Bidding Increments
From: | To: | Increment: |
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$0 | $499 | $25 |
$500 | $999 | $50 |
$1,000 | $2,999 | $100 |
$3,000 | $4,999 | $250 |
$5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
$10,000 | $19,999 | $1,000 |
$20,000 | $49,999 | $2,500 |
$50,000+ | | $5,000 |
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE
CREDIT CARDS
We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, and AMERICAN EXPRESS
CONTRACT
Your bid is a legally binding contract. By bidding via Artfact/Invaluable Live/eBay you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of sale. Upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, title will pass to the highest bidder, and the property is thereafter at the purchaser's sole risk and responsibility.
PAYMENT
YOU MUST CONTACT US DIRECTLY FOR PAYMENT--the credit card submitted for registration is for security purposes only and IS NOT SHARED WITH US.
Payments by check must be either a bank check or a pre-approved personal check or money order. All checks must be drawn from a US bank in US funds. All bank checks must include complete current personal information (name, address, phone number) as well as the phone number of the bank the check is drawn on. Bakker Auctions reserves the right to hold merchandise until payment clears. The purchasers agrees to pay James R. Bakker Antiques, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. At Bakker Auctions option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until Bakker Auctions has collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier's checks, their authenticity has been confirmed.
On title passing to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, and subject to all the conditions set forth herein, such bidder will thereupon pay the full purchase price. A buyer's premium will be added to the hammer price to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. Payment in full is due within 7 days of the time of sale. Any bills not paid in full within 25 days of the date of the sale will accrue interest at a rate of 1.5% per month. In addition, the purchaser may be subject to one or more of the following actions: a) Any and all legal remedies available to Bakker Auctions and its consignors by law including without limitation the right to hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price; b) Immediate cancellation of the sale, with Bakker Auctions retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser; c) Resale of the property at public auction, wherein the original purchaser shall be liable for any deficiency, costs, and Bakker Auctions commission on both sales.
PACKING & SHIPPING
In all cases packing and shipping will be handled by an outside agent and arranged for by the purchaser. Bakker Auctions uses the MailSpot Express in Provincetown, MA (508-487-6650). Any other arrangements are the responsibility of the purchaser. After payment, purchases will not be kept in Bakker Auctions possession pending delivery, for more than a week. MailSpot Express or shipper of purchasers discretion will be responsible for removing purchases and storing them at the purchasers expense until shipment. Bakker Auctions will not be responsible for damage or loss once the item has been received by the shipper. In the case of fragile articles, shipping will be undertaken at the sole discretion of the shipper.
PACKING & SHIPPING
In all cases packing and shipping will be handled by an outside agent and arranged for by the purchaser. Bakker Auctions uses the MailSpot Express in Provincetown, MA (508-487-6650). Any other arrangements are the responsibility of the purchaser. After payment, purchases will not be kept in Bakker Auctions possession pending delivery, for more than a week. MailSpot Express or shipper of purchasers discretion will be responsible for removing purchases and storing them at the purchasers expense until shipment. Bakker Auctions will not be responsible for damage or loss once the item has been received by the shipper. In the case of fragile articles, shipping will be undertaken at the sole discretion of the shipper.
BUYER'S PREMIUM
Bakker Auctions charges a 25% premium to the buyer on the final bid price of each lot sold. 5% of that is the Invaluable fee.
TAXES
All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts sales tax (currently 6.25%) unless the purchaser A) possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption or resale number and registers that number with the company, B) is an out-of-state vendor who meets all the requirements of Massachusetts Department of Revenue GLC 64H 1(5) and Directive 89-10 and registers with the company prior to each purchase, or C) has purchases shipped out of state directly from a bona fide shipping agent. Dealers, museums, etc. can apply for a Massachusetts number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02204.
CONDITION REPORTS
No Condition Reports are Available on Lots estimated at $500.00 or less.
Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves by personal inspection as to the condition of each lot. Although condition reports may be given on request for lots valued above $500, such reports are statements of opinion only. Regardless of whether or not a condition report is given, all property is sold subject to Paragraph 1. of the Conditions of Sale which provides that all property is sold "as is". The absence of a condition report does not imply that the property is in good condition. All dimensions are approximate. BAKKER AUCTIONS will make every reasonable effort to respond to all emails or phone calls relative to condition up until 24 hours before the sale. If there is no condition report on the web it does not necessarily mean that the item is without repair, refinish, restoration etc. It is the responsibility of the prospective purchaser to contact BAKKER AUCTIONS if they are concerned about the condition of an item beyond what is listed online.