WEEKLY ESTATE DISCOVERY COUTURE 723

IMPORTANT INFO:

AUCITON ITEM LOCATION: The live bidding for this auction takes place in our Norwalk Gallery and online; all the items in this sale are located at the Norwalk, CT GALLERY for pickup. Contact us if you have additional questions concerning items.

AUCTION ITEM PICKUP: For this sale, pickup of items will be by appointment only, from our Norwalk, CT gallery Thursday, November 12 through Saturday, November 21, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Sunday.


TERMS OF SALE:

All property offered and sold through Westport Auction shall be offered and sold on the terms
and conditions below. By bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by
written bid, telephone, internet, or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and
conditions. All bidders using third-party platforms such as LiveAuctioneers or Invaluable are
also subject to those platforms? additional terms and conditions.
1. All Items Sold As-Is
All items are sold as-is, where-is, with all faults. All sales are final. There are no returns, refunds,
or exceptions. Items are sold to the highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer. The auctioneer
reserves the right to reject any bid, reopen bidding at the auctioneer's discretion, withdraw any
item, cancel a sale at any time or reoffer an item at another time.
Buyers have 15 days after the auction date to notify Westport Auction of a gross
misrepresentation of an item. Westport Auction will not be responsible for any claims
concerning items after 15 days from the auction date.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or
completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can
be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an
opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no
responsibility for any error or omission.
2. Buyer's Premium and Online Bidding
LiveAuctioneers bidders must complete payment through LivePayments and are bound by
LivePayments terms. Invoices are subject to additional service fees from LivePayments. Bidders
are charged by LiveAuctioneers shortly after the conclusion of the sale. There are no other
payment options on LiveAuctioneers except that invoices of $5,000.00 and over must be paid by
guaranteed funds (cash, bank check, or wire transfer). Non-payment of an invoice will result in a
dispute on LiveAuctioneers. All invoices are subject to a 28% buyers premium.
Invaluable bidders receive invoices from and pay Westport Auction directly (Westport Auction
does not use Invaluable's invoicing system at this time). Lowest possible buyers premium on
Invaluable is 28% when paying via cash, check or wire transfer.
Westport Auction's bidding platform, phone bidders and in-person bidders:
The standard buyers premium is 28%. A reduction in the buyers premium is available when
paying via cash, check or bank wire transfer to 25%.
3. Payments Accepted
Cash, check (personal, business, or bank), Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, wire
transfer, international wire transfer, or ACH. We do not accept PayPal, Zelle, Wise, Venmo, or
international credit cards.
Invoices of $5,000.00 and over, as well as all precious metals and luxury items, must be paid
with guaranteed funds. Guaranteed funds are considered cash, bank check, wire transfer, or
ACH. International wire transfers are subject to a bank service fee of $50.00.
Bidders authorize Westport Auction to charge the credit card supplied at the time of registration
if payment is not made within the auction's specific payment time frame. Failure to pay within
the designated payment period will result in a dispute being placed on the bidder's account and
the bidder being blocked from future bidding with Westport Auction. The dispute will be
resolved only once full payment is received.
4. Sales Tax
All purchases are subject to Connecticut state sales tax of 6.35% unless the buyer is an out-of state resident and the items are shipped out of Connecticut, or the purchaser has a valid tax resale
certificate (a physical valid copy must be presented and on file with Westport Auction).
LiveAuctioneers bidders are subject to LiveAuctioneers' sales tax policies, which will be
included on the LiveAuctioneers invoice.
5. Item Pickup
The item's pickup location and address appear on the invoice sent by Westport Auction. Please
confirm the correct location, as Westport Auction has more than one facility.
The winning bidder or their shipping agent must bring all necessary packing materials and assist
with moving larger items. Westport Auction is not responsible for moving or loading items into
vehicles due to insurance liability. Damage that occurs during shipping by a confirmed third party shipper is the responsibility of the shipper.
All invoices must be signed by the bidder or shipper before items leave our facilities, confirming
the condition as stated in the catalog. Items will not be released without written confirmation (via
email) of the shipper's name and arrival date. All confirmation must be on file by the end of the
advertised pickup window.
Items left after the pickup window will incur a fee of $50 plus $10 per day storage per item.
Pickup windows are clearly advertised for each sale. Items that remain 30 days post-auction will
be considered abandoned without a refund and will become the property of Westport Auction.
6. Shipping
A sale cannot be voided due to unforeseen shipping costs. Shipping and insurance are the
responsibility of the bidder.
Westport Auction offers in-house shipping on select items within the continental United States,
as well as local and regional delivery on select items to Connecticut, New York City and the
boroughs, and nearby New York communities. Please visit our website for further details:
https://westportauction.com/shipping-delivery/
Please email us for a shipping or delivery quote prior to the auction to confirm availability for
your items. A list of additional third-party shippers is available at:
https://westportauction.com/third-party-shippers/
Bidders are responsible for understanding all shipping and delivery costs before bidding.
All gold, silver, handbags, and luxury items will be held 14 days after payment is received before
they can ship or be picked up by a confirmed shipper. In-house shipping must be sent to the
address matching the payment address.
If an item shipped in-house by Westport Auction is damaged in transit, we will submit a claim
once the buyer provides photos of the damaged items and packaging. Do not discard any
packaging until the claim has been resolved. No refund (partial or full) will be issued until the
investigation is complete. Reimbursement to the buyer will be made only after Westport Auction
receives the funds from the shipping company. This process typically takes 60?90 days.
7. Restricted Items
All U.S. and international buyers should be aware that certain countries or states do not allow the
importation of items containing materials made from endangered species. This includes, but is
not limited to, ivory, coral, and tortoise shell. It is the buyer's responsibility to check relevant
import and customs regulations prior to bidding.