Conditions of Sale
Conditions Of Sale
The offering and sale of property by Ripley Auctions is subject to the following conditions of sale, as modified or supplemented by other written provisions and/or in announcements made by the auctioneer, prior to or at the time of the sale.
BUYER'S PREMIUM: Internet bidder's will pay a 25% buyer's premium.
PAYMENT: Your Winning Bid Invoice will be sent to you following the auction. You must pay this invoice first before you will receive a shipping quote. Payments are accepted by Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, Bank Wire Transfer. CC payments of more than $5k may require advance approval. Gold jewelry will require confirmed funds. The full purchase price plus all applicable taxes and fees is expected before removal or shipping of any of the items. Guaranteed payment may be required for removal of goods for new or out-of-town bidders.
All property shall be paid for and removal arranged by the purchaser at his/her expense within ten (10) days of sale and, if not so removed, may be sold by the Company, or sent by the Company to a public warehouse, at the sole risk and charge of the purchaser(s), and the Company may prohibit the purchaser from participating, directly or indirectly, as a bidder or purchaser in any future sale or sales. The Company will not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or otherwise responsible for any goods left in the Company's possession after ten (10) days. If the foregoing conditions or any applicable provisions of law are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to the Company and the Consignor (including without limitation the right to hold the purchaser(s) liable for the bid price) the Company, at its option, may either cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser(s), or resell the property. In such event, the purchaser(s) shall remain liable for any deficiency in the original purchase price and will also be responsible for all costs, including warehousing, the expense of the ultimate sale, and the Company's commission at its regular rates together with all related and incidental charges, including legal fees.
INVALUABLE LIVE BIDDING: Please register to bid well in advance of the start time.
ABSENTEE and PHONE BIDDING: By bidding or buying at an auction, whether in person, through a representative, by written bid, online bid, telephone bid or other absentee bid, all bidders and purchasers agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions of Sale. You are obligated to know what you are bidding on prior to submitting any bids. If you have any questions regarding condition, attribution, dimension, etc… please ask for assistance prior to bidding.
GUARANTEE: Most items in our auction are estate consigned. All items should be considered "as-is". We make every effort to accurately describe each lot using complete descriptions and detailed photographs. You must email or call us with any questions prior to bidding. Any concerns regarding lots not being as described, must be brought to our attention within 48 hours of your receipt of the item. All sizes, weights and ages of lots are approximate. We encourage you to visit and inspect all lots during preview and/or carefully examine all additional images provided with the online catalog and ask for more information, when needed. It is your responsibility to know what you are bidding on prior to placing any bids. Please note that any lot listed with "attributed" or "style" cannot be guaranteed to be the work of the noted artist or period.
SHIPPING: You must pay your Winning Bid Invoice first. Paid invoices are sent to our in house professional shipping department. You will then be sent a shipping quote to review from our shipping software, Shipping Saint. Paid shipping invoices are shipped and a tracking number is emailed to you. Winning bidders will be contacted if an order requires a third party shipper. Currently all shipping is taking longer than expected. Please let the office know if you would prefer to pick up your order or if you have made other arrangements for shipping. 317-251-5635
COINS AND RESTRICTED ITEMS: Some items are considered restricted commodities by Fedex and UPS which includes but is not limited to Coins, Currency and Bullion and cannot be insured by these carriers. If the buyer requests one of these carriers then the insurance liability falls upon the buyer. Coins and Currency can be shipped by USPS and can be insured. Ripley Auctions is only responsible for items while in our possession and we will not be responsible for an item after a carrier or third party shipper picks up the item(s). In the unlikely event of a lost or damaged item, it is the sole responsibility of the buyer to contact the carrier and have the insurance claim filed.
REMOVAL: Removal shall be at the expense, liability, and risk of the purchaser. Ripley Auctions shall not be responsible for items not removed within 10 business days of the auction. Lots not paid for and/or removed within the time specified may be resold at public or private sale without further notice.
COMPLIANCE WITH TERMS OF SALE: The contract of sale may be considered, "in default", if payments are not received within 10 days of winning bidder's receipt of invoice. Legal action may be pursued against buyers in default on payment. All monies received as deposit or otherwise, will be retained for damages, when applicable.
ADDITION TO OR WITHDRAWAL FROM SALE: Ripley Auctions reserves the right to withdraw from sale any item listed.
DISPUTES BETWEEN BIDDERS: The decision of the auctioneer shall be final and absolute.
PERSONAL PROPERTY AND RISK: After an item is declared "Sold" it becomes the sole responsibility of the successful bidder. Neither Ripley Auctions nor staff shall be liable by reason of any defect in or condition of the premises on which the sale is held.
AGENT FOR SALE OF PROPERTY: Unless otherwise stated, Ripley Auctions is acting only as an agent for the consignor of property offered for sale, at auction or otherwise. The consignor may either be the seller of the Property or an agent for the seller. Ripley Auctions is acting as agent only and is not responsible for acts of its principals.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Ripley Auctions accepts no liability for any failure of the Internet, whether in respect of end-to-end connectivity or any failure by any email to reach its destination within the expected time or at all. The maximum amount of Ripley Auctions liability to the Buyer for breach of our obligations, for negligence or otherwise (to the fullest extent that it is possible to limit such liability at law), shall be the successful Bid Price of an Item provided that the transaction has completed. If there has been no completion, Ripley Auctions accepts no liability to the buyer, to the fullest extent permissible.
Credit Card Payments
You must provide a verified credit card for bidder registration. Your card will NOT be automatically charged after the auction. You may authorize the credit card of your choice after you have received your invoice. Please call with questions prior to bidding. 317-251-5635
Payment Information
Payments are accepted by Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX and Bank Wire Transfer. CC payments of more than $5k may require advance approval. The full purchase price plus all applicable taxes and fees is expected before removal or shipping of any of the items.
Shipping Information
Professional in house shipping services are available for items. Shipping costs will include packaging, handling, and insurance. Shipping costs are in addition to the auction purchase amount. A low bid purchase price does not mean shipping costs will be any less. Some items may require a third-party shipper. Please let the office know if you would like to pick up your winning bid or arrange your own shipping.
Successful bidders will be sent a Winning Bid Invoice with payment details. After payment is made, your order will go to shipping. You will be sent a new invoice that is for shipping from Shipping Saint. It will ask you to verify your address before paying by credit card. Large items will require a third party shipper.
Buyer's Premium
A buyer's premium of 25% will be added to all lots.
Condition Statement
Most items in our auction are estate consigned. All items should be considered "as-is". We make every effort to accurately describe each lot using complete descriptions and detailed photographs. You may email or call us with any questions prior to bidding. All sizes, weights and ages of lots are approximate. We encourage you to visit and inspect all lots during preview and/or carefully examine all additional images provided with the online catalog and ask for more information, when needed. It is your responsibility to know what you are bidding on prior to placing any bids. Please note that any lot listed with "attributed" or "style" cannot be guaranteed to be the work of the noted artist or period. All sales are final.
Indiana Sales Tax
Indiana residents pay 7% sales tax on all purchases unless you have a retail sales certificate issued by the State of Indiana. We need the number on file at the time of payment to exempt you from sales tax. Items picked up from our gallery may be subject to IN sales tax. Any questions please contact us.
Buyer's Premium
A buyer's premium of 25% will be added to all lots.
Credit Card Payments
You must provide a verified credit card for bidder registration. Ripely Auctions does not not have access to your credit card information when you register on line. Your card will NOT be automatically charged after the auction. You may authorize the credit card of your choice after you have received your invoice. Please call with questions prior to bidding. 317-251-5635
Condition Statement
Most items in our auction are estate consigned. All items should be considered "as-is". We make every effort to accurately describe each lot using complete descriptions and detailed photographs. You may email or call us with any questions prior to bidding. All sizes, weights and ages of lots are approximate. We encourage you to visit and inspect all lots during preview and/or carefully examine all additional images provided with onlne catalog and ask for more information, when needed. It is your responsibility to know what you are bidding on prior to placing any bids. Please note that any lot listed with "attributed" or "style" cannot be guaranteed to be the work of the noted artist or period. All sales are final.
Indiana Sales Tax
Indiana residents pay 7% sales tax on all purchases unless you have a retail sales certificate issued by the State of Indiana. We need the number on file at the time of payment to exempt your from sales tax. Items picked up from our gallery may be subject to IN sales tax. If you have any questions, contact us.
Payment Information
Winning bid invoices Payments are accepted by Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX and Bank Wire Transfer. CC payments of more than $5k may require advance approval. Gold jewelry will require confirmed funds. The full purchase price plus all applicable taxes and fees is expected before removal or shipping of any of the items.
Shipping Terms
Ripley Auctions has a professional in house shipping department. Shipping costs will include carrier fees, materials, handling, and insurance. Shipping costs are in addition to the auction purchase amount. A low bid purchase price does not mean shipping costs will be any less. The size and weight of a package will impact the cost that the carrier charges. Multiple items will impact the cost of handling. Items that are of high value will require more insurance. If you are not prepared to pay for shipping, do not bid. Some items may require a third-party shipper. You will be contacted after the auction if your order requires a third party shipper. Please let the office know if you would like to pick up your winning bid or arrange your own shipping.
Successful bidders will receive a Winning Bid Invoice after the auction. Please review your contact information. Contact the office if there are any changes. You must pay this Winning Bid Invoice first. Paid invoices are then sent to shipping. Your order will be packed and you will be sent a shipping invoice from Shipping Saint. Paid shipping invoices will be shipped and a tracking number will be emailed to you. Currently all shipping carriers are reporting delays. Please note: It is the buyers responsibility to confirm shipping and billing address provided on invoices.
