Estate of Mollie Smith Fine Jewelry & Luxury

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
Please read the new terms and conditions in pickups section for details on our new fee schedule for non-pickups.

All questions regarding this auction should be directed to Wardlow Auctions, Inc. Any member of our staff would be happy to answer your questions and make this an enjoyable auction experience for you.

Wardlow Auctions, Inc.
3600 Chamberlain Ln., Suite 222
Louisville, KY 40241
Office: (502) 489-5515
Auctioneer: Matt Woods; Auction Manager: Barb Gritton

Authentication & Evaluation Disclaimer: These have not been officially authenticated by Louis Vuitton or any other brand unless specifically stated in an individual lot. They come from a one-owner private collection and we have reviewed them through visual examination, market comparison, and examination of available brand-specific traits, including materials, stitching, hardware, interior construction, markings, and date codes/serial numbers when accessible. Louis Vuitton date codes/serial markings, when present, were examined and cross-referenced as one component of the overall evaluation process. Our descriptions represent our good faith professional opinion only, not a brand-issued certificate or guarantee of authenticity.

Precious Metals: Wardlow Auctions makes every reasonable effort to accurately identify and describe precious metal content. When items are unmarked or hallmarks are unclear, gold and silver content may be tested using standard industry methods to the best of our ability. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, any concerns regarding a material discrepancy should be brought to our attention promptly.

For security purposes, there will be no public preview for this auction. All jewelry is being stored securely off-site and will not be kept at our office.

Bidders who would like to inspect specific lots prior to bidding may contact our office to schedule an appointment. When requesting an appointment, please provide the lot numbers of the items you would like to view, as those pieces will need to be transported from secure storage to our office in advance.

Appointments must be scheduled ahead of time and availability may be limited. Please contact Barb at barb@wardlowauc.com for scheduling and additional information.

Close of Bidding: PLEASE READ
Bidding simulcasted with LiveAuctioneers:
Bidding begins to end Monday, October 12th, beginning at 12:00pm. This auction will be simulcast on our website and with LiveAuctioneers.com, closing consecutively, one lot at a time, at approximately 1 lot per minute. Please see the "Close of Bidding" paragraph in Terms & Conditions for more details. Given the amount of lots in the auction, the auction will likely last most of the day. If you feel you may not be available at a certain time on October 12th, please put your bids in previous to the start date in the catalog that is available now

Pickups: All purchases can be picked up at our office, Wednesday, October 14th, from 11:00am - 5:00pm. There is NOT a Calendly sign up for this auction. Please come anytime during the pickup time, no appointment needed. Please read ?Failure to Pickup? and ?Abandonment of Property? below.

Failure to Pickup: If the Buyer does not pick up the items on the posted pickup day(s), they will be automatically charged a $10 per invoice fee. This charge will be applied immediately at the end of pickups. Even if you tell us you are abandoning your item.

Storage at Office: Storage fees of $20 per invoice will be assessed every 7 days from the date the item(s) arrive. Items will be stored up to 4 weeks before being considered abandoned and removed without refund.

Shipping: We work with a company called Fragile Pack of Louisville to handle customers' shipping needs. Buyers should contact Scott Logsdon of Fragile Pack at (502) 423-0000 for shipping questions and needs, and let the Office Manager know you plan to ship. All shipping costs shall be paid by the buyer. Email office@wardlowauc.com with any questions or to let us know if you're shipping your item(s).

Buyer?s Premium: A 10% buyer?s premium will be added to the winning bid of each item to determine the final selling price.

Buyer Fees: Any payments made by credit or debit card will be subjected to a 3% fee, to be paid by the buyer.

Abandonment of Property: Unless special arrangements are made with the auctioneer, for any items not paid for and/or picked up by the winning bidder, the property shall be considered abandoned and any interest the winning bidder may have in the property shall revert back to the seller or auctioneer, and there shall be no refunds to the winning bidder. Additionally, failure to pay for or pick up your items will result in the loss of future bidding opportunities. These terms still apply to any winning bidders who ask us to donate items for them.

All items sell in ?as is? condition: All descriptions and information are believed correct, but are not guaranteed and as such the Auctioneers, Wardlow Auctions, Inc., and/or the Seller shall not be held liable for inaccuracies in the information. It is the Bidder?s responsibility to obtain or verify, prior to bidding, any information they consider critical to their decision to purchase. Preview times are available for potential bidders to physically inspect the items. All bidders are encouraged to inspect and research all aspects of the items, descriptions and information provided to their complete and full satisfaction prior to bidding. The items are being sold ?as-is? ?where-is? with no warranties or guarantees of any kind including merchantability and/or fitness for particular purpose.

Statements of Condition: Any statement regarding the condition of the item is given as a courtesy and is only a subjective opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All descriptions and information are believed correct, but are not guaranteed. Items are sold ?as is" "where is? with no guarantees or warranties. All sales are final.

Bidding: Online bidding is to be understood as a binding contract. Bids will be taken with the understanding that the bidder will honor their winning bid with sufficient funds including all applicable taxes and fees. Do not bid if you do not intend to pay.

Malfunction: While very rare, the Auctioneers, Wardlow Auctions, Inc., Sellers, and the Internet and Software Providers do not guarantee or warrant the online bidding procedure and/or system to operate without interruption or malfunction, and shall not be held responsible in the event of such.

Payment Terms: All items must be paid for in full prior to removal and not later than 5:00pm on Wednesday, October 14th. Payments may be made online by credit card, ACH or wire transfer, or in person at checkouts by card, cash or check. We will not accept a personal or business check for payments over $1,000. If you fail to pick up your items, we will charge your credit card. Any payments made by credit or debit card will be subjected to a 3% fee, to be paid by the buyer. Any payments made by wire transfer will be subjected to the $30 wire transfer fee.

Registration: Bidders must be registered with a full name, email address, home/business address, telephone number, and valid credit card information. Credit card information is obtained to establish bidder legitimacy, deter defunct bidding and charge the account at your request or in the event you do not pick up your items. Registration may only be completed with an acknowledgment that the bidder has read and understood all terms and conditions for the sale and online bidding.

First Time Bidder Registration: Click on ?Register to Bid?, at the next page click on ?Sign Up?, and then complete the information requested. Upon successful completion you will receive notice that you are approved to bid.

Returning Bidder Registration: If you have already registered with us once before, you simply click on the ?Register to Bid? link and on the next page, click on ?Sign In?.

Fraud Protection: Wardlow Auctions Inc. reserves the right to: 1) request buyers to provide a copy of their driver?s license and credit card with which they are paying, 2) use the same shipping address as billing address and 3) withhold shipping of purchased items for a period of up to 10 calendar days to insure that payment and validity of the transaction is good.

Notification to winning bidders: An email notification will be sent via email along with an auction invoice within 6 hours of the auction?s close. Be sure to check your "Junk" email folder if you do not receive your invoice within that time frame.

Bidding Increments are pre-set as identified below: Bids must at least be the ?asking? amount and in whole dollars. You can bid an amount higher than the next ?asking? amount if you wish.

Up to $10.00 - $5.00 increment
Up to $200.00 - $10.00 increment
Up to $500.00 - $25.00 increment
Up to $1,000.00 - $50.00 increment
Up to $3,000.00 - $100.00 increment
Up to $10,000.00 - $250.00 increment
Up to $25,000.00 - $500.00 increment

After $25,000 - $1,000.00 increment

Set Maximum Bid: This feature does your bidding without the bidder having to constantly view, log in, and bid on an item. Setting a maximum online is much like coming to a live auction with a preset spending limit in mind. The program will bid for you, in the prescribed increments, and only up to your set maximum bid for the item. Your Maximum bids are kept confidential and not available for other bidders to see. Any bidder can raise or lower a maximum bid at any time prior to the close of the auction.

Set Custom Bid: This feature allows you to place a bid of your choosing. Be sure to only use this feature if you intend to pay the amount you bid. Wardlow Auctions is not responsible for your user error in using this feature.

Sales Tax: All sales are subject to 6% Kentucky Sales Tax. If you are buying for resale, please let us know ahead of time and send us a copy of your resale tax exemption certificate.

Penalties: Any bidding found to be fraudulent and/or negligence to provide proper payment in the allotted time will result in all appropriate legal action. Any invoice not fully and properly paid for in the allotted time will be charged to the credit card account presented at registration and the items forfeited. Delinquencies will be noted and will prevent the individual from participating in any further live or online auctions conducted by Wardlow Auctions, Inc. Wardlow Auctions, Inc. retains the right to prevent anyone from participating in this and future online auctions who does not abide by the terms and conditions of the auction or whose actions are not in the best interest of our client, the Seller.

Auctioneer's Representation and Right to Bid: In accordance with KRS330.220(6)(a), it is hereby disclosed that, with permission from the seller, the auctioneer and any auction staff members have the right to bid. Wardlow Auctions Inc. and the auctioneer are agents of the seller.