1. PICK UP INFO: Winning bidders MUST pick up their items in person on Saturday November 4th, or Sunday November 5th from IN BRISTOL RI FROM 9am to 1pm
(NOTE: smalls can be shipped at winning bidders expense through UPS - details on that option are below - see #7, #8, and #9).
Maintenance of Payment Information — In order to place a bid or list an item, you must have valid payment information stored in your profile. By providing your credit/debit card information, you irrevocably authorize Goldens Estate Sales & Cleanouts to charge your primary card on file for the total purchase amount of any winning bid plus any fees associated with the sale of the item, including but not limited to taxes, shipping, and handling fees.
You also agree and acknowledge that you will maintain valid payment information within your user profile so long as you maintain an account and that you are authorized to use the designated payment method.
Goldens Estate Sales & Cleanout, LLC reserve the right in its sole and absolute discretion to cancel listings or bids or suspend bidding privileges of any user not maintaining valid payment information.
If your payment method fails or your account is past due, we may collect amounts owed by charging other payment methods on file with us, and/or retain collection agencies and legal counsel. In addition, you may be subject to late fees and interest in Goldens Estate Sales & Cleanouts, LLC discretion which will not exceed the maximum amount permitted by applicable law.
2. Placing a bid is an agreement to purchase. If you are the winning bidder, you are committed to purchasing and picking up your item(s) or making shipping/delivery arrangements. Please do not bid if you do not plan to purchase.
3. If you bid, you MUST be available, or arrange for, the pickup of your purchases on the scheduled pickup date, unless you have made prior shipping/delivery arrangements.
4. Bring necessary tools and help for picking up large items. You must bring enough people to help load items. We will do what we can to help you with smaller items. We want to make this as smooth as possible for everyone!
5. Receipts are emailed to winning Bidders once the sale has completely closed and payment is secured. All invoices under five thousand dollars ($5,000) will be auto charged to the primary card on file in your user profile for the total amount. Purchases over five thousand dollars ($5,000) will require an auto charge of 10% of whatever the invoice total is. Remaining payment for those invoices must be handled between you and the Seller; invoice must be paid in full before receiving a receipt for items won.
If you do not elect a fulfillment method and do not pick the item(s) up during the scheduled pickup time outlined on your receipt email, Goldens Estate Sales and Cleanouts, LLC, reserves the right to charge your payment method on file for the greater of the total purchase price of the item plus any applicable handling and shipping charges or a $40.00 restocking fee and may ship the item to your address of record. You hereby expressly grant Goldens Estate Sales and Cleanouts, LLC, the right to hold a winning item until confirmation of cleared funds has been received. Winning bidders with questions on payment should contact amanda@goldensestatesales.com
6. If we do not hear from you by the payment deadline, your items will forfeited & resold to the next highest bidder. Additionally, your bidding privileges may be revoked.
7. Shipping is available for SOME ITEMS at the Buyer's expense. We use UPS mail. Handling charges will be added to your sales invoice.
8. Not all lots can be shipped. If you require shipping, please reach out to amanda@goldensestatesales.com to inquire and let us know you will need shipping. Your items will be dropped off at UPS and they will call you for payment.
9. All items must be paid for before they are picked up or shipped. Items to be shipped cannot be removed from the Estate without Payment. Therefore, if payment is not received before the Local Pickup date & time, the items will be forfeited, and bidding privileges may be revoked. If shipping - the items will be paid for in full, minus the shipping cost. Your items will be dropped off at UPS for packaging and they will call you requiring payment at that time.
10. The exact address of the scheduled pickup will be on the invoice/receipt e-mailed after the auction closes.
11. All items not picked up during the scheduled pickup time will be considered abandoned and will be donated or resold. No refunds will be given.
12. A 7% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final bid amount when invoiced.
13. We have made every effort to describe Lot items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. All items are sold AS IS, and where is. No refunds or returns. Goldens Estate Sales and Cleanouts, LLC, does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate.
14. Listings times have a soft close. Extra time may be added to ending times to allow bidders more time to win. This will give you time to receive an outbid notification and place a higher bid and mimics what happens in a live auction where the auctioneer asks for any last bids before making the sale.
