Global Travelers Online Auction - Deceased Estate

REGISTRATION

In order to bid in this auction, you must register on the The Consignors online bidding platform directly, and may not register in person.

Bidders with registrations outside the U.S. may be requested to provide additional identification- and/or payment-verification materials.

If you have a NC tax exemption/resale number, please be sure to inform The Consignors before the auction closes, so we can confirm the NC sales tax has been removed from your invoice, prior to your credit card being charged.

1. PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

a. You must be at least 18 years old and have a valid credit card on file with our company to register for and participate in our auction. The first time you save a new card to your account, there is a $100 soft hold to confirm there are funds available. This hold will automatically fall off 2-3 business days.

b. Your credit card on file with our company will be charged immediately following the close of the auction. In the event your card isn’t charged immediately, it will be charged within 24 hours of the auction closing.

c. If your credit card on file is declined for any reason you will incur a $15 Declined Card fee on your invoice. Please ensure your payment and contact information on file is correct, currently valid, and able to cover the entire invoice purchase price. The fee is also in effect when we attempt to process payment for shipping.

d. To arrange another form of payment such as cash, cashier’s check, or wire transfer, you must contact The Consignors LLC in writing at least 24 hours before the auction begins closing to ensure your request is received. If your alternate payment is not received by the pick-up deadline then your card on file will be charged for your full invoice total, including any applicable fees. Email us at support@theconsignors.com to specifically arrange an alternate method of payment.

e. Cash payments must be made with exact change. No discounts for cash payments.

f. No personal or out-of-state checks will be accepted.

g. Cashier’s checks over $500 must be pre-approved with the Auctioneer.

h. Payments over $3,000 can ONLY be made by certified cashier’s check or wire transfer.

i. Wire transfers will have a $30 fee applied to the invoice total.

j. If your invoice is not paid within seven business days of the auction closing for any reason, the auction house reserves the right to ban you from future auctions. This will affect your ability to bid on any current or future auctions with The Consignors LLC.

2. PAYMENT OPTIONS:

The Consignors LLC accepts:

• Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Diners, and American Express

• Cash (Must Be Exact Change)

• Cashier's Check

• Wire Transfers (with fee)

3. PAYMENT INFORMATION:

a. The currency for all purchases is USD.

b. There isa 10% Buyers Premium on any winning bids.

c. Credit card transactions are subject to an additional 3% Convenience Fee (listed separately on your invoice(s)).

d. Buyer agrees to not initiate a chargeback for their purchases under any circumstances. If you initiate a chargeback for any reason, the auction house reserves the right to ban you from future auctions.

e. Transportation, storage, shipping, and handling fees are at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer.

f. Auctions with inventory located outside of Chapel Hill, NC may be subject to additional sales tax as required by the corresponding municipality or borough.

4. PREVIEW:

a. There are limited in-person previews for this auction, by appointment only. All inventory, excluding the specifically mentioned lots below, is located at our warehouse facility at 7401 Rex Rd. Suite 107 Chapel Hill, NC 27516.

b. Additional photographs, videos, or condition reports may be available upon request, please forward requests to support@theconsignors.com

5. PICK-UP:

a. See details of each auction for specific Pick-Up Days.  Bring a photo ID and be prepared to present your email invoice receipt of purchase.

b. All inventory, unless otherwise noted, is located at our warehouse facility at 7401 Rex Rd. Suite 107 Chapel Hill, NC 27516.

c. Loading, transportation, and any required disassembly of items is the sole responsibility of the buyer. We do not provide tools for disassembly or assist with moving heavy objects.

d. Please call 984-250-7780 in advance to schedule pick-ups beyond the initial two-day window or coordinate shipping arrangements. Some deliveries can be made in Chapel Hill/Raleigh/Durham for a fee on a case-by-case basis.

e. We require written permission for all pick-ups on a buyer’s behalf. Email us at support@theconsignors.com or call us at 984.250-7780 to request a substitute pick-up person in your place.

f. Any inventory not collected, or without delivery arranged by the close of the second pick-up day will be forfeited unless other arrangements have been coordinated.

LOCAL DELIVERY

Local delivery is now available with pricing as follows:

- $95 for small items, furniture items, carpets, etc.
- $160+ for larger/heavier furniture items

Call The Consignors at 984-250-7780 to discuss.

Payment by cash at time of delivery.

5. BIDDING ONLINE:

a. All bids placed are final. As a company policy, we do not retract bids as it messes with the integrity of the auction. If you default on payment or have your high bid removed for any reason, you will be liable for any difference in sale price between what your high bid was, and the final sale price of the lot.

b. The auction will close at a rate of three lots per minute. If a bid is placed within an item's closing minute, the lot will be automatically extended by one minute.

c. Company Defined Online Bidding Increments: $1 - $10: $1, $11 - $25: $2, $26- $100: $5, $101 - $500: $10, $501 - $1,000: $25, $1,001 - $5,000: $50, $5,001 - $10,000: $100, $10,001 - $25,000: $100 $25,001 - $100,000: $250

d. Bid increments are subject to change during the auction at the auctioneer's discretion.

e. When a user places a Maximum Bid it will be placed at the reserve price if said Maximum Bid exceeds the reserve. If the Maximum Bid amount is below the reserve the bid will be placed for the full amount.

f. The auctioneer reserves the right to lift a reserve price at any time which guarantees a sale to the highest bidder at any price.

g. Being the high bidder on an item, with or without reserve, is a commitment to purchase the item for the amount of the high bid. This does not include Maximum Bids which exceed the amount of the current high bid.

6. CONDITIONS OF SALE:

a. All property is sold “AS IS”, and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. All dimensions provided are approximate. Buyers are always encouraged to inspect items in person prior to bidding to make their own determinations as to condition, size, and authenticity. Detailed condition reports can be provided upon request. The Consignors LLC accepts no responsibility for any error or omission.

b. Property is open to thorough public inspection by preview appointment only or via a request for additional condition reports, photos, or videos. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to determine condition, age, authenticity, value, or any other determining factor. The Consignors LLC may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising, on the Internet, and at the auction but makes no representations. In no event shall The Consignors LLC be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value and authenticity and may not make any contest regarding any determining factor. Bidders who participate from off-site and forego the opportunity to be present at the preview understand and acknowledge that this affects their ability to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value, or any other determinative factor. The Consignors LLC shall endeavor to describe in detail each item and any pertinent information about it. The Consignors LLC will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise unless it is a material and intentional misrepresentation of the item itself. Bidder agrees that everything is sold as-is and that they may not return any item they purchase. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.

c. Any high/low estimates provided are a courtesy only, and not a guarantee of the sales price.

7. WARRANTIES OF OWNER/REPRESENTATIVE:

a. The owner/representative warrants that he/she is the owner of listed items and has merchantable title to the items of personal property offered for sale and hereby grants to the Auctioneer the right to convey a merchantable title to such property to such buyers as may be successful at sale time. The Owner/representative guarantees clear title, and that liens on the listed property be so stated whereby arrangements will be made so that clear title will be issued to the purchaser. In the event the owner/representative is unable to clear the title, the owner/representative will be liable for any pre-sale expenses incurred by the Auctioneer, and/or a withdrawal fee.

b. The Consignors LLC is providing Internet auction bidding as a service to Bidder. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly on the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against The Consignors LLC or anyone else if the Internet service fails to work correctly before or during the timed online auction. The Consignors LLC will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Internet bidders who desire to make certain their bids are acknowledged should use the website feature and leave their maximum bid 24 hours before the auction ends. The Consignors LLC reserves the right to withdraw, re-sequence, or re-catalog items in this auction at any time, for any reason.

8. GOVERNING LAW & VENUE:

a. This agreement is governed by and construed in compliance with the domestic laws of the State of North Carolina without giving effect to any choice-of-law or conflict-of-law provision or rule (whether of the State of North Carolina or of any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction except the State of North Carolina. All disputes related to this agreement shall be resolved in a court of law located in Raleigh, NC.

9. ACCEPTANCE:

a. By bidding in our auction the Bidder accepts and agrees that they have read and agreed to the Terms & Conditions of the auction in their entirety. Thank you for your understanding, accordance, and acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.