Hometown Estate Liquidators LLC Terms & Conditions - All Rights Reserved Final sales prices are determined through Public Auction, with competitive Online Bidding. Because we do not set the final sales prices - ALL SALES ARE FINAL except for the guarantees explicitly outlined below.
PURCHASE TERMS: An 13% buyer's premium will apply to all purchases made online. Payment is due within 24 hours of the conclusion of the auction.
CREDIT CARD TERMS: Please note that the credit card you place on file will be billed, and the shipping address you provide will be where your items will be shipped to. The auction software uses a credit card verification system to validate credit cards and matching addresses, so ship-to addresses cannot be changed. If Unknown to the Auctioneer you may be required to send a photo of your license and Credit Card. All invoices over $2000 will require an e-check, ach, or wire transfer within 72 hours of auction close. Any invoice not paid within 72 hours will be considered in default. Please see terms below on default payments. Any credit card that declines must be settled within 24 hours or face a $50 decline fee. No credit card payments will be taken over the phone.
DEFAULT: Payment is due immediately following the auction. Invoices not paid within 3 days will be considered in default, and the following actions will be taken. 1. Bidding Privileges Suspended and Account Blacklisted: Your account will be permanently suspended from bidding or participating in auctions on our platform, as well as across other associated platforms where blacklisting measures may be taken. 2. Resale of Items: In the event of continued non-payment, we will proceed with reselling the items associated with this unpaid invoice. However, it is important to note that even if the items are resold, you will still remain responsible for the following fees: • 13% Auction Fee: This fee covers the administrative costs and expenses associated with organizing the auction. • 10% Relisting Fee: This fee covers the costs associated with relisting the items after the initial sale fell through. • To facilitate the collection process, our collection attorney will add a $250 collection fee, as well as any and all court and filing costs associated with this collection. Ohio residents are subject to a 7.5% sales tax. This is an "All Sales Final" auction event, and items are not eligible for returns or exchanges. If the auction company, at its sole discretion, agrees that a return of a product is in the best interest of both parties, it is agreed that under no circumstances will fees associated with the auction, including buyer's premium, shipping, and processing fees, be refunded. All auctions in Ohio are considered to be with reserve unless advertised as absolute. This auction is not absolute, and some pieces may be sold with reserve. The auction company reserves the right to bid on behalf of the reserve price. Hometown Estate Liquidators, LLC uses third-party software for online auctions. The auction company, as well as the software provider, will not be responsible for any interruption in service or errors caused by any means, including power failures or website outages. This auction is conducted electronically and relies on hardware and software that may malfunction without warning. The Auctioneer, in its sole discretion, may void a sale, suspend bidding, and re-sell any item/lots that were affected by any malfunction. The decision of the Auctioneer is final, as is the case in a live auction.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When you register for your account, you are assigned a unique username and password. You are responsible for bids made on your account. An online bid is a legally binding contract. If you feel your account has been compromised, it is your responsibility to contact Hometown Estate Liquidators, LLC immediately to suspend your account. Final bids made from your account ARE NOT SUBJECT TO BE CANCELED.
NOTICE: For bidders who are new to our website and are unknown to our company, we will likely ask you for more information to verify your identity for purchases exceeding $1,000. In the event that we cannot verify your shipping address with your identity, we will require wire transfer or ACH.
SHIPPING: All shipping and packaging will be done by the UPS Store in Springboro, OH. Items will be dropped off the Monday following the Auction. There is a $1 per item fee added to the final price for delivery to the UPS store. You must contact them to arrange shipping and packaging. You will pay them directly for this. Please contact them prior to bidding if you have a question about fees. Their contact information is as follows:
(937) 748-2700
store3048@theupsstore.com
SALES TAX: Sales tax will be collected for Ohio Residents on all items that are taxable in the State of Ohio. Taxes are based on the county the Auction is held in. Sales tax for this sale will be 7.5%. If you are tax exempt please email the correct Ohio Tax Exempt forms to us at Hometownestateauctions@gmail.com prior to the end of the Auction.
METALS: Gold & Sterling Silver are guaranteed 100% genuine.
DIAMONDS: All diamonds are 100% guaranteed for authenticity. Diamonds are tested on electronic Presidium Gem Testers and are guaranteed to be genuine. Opinions of size, color, clarity, cut and cutting style can vary greatly among experts and are not warrantied.
COLORED STONES: Gemstones listed as "Genuine" or "Natural" are tested by Presidium Gem Testers and are guaranteed to have the chemical properties of a genuine gemstone. All colored gemstones are considered to have had treatments common in the marketplace such as heat, diffusion, lead glass and flux additives. 99.99% of all colored gemstones on the marketplace have had treatment. Colored gemstones without "Genuine" designation are untested and are considered to be synthetic, man-made or unknown in regards to the original origin of the stone. These stones cannot be warrantied and should be purchased for their aesthetic value.
WATCHES: All time pieces sold by Hometown Estate Liquidators, LLC are pre-owned and guaranteed authentic. Watches are verified by professional watch makers by serial number and cross referencing the movement of the watch. We guarantee the movement of the watch, as that is all we can honestly warranty. We DO NOT warranty bands, bezels, crowns, dials, crystals or any other parts making up a watch that could be after market.
COINS & CURRENCY: Hometown Estate Liquidators, LLC guarantees the authenticity of coins and currency. Hometown Estate Liquidators, LLC makes no warranty as to the condition of coins or currency. Coin grading varies greatly based on the experience of grading standards of the individual or grading company, it should be used as a guideline. Hometown Estate Liquidators, LLC does not warranty any basis of grades.
WHOLE AGREEMENT: Acceptance of these terms constitute a whole and legally binding agreement between the bidder and the auction company. Note that acceptance of these terms is a requirement to bid in this auction, and that any bidder who chooses not to abide by these terms and conditions are disallowed from bidding. As a condition of your approval to bid in this auction, it is mutually agreed that all disputes that could arise will be tried in Warren County Ohio. As acceptance of these terms and conditions all bidders agree that items are sold AS-IS and are not subject to a credit card dispute. If you have any questions regarding these terms, please do not bid in this auction.
LICENSE: Hometown Estate Liquidators, LLC and Justin Steel are Licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and Bonded in favor of the State of Ohio.
Hometown Estate Liquidators, LLC License # 2024000090
Justin Steel License # 2024000077