Conditions of Sale
DESCRIPTIONS
Items are described to the best of our knowledge and ability. However, descriptions are not intended to be definitive and should be thought of as opinions on the genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property. No statement made in item leads, descriptions, estimate or during the sale should be considered an assumption of liability or warranty. Lots of items that we deem to be questionable in nature will be described as "unauthenticated". Usage of this term does not imply anything other than our opinion. Artworks described as a work by a specific artist fall into our highest tier of authenticity, however, no qualified statement about the authorship is strictly implied. Artworks described as "attributed to..." are most likely, in our opinion, a work by the artist but there is less certainty expressed than in the terminology described above. Artworks whose authorship are described as "follower of..." an artist are thought to be in the artist's style and contemporary or nearly contemporary to the artist. Artworks described to have been done "in the manner of..." describes works done in the style of the artist but at a date that is not contemporary to the artist in question. Works described being "after" a specific artist imply that the items are copies of known or unknown works by the artist in question. The term signed by and/or dated by the artist is believed to have been inscribed by the artist's hand. The term bears signature implies that the signature may have been added by someone other than the artist. Gems and Coins are tested at the gallery for authenticity and are guaranteed to be authentic. Wine is not guaranteed to be drinkable and cannot be returned. Autographs and autographed items are believed to be authentic unless otherwise stated. Lots containing more than one item are intended as "dealer's lots" and are sold as is, where is, and the ultimate determination is the responsibility of the bidder.
CONDITION, MEASUREMENTS, AND ESTIMATES
Assessments of the condition, measurements and estimates are given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. We assume no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Bidders are encouraged to view the item in person or request additional photos or measurements prior to bidding. All graded and/or measured and mounted gemstones are examined in mounts. Due to this, slight variations in the grading and weighing or sizing of the stones may occur due to mounted gemstone's limited examinability. We do not offer any type of warranty of any watch, clock, and/or timepiece. Working conditions given for such items are stated at the time of description. The estimated values are shown after each lot, are the auctioneer's estimate of what each lot is likely to realize.
BIDDING
Bidding advances shall be regulated by the auctioneer and shall be at his discretion. He or she has the right to refuse any bids. Some of the items offered at auction are subject to a reserve. A reserve is a minimum price agreed upon by the consignor of the property and the auction house. The auctioneer may bid on behalf of the consignor in order to reach the minimum sale amount. If the minimum amount is not reached, the auctioneer may pass the item. The auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf of clients and vendors, but shall not be liable for errors or omissions in executing instructions to bid. All bidders are required to complete the registration and obtain a bidder number. All registration cards contain the full name, address, phone number, and e-mail address. Absentee bids may be left via our website, or at our store location. Absentee bidders agree to all terms and conditions. In terms of a tie in bidding between an absentee bidder and the house, the house will win said item at their amount bid. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or offer the lot for resale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Buyers premium is applied to all items sold at auction. This amount varies according to the method of payment, bidding platform, or buyer's location. Sales tax will be applied according to federal, state, and local regulations. Alcohol buyers must be able to prove that they are over the age of 21.
PAYMENT
All Florida residents are subject to a 7.5% sales tax. Payment for all auction items must be received within TWO WEEKS (14 days) from the date of auction ending. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE NATURE OF CERTAIN LOTS (INCLUDING JEWELRY, COINS, AND OTHER HIGH-TICKET ITEMS), AFFILIATED AUCTIONS & REALTY, LLC MAY, AT THEIR DISCRETION, SPECIFICALLY REQUIRE A WIRE TRANSFER FOR PAYMENT. If an invoice remains unpaid for longer than this time, the item(s) will be considered forfeited and ownership of property will revert back to Affiliated Auctions. When bidding through Proxibid.com, the stored payment method will be automatically processed at the end of the auction. Payment may be made by money order or check that is supported by a valid banker's card (up to card maximum). We also accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, Paypal, and personal checks. We reserve the right to verify funds on all personal checks. A $30 fee will apply to all returned checks. The full purchase price on all lots sold to the same buyer must be paid before removal of any of the items. Buyer's Premium of 17.5% card, 12.5% cash/check applies to bidders on the floor, phone, and absentee. If you bid through one of the websites, Buyer's Premium applies as follows: PROXIBID: 19.5%, LIVE AUCTIONEERS: 18%, AFFILIATED'S OWN BIDDING PLATFORM: 17.5% card / 12.5% cash or check, and INVALUABLE/ AUCTIONZIP: 25%. We will not accept payment through PayPal if you have purchased any of these items: controlled substances or other products that present a risk to consumer safety, drug paraphernalia, items that encourage, promote, facilitate or instruct others to engage in illegal activity, items that promote hate, violence, racial intolerance (including Nazi, Ku Klux Klan, IRA, Cuban or Communist items), or the financial exploitation of a crime, items that are considered obscene, items that infringe or violate any copyright, trademark, ammunition, firearms, items of or certain firearm parts or accessories, or certain weapons or knives regulated under applicable law. If you have purchased any of these items, please pay by cash, credit card, or check. If you would like to view a full list of items that are not accepted by PayPal, please visit their website.
TAXING OF COINS AND BULLION
Recent tax law changes across the U.S. are now being implemented and enforced.
Click the links below to see the most recent tax laws and familiarize yourself with what to expect BEFORE BIDDING:
STATE-BY-STATE:
https://www.bgasc.com/sales-tax-gold-silver-bullion-coins
FLORIDA:
https://casetext.com/regulation/florida-administrative-code/department-12-department-of-revenue/division-12a-sales-and-use-tax/chapter-12a-1-sales-and-use-tax/section-12a-10371-effective-112024-sales-of-coins-currency-or-bullion
RETURNS
Items described as being sold "as-is" are being sold in their current state without any guarantee and cannot be returned. If a guaranteed item is deemed not to be authentic by a panel of three competent authorities, a full refund of the purchase price and buyer's premium shall be the limit of liability of the auction company and or its representatives. Returns must be authorized and made within 10 days. Please ask about our approved authenticators.
SHIPPING
PLEASE NOTE: OUR SHIPPING TERMS AND PRICES APPLY ONLY TO THE CONTINENTAL U.S. INTERNATIONAL SALES WILL BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL FEES/CHARGES
Please allow up to 2 weeks after payment for shipping to occur. Affiliated Auctions and Realty, LLC. does not guarantee to ship any item. As a courtesy to the buyer, we can arrange for a third-party shipper to receive your items and ship them at the buyer's expense. If the buyer does not want to use our provided third-party shipping, it is the buyer's responsibility to notify Affiliated Auctions before payment of the item. In order to obtain shipping estimates from third-party shippers, please contact us directly and we will put you in touch with our designated local UPS store. To avoid shipping charges, any winning bidder, on-site or online, has the option of picking up their items at the Affiliated Auctions Gallery located at 2500 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301. If the buyer chooses to pick-up auction items, they should notify Affiliated Auctions before making payment. PLEASE NOTE: WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WINE, WE DO NOT SHIP ANY OTHER ALCOHOL, NOR DO WE ARRANGE SHIPPING FOR ALCOHOL. Affiliated Auctions will ship firearms which require a Federal Firearms License (FFL) or Curio & Relics (C&R) License to the dealer provided by the buyer. The cost of shipment will include shipping, handling, insurance, and any other necessary service. Please contact Affiliated Auctions prior to bidding for estimates. PLEASE NOTE: IVORY ITEMS WILL ONLY BE SHIPPED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES - WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CALIFORNIA, HAWAII, ILLINOIS, CONNECTICUT, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, WASHINGTON D.C., OREGON, VERMONT, AND WASHINGTON. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE EXHAUSTIVE - PLEASE CHECK YOUR OWN STATE'S LAWS REGARDING IVORY PRIOR TO BIDDING! When purchasing firearms, it is the buyer's responsibility to provide Affiliated Auctions & Realty with a current Federal Firearms License (FFL) or Curios & Relics License (C&R). We will NOT ship firearms unless we have a current FFL and/or C&R license. All firearms will be shipped to the license holder's Premises Address. The license may either be faxed to (850) 656-8948 or e-mailed in an attachment to [email protected]. All items shipped by Affiliated Auctions will be shipped within 10 business days after receipt of payment. We will schedule a pick-up of all items to be shipped by third-party shippers within 10 business days after receipt of payment; after which time Affiliated Auctions will consider the item shipped. Shipping charges are the responsibility of the bidder. In the event an item is shipped by Affiliated Auctions, the shipping carrier will vary depending on the items purchased. Either UPS or USPS will be used. If multiple items purchased require more than one box, packing and handling will be charged on a per box basis. If paying by check or money order, please contact the auction house for payment instructions on shipping. All shipping and packing arrangements for over-sized items are the responsibility of the buyer. All buyers are strongly encouraged to get quotes from shipping companies and make arrangements prior to bidding. To help expedite our shipping process, we will be adding the cost of shipping and handling to items that we ship in-house. This will ensure that your winnings are sent out as soon as possible. This excludes items that are large or fragile as they will be shipped via a third-party shipper.
-- In-House Shipping Totals (handling included) --
Small Flat Rate Box - $14.50
Medium Flat Rate - $21.00
Large Flat Rate - $28.00
Handguns - $50.00
Long Guns - $80.00
Muskets - $100.00
Daggers - $25.00
Helmets & Canes - $36.00
Swords - $45.00
Insurance charges will apply when an item and/or total invoice exceeds $500 in the sale price. This is an additional charge to your S&H fee.
STORAGE FEES
After the item has been paid for, the buyer has 30 days to arrange for shipping. Affiliated Auctions will no longer be responsible for the item during this time. If the item remains in the gallery after this period, the item will be considered abandoned and ownership will revert back to the auction house.
BY BIDDING, YOU ARE ENTERING A LEGAL AGREEMENT WITH AFFILIATED AUCTIONS & REALTY, LLC AND HAVE AGREED AND ACCEPTED ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Shipping Terms
SEE CONDITIONS OF SALE SECTION
