ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY "ONLINE ONLY" AUCTION

TERMS OF SALE

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE YOUR LAST VISIT TO THIS WEBSITE. BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

YOU MUST REGISTER 24 BUSINESS HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE AUCTION AND BE APPROVED IN ORDER FOR YOUR BIDS TO BE ACCEPTED! YOU CAN NOT REGISTER ON THE DAY OF THE SALE!
WE, LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY, ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTAL BIDS PLACED BY BIDDERS OR BIDS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN RETRACTED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE AUCTION!

PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE AT OUR GALLERY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AFTER THE AUCTION. Our regular business hours are Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We are closed during online auctions. WE DO NOT HAVE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING! Recommended SHIPPER FOR SMALL ITEMS IS: The UPS Store, Michelle Smith, 252-293-4400,store4108@theupsstore.com
A list of Furniture shippers will be provided upon request.
ALL MERCHANDISE MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 30 DAYS! AFTER 30 DAYS, ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED FORFEITED WITHOUT REFUNDS or NOTIFICATION! Ownership of such items will then revert to Langston Auction Gallery to cover storage and will be included in a future auction. We do not contact prior to resale! It is buyer's responsibility to pickup purchases within the 30 days.

1. EVERY LOT IS SOLD AS IS and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. We, Langston Auction Gallery, do not guarantee dates, signatures, origin, condition, or authenticity. All measurements are approximate. WE ENCOURAGE BIDDERS TO SEND EMAILS IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ITEMS OR PREFERABLY, EXAMINE IN PERSON. EMAILS ARE NOT ANSWERED ON WEEKENDS! The bidder is solely responsible for determining age, condition, origin, authenticity, and value of the item before bidding. Langston's will attempt to describe every lot correctly and point out any defects, but neither Langston's, nor the consignor, will be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description, condition, or estimated value. PLEASE LOOK AT ALL OF THE PHOTOS! WE TRY TO TAKE PHOTOS OF ANY DAMAGE THAT WE SEE, DAMAGE MAY NOT BE IN DESCRIPTION, BUT IN PHOTO. All gold, silver, diamonds, and gemstones are not guaranteed. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE AUTHENTICITY OF SPECIALTY ITEMS - ANTIQUE DOLLS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, JEWELRY, ETC. We, also do not guarantee clocks (working or not working). All clocks are sold as is. We recommend prospective bidders examine all items of interest. By placing a bid, you signify that you have examined the items as fully as you desire or that you have chosen not to examine them. Any condition statement given by Langston Auction Gallery is strictly an opinion and Langston's shall have no responsibility for errors or omissions.
2. Buyer pays packing and shipping cost and must notify Langston's about the shipping arrangements. Langston Auction Gallery does NOT provide in-house packing or shipping. Shipping arrangements may be made through the buyer's own shipper or Langston's will supply a list of shippers. We do not provide estimates for shipping. SHIPPER FOR SMALL ITEMS IS: The UPS Store, Michelle Smith, 252-293-4400, store4108@theupsstore.com. You must obtain your own estimate by contacting your choice of shipper. Upon request, we will provide a list of furniture shippers for buyer to contact. Shippers are independent of us and are not endorsed by us; therefore, we are not responsible for problems associated with shipping. Once the item is picked up by the shipper, the responsibility for said item is the shipper's responsibility. Merchandise is stored at the risk of the purchaser from the time the item is purchased on liveauctioneers. We are not responsible for any damages for items stored in our building after time of purchase!
All merchandise must be picked up within 30 days of the Auction unless other arrangements have been made prior the Auction. Paid merchandise that has not been picked up within 30 days will be considered forfeited without refunds! Ownership of such items will then revert to Langston Auction Gallery.
3. On the close of the sale of an item, title to the property immediately transfers to the successful bidder, who, in turn becomes the buyer of the property. The buyer assumes full risk and responsibility for the purchased property, including all costs and expenses of handling, shipping, insurance, and export, and is liable for the full purchase price plus the buyer's premium and applicable taxes. NC sales tax of 6.75% will be added to the total purchase price unless bidder qualifies for exemption by submitting a sales tax exemption form (Form E-595E) with Langston Auction Gallery. Items physically picked up in NC by buyers without a sales tax exemption will be charged the NC State sales tax. Items shipped by common carrier out of state will not be charged NC State sales tax.
4. For payment, if you have a card on file with LiveAuctioneers, it will be automatically charged 72 hours after you receive your invoice if other payment arrangements are not made (LiveAuctioneers does charge a processing fee for this service). Acceptable forms of payment are money order, cashier's check, bank wire transfer (include an additional $20 for bank wire fee). If payment is made by check, Langston's reserves the right to hold all items purchased until the check has cleared the bank. A service charge of $35.00 will be charged for returned checks. If payment is not made within specified time and the buyer has not contacted Langston's to make arrangements, Langston's reserves the right to cancel the transaction. Credit Cards will not be accepted for purchases of coins or jewelry! Coins and jewelry must be paid by cash, money order or Cashier's check.
5. By registering for this sale and bidding on any item, all bidders are entering into a contract and agree to abide by and accept these terms of sale.