PCH Auctions Lewis Estate

ALL BIDS MADE ARE FINAL AND SUBJECT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ALL SALES ARE FINAL REGARDLESS OF CONDITION, DESCRIPTION OR OPINION OF VALUE

PLEASE READ ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING

If you have any questions or are unclear on anything outlined in our Terms and Conditions, please contact us to clarify prior to any bidding.

1. REGISTRATION

Complete and accurate online registration through HiBid is required prior to bidding. Auction registration must be made at least 24 hours before the auction starts, so be sure to register early to assure your approval for bidding during the auction. All bidders must be 18 years of age or older to bid. PCH Auctions has sole discretion as to who can and cannot place bids.

2. LOT CATALOG

Every item is sold “As Is, Where Is.” Lot descriptions are for simple identification purposes only and are believed to be accurate. We do our best to describe each item accurately, but it is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves as to value, condition, and size. Do not rely solely on photos to make buying decisions.

If description does not match the picture in a lot, the description takes precedence. No representations are made to the authenticity, age, origin, or value and the auctioneer makes no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied. All measurements, weights & sizes are approximate.

All obvious damages seen at time of listing have been identified. Common nicks, scratches, and wear may not have been called out. Any display props or mannequins used to display items are not part of the lot unless specifically stated and remain the property of PCH Auctions.

Auction Company assumes no liability for errors, omissions, accurate weights or measures, additions and/or deletions in the auction catalog.

3. PREVIEW

Preview of the auction is done by appointment only and can be arranged by emailing us at pchauctions@pchauction.com or by calling 314.757.3718. Preview appointments are generally available Monday thru Friday from 9am–5pm.

4. BIDDING

Buyer relies solely on his/her own judgment when bidding. Please take advantage of the opportunity to preview and inspect the items prior to bidding as all bids made are final and subject to these terms and conditions. If you would like to see additional pictures of any item, please email us at vince@pchmercantile.com and we can email or text you more pics.

Everything will be sold to the highest bidders, in accordance with the auction company’s Bidder Contract, which is available at the site or online. There will be a 15% Buyer’s Premium added to the final high bid amount.

Per Missouri state law, applicable sales tax will be added to the winning bids. All bids are in US dollars. Your bid is a contract.

The auction company reserves the right to correct any and all errors that could happen before or during the auction including typographical, clerking errors, or any errors caused by loss of an Internet connection or removal of any item up to the time of final sale. All questions regarding merchandise should be asked before the auction begins.

PCH Auctions, the Auctioneer, and Auction staff reserve the right to bid in this auction. This may include bidding for personal purchase or on behalf of consignors to protect reserves. All such bidding will be conducted under the same terms and conditions as all other bidders.

5. WINNING

Emails are sent at the conclusion of the auction to verify and confirm purchases with an invoice. If your account shows you as the winner of an item and you do not receive an email, check your spam folder. If you do not find it there, please contact us.

Nothing is to be removed until settled for. Merchandise becomes the full responsibility of the Buyer at time of purchase, and Buyer assumes all risk of loss and damage to property.

Items not picked up within the announced time, and without special arrangements, shall be considered abandoned and may be resold, donated, or disposed of at PCH’s discretion with no refund or credit due.

6. PICK UP / SHIPPING

Pick up or load-out days are clearly marked in the auction listing. Buyer is responsible for all labor, equipment, and supplies needed for removal. PCH staff will not assist in moving or loading. Any item forgotten at the sale site is not the responsibility of PCH Auctions.

It is your responsibility to ensure all purchases are in your possession. Visual inspection should be done before you leave the premises. We do not guarantee items to be in boxes. We are not responsible for loading or securing any items. The buyer must make sure that all items are loaded to their specifications. It is the buyer’s responsibility to be sure that all of the correct items are loaded and they are in acceptable condition before leaving the premises and must sign off on the invoice which will be kept by PCH Auctions for proof that you got your items. Please bring help to assist in the loading process. The auction company cannot be responsible for items after they leave the facility.

Bidder acknowledges responsibility for any personal injury and/or property damage caused by Bidder or his Agent, and further agrees to hold Auctioneers, Owners, its Officers, or Employees harmless for any personal injury to himself and/or his Agents and any property damage incurred on auction premises.

Shipping:

We will not ship larger items such as furniture, framed art, and items requiring special packaging.

Please verify before bidding if an item can be shipped, as there are no refunds on bids.

If you require shipping, please let us know as soon as possible after the auction is done.

Shipping and packaging charges will consist of actual carrier charge in addition to a $10 per shipped box to cover materials and time.

Items will ship by the following Wednesday of the auction. Shipping charges will be charged to your card on file.

We will not accept outside arranged shipping and all sales are final regardless if you decide not to have items shipped.