Lewis Auction & Estate Services - Terms and Conditions of Sale�
1. A valid driver license is required to register & receive a bid number. By registering and receiving a buyers / bid number you agree to all terms and conditions of Lewis Auction & Estate Services. �
2. All purchases must be paid for auction day & within 1 hour after auction has ended. Payment can be made by cash, local check,�or credit card. �
3.�There is a 3% Buyers Premium on all purchases. The premium is waived if the buyer pays with cash or good check.�
4. Sales tax will be collected unless a valid Texas Resale Certificate or Farm Exemption Certificate is presented at check-in.� The item(s) must be agriculture or forestry related, and qualify according to the Texas Comptrollers Office list. �
5. All items are sold as is - where is - with no warranties or guarantees. It is up to you the bidder / buyer to inspect all items carefully before bidding and to use your own judgment as to the value & condition of the item. Lewis Auction & Estate Services makes no guarantee of condition, value or year model on any non-titled items or any items sold without a title. Lewis Auction & Estate Services does not guarantee year model on water crafts, all terrain vehicles (ATV), sport utility vehicles, motorcycles or trailers. No refunds.� �
6. The auction company is not responsible for items advertised that do not make the auction sale. �
7. All sales must go thru auction company. Failure to do so may cause loss of buying and selling privilege. �
8. The auction company is acting as an agent for the seller only. �
9. Unless advertised as an absolute auction, the seller or agent reserves the right to bid. Absolute auction means all items sell regardless of price. �
10. State law requires us to not leave titles open on titled items. There is a $15 paperwork fee. This is not a tax, title license& registration fee. You must still take and have registered yourself. This $15 fee only covers the paperwork on our end and mailing fees. Titles will be mailed or can be picked up 20 days after auction.� �
11. All items MUST BE REMOVED on the day of the auction, unless arrangements have been made with Lewis Auction & Estate Services for pick-up at a later date.� Load out of large items cannot begin until the conclusion of the auction, unless permission is given by auction staff. All items MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL before load-out begins. �
12. The auction company is not responsible for theft - fire - accidents or injuries. You agree to enter at your own risk. Adults are responsible for any person, child or minor with you. If you bring a minor with you, keep them with you at all times, keep them off of equipment & auction items, and remember the auction staff are not babysitters. No pets unless the animal is a certified assistance or therapy service animal. �
13. Announcements made auction day supersede all other agreements. Be on time so you can hear the announcements made on auction morning. �
14. By attending our auctions, you agree to abide by all terms & conditions of this auction company. �
15. We are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing& Regulation.�� TDLR PO Box 12157 Austin, Tx. 78711.�� Daniel Lewis, TX License #17777.�