Estates & Antiques Auction

Terms

BUYER’S PREMIUM: A 15% COMMISSION WILL BE CHARGED TO THE BUYER ON ALL SALES

All purchases are subject to state and local taxes where and when applicable. The purpose of this catalog is only for the identification of merchandise. It is our intention to give an accurate description to the best of our knowledge and note any defects we may be aware of. However, the auctioneer makes no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information given on any merchandise found in the catalog.

All items: Everything is sold AS IS, WHERE IS. We do not guarantee the value, condition, or authenticity of any item. It is the sole responsibility of you, the buyer, to judge the value, condition, and authenticity of merchandise and bid accordingly. We disclaim responsibility for any opinions expressed by the auctioneer or others as to the value of any item. Please use the preview times to inspect all items prior to bidding on them. All sales are final.

Signatures: We do not guarantee authenticity of any signature.

Jewelry: Jewelry is guaranteed to be as cataloged except as follows: Colored stones are not guaranteed. Measurements are approximate and are guaranteed to be within 20%. Any stone grading and conditions are not guaranteed. All weights are for the entire piece including all stones and workings. All watches are sold as/is. Luther Auctions does not guarantee any information in outside appraisals. Items marked as “tested gold” are not marked but have been tested for gold content. If an item must be returned because it is not as cataloged (i.e. gold content, diamond, etc) Luther Auctions must be notified within 5 business days of the auction date. After that, all sales are final. No return can be made on any piece that has been altered.

Ivory: Items marked with ‘*MN Resident Purchase Only’ indicate the lot contains ivory and may only be sold to a Minnesota resident. Please see auctioneer for further details.

Firearms: Items marked with ‘*FFL Transfer Required’ indicate the lot contains a firearm that must be legally transferred to the buyer by our Federal Firearms Dealer. An additional fee may be applied. Please see auctioneer for further details.

Reserves: Items marked with an (R) are being sold subject to a reserve. The reserve will not exceed the low end of the printed auction estimate.

Absentee: There will be a $1.00 Service Charge added to each successful absentee bid.

Payment: We accept the following payment types: Cash, Check (we reserve the right to hold merchandise until check clears), Major Credit Card, or Wire Transfer. You will need to pay sales tax unless you have a resale tax exemption number (You will need to complete a Minnesota ST3 Certificate of Exemption Form. Blank forms are available at the front desk or can be found online at http://www.revenue.state.mn.us/Forms_and_Instructions/st3.pdf or you are shipping the goods out of the state.

Pickup/Removal: All items must be removed from the premises during designated Pickup Times: Auction night until 20 minutes post auction completion, Tuesday 9am to 6pm, & Wednesday 9am to 5pm. If you are unable to pick up during these times, please make arrangements with the auctioneer.

Shipping: Luther Auctions DOES NOT provide packing and shipping services. We recommend The UPS Store #3798 to assist you in packing and shipping of 'small packages'. Shipping Requirements: 1) The UPS Store ships via UPS. 2) We require that the shipping address match the registered billing address of the credit card used for payment. If buyer needs item shipped to an alternate address, then payment must be made by wire transfer. 3) All shipments must be fully insured/ declared at their full purchase price. 4) Recipient must have a working phone number and email. 5) Recipient is responsible for any/all packing costs, shipping costs, duties, taxes, fees, etc. 6) International shipments are a case by case basis and must be pre-approved by Luther Auctions and The UPS Store. International payments must be made via wire transfer. 7) Shipping of larger items and furniture will need to be arranged by the buyer with another third party shipper. 8) We require a signed authorization form indicating your name, sale date, lot number and choice of carrier, before releasing your item to a third party. Please call (651) 770-6175 for more information.

The UPS Store #3798
1161 Wayzata Blvd E
Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone: 952-249-1500
store3798@theupsstore.com

Consignments: We are always seeking quality consignments. Consignments for auction are taken by appointment. Please give Tracy a call to setup a time that works best for you. (651) 770-6175.

We appreciate your business! If you have any questions or comments, please bring them to the auctioneer or any staff member. Thank you!