Assistance with registering and bidding online is available at the onsite preview sessions or by calling 610-370-2879
All items are sold "as is, where is". Effort is made to accurately describe all lots and items. If you have any questions regarding an item in the auction, before you bid please call The Renaissance Auction Group, 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week, email bill@auctionhowze.com with your questions or attend a scheduled onsite preview sessions.
Absentee bids may be submitted if you do not use a computer or choose not to bid online. Absentee bids will be entered into the online bidding system on your behalf by auction staff. These bids will appear in the bid history as "Absentee Bidder".
All items start at $5.00 and sell to the highest bidder. 2x, 4x, 8x in red above the item means times the bid. Example: 3x a bid of $10.00 is $30.00 total.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a winning bidder and fail to pay for your items, you will be banned from participating in any future auctions conducted by The Renaissance Auction Group. A comment denoting your status as a non-paying bidder will be added to your HiBid profile.
18% Buyer's Premium: purchase price = high bid plus 18%
Measurement convention employed in the catalog: Height x Width x Depth
On Site Preview:
1251 Chestnut St.
Reading, PA 19602
Saturday December 14th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday December 15th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Lot #1 begins closing Monday December 16th 6:00 PM
Lots will close consecutively at a pre-determined interval.
For any item that receives a bid in the last two minutes, the bidding on that item will extend for another two minutes and continue to do so in two-minute increments until no bids are received in the final two minutes that item is open.
Payment may be tendered by cash, check or MC / Visa at the time of pickup. We Do Not Accept PayPal, Discover, American Express. Shipped items require payment by MC / Visa.
At our discretion, we may request a deposit or credit card hold for bidders unknown to us who place a large number of bids or whose total bid amount is deemed sufficient to require such action.
PA State Sales Tax will be charged on items not tax exempt by statute. All bidders requesting tax exemption for the purpose of resale must supply us with a fully executed copy of the PA State Resale Form and a copy of their PA Resale certificate. You can download a copy of the sales certificate at the link provided:
https://www.revenue.pa.gov/FormsandPublications/FormsforBusinesses/SUT/Documents/rev-1220.pdf
The written description of the lot is the definitive statement of what you are purchasing. Should any discrepancy exist between the written description of the lot and the photos associated with that lot, the written description will prevail.
Item Pick-Up:
1251 Chestnut St. Reading, PA 19602
By Appointment Via Online Sign-up:
Saturday December 21st 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday December 22nd 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Plan to pick your items up during the scheduled pickup times. Do not bid if you cannot pick your items up during the designated period unless you speak to an auction staff member first. We are available by phone from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week at 610-370-2879.
For items not picked up by Sunday December 22nd at 3:00 PM, we reserve the right to charge your credit card on record the full invoice amount of all purchases.
Please bring adequate assistance to load your items. No onsite labor will be available for loading your purchases.
In-House and Third-Party shipping is available for this auction. Each lot description in the catalog ends with a statement of shipping options. Please review your shipping options prior to bidding on an item.
The In-House shipping process is as follows:
1) We charge your card for the purchase and email a paid receipt for the current amount due on the invoice.
2) We pack, weigh and calculate shipping on your invoice. Your card is processed for the cost of shipping. We email you a paid receipt for that charge.
3) Your package(s) is delivered to the shipper the next business day. You receive the tracking number by email.
4) Due to the proximity to the holidays, we cannot guarantee that items will arrive prior to the holiday you celebrate. Shipment of smaller items and invoices will begin on Wednesday December 18th.
We ship small and easier to pack invoices first, graduating progressively to larger invoices and those that contain items which require greater time, care or special handling considerations. Please allow up to two weeks for the shipping process to be completed
5) Cost of shipping:
A) Shipping charge
B) Signature Confirmation as determined by the carrier
C) Insurance to value if value exceeds default insurance provided by carrier
D) $10-$20 packing/shipping/invoicing/delivery to shipper charge depending on the requirements for that item. Certain items with unusual shipping requirements may result in higher charges.
If you have any questions regarding shipping or items, please contact us prior to bidding.
Bidders acknowledge that the In House Shipping Terms and Conditions of this auction will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
IN-HOUSE SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS
Due to the increase in online theft and fraud, we have adopted the following procedures regarding our in-house shipping service:
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your shipping options, please contact us at 610-370-2879 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week.
1) Prior to bidding, consult the individual catalog descriptions for the shipping options on each lot.
2) All shipped invoices over $2500.00 require payment by wire transfer. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit before shipment of items paid for by wire transfer. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact us prior to bidding.
3) All invoices over $2500.00 require third party shipping unless prior approval for in-house shipping has been obtained from The Renaissance Auction Group. Please see Third Party Shipping Terms & Conditions for third party shipping recommendations.
See local third-party shipping recommendations and contact information below or under Pickup / Shipping in the online catalog.
4) At our discretion, we may require payment by wire transfer, cashier's check or check for bidders unknown to us. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Please allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit before shipment of items paid for by wire transfer, cashier's check or check.
5) Credit cards presented for payment must bear the name of the registered bidder. Purchases will only be shipped to the billing address associated with the credit card presented for payment.
6) All shipments will require the direct signature of the registered bidder at the point of delivery.
7) Payment: Cash, check or MC / Visa payment options are available for pick-up items. MC / Visa payment only for shipped orders. We do not accept PayPal, Discover or American Express. At our discretion, we may require payment by check or wire transfer for larger balances incurred by first time buyers unknown to us.
8) If you wish to use a different credit card for payment than the one on file in your HiBid registration profile, please contact us immediately upon the conclusion of the auction.
9) Packages shipped in house are insured for no more than the total purchase price of the items contained in the package.
10) Third-Party Shipping is required on all international shipments, including Canada.
If you have any questions regarding our In-House Shipping policy, please contact us prior to bidding at 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week.
Bidders acknowledge that the Third-Party Shipping Terms and Conditions will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
THIRD-PARTY SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS
Due to the increase in online theft and fraud, we have adopted the following procedures regarding third-party shipping services:
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your shipping options, please contact us at 610-370-2879 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week.
1) Prior to bidding, consult the individual catalog descriptions for your shipping options on each lot.
2) All shipped invoices over $2500.00 require payment by wire transfer. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact us prior to bidding.
3) All invoices over $2500.00 require third party shipping unless prior approval for in-house shipping has been obtained from The Renaissance Auction Group. Please see Third Party Shipping Terms & Conditions for third party shipping recommendations.
You may use any shipper of your choice. We will deliver your items to any of the third-party shippers listed in the Third-Party Shipping Terms & Conditions at the cost of $10.00 per invoice.
An invoice is defined as all of the lots you purchase from a specific auction. If your invoice includes one lot, the cost for delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. If your invoice includes twenty lots, the cost of delivery to the third-party shipper is $10.00. The $10.00 charge is applied per invoice, not per lot.
See local third-party shipping recommendations and contact information below or under Pickup / Shipping in the online catalog.
4) At our discretion, we may require payment by wire transfer, cashier's check or check for bidders unknown to us. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Please allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer, cashier's check or check.
5) Credit cards presented for payment must bear the name of the registered bidder. Purchases will only be shipped to the billing address associated with the credit card presented for payment.
6) All shipments require the direct signature of the registered bidder at the point of delivery.
7) Payment: MC / Visa , cash or check payment options are available for pick-up items. MC / Visa only for shipped orders. We do not accept PayPal, Discover or American Express. At our discretion, we may require payment by check or wire transfer for larger balances incurred by first time buyers unknown to us.
8) If you wish to use a different credit card for payment than the one on file in your HiBid registration profile, please contact us immediately upon the conclusion of the auction.
9) Third-Party Shipping is required on all international shipments, including Canada.
If you have any questions regarding our In-House Shipping policy, please contact us prior to bidding at 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week.
Bidders acknowledge that the Third-Party Shipping Terms and Conditions will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.