BUYERS PREMIUM: 13% *** please note BP will increase to 15% January 1st, 2022 *** SALES TAX: 9.25% TAX EXEMPT BUYERS: A valid Tax Exemption Certificate MUST be presented at time of checkout. NO EXCEPTIONS - NO REFUNDS ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT: CASH ---- CHECK ---- VENMO --- VISA -- MASTERCARD -- DISCOVER -- AMERICAN EXPRESS -- PAYPAL *** ITEMS MUST BE PICKED-UP WITHIN 5 DAYS- No exceptions*** **Online Bidders - Credit Cards will be processed 2 business days after invoicing unless you contact our office to make other arrangements 423-875-9828 PAYMENTS MUST BE RECIEVED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF AUCTION CLOSE - NO EXCEPTIONS ** If you currently do not have the funds to pay for your purchases, DO NOT BID ** REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: No items may be removed until ALL items are PAID IN FULL. Item removal MUST be scheduled with the office. ONLINE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: Valid Credit Card Authentication, accurately completed registration form and approval by Auction Company is required for bidding registration. TO PAY VIA CHECK - ACCOMPANYING BANK LETTER REQUIREMENTS: The letter must state and represent as follows: "Mr./Mrs. (Customer Name) is a customer in good standing at our bank. We will guarantee the payment of checks on his/her account (Account Number) up to (specify amount) dollars for purchase at your auction in (Auction Location) on (Auction Date). We hereby agree that no stop payment will be issued in conjunction with this letter." PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: All onsite purchases MUST be paid for day of auction and online MUST be paid for within 2 Business Days unless arrangements/agreements have been made PRIOR to auction. ALL Payment MUST be received within 2 Business Days of auction regardless of scheduled pickup or transport times. (A $50.00 fee shall be assessed to Buyer for all returned checks and interest may be charged at the rate of 3% of the total invoice weekly plus, any additional costs, labor or fees incurred to pursue collection). Payment is due IN FULL upon receipt of invoice. If payment is not received within 2 Business Days of the conclusion of the auction/invoice, the auction company may choose to void buyer's invoice, and all items will be forfeited. Buyer will be banned from registration and/or bidding in any and all auctions associated with Meek's Antique Auctions its affiliates, and/or industry associates. If a credit card is listed on file, the buyer grants permission for that card to be charged over a period of time until the total fees and charges are paid in full. All legal fees, collection fees and any other charges arising from nonpayment will be paid by the Buyer. (A $50.00 fee shall be assessed to Buyer for all returned checks and interest may be charged at the rate of 3% of the total invoice weekly plus, any additional costs, labor or fees incurred to pursue collection). CURRENCY TYPE: USD SHIPPING/PICKUP | REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: Buyers are responsible for all shipping arrangements, valid sales tax requirements, exporting requirements/fees. Removal from auction location on day of auction, or within 5 days, UNLESS otherwise stated in the information listed at the beginning of the Terms and Conditions section or a previous agreement has been reached with the auction company. Partial payment, partial removal of items is not accepted. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF ANY ITEMS. Storage fees of $50 per day may apply after 5 days. Buyers causing damage, harm, creating environmental issues, dumping, destroying or abandoning, refusal or any other act to cause monetary expense to be incurred to a consignor's/seller's property or auction site location or property of any type will be held liable for ANY AND ALL damages, cleanup, or repair and may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Meek's Antique Auctions nor any consignor/seller, will be responsible for packaging, shipment or transport of any kind. All items become the property of the buyer at time sold and buyer will take full responsibility of items. Meek's Antique Auctions. nor consignor/seller, is responsible for damages incurred due to loading and unloading, or during shipment of items, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS, WHERE IS." Meek's Antique Auctions nor consignor/seller will in any way, be responsible for any damages or injuries while providing a lift, any tools, equipment and/or loading services, the lift and loading is provided as a service to the buyers where available and buyer will release and hold harmless any injuries or damages to property or person that may occur due to the use of the lift or any tool, equipment or loading service. Removal is fully at the buyer's expense and responsibility. Meek's Antique Auctions. nor consignor/seller will in no way be liable for any damage in loading, shipping or removal of items. In the event that Bidder does not make the necessary arrangements and/or pay for shipping, or have items removed in the allotted time disclosed, Bidder shall have no claim against Meek's ANtique Auctions. nor consignor/seller, and buyer will forfeit the merchandise with no refunds or recourse. PACKAGING, SHIPPING, TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS AND/OR RIGGING AND REMOVAL ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BUYER. ALL SALES ARE MADE "AS IS, WHERE IS" AND BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING INSPECTED THE PROPERTY WHETHER IN PERSON OR ONLINE AND TO BE SATISFIED WITH SAME PRIOR TO BIDDING. BUYER IS SOLELY RELYING UPON THEIR OWN EXPERTISE IN CHOOSING TO MAKE ANY PURCHASE. We use the 'soft close' function for our online auctions. The lots start to close in consecutive order starting at 5pm EST. As each lot closes, if there is a bid placed within the last 2 minutes the bidding time on THAT PARTICULAR LOT will be extended by another 2 minutes. This gives all bidders time to place final bids.