TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
BUYERS
By accessing “Companies Estate Sales” (CES) services, you are affirming that you have read and agree to the following terms and conditions, as listed below:
Buyer’s Contract: A bid placed on an Item through the CES website creates a binding contract between CES and the Bidder to pay the amount bid, any applicable taxes, and any fees due to CES.
SMS - By creating an account you are agreeing to receive SMS correspondence. From Companies Estate Sales. You will receive sale alerts pickup reminders etc. You may opt of of receiving these SMS messages at any time. Standard message and data rates apply
If you are unable to pay for and pick up during the period specified for the auction, do not place a bid.
In addition, bidders using the CES website agree that they will not:
- Place a bid through the CES website if they are under the age of 18 years old, or otherwise unable to enter into a legally binding contract.
- Collude with other bidders or otherwise manipulate the auction process.
- Fail to complete payment for winning bids.
- Circumvent the CES fee structure for auctions.
Buyer’s Premium: Bidders are responsible for paying the buyer’s premium on any item for which they place a winning bid.
Close of Bidding: The closing time of each item is listed on the website. Items begin closing in the order in which they are listed on the website. However, any item that receives a bid within the last 120 seconds of the closing time will automatically be extended for an additional 120 seconds from the time at which the bid was received. This automatic extension system will remain in effect as long as bids continue to be entered. If no bid activity is received for Two minutes, the item will close, and the winning bid will be registered.
Credit Card Information: Bidders are obligated to enter valid credit card information when registering on the site, and to update that information as needed. By entering credit card information, a Bidder authorizes CES to charge his or her credit card for the amount of any winning bid, as well as the taxes and buyer’s premium. A Convenience Fee of 3% will be applied to any sale completed by credit card.
Item Condition: Items are sold AS IS. Buyer should refer to photos for condition. While we do our best to provide photos of any notable damages CES makes no representations or warranties as to the condition, quality or provenance of any item.
Bidders are cautioned that most of the items listed for sale on the CES website are vintage, antique, or second-hand and normal wear consistent with age and use is to be expected. In occasions, public previews of auctions are offered so that Bidders can inspect items in person before placing a bid and Bidders are strongly encouraged to preview the items in person to ensure adequate assessment of item condition. Any potential Bidder uncertain of item condition, quality or provenance should not place a Bid solely in reliance upon the description provided by CES. All accepted Bids are binding and enforceable.
All Bidders agree that CES will not be held liable for any indirect, special, punitive, compensatory, consequential or exemplary damages. In the event that CES is for any reason unable to present the purchased item. Damages are limited to and may not exceed the amount of money paid along with any fees and taxes by the Bidder to CES for the lot or item in question.
Sales Tax: All sales are governed by state sales tax laws. Bidders who are exempt from state sales tax must provide a state sales tax exemption certificate before the sale concludes. Bidders are required to update their state sales tax exemption periodically.
Bidding Errors: CES’s website has a confirmation requirement that requires Bidders to confirm any significant bid increases after the initial bid has been placed. CES is not responsible for any bids placed in error and bidders participate at their own risk. Bidders believing that they have bid in error can contact CES WITHIN 15 Minutes of the Error at 770 833 2024 to request a review of the bid. Any decision made by CES regarding reviewed bids is binding and final.
Forfeiture of items: Bidders will forfeit items for which they have the winning bid if not picked up by listed closing time for day of pickup
