Vintage Collectibles, Furniture, Golf Cart & More

Terms

We are adjusting our Terms & Conditions so that we can continue to support our valued Clients (Sellers & Buyers) while consistently offering a more complete service offering. A detailed list of updated Terms and Conditions are available below and posted in our CTBIDS store and with each auction. Material changes are explained in items A-B immediately below.

A. Inflation is hitting us all and as our Fuel, Labor, and Storage costs increase and we find it necessary to adjust our rates as we can no longer absorb the increases. The old rates had been in place for over 18 months.

1. Transport to our storage location for small items that do not require packing or a moving truck for a fee of $35. This will include meeting the Buyer at our Storage location during an agreed upon timeframe. Items remaining in storage will incur and additional $35/week charge for each week they remain after 2 weeks. We will transport larger items, or, items requiring packing for an additional fee.

2. Same-day-as-auction pickup for local-delivery for items that are not fragile and require extensive packing. The base fee will be $75 for up-to 3 items within a 7-mile radius and then $4/mile for each additional mile. We will transport large items to our storage unit for the same fee if that is preferred by the new Owner. Items will be placed the garage or inside the door only with no other furniture being moved. No Stairs inside the home. There will be additional charges if extensive assembly/ disassembly, stairs involved, or packing is required. We also offer more flexible delivery options at standard moving rates.



B. We continue to be very focused on controlling administrative costs in order to offer items at extraordinarily low rates and we appreciate those who support us by complying with our terms and conditions. In that spirit of controlling costs for everyone and for charging those directly who increase our costs, we will begin charging a $20 late fee if payment for items won isn’t received within 48 hours of the auction ending. After 72 hours of the auction ending, you will forfeit the item and you will be banned from future auctions. Extensions will be given in situations where invoices need corrected; e.g. removing Sales Tax.



We do appreciate your ongoing support and hope these changes “make sense” to you. We work hard to keep costs low and we understand the need for additional flexibility from time-to-time.





Please review our full list of terms and conditions below.

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Bidding means you have read, understand, and accept our Terms and Conditions below. Email firstcoastctbids@outlook.com for clarification if you have any questions, after reading the terms and conditions below, before you bid.

1. Placing a bid is an agreement to purchase. Do not bid if you do not plan to purchase. If you are the winning bidder, you are required to purchase and pick up your item(s) or make shipping arrangements. If you default on your purchase, your bidding privileges will be revoked, and you will be banned for bidding on CTBIDS.

2. In order to place a bid or list an item, you must have valid payment information stored in your profile. By providing your credit/debit card information to Caring Transitions, you irrevocably authorize Caring Transitions to charge your primary card on file for the total purchase amount of any winning bid plus any fees associated with the sale of the item, including but not limited to taxes, shipping, and handling fees. You also agree and acknowledge that you will maintain valid payment information within your user profile so long as you maintain an account with Caring Transitions and that you are authorized to use the designated payment method. Caring Transitions reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to cancel listings or bids or suspend bidding privileges of any user not maintaining valid payment information. If your payment method fails or your account is past due, we may collect amounts owed by charging other payment methods on file with us, and/or retain collection agencies and legal counsel. In addition, you may be subject to late fees and interest in Caring Transitions discretion which will not exceed the maximum amount permitted by applicable law.



3. Receipts are emailed to winning Bidders once the sale has completely closed and payment is secured. All invoices under five thousand dollars ($5,000) will be auto charged to the primary card on file in your user profile for the total amount. Purchases over five thousand dollars ($5,000) will require an auto charge of 10% of whatever the invoice total is. Remaining payment for those invoices must be handled between you and the Seller; invoice must be paid in full before receiving a receipt for items won. If delivery or shipping is offered by Seller, then you must select your desired item receipt method on the receipt upon the close of the sale. A delivery invoice will be created, and charges will be discussed between you and the Seller; a delivery invoice must be paid before receiving items. If you do not elect a fulfillment method and do not pick the item(s) up during the scheduled pickup time outlined on the Seller location Terms and Conditions or your Receipt, Caring Transitions reserves the right to charge your payment method on file for the greater of the total purchase price of the item plus any applicable handling fees. You hereby expressly grant Caring Transitions the right to hold a winning item until confirmation of cleared funds has been received by Caring Transitions.



4. If you bid, you are purchasing items “AS-IS, WHERE IS” and you MUST be available to pick up your purchases on the scheduled pick up-date unless you have made prior arrangements. Special arrangements will be subject to handling and/or delivery fees. The exact address of the pickup will be on the invoice. Please bring necessary tools and help for picking up large items. Loading assistance is not available. Any items paid for but not picked up during the scheduled pickup time will be considered abandoned and will be donated or resold. The Bidder who does not pickup or make prior arrangements will be charged an abandonment/handling fee and may be banned from future bidding.



5. Long Distance Shipping is available at the buyer's expense. We drop off at our preferred shipper free as a courtesy if your account is in good standing. If you prefer to engage the services of another shipper, you must arrange for them to pick up your items on pickup day during your scheduled time. Please contact us at firstcoastctbids@outlook.com if you would like an estimate. Shipping is expensive so consider these costs prior to bidding. Shipping quotes are available Monday-Friday 8am-4pm before you bid. After you pay your invoice (see item #2 above) you must email Firstcoastctbids@outlook.com and inform us of your need for shipping services 2 days prior to the scheduled auction pickup date in order avoid forfeiting items (see point #3 above). Provide your name, phone, email address, the ITEM NAME(s) that require shipping, and the shipping destination. Then our packing/shipping partner will contact you with the firm shipping quote within 7 days of the original auction pickup date. You have 7 days to respond after the quote is sent. If you fail to make payment, or remove the items within 7 days of receiving their quote, you will forfeit the item(s) (see item #3 above). If you have denied shipping from our preferred shipper previously, our preferred shipper will not accept your items so you must make arrangements to have them picked up on pickup day to avoid forfeiture.



6. All items are sold AS IS. No refunds or returns. If you have concerns, you must address them during pickup. It is your responsibility to make certain you pickup all items you have purchased. We make every effort to describe this item as accurately as possible with any defects. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. Caring Transitions does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate. For items with bids over $150, please contact firstcoastctbids@outlook.com to determine if a preview is available.



7. Listings times have a soft close. Extra time may be added to ending times to allow bidders more time to win. This will give you time to receive an outbid notification and place a higher bid and mimics what happens in a live auction where the auctioneer asks for any last bids before making the sale.



8. A 15% Buyers Premium will be charged for each lot sold.



9. Caring Transitions reserves the right to retract bids and/or end listings whenever necessary.



10. Tax: 7.5%

Payment Details:
Upon Item win, your card on file will be automatically processed for payment.
Receipts are emailed to winning Bidders once the sale has completely closed and payment is secured.
To view your receipt, Login to your CTBIDS Account and go to: Invoices/Receipts.
Caring Transitions reserves the right to re-sell items that are not paid for 2 days after auction end.
Should you have any issues regarding payment of an item, please e-mail Seller at firstcoastctbids@outlook.com.