- All items are sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS and without reserve. No Refunds or Returns accepted for ANY reason.
- Registration:
1. By registering to bid you confirm that you agree to and have read ALL Terms and Conditions of the auction and understand their meaning.
2. You also confirm with registration the you have a valid credit on file with funds available to cover all of the costs &/or fees associated with your purchases. (Even if you plan to pay by cash / check)
3. Make certain that you have your address updated at the time of registration as we only ship to address of registration
4. Reasons for possible decline of your registration / bids: If your billing address does not match your physical address as provided. If your IP address is not within a reasonable distance from your physical address as provide (Auction company discretion as to definition of reasonable distance). If your Bidder Profile contains any negative marks or comments from your past activity / purchasing history from other auction companies. If you require shipping but bidding on items not available for shipping. If your Bidder Profile Score is 10 or less.
- Bidding:
1. Bid increments shown in separate tab of these "Auction Details"
2. Bidding is extended for bids placed in the last 2 minutes prior to lot ending. This is to prevent "sniping"
3. NO BID RETRACTIONS
- Post Auction:
1. All winning bidders will receive an "Unpaid Invoice". This invoice will have payment instructions which will also be addressed in the "Payment Options" section of these Terms & Conditions
2. Those needing shipping may contact Smithsburg Country Auction via email (scasold@gmail.com) to alert us to separate your orders from those being picked up. If you have clicked the box in registrattion showing that you need shipping we will see that and no need to contact us. The only payment option for those needing shipping is "Card on file". ANY ITEMS OR WHOLE ORDERS SELLING FOR $250 OR MORE WILL REQUIRE INSURANCE
- Payment Options:
1. If shipping is required let us know at scasold@gmail.com after receiving your invoice. Smithsburg Country Auction will pack & ship your purchases then charge the credit card on file. You will be emailed a PAID invoice with tracking # after payment is confirmed
2. If picking up you may pay by Cash, Check, Card on File which is why everyone receives an unpaid invoice initially.
3. Smithsburg Country Auction DOES NOT accept credit card payments over the telephone.
4. Failure to make payment by end of day the last day of scheduled pickup will result in loss of rights to any lots won. You will be banned from any future auctions.
5. If you are tax exempt you Must communicate that fact to the auction company prior to the auction closing. You will be required (if applicable) to provide Smithsburg Country Auction with a copy of your Tax Exempt paperwork
6. We will assume the if you are a 1.5 hour drive or more away from Smithsburg Maryland that you will need shipping.
7. BUYERS PREMIUM = 15% FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS / 12% FOR CASH & CHECK (DISCOUNT NOT GIVEN FOR ANY PURCHASES PICKED UP LATE) - ALSO DISCOUNT IS NOT AVAILABLE ON ORDERS REQUIRING SHIPPING
PICKUP AT 3 MAPLE AVE SMITHSBURG MD - MONDAY DEC 16TH 10-4PM & THURSDAY DEC 19TH 10-6PM
1.starts Sunday DEC 8TH at 12 noon
2. If you fail to pickup within scheduled timeframe your card on file will be charged for invoice amount + a $15 fee for late pickup It will be buyer responsibility to contact Smithsburg Country Auction to arrange an appointment for pick up which is conveniant for BOTH parties. Other Option is to pick-up during the pickup the next schedluled pickup at no cost. After that items are considered abandoned and will be resold at auctioneer's discretion. No refunds
3. It is responsibility of the buyer / bidder to have help for loading and/or hauling your purchases. Anyone representing Smithsburg Country Auction is there solely to direct you.
4. Smithsburg Country Auction will not be responsible for any injuries which may occur at or during pick up or preview.
5. Bring you own Boxes, Containers, Tools, Packing Materials. While we normally have some boxes available we cannot gurantee the availability,.
6. With the amount of merchandise processed it is impossible to test all items or closely inspect items we assume to be functional/undamaged. Because of that all items are sold AS-IS. Multiple photos are provided for most lots. Preview is provided on the Friday before the Saturday closing 12-4pm weather permitting. I strongly encourage attending preview. No Refunds
Shipping:
1. If you do not alert us that you need shipping we will pack & ship your items After the last day of pick up and charge the card on file.
2. Smithsburg Country Auction will NOT be held responsible for any items Damaged or Lost after they have been shipped.
3. If you do not request insurance your purchases will be shipped the most economical way possible via USPS, UPS or Fed Ex unless stated otherwise in the item description UNLESS OVER $250
4. We will assume the if you are a 1.5 hour drive or more away from Smithsburg Maryland that you will need shipping if you do not alert us.
6. Any shipped item or order that sold for $250 or more will require insurance
7. US SHIPPING ONLY - NO EXCEPTIONS
8. we only ship to the address provided at the time of registration
Other:
1. Smithsburg Country Auction will NOT issue refunds or accept returns based on difference of opinion in anything we sell which may include a grade (Ex: 1877 XF Indian Cent) or (Ex: 1952 NM Topps Yogi Berra)
2. Smithsburg Country Auction is not an authentication company. Please take it upon yourself to inspect items, ask questions prior to the last day of the auction. I cannot guarantee a reply on last day/hours of the auction.
3. Smithsburg Country Auction will not be liable for any technical issues included but not limited to: internet outages, slow or "bad" connections, software glitches
4. SMITHSBURG COUNTRY AUCTION IS UNABLE TO ASSIST WITH TECH / SIGN ON ISSUES. PLEASE CONTACT THE HIBID / AUCTIONFLEX BIDDER SUPPORT LINE AT 352-414-1947