Conditions of Sale
Terms & ConditionsPAYMENT
21% Buyer's premium on all credit card purchases, 18 % if paid by cash or check. 5% Fee for online winning bids. Buyer's premium is considered part of the total purchase price. Cash, certified check or personal check if known by the auction company, MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover accepted with proper identification. First time customers and invoices greater than $5,000 require payment by certified check, bank check or wire transfer only. Berner's reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. If you have not responded to your e-mail invoice within 4 days we reserve the right to charge the card on file that was used during registration.
ABSENTEE/TELEPHONE BIDDING/ONLINE BIDDING
As a convenience to customers, absentee bids and phone bids are executed by Berner's Auction Gallery personnel in a fair, competitive and confidential manner. Phone bid arrangements must be made 24 hours prior to start of the auction. Berner's Auction Gallery is not responsible for failure to execute absentee or phone bids. A valid credit card must be submitted to register for any absentee/phone bid. Berner's reserves the right to verify the said card has at least the amount of the bid available in credit/and or charge $1.00 verification fee for new bidders. We do not require the purchase be made with the credit card. At most auctions live online bidding is available. There is an additional 5% fee for online bidders. It is the buyer's responsibility to contact Berner's Auction Gallery to arrange payment. Successful bidders are expected to pay for their purchases immediately. Berner's Auction Gallery will email an invoice to you within 24 hours from the date of the sale. If you have not contacted Berner's Auction Gallery to arrange payment within 48 hours after receipt of invoice, we reserve the right to charge the credit card associated with your auction registration for the amount of your invoice plus shipping.
WARRANTIES/REPRESENTATIONS
All items are sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" with all faults. Neither Berner's Auction Gallery nor the consignor make any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, fitness, property, value nor of any other kind, express or implied. All items are available for your examination before the sale. Written and oral descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to authenticity, age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. Berner's Auction Gallery attempts to catalog every lot correctly and will attempt to point out any defects but will not be responsible or liable for the correctness of the catalog or other descriptions of the lot including genuineness, attribution, provenance, authenticity, authorship, completeness, condition of property or estimate of value. All measurements are approximate. Antiques, by the very nature of their age, have wear that reflects their years of use. As a result, honest wear earned from use is to be expected and is sometimes the proof that an item is an antique. Normal wear will not be listed. Buyers who would like to know the fine points regarding condition should call. We recommend prospective bidders examine all items in which they have an interest. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you have examined the items as fully as you desire to or that you have chosen not to examine them. If you require absolute certainty in all areas of authenticity, and the results of your evaluation leave uncertainty in your mind, we recommend you have an expert examine the lot for you or do not bid on the item in question. We do not give refunds! All sales are final!
WITHDRAWAL OF LOTS
Berner's Auction Gallery reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before the auction without liability. Berner's Auction Gallery and any of its employees or consignors reserve the right to bid on any merchandise offered in course of auction with the permission of Berner's Auction Gallery.
SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS
The successful bidder is the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, or in the event of doubt on Berner's Auction Gallery's part as to the validity of any bid, the auctioneer will have the final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, Berner's Auction Gallery sale record is conclusive.
RESERVES/MINIMUM BIDS
The Auctioneer has the right to reject any raise of bid not commensurate with the value of the item being offered. Berner's reserves the right to establish a stated minimum bid, the right to reject or accept any or all bids, or the right to withdraw items from the auction before completion of the auction. The seller of the property may not withdraw lots without confirmation from Berner's. If the seller requires a minimum bid, it must be stated in writing on this contract and approved by Berner's. Berner's reserves the right to keep the merchandise until after the completion of the sale and to charge the seller commission and/or compensation for unsold lots. No reserve will be higher than the stated low estimate.
STORAGE/PICK UP
All sales are final and all items must be paid for each day of sale and buyer must have paid receipt to pick up items. All items must be paid for before taken from premises. The purchaser assumes full responsibility for items at the fall of the hammer. All property should be removed from our premises no later than 4:00 P.M.. of the fifth business day following the end of the auction. Unless prior arrangements have been made with Berner's Auction Gallery, items not removed by the specified time will be charged storage and handling fees. Removal deadlines are strictly enforced.
SHIPPING
Berner's works closely with a local UPS store. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay all fees associated with shipping, insurance and handling.
LIABILITY
If we are prevented by fire, theft, or any other reason whatsoever from delivering any property to the purchaser, our liability shall be limited to the sum actually paid, by the purchaser for such property.
SALES TAX
All sales are subject to Ohio and Clark County sales tax of unless purchased for resale and proper tax exemption form has been completed, the purchaser must possess a valid tax-exempt number. Berner's Auction Gallery must have a blanket exemption certificate with permit number and signature on any tax exempt sale.
FIREARMS
Berner's Auction Gallery follows all Federal Firearms Regulations.
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS OF SALE
Bidding on any articles indicates acceptance of these terms.
If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with by the purchaser, Berner's Auction Gallery at its option may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser or (b) resell the property at public auction without reserve or minimum selling price, and the purchaser will be liable for any deficiency and costs, including handling charges, expenses of both sales, the commission on both sales at regular rates, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages.
These terms and conditions of sale, as well as the respective rights and obligations of Berner's Auction Gallery and any purchasers or bidder at any sale of Berner's Auction Gallery, shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio.
LICENSE
The auctioneer is licensed and regulated by The Ohio Department of Agriculture - Auction Division.
AUCTIONEERS:
Jacob A. Berner
James A. Berner
Licensed & bonded in the State of Ohio
Buyer's Premium
21% Buyer's premium on all credit card purchases, 18 % if paid by cash or check. 5% Fee for online winning bids.
Payment
After the auction in order to process the payment for your auction purchase, we will need the following information:
Credit card, expiration date, security number & billing address zip code.
If you prefer to pay by cash, check or money order, please e-mail us or we will charge your purchase to the credit card on file.
Contract Information
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1. All property is sold "as is" and all sales are final. All property is described to the best of our knowledge; however, neither we nor our consignor(s) make any warranties, express or implied, with respect to such property as to the physical condition, quality, rarity, importance, authorship, provenance, medium, period, origin or estimated value of any sold lot. No statement anywhere, whether oral or written, whether made in the catalog or advertisement, bill of sale, gallery posting, announcement or remarks by staff or the auctioneer, shall be a warranty, representation or assumption of liability. All measurements and weights are approximate.
2. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer is the buyer. The auctioneer is the sole determinant as to who is the successful bidder. Once the auctioneer's gavel falls, the successful bidder immediately assumes full risk and responsibility for the purchased lot.
2a. Buyers Premium: There is a 10% Buyers Premium applied to each lot sold. There is also a 3% online bidding fee for a total of 13%
3. SALES TAX: Buyers are required to pay state and local sales tax unless exempted by law. If exempt, buyers must file a tax exemption form with us before any exemption can be made. MA residents will be charged sales tax
4.PAYMENT: Invoices will be emailed to the successful bidder within three business days of the auction. YOUR PAYMENT IS DUE UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR INVOICE. Due to the uncontrollable nature of the delivery of email, if you have participated in an auction, you are encouraged to inquire regarding whether or not you were a successful bidder. Non-receipt of an emailed invoice does not preclude you from your responsibilities for payment. If we do not receive your payment within fourteen (14) business days of the auction, Bedford Auction reserves the right to move forward with any and all remedies available to us, including reporting your bad debt to the live auction provider and/or any other related entities and charging your credit card on file. A.C.E. Auction accepts Paypal, cash and money orders. A fee of $50 will be assessed on all returned checks. You are responsible for paying in US DOLLAR currency. We will charge you for any differences and any conversion fees if not paid in US DOLLARS.
4. Buyer Pays Shipping Cost. Shipping & Insurance are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Authenticity
5. All items are Guaranteed Genuine. This guarantee is valid for the original purchaser only. The guarantee is valid for one year from date of purchase. Items must be in the same condition as they were when they were originally sold. The buyers only remedy under this guarantee is the cancellation of the sale and the refund of the purchase price.
6. Items containing five or more items is not subject to return for any reason.
7. Every item is cataloged with the intent of accuracy. Improperly described items must be returned with 3 days of receipt. Please email or call us before returning any items
8. A merchandise credit will be issued in a case of a subjective, unresolvable dispute over condition.
9. All items have been compared to well known authentic exemplars which we have on file. Because of the mistakes of so called authenticators claiming authenticity who actually are only giving opinions, we reserve the right to show how we authenticated the item and challenge claims from authenticators who are not court certified and not willing to put their opinions with 100 percent certainty. We are very easy to deal with, however we have seen to many mistakes appear from so called authenticity companies who are competitors and most of all have no training in hand writing. We have follow the hand writing rules as written by Jess E. Dines who wrote the Document Examiner Textbook.
10. We have sold over 500,000 successful autograph sales since 1993.
Condition Information
All property is sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" and neither Berner's Auction Gallery nor the consignor makes any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to property or its value, and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, authenticity, authorship, completeness, condition of property or estimate of value. No statement (oral or written) in this catalog, at the sale, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation, or any assumption of responsibility. All measurements are approximate. Antiques, by the very nature of their age, have wear that reflects their years of use. As a result, honest wear earned from use is to be expected and is sometimes the proof that an item is an antique. Normal wear will not be listed. Buyers who would like to know the fine points regarding condition should call.
Payment Information
By submitting your bid, you agree that:
You have read and agree with the Auctioneer Terms and Conditions below and the Invaluable Terms of Use Agreement
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 20% and any applicable taxes and shipping.
Auktionshaus von Brühl - TERMS & CONDITIONS
Versteigerungsbedingungen
Mit der persönlichen, schriftlichen oder telefonischen Teilnahme an der Auktion, dem Nach- oder Feihandverkauf werden folgende Bedingungen anerkannt:
1. Die Versteigerung erfolgt freiwillig und öffentlich im Namen und für Rechnung der Auftraggeber, die ungenannt bleiben. Der Versteigerer ist berechtigt Auskunft über die Person des Einlieferers oder Bieters zu verweigern, wenn er gleichzeitig für eventuelle Verbindlichkeiten des Verkäufers oder Käufers die selbstschuldnerische Haftung übernimmt.
2. Der Versteigerer behält sich das Recht vor, Nummern des Katalogs zu vereinen, zu trennen, außerhalb der Reihenfolge zu versteigern oder zurückzuziehen.
3. Sämtliche zur Versteigerung gelangenden Gegenstände können vor der Versteigerung besichtigt und geprüft werden. Die Gegenstände sind in der Regel gebraucht. Sie werden in dem Zustand versteigert, in dem sie sich zur Zeit des Zuschlags befinden. Die nach bestem Wissen und Gewissen vorgenommenen Katalogbeschreibungen sowie auch mündliche Erklärungen sind keine zugesicherten Eigenschaften gem. §459 ff BGB. Für Mängel jeglicher Art wird keine Haftung übernommen. Es liegt im eigenen Interesse der Käufer, die Gegenstände vorher zu prüfen.
4. Der Zuschlag wird erteilt, wenn nach dreimaligem Aufruf des Höchstgebotes kein höheres Gebot erfolgt. Der Versteigerer kann sich jedoch die Erteilung des Zuschlags vorbehalten oder verweigern. Bestehen Zweifel über den Zuschlag, so steht es im Ermessen des Versteigerers, ob er den Zuschlag erteilt oder den Gegenstand neu ausbietet. Mit der Abgabe eines Gebotes verpflichtet sich der Bieter nach Erteilung des Zuschlages, seinen Namen und Anschrift zum Versteigerungsprotokoll zu geben. Wird unter Vorbehalt zugeschlagen, bleibt der Bieter für drei Wochen an sein Gebot vom Tage des Ausrufs an gebunden, jedoch kann dieser Gegenstand jederzeit ohne Rückfrage an einen etwaigen Limitbieter abgegeben werden.
5. Der Zuschlag verpflichtet zur Abnahme. Mit Erteilung des Zuschlages gehen Besitz und Gefahr unmittelbar auf den Ersteher über, das Eigentum jedoch erst nach vollständiger Bezahlung.
6. Auf den Zuschlagpreis wird ein Aufgeld von bis zu 20 % (inkl. Mehrwertsteuer) erhoben. Differenzbesteuerung, die Mehrwertsteuer wird nicht ausgewiesen.
7. Den Zuschlagpreis und das Aufgeld (inkl. MwSt) hat der Ersteher sofort nach erfolgtem Zuschlag in bar bzw. elektronisch an den Versteigerer zu zahlen. Scheckzahlungen nur unter dem Vorbehalt der Gutschrift. Bei Zahlungsverzug werden Zinsen von 1 % je angefangenem Monat berechnet. Erfolgt die Zahlung nicht oder wird die Annahme verweigert, so kann der Gegenstand auf Kosten des Käufers noch einmal versteigert werden. Der Käufer haftet jedoch für den Ausfall; auf einen Mehrerlös hat er keinen Anspruch und wird auch zu einem weiteren Gebot nicht zugelassen. Von seiner Abnahme und Zahlungsverpflichtung ist er jedoch erst dann befreit, wenn der Gegenstand neu verkauft und bezahlt ist. Zahlungen auswärtiger Bieter, die schriftlich oder telefonisch geboten haben, sind mit dem Rechnungsdatum fällig. Während oder unmittelbar nach der Versteigerung ausgestellte Rechnungen bedürfen wegen Überlastung der Buchhaltung einer besonderen Nachprüfung und eventuellen Berichtigung; Irrtum vorbehalten. Mündlich oder telefonisch getroffene Vereinbarungen haben nur dann Gültigkeit, wenn sie vom Versteigerer schriftlich bestätigt werden. Aufhebung des Schriftzwanges ist nur schriftlich möglich.
8. Sämtliche Ansprüche und Rechte seiner Auftraggeber kann der Versteigerer im Namen seiner Auftraggeber oder in eigenem Namen geltend machen.
9. Jeglicher Handel und Weiterverkauf von ersteigerten Gegenständen ist im Versteigerungslokal nicht gestattet.
10. Während der Versteigerung ist der Abtransport von ersteigerten Gegenständen nur in dringenden Fällen mit vorher eingeholter Genehmigung des Versteigerers gestattet. Aufbewahrung der Gegenstände und evtl. Versand erfolgen auf Kosten und Gefahr des Erwerbers. Eine Haftung für evtl. Beschädigungen oder Verlust der Gegenstände übernimmt der Versteigerer nicht.
11. Schriftliche Gebote werden angenommen und sorgfältig bearbeitet, wenn sie mindestens 1 Tag vor der Versteigerung beim Versteigerer eingegangen sind. Die Gebote müssen klar formuliert sein, in jedem Fall ist die Katalognummer maßgebend. Telefonbieter werden vor Aufruf der gewünschten Position angerufen, wenn hierfür ein schriftlicher Auftrag vorliegt. Eine Gewähr für das Zustandekommen der Telefonverbindung kann vom Versteigerer nicht übernommen werden. Anrufe beim Bieter erfolgen nur bei Gegenständen über 250 € Limit.
12. Die angegebenen Rufpreise sind im Regelfall Limits. Der Zuschlag kann auch darunter erfolgen.
13. Der Aufenthalt im Versteigerungslokal und allen Nebenräumen geschieht auf eigene Gefahr. Für Sach- und Personenschäden jeglicher Art haftet der Versteigerer nicht. Bei der Besichtigung ist größte Vorsicht zu empfehlen, da jeder Besucher für den von ihm verursachten Schaden haftet.
14. Der Versteigerer behält sich das Recht vor, Personen ohne Angabe von Gründen von der Versteigerung auszuschließen.
15. Vorstehende Bedingungen gelten sinngemäß auch für den freihändigen Verkauf.
16. Der Versteigerungsvertrag unterliegt deutschem Recht. Erfüllungsort für beide Teile ist Stuttgart. Sollte eine der vorstehenden Bedingungen unwirksam sein, berührt dies nicht die Wirksamkeit der übrigen Bedingungen.
Mit der Bestellung werden unsere Geschäftsbedingungen anerkannt.
Shipping Terms
Der Versand erfolgt auf Kosten des Käufers.
Versandkosten sind abhängig von Paketgröße und Lieferort. Gerne teilen wir Ihnen diese auf Anfrage mit.
Wir versenden weltweit!
Shipping Information
SHIPPING
Berner's Auction Gallery does not handle any shipping in house.
We work closely with UPS Store #3844. They will give quotes, pick up merchandise at our gallery, and handle issues associated with shipping directly with the buyer. Of course you can choose any shipper of your choice. A list of shippers we have previously worked with is available on our website at: http://berners.com/buying/ship.htm
Preferred Shipper: Local UPS Store #3844, e-mail: [email protected]
Taxes on your purchase
SALES TAX
All sales are subject to Ohio and Clark County sales tax of unless purchased for resale and proper tax exemption form has been completed, the purchaser must possess a valid tax-exempt number. Berner's Auction Gallery must have a blanket exemption certificate with permit number and signature on any tax exempt sale.
