TERMS & CONDITIONS
By bidding on any item(s), the bidder shows acceptance of the terms of the auction

* Internet Bidders Must Register with a Valid Credit Card On File to Participate


DESCRIPTIONS / CONDITION - The Auctioneer has put forth every effort to provide as accurate of a description of all items into preparing this auction catalog. The Auctioneer shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness of or defect in any lot and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance will be made or sale set aside on account of incorrectness, error in cataloguing or any imperfection not noted. No deduction will be allowed on damaged articles as all goods being exposed to public exhibition are sold "as is" "where is" with no guarantees implied and without recourse. All sales are final. It is the bidders responsibility to determine the exact condition of each item. Printed statements of description are provided in good faith and are matters of opinion.
Bidder ? Acknowledges that the auction site is a potentially hazardous area. Every person at the auction site, during & after the sale shall be deemed to be at his or her own risk. Note: All bidders are bound by their signature on the bidder?s registration. Please read these terms carefully.
ADDITIONS / WITHDRAWALS - The Auctioneer has sole discretion to reject any and all bids and reject a nominal advance and reserves the right to withdraw from sale any items listed or to sell items not listed. The auctioneer reserves the right to group one or more lots into one or more selling lots or to subdivide into more selling lots. Wherever the best interest of the seller will be served, the Auctioneer reserves the right to sell all of the items listed in bulk or individually or subject to confirmation of owner.
BIDDING - All bidders (both on-site and internet) must provide their name, address, daytime phone number and e-mail address. This is to insure good communication between The Hamilton Group and the bidder throughout their transactions.
PREMIUM / SALES TAX - A 15% Buyers Premium will be charged on all purchases. Internet Buyer's Premium is 18%. Sales tax will be charged to the buyer unless Auctioneer is provided with a copy of their Sales Tax Exemption form at time of registration.
Payment should be in CASH, COMPANY OR PERSONAL CHECK WITH A BANK LETTER OF GUARANTEE, CASHIERS CHECK, OR WIRE TRANSFER made payable to The Hamilton Group, LLC. The full purchase price on all lots sold to the same buyer must be paid to a representative of the Auctioneer within 24 hours of the auction within the time fixed and before the removal of any items unless other wise announced. Online Bidders will be faxed or e-mailed a copy of their invoice paymetn must be made within 24 Hours of the completion of the auctions. In default of payment of bills in full within the time herein specified, the auctioneer in addition to all other remedies allowed by law, may retain all monies received as deposit or otherwise, as liquidated damage. Lots not paid for and removed within the time specified herein may be resold at public or private sale without further notice, and deficiency together with all expenses and charges of re-sale, will be charged to the defaulting purchaser.
ON-LINE - To enable customers to participate in our auctions with out the travel expense and lost time, buyers will pay a fee equal to 18% of the purchase price when buying on-line. Our on-line auctions move quickly! If you win an item(s) in the auction, you will be notified by e-mail. Register prior to 10:30 am on day of auction to assure your approval for bidding at the auction.
DISPUTES - if any dispute arises between two or more bidders, the Auctioneer may decide the same or may immediately put the lot up for sale again and resell to the highest bidder. The Auctioneer shall be the final judge in all bidding disputes and shall determine the top bidder. The decision of the auctioneer shall be final and absolute. RECORDS - The record of sale kept by the auctioneer and bookkeeper will be taken as final in the event of any dispute
LOT COUNT - Where items are sold by estimated count, measure or weight, the purchaser will be billed for and required to pay for the estimated count, measure or weight. If, any shortage exits, the purchaser will receive a refund at the rate of purchase. If there is an excess, the purchaser is required to take items and pay for the excess, at the rate of purchase.
REMOVAL - Shall be at the expense, liability and risk of the purchaser. No forklift or equipment can be used in the removal of items unless the rigger shows proper insurance. Purchases will be delivered only on presentation of paid bill. Auctioneer shall not be responsible for goods not removed within the time specified and shall have the option of removing and storing at the expense and risk of the purchaser any article purchased but not paid for and removed within the specified time. CLAIMS - No claims will be allowed after goods are removed from premises. Some items will require a rigger only for removal. Annoucements made day of sale take precedent.
RESERVES - The Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any and all bids. On lots upon which there is a reserve, the Auctioneers shall have the right to bid on behalf of the seller.
AGENT - The Auctioneer is acting as agent only and is not responsible for acts of the principals.