Ty Cobb B18 Tobacco Tokens & Americana

ATHENA VALE
Auction Terms & Conditions
Athena Vale is a brand owned and operated by Legacy Asset Stewardship LLC. Throughout these terms, Athena Vale, we, us, and our refer to Legacy Asset Stewardship LLC doing business through its Athena Vale brand.
Our Buyer Care Promise
At Athena Vale, every object has a history, and every buyer deserves to be treated with care.
We approach every purchase as though we were preparing it for our own family. We commit to honest descriptions, thoughtful communication, careful handling, and going above and beyond whenever reasonably possible.
Every item is photographed, packed with exceptional care, and shipped with tracking when available. Our goal is to provide a buying experience worthy of your trust.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By registering, bidding, purchasing, or submitting payment, the buyer confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.
Any mandatory terms established by the auction platform, payment provider, or applicable law will also apply. If terms conflict, applicable law and mandatory platform requirements will control.
2. Estate and Previously Owned Property
Unless expressly stated otherwise, items may be antique, vintage, collectible, estate-owned, previously used, or of unknown prior history.
Age-related wear may include patina, scratches, discoloration, fading, crazing, oxidation, residue, odors, repairs, losses, manufacturing irregularities, or other evidence of age and use.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, all property is sold:
AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS.
Athena Vale disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, except for warranties or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded.
3. Descriptions and Photographs
Athena Vale prepares descriptions and condition observations in good faith using visual inspection, available documentation, consignor information, and reasonable research.
Photographs are an important part of each listing. Buyers are responsible for reviewing all available photographs, descriptions, measurements, and condition information before bidding.
Measurements, dates, materials, origins, colors, maker identifications, attributions, and estimates may be approximate. Screen settings and lighting may affect how colors appear.
The absence of a written reference to a flaw does not guarantee that an item is flawless. Condition reports are opinions offered as a courtesy and are not warranties.
Buyers should request additional photographs or information before bidding if a particular characteristic is important to their purchasing decision.
4. Authenticity, Attribution and Value
Unless Athena Vale expressly provides a written guarantee, statements regarding age, maker, authorship, origin, metal content, gemstone identity, cultural attribution, authenticity, or value represent good-faith opinions rather than guarantees.
Athena Vale is not responsible for reasonable differences of professional opinion. Buyers seeking certainty should arrange an independent professional examination before bidding whenever possible.
Auction estimates and value statements are not formal appraisals, investment advice, or guarantees of future resale value.
5. Bidding
All bids are binding. Buyers are responsible for confirming the lot, amount, and applicable fees before bidding.
Athena Vale is not responsible for accidental bids, bidding errors, failure to read a listing, internet interruptions, device problems, or auction-platform malfunctions beyond our reasonable control.
Athena Vale may reject or cancel a bid or transaction because of a material listing error, suspected fraud, nonpayment, technical malfunction, legal concern, safety issue, or other circumstance that could compromise the integrity of the sale.
6. Payment and Fees
Payment must be completed within the time stated by Athena Vale or the auction platform.
The buyer is responsible for the winning bid and all disclosed buyer?s premiums, taxes, shipping charges, insurance, handling fees, customs charges, duties, and other applicable costs.
thena Vale may hold an item until payment has fully cleared. Unpaid purchases may be canceled, offered to another buyer, returned to the consignor, or handled under the auction platform?s policies.
7. Final-Sale Policy
Because Athena Vale primarily handles estate, antique, vintage, collectible, and one-of-a-kind property, all sales are final, except when otherwise required by law or authorized by Athena Vale in writing.
Returns are not accepted for:
Buyer?s remorse or a change of mind.
An item not fitting a space, person, collection, or intended use.
Minor color differences caused by photography, lighting, or screen settings.
Age-related wear visible in the photographs.
Conditions disclosed in the listing.
Characteristics reasonably consistent with the item?s age and prior use.
A buyer?s failure to review the description, photographs, dimensions, or terms.
If an item is materially different from its listing, Athena Vale will review the matter fairly and in good faith.
No item may be returned without written authorization. Unauthorized returns may be refused.
8. Packing Documentation
Athena Vale handles and packs every item with exceptional care.
Before shipment, we may photograph or video-record:
The item and its visible condition.
Inventory numbers and identifying details.
The item during the packing process.
Protective and interior packing materials.
The sealed package.
The shipping label, parcel weight, tracking number, and exterior condition.
These records protect the buyer, consignor, and Athena Vale by documenting the item?s condition and our packing process.
Packaging materials and methods are selected according to our reasonable professional judgment based on the item?s size, condition, fragility, and value.
Packing Documentation
Athena Vale handles and packs every item with exceptional care.
Before shipment, we may photograph or video-record:
The item and its visible condition.
Inventory numbers and identifying details.
The item during the packing process.
Protective and interior packing materials.
The sealed package.
The shipping label, parcel weight, tracking number, and exterior condition.
These records protect the buyer, consignor, and Athena Vale by documenting the item?s condition and our packing process.
Packaging materials and methods are selected according to our reasonable professional judgment based on the item?s size, condition, fragility, and value.
9. Shipping and Tracking
Athena Vale will ship to the address supplied during checkout. The buyer is responsible for confirming that the address is accurate and complete before shipment.
Tracking information will be provided when available. Carrier delivery estimates are not guaranteed delivery dates.
Athena Vale is not responsible for delays caused by carriers, customs, weather, natural disasters, labor disruptions, governmental action, incorrect addresses, inaccessible delivery locations, or circumstances outside our reasonable control.
Additional costs resulting from an incorrect address, refused delivery, missed delivery, redirection, storage, or return-to-sender event may be charged to the buyer.
Once carrier tracking confirms delivery to the buyer?s supplied address, Athena Vale is not responsible for porch theft, unauthorized removal, misplacement, or loss occurring after documented delivery.
Buyers concerned about delivery security should request signature confirmation, carrier hold, or another protected delivery option before shipment.
10. Damage, Loss or Missing Items
Buyers must inspect their packages promptly. Damage, shortage, or receipt of an incorrect item must be reported to Athena Vale in writing within 48 hours of documented delivery.
The buyer must retain:
The item.
The original shipping box.
All interior and exterior packing materials.
The shipping label.
Photographs of every side of the package.
Photographs of the packing materials.
Clear photographs of the item and reported damage.
The buyer must not discard, repair, clean, alter, use, or return the item unless Athena Vale provides written instructions.
Failure to retain the item and packaging or provide reasonable documentation may prevent Athena Vale, the carrier, or the insurer from investigating the claim.
When insurance applies, Athena Vale may submit and manage the carrier claim. The buyer agrees to provide reasonable cooperation and requested documentation.
11. Communication and Payment Disputes
Athena Vale asks buyers to contact us directly before initiating a chargeback, payment dispute, or public complaint. We genuinely want the opportunity to understand the concern and seek a fair resolution.
Nothing in this provision limits a buyer?s lawful rights.
Knowingly submitting false information, withholding material facts, retaining an item while seeking reversal of payment, or filing a fraudulent claim may result in account restrictions.
Athena Vale may provide transaction records, listing photographs, packing documentation, tracking information, delivery confirmation, and correspondence to the auction platform, payment provider, carrier, insurer, legal advisor, or appropriate authority when responding to a claim or dispute.
12. Courtesy Resolutions
Athena Vale may voluntarily offer shipping assistance, a partial refund, credit, repair contribution, or another courtesy resolution.
A courtesy accommodation does not constitute an admission of fault, establish a continuing obligation, or waive these terms.
Any resolution will be determined based on the circumstances, available documentation, applicable law, carrier requirements, insurance coverage, and auction-platform policies.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Athena Vale?s total liability arising from a transaction will not exceed the amount paid to Athena Vale for the specific item giving rise to the claim.
Athena Vale is not responsible for indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages, including loss of use, lost profits, lost opportunities, emotional distress, or changes in an item?s perceived or resale value.
Nothing in these terms excludes liability or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded.
14. Right to Decline Service
Athena Vale may decline service, cancel a transaction, or restrict future bidding when reasonably necessary because of nonpayment, abusive or threatening behavior, suspected fraud, repeated unsupported claims, misuse of buyer-protection procedures, safety concerns, or material violations of these terms.
This provision will be applied lawfully and without unlawful discrimination.
15. Privacy and Records
Athena Vale may retain photographs, videos,