Lot Consisting of Welding Accessories

ALL ITEMS ARE BEING PRESENTED FOR SALE AS IS/WHERE IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  ONLINE AUCTION SCHEDULED TO CLOSE TUESDAY, AUGUST 11^TH, 2015 BEGINNING AT 10:00 AM (CST).  ALL ITEMS WILL BE AUCTIONED IN CONSECUTIVE ORDER BY LOT NUMBER.  16% BUYERS PREMIUM WILL BE APPLIED TO EACH PURCHASE.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU PRINT AND CAREFULLY READ THE DETAIL THAT FOLLOWS:

1. REGISTRATION – All bidders must register for the sale providing name (& business if applicable), address, reliable contact phone number, email address, valid credit card number and bank information. Credit Card information is utilized to validate the registrant and will not be used as payment without express authorization from the buyer after the sale.  Complete registration information is vital to being quickly approved for the sale. Incomplete registrations may not be approved at the discretion of ATEC.  By registering, the bidder acknowledges that they have read, accept, and agree to abide by the terms set forth in this document.  It is the registrant’s responsibility to seek clarification of any terms and conditions not clearly understood or left undefined within this document.   

2. INSPECTION – Items can be inspected at Meeco Metal Products located at 1000 West Homer M Adams Parkway in Godfrey, Illinois 62035 on Monday, August 10^th, 2015 between 9:00am – 4:00pm. 

3. BIDDING – All bidders must be registered to participate in this sale.  A 16% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the sale price of all purchases. Placing a bid acknowledges that the bidder has read, accepted, and submits to abide by the terms set forth in this document.  Placing a bid also signifies a contractual intent to purchase at the specified bid amount and cannot be rescinded.

4. PAYMENT – Payment is due in full within 48 hours of the auction closing. ATEC will email invoices to the successful bidders at the end of the sale with details regarding the removal process.  ATEC accepts Cash, Wire Transfer, Cashier’s Check, & Credit Card ($10k Limit). Cash payments made onsite must be exact change. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted as credit card payments.  If paying with a credit card, the buyer waives their rights to file a credit card dispute, as all items are released to the buyer immediately following payment. A 16% Buyers premium will be added to the sale price of each item sold.  Payment in full must be received prior to the removal of any purchased item.  Any unpaid purchases will be considered abandoned and re-sold at the auctioneer's discretion. 

5. REMOVAL – Removal is the sole responsibility of the buyer.  If you are removing equipment that is connected to a utility, the disconnection must be done by a qualified, insured professional. The auctioneer is not responsible for preparing items for removal.   No items will be released until that item has been paid for in full and a copy of the paid invoice is presented to an ATEC representative on site.  Removal of all items will take place Wednesday, August 12^th, 2015 thru Friday, August 14^th, between 9:00am - 4:00pm. All items removed must be approved and recorded by ATEC personnel before leaving the premises. Additional removal will be permitted BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Monday, August 17^th to Friday, August 21^st, 2015. Please call ATEC at (314) 447-3200 to schedule a removal during this period. All items must be removed no later than Friday, August 21^st, 2015 at 4:00 pm.  Any items not removed by this deadline will be considered abandoned.  

6.  MERCHANDISE – All items are being sold AS IS/WHERE IS without warranty or guarantee of any kind expressed or implied.  Neither the auctioneer nor the seller shall be responsible for discrepancy in description or nomenclature.  The auctioneer does not own any of the items in the sale and is working on behalf of the seller.  The auctioneer reserves the right to remove on behalf of the seller any items identified by the seller to have a clear defect or legal encumbrance not initially known and identified at the time of posting.  Neither the auctioneer nor the seller shall be held responsible for any issues related to the safe handling and transport of equipment purchased, as removal is the responsibility of the buyer.

ILLINOIS STATE LICENSED AUCTIONEER – DAVID A LEWIS, #441.000692

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CLARIFY ANY OF THE TERMS OR CONDITIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING ON ANY ITEMS. 

OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE USED THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES FOR AUCTION REMOVAL:

For Heavy Rigging

1. Phase 4 Machinery Inc. Contact: Jason Jaggie (636) 461-0212
2. Kev-Mar Contact: Steve Tiepelman (314) 565-1376
3. Bosko Machinery Contact: John Bosko (314) 581-4057
4. Grant Machinery Movers Contact: Dennis Grant (636) 925-2322

Machinery Movers, Packers, Shippers, & Freight Forwarders:

1. Move It (Auction Pickups) Contact: Chad McDermott (800) 831-0030 ext 17
2. Craters & Freighters St. Louis, MO Contact: Walter Haas (314) 770-0855
3. T&T Logistics Contact: Tim or Tony (888) 474-0494 or (636) 925-1653