~~For the convenience of our customers who are picking up, we will start getting our shipping orders processed on Fridays after our auction ends~~ Biddings Open: 10:00am on Monday, January 3rd, 2025 Biddings Close: 7:30pm on Monday, January 13th, 2025 We can't wait to show you all the amazing items we have for you all! …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ***AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS*** There will be a 20% Buyers Premium charged ON TOP of the winning bid price. The state of Maryland requires us to collect a 6% sales tax (we do except Maryland tax exemption numbers for purchases over $200 - however no out-of-state numbers will be accepted under Maryland law, unless an accurately completed Maryland Resale Tax Exemption Form is submitted). Items with more than a quantity of 1 are TIME THE MONEY (example: Bid wins at $5 x 2 = $10 total). All items are sold AS IS, with no guarantee of any kind. ALL SALES ARE FINAL ***STORAGE FEES*** Effective 11/11/2024, if your winning bids have not been picked up by 5pm on Friday following the end of the sale, bidders will be charged $5 per business day until items are picked up from our facility. Once exceeding 3 weeks from sales end, the items will be considered abandoned and become property of Hereafter Auctions & Appraisals. +++Unless stated otherwise, items have NOT been authenticated by brand or maker. Bidder is responsible for authenticating via pictures or coming to our office for in person preview+++ In Person Preview is Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 11am - 3pm We tried our best to catalog & picture all inventory being presented here. We are not responsible for inaccurate descriptions of items. The catalog is a guide and only a guide. Hereafter Auctions does not assume any responsibility for technical issues on our end or the bidder's end. All items are sold AS IS. We hope that all pieces are included and that all items are in working order, we unfortunately cannot guarantee that. We highly recommend that you preview the items before bidding, so you are informed as much as possible. It is the bidder's responsibility to use their best judgement. You can call our office with any questions: 410-465-6300 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Additional Terms and Conditions: Before a bid can be placed, all Bidders must first complete the "Buyer Registration" form. All submitted information must be accurate and current, and it is the duty of the Bidder to keep his or her information updated whenever necessary. There will be a 20% BP charged on top of the hammer price and MD State & Local Taxes will be added where applicable. Upon registration, the Bidder warrants that they are of legal age in their country and have read and understood all the following terms and conditions listed above and below, which apply to all auctions conducted by us and any Bidders/Buyers in said auctions. All sales are final. All items are sold "as is" with all faults and blemishes and no warranty expressed or implied. Bidders are encouraged to preview and inspect all items. It is the bidder's responsibility to determine condition, value, usefulness, functionality, authenticity, and all other factors. Hereafter Auctions & Appraisals are not responsible for errors of description. Bidder, including internet bidder, shall be the sole judge of value. We have a strict "no charge back" after the transaction is complete policy. It is the bidder's responsibility to pay for shipment, even if an item weighs more or is larger than the bidder assumed. If any question about shipping an item needs to be asked prior to bidding on the item, otherwise the buyer is 100% responsible for the shipping costs. +++If a Bidder has a poor HiBid Bidder Score, we will not accept them into our auctions.+++ *******WITHOUT FURTHER VERIFICATION, WE WILL NOT ACCEPT BIDS FROM HIBID PROFILES THAT DO NOT HAVE MATCHING BILLING & SHIPPING ADDRESSES******** Any successful high bidders who back out of a bid will be banned from all our future auctions and will be given a poor bidder rating. This rating could affect a bidder's ability to register in bids with other auction companies across HiBid and other auction websites. The same will be done to all non-paying customers. ANY NEW BIDDERS THAT PURCHASE OVER $400 & REQUIRE SHIPPING, WILL NEED TO PAY WITH CERTIFIED FUNDS. (Contact our office for more information) ***CONDITION OF ITEMS*** We accept consignments as they are given to us. We assume that box contents are what is listed on the box. We make no guarantees that lots are described in perfect accuracy, we take every effort to accurately describe all items offered in its sales, we do not provide warranty for labor and craftsmanship on jewelry and watches. We have knowledgeable staff to provide as accurate of a description as possible using the knowledge of our staff. RETURNS ARE NOT ACCEPTED; ALL SALES ARE FINAL. By placing a bid, the bidder/buyer has signified that the description of the item(s) in question is satisfactory and will not be entitled to make any objections after the sale. ***PAYMENT AND INVOICING*** We will email your preliminary invoice shortly after the ending of the auction. For our weekly sales, typically the invoice will be sent between 8:30pm EST & 10pm EST to ensure we get your invoice out to you as quickly as possible. +++For Customers who are PICKING UP: We accept Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard and Discover+++ +++For Customers who REQUIRE SHIPPING: We accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover+++ METHOD TO RECEIVE YOUR PURCHASES: ***PICK-UP*** If you need to pick up your winning bids AFTER Tuesday we ask that you please visit our website (www.hereafterauctions.com) and schedule a pick-up appointment - this ensures that we keep the pick-up process quick, concise & organized. Winning bids MUST be picked up by Friday. If you are unable to pick up your items that week PLEASE CONTACT US ASAP, otherwise items not picked up by 5pm Friday, the bidder will be charged $5 per business day until picked up. Once you have exceeded 3 weeks from sales end, the items will be considered abandoned. We reserve the right to charge the credit card you registered into the auction with and re-sell the merchandise. If you live outside of Maryland but plan to pick-up, please contact us to let us know so we know NOT to ship it. We still recommend scheduling a pick-up time. ***SHIPPING*** (FOR APPLICABLE/SHIPPABLE ITEMS) Shipping Fee Applies! We are using USPS Flat rate boxes as our default shipping method. If your purchases do not fit into a flat rate box, we will have to charge by weight/dimension of your box (using the USPS website for rate costs). We ship from Maryland. Please keep shipping costs in mind, as you bid. The day following the auction, we gather invoices for people who will obviously require shipping (based on the address they register with.) We pack the items, weigh, and measure the box to calculate the shipping cost. ~WE WILL CHARGE YOUR CREDIT CARD ON FILE, AUTOMATICALLY.~ PLEASE BE ADVISED THE CHARGE WILL COME THROUGH FROM "HEREAFTER AUCTIONS" IF YOU LIVE WITHIN A DRIVABLE DISTANCE, but prefer to have your items shipped - PLEASE CONTACT US so we are aware BEFORE the Friday following the auction. ***SOFT CLOSE POLICY*** ~INTERNET ONLY AUCTIONS~ In the event that a bid is placed on an item in the final minutes of an auction sale, the auction will automatically be extended for an additional 3 minutes to prevent 'auction sniping'. The extension will continue until all the bids have stopped. ***PRIVACY POLICY*** We reserve the right to: cancel bids and/or restrict the use of our site; refuse service to anyone at any time; add or remove items at any point in the auction; revise descriptions of the items if a change needs to be made; ban users for violating our terms and conditions; hold items until the payment has been cleared; withdraw any item and to re-offer the item at another time; resell any items that have not been paid in full by the payment deadline. We are not responsible for the misinterpretation or misunderstanding of items and/or descriptions, if any, by the bidder; it is the bidder's responsibility to understand the item thoroughly before bidding. In any case of dispute, our decision is final. All legal matters will be settled as per Maryland State law and the Bidder/Buyer consents that the venue be located in Howard County Maryland. All items are sold on an AS IS basis, with all faults. We make every effort to represent all items clearly and accurately in photographs and descriptions and will indicate any major defects on an item when it is known by us. Some items may have a Reserve. In this case, items with a Reserve cannot be won until a bid has reached the Reserve price. These items will be clearly marked and identified. In the event that a picture and description do not match, the description takes precedence. If we are prevented by fire, theft, or any other reason whatsoever from delivering and/or shipping items to the Buyer, our liability shall only be limited to the sum that was paid. AS STATED ABOVE, THESE TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, DEPENDING ON CURRENT EVENTS AND ANY ADJUSTMENT TO OUR BUSINESS. Thank you very much for participating in our auction, and for continuing to support small local businesses!