Requirements): Effective September 13, 2023: New York State law requires a background check for the transfer of firearms, rifles, shotguns, muzzle loaders and ammunition.$9.00 per firearm transaction, $2.50 per ammunition transaction. If you purchase both a firearm and ammunition on the same invoice, you will be charged $11.50 for the combined background check. Muzzleloading Rifles and Shotguns: As per NYS law, muzzleloading rifles and shotguns now require a state background check. More further details are available in Lot 1AA of the auction. Charges for NYS Buyers:These background check fees will be added to your invoice and processed when your payment is made.If you're an out-of-state buyer picking up a firearm or ammunition, you must pay the NYS background check fee in cash. NYS Residents Requesting Shipping: If you are a NYS resident who requests shipping and have already paid the background check fee, it will be deducted from your shipping/handling costs. We must add these NY Fees to all buyers at check out and have over 600 winning bidders. Please be patient we can not know all buyers who would like shipping if they are NYS residents. Pick-Up and Firearm Pickup Appointment: Pick-Up Dates and Hours:Monday: - Wednesday following the auction, 930-5 pm State Laws and Responsibility: It is the buyer’s responsibility to comply with local and state laws.If you cannot legally possess a firearm or fail a background check, you will still be responsible for payment. You may opt to re-consign the item in a future auction, subject to a 25% consignment fee. Semi-Auto Rifles:NYS Residents: A permit is required to purchase a semi-automatic rifle in NYS.Out-of-state buyers: We will ship to an FFL in your state. You cannot pick up a semi-auto rifle in NY without a permit. Handgun Paperwork: If your county requires special pistol paperwork (e.g., Monroe County), email us 24 hours in advance to request the necessary forms. Shipping and Handling: Shipping Delays:Please be patient as USPS and UPS are experiencing delays. Expect shipping updates to take 10-15 business days (excluding weekends and holidays). Shipping Insurance:We ship via USPS and UPS, with insurance on items over $100 through Shipping Saint. Claims for lost or damaged items must be reported to Hessney Auction Company within 30 days of shipment. Insurance Coverage: .Auctioneer’s Limitation of Liability:The auctioneer's liability ends when items are delivered to a secure location, and evidence of delivery is provided. Claims for damage or loss must be reported within 72 hours of delivery. FFL/Ammo Shipping:All ammunition must be shipped to an FFL (for NYS residents) All firearms with paperwork Must be sent to your FFL. No shipping for powder, primers, or mounts. Shipping to Billing Address:Shipments must be sent to the billing address of the registered cardholder or to the FFL dealer address on file. Auction Details:All Sales Are Final:Everything is sold as-is, where-is. There are no returns or refunds.You are encouraged to inspect all items before placing bids. Condition Reports: Firearms marked "As New" are not brand new but are in like-new condition unless otherwise noted. Only firearms listed as "Unfired in box" are new, unfired firearms. Ammo Box Lots: Lots 2500 + Box lots of ammunition are sold as-is and may contain mixed or partial boxes. We do not guarantee the count or contents in these lots. These items are not FACTORY full, they could be possible reloads, poor conditions or mixed brand, conditions, or types. Please review photos, inspect in person. Buyer’s Premium and Chargebacks: Buyer’s Premium:All purchases are subject to a 13% buyer’s premium, which will be added to your final bid amount. No Chargebacks:By placing a bid, you agree that chargebacks will not be accepted. It is the buyer’s responsibility to pick up or arrange for shipping of items after the auction. Multiples in Lot Bidding:Some lots may include multiple items. The bid price is multiplied by the quantity of items in the lot. (Example: "$12.50 x 4" equals $50.00 total for the lot). Legal Compliance:Background Checks for Firearms:All firearms purchases require a NY NICS background check before transfer for Pick up at Hessney Auction. The transfer of firearms, rifles, or shotguns without a completed background check is illegal in NYS. FINAL NOTE: AS-IS Condition & Lot Descriptions:All items are sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS". This means that all purchases are final, and there are no returns or refunds. Lot Descriptions: The descriptions provided for each lot are intended as a guide and represent the best effort to accurately describe the item(s) based on available information. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the item descriptions, including but not limited to counts, condition, or specifics of any lot. There is the possibility of error in the descriptions or catalog listings, and we are not responsible for any omissions or inaccuracies. Buyer’s Responsibility: We strongly encourage all buyers to review the photos and contact us via email with any questions or requests for additional information before placing a bid.If you have any doubts or need clarification, please reach out before the auction ends.Once a bid is placed, you are agreeing to purchase the item(s) as described and as shown in the photos, with all inherent risks. By placing a bid, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted all terms and conditions set forth in this document.