Lot # : 40 - Vintage Metal Liberty Bell Book Ends

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An example would be if you were participating in an Online Auction that closed at 6:00 PM and you placed your bid at 5:59 p.m. That lot would be extended until 6:01 p.m. and would keep extending 60 seconds after each new bid is placed. It will stop extending when no bid had been placed during the extended time period. 12. This auction also features MAXIMUM BIDDING. When you place your MAX BID, the current bid price does not automatically go to your max bid. Another Bidder has to bid to increase the current price and the computer will automatically bid up to your max in the increments specified. If someone has already entered a MAX BID on an item you are bidding on, the system will automatically bid for you until you are the current high Bidder or you reach your MAX BID. If you have reached your MAX BID and are still not the current high Bidder, the system will give you the opportunity to enter another MAX BID. 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Your items will ship to the address listed in your Buyer Profile unless other arrangements are made BEFORE the end of the Auction (Contact us at calmesauction@gmail.com or 585-315-0815). A HANDLING charge of $10/box will be charged. If the lot contains multiple items/parts that need additional/individual packaging, additional fees will be charged based on materials needed. NO SHIPPING outside the United States. 15a. If items are too large, too heavy, or breakable (as determined by Calmes Auction). It is buyers responsibility to find a shipper and have them pack, move and transport the item(s). 15b. There will be NO SHIPPING on ammo and firearms. Shipping is only available on item(s) as indicated in the catalog. 16. CATALOG DISCREPANCIES: You are bidding on the described item not the photograph, occasionally the wrong photo may be displayed, always read the item description. 17. ONLINE SERVICES: Calmes Auction is providing internet bidding as a service to Bidders. Bidders acknowledge and understand that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction close. Under no circumstances shall Bidders have any kind of claim against Calmes Auction or anyone else if the internet service fails to work correctly before or during the Online Auction. Calmes Auction will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Internet Bidders who desire to make certain their bid is acknowledged, should use the max bid feature and leave their maximum bid 24 hours before the auction closing. 18. The Bidder is responsible for knowing which item is being bid on. If the Bidder is unsure, they should inquire or not bid. When becoming the winning Bidder at auction, you have affected a contract and will be expected to pay for items in which you were evidenced to be the successful Bidder. The auction company will not honor a mistake. 19. Calmes Auction reserves the right to accept bids in any increment we feel is in the best interest of the Seller. The auction company reserves the right to reject the bidding of any person whose conduct, actions, or adverse comments he feels is not in the best interest of the Seller. 20. If there is ANY damage done to an individual item or the pick-up location - due to the attempted removal of an item, the Buyer assumes full responsibility for the damages incurred while retrieving their item(s). 21. Items with "Reserve Not Met" status means the Seller as a set reserve amount on the indicated item. If the item does not meet the reserve, the item will not be sold. Once the reserve price has been achieved, it will be indicated as "Reserve Met" and item will be sold to the highest bidder. Calmes Auction may lower the reserve amount. 22. 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