Lot 18: JOHN HULTBERG (AMERICAN) "LISTENING MACHINE"

1. ALL PROPERTY SOLD AS-IS. All property is sold without warranty or guarantee as to condition or authenticity. We present and describe merchandise as honestly and accurately as possible. Condition reports are available by request via phone or e-mail and must be made no later than 12:00 noon the day preceding the sale. Although we will do our best to provide accurate information, the prospective bidder is ultimately responsible for inspection of merchandise. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

2. SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS ARE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. Buyer is responsible for arranging pick-up or delivery of merchandise at buyer’s risk and expense. Arrangements may be made through the buyer’s own shipper or we may supply a list of shippers. We do not provide estimates, you must obtain your own by contacting your choice of shipper. Merchandise must be picked up within 10 business days after auction after which a storage charge of $25 per day will be charged. Shippers are independent of us and are not endorsed by us. We are not responsible for problems associated with shipping.


3. BIDDING. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, or in the event of doubt on our part as to the validity of any bid, the auctioneer will have the final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive. Under our discretion we will execute absentee bids, internet bids or telephone bids as a convenience to clients who are not present at the auctions. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in connection therewith.

4. ELECTRICAL ITEMS. Vintage Galleries will not be responsible for the integrity of electrical fixtures, lamps, etc. Buyers are advised to rewire all of these items.

5. TAXES. Connecticut sales tax of 6% will be charged on all purchases unless (a) buyer provides sales tax certificate or (b) item is being shipped out of state by a commercial carrier, in which case, we must be provided with a receipt by a commercial carrier. If a receipt is not provided at time of pick-up, item will not be released until tax is paid.

6. BUYER’S PREMIUM. A buyer’s premium of 20% will be added to all purchases.

7. PAYMENT. Accepted forms of payment are PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, certified check or money order. International buyers must pay by credit card.

8. PAYMENT DUE. Complete payment is required upon receipt of notification of a successful bid. Items must be paid for no later than 48 hours following the auction.

We accept credit cards for payment for any winning online bidders at all sales. We require credit card information to bid, and may use it for payment if you are the winning bidder.

Accepted forms of payment are PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, certified check or money order. International buyers must pay by credit card.Complete payment is required upon receipt of notification of a successful bid. Items must be paid for no later than 48 hours following the auction.

Buyer is responsible for arranging pick-up or delivery of merchandise at buyer’s risk and expense. Arrangements may be made through the buyer’s own shipper or we may supply a list of shippers. We do not provide estimates, you must obtain your own by contacting your choice of shipper. Merchandise must be picked up within 10 business days after auction after which a storage charge of $25 per day will be charged. Shippers are independent of us and are not endorsed by us. We are not responsible for problems associated with shipping.

Buyer’s premium of 20% will be added to all purchases.

Connecticut sales tax of 6% will be charged on all purchases unless (a) buyer provides sales tax certificate or (b) item is being shipped out of state by a commercial carrier, in which case, we must be provided with a receipt by a commercial carrier. If a receipt is not provided at time of pick-up, item will not be released until tax is paid.

All property is sold without warranty or guarantee as to condition or authenticity. We present and describe merchandise as honestly and accurately as possible. Condition reports are available by request via phone or e-mail and must be made no later than 12:00 noon the day preceding the sale. Although we will do our best to provide accurate information, the prospective bidder is ultimately responsible for inspection of merchandise. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.