THE ART OF COLLECTING – MURANO GLASS, DESIGNER DÉCOR, CRYSTAL & VINTAGE TREASURES

1. Payment Information — To bid or list an item, you must have valid payment information on file. By entering your card details, you authorize Caring Transitions to charge your primary card for the total purchase amount of any winning bids, plus applicable taxes and the standard buyer’s premium. You agree to maintain valid payment information while your account is active and confirm you are authorized to use the provided card. If your payment method fails or your account is past due, Caring Transitions may suspend your bidding privileges and pursue collection, including late fees permitted by law.
2. Commitment to Purchase — Placing a bid is a binding agreement. If you are the winning bidder, you are responsible for paying for and picking up your item(s), or making approved shipping/delivery arrangements. Please do not bid unless you intend to complete the purchase.
3. Bidding retractions will NOT be performed within 3 hours of auction close,
4. Pickup Requirements — Winning bidders must pick up purchases during the scheduled pickup window, unless prior arrangements for shipping/delivery have been made. Buyers must bring their own tools and help to move large or heavy items. Loading assistance is not provided, and some items may be located on stairs, basements, or outbuildings.
5. Alternative Pickup / Holding Fees:
6. If you cannot attend during the scheduled pickup time, you must contact us prior to pickup. Alternative arrangements are not guaranteed. If granted, a $50 fee will apply to schedule pickup of items not at our studio.
7. Lots not picked up from our studio on the designated day will be subject to a $10 storage fee after 7 days after the original designated date.
8. Items not pickup within 7 days , WITHOUT COMMUNICATION FROM BUYER, will be considered forfeited and no refunds issued.
9. Invoices & Payments — Receipts are emailed once the sale closes and payment is secured. Invoices under $5,000 will be automatically charged to the primary card on file. Invoices over $5,000 will be charged a 10% deposit, with the balance due before pickup or shipping. Items cannot be released until invoices are paid in full.
10. Shipping is only available for items specifically designated as “Available for Shipping.” Items marked “Pickup Only” will not be shipped under any circumstances unless prior arrangements have been made directly with Caring Transitions of Greater Omaha before the auction closes.
11. Items requiring professional packing due to size, weight, fragility, or unusual shape may require third-party shipping through our local UPS Store. These items will be identified in the lot description, and the buyer must coordinate packing, shipping method, insurance, and payment directly with UPS. All related charges are paid directly to UPS.
12. For items eligible for standard shipping, Packing & Handling fees apply and are based on the size and number of boxes required to safely pack the items. Actual carrier shipping charges are billed separately.
13. Shipping costs may exceed the winning bid price, particularly for fragile or multi-item lots. By placing a bid, buyers agree to pay all applicable packing, handling, and shipping charges. Full shipping policies, pricing, and timelines are provided in the Shipping section.
14. Failure to Pay or Collect — If payment is not received or items are not collected during the scheduled pickup, purchases will be forfeited and resold or donated. No refunds will be given.
15. Bidding Privileges - If payment is not received for the initial invoice or for shipping invoices, where applicable, bidding privileges will be revoked.
16. Failure to comply with shipping requirements may result in item forfeiture without refund.
17. Taxes & Fees — An 18% buyer’s premium and 7% sales tax are added to all winning bids.
18. Condition of Items — We strive to describe items as accurately as possible. Expect normal wear consistent with antiques, vintage, or used goods. Not all flaws are listed. All items are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” with no warranties or returns. Caring Transitions does not guarantee the working order of clocks, watches, electronics, or mechanical devices. Dimensions provided may be approximate.
19. Auction Close — Auctions use a soft close. If a bid is placed in the final minutes, the ending time will extend briefly to allow additional bids, simulating a live auction.

Contact:
Olivia - ogerroll@caringtransitions.com - 402-547-0742
Joe - jmisiunas@caringtransitions.com - 402-490-4900