TERMS & CONDITIONS **BY PLACING A BID, BIDDER CERTIFIES THAT THEY HAVE READ AND WILL ABIDE BY ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS STATED BELOW. **IT IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO UNDERSTAND ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING.
ON-LINE BIDDING
This is a timed, Online-only Auction; the highest bid online when the bidding closes will be the winning bid for the item. This auction will incorporate a "SOFT CLOSE". Bidding within the last minute before the closing of an item will extend the bidding time by an additional minute. This prevents individuals from placing a bid on an item at the last second to prevent others from bidding more.
BUYERS PREMIUM: Buyer's premiums (20%) ($1 MINIMUM), do apply on all on-line purchases. Buyer's premiums are determined by the auction and the rates can be found posted in several lots in the auction catalog.
ITEMS SOLD "AS IS, WHERE IS" All items are sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranty or guarantees, expressed or implied, by the seller or Clark Auction Service. Bidders accept all auction items/property "WITH ALL FAULTS", whether immediately apparent. It is strongly recommended that bidders thoroughly inspect items before placing a bid. Items are described as accurately as possible, but do not represent any guarantee by the seller or Clark Auction Service. By placing a bid, bidder signifies that they have inspected the item to their satisfaction.
PICTURES & ITEM DESCRIPTIONS: Multiple photos will be included in item descriptions whenever possible; however, photos may or may not fully represent the item. Lighting, surroundings, and other factors can affect the perception of an item in a photo; therefore, all bidders are responsible for their own personal inspection of the item(s) before placing a bid. Photos and descriptions are to be used as a guideline only. We strongly urge bidders to attend the scheduled preview of items.
INVOICING: An invoice and payment instructions will be sent to each buyer's registered email at the close of the auction. Please read email message completely for PAYMENT & PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS/LOCATION. Contact us at (712) 363-4799 if you do not receive an invoice from us within 24 hours of auction close. Payment must be received at time of checkout and pickup following the conclusion of the auction. If payment is not received or payment arrangements made within 7 days after the conclusion of the auction, the buyer will lose all right, title and interest to the item(s), including all moneys. Auction items will not be released for pickup until payment is made in full. Clark Auction email address: dave@clarkauctions.com. Please check for email address to be marked as safe senders on your safe email list. SOMETIMES INVOICE EMAILS WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOUR SPAM/JUNK MAIL FOLDER. **PLEASE CHECK these folders before contacting us!
SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE on most items through Clark Auction Service, we intend to work with. If you have questions if an item can be shipped. Please contact the Dave @712-363-4799 or dave@clarkauctions.com. NO item(s) will ship until both auction invoice and shipping/handling invoice is paid in full.
***We would like to remind customers that the shipping process is slow, tedious, and not cheap. The packing of items takes time, materials, and staff. In the current times, staff is hard to come by. We will try to get items out as fast and as reasonable as possible. Customers should realize that not every customer's package can be the first one shipped. NO items will be packed for shipping until after payment in full has cleared! Most customers can expect to receive their package(s) from 14-30 DAYS AFTER auction invoice is paid in full.
SHIPPING CUSTOMERS PAYMENTS: You will receive your regular invoice after the auction ends. Within a few days after that invoice, we will follow up with a UPDATED invoice that includes the 4% credit card convenience fee added. ****THAT INVOICE WILL HAVE A LINK FOR YOU TO PAY YOUR INVOICE ONLINE. Once your items are paid for. We will move your items to the shipper's area. We will pack your items and the INVOICE YOU SEPARATELY with an updated invoice with a link for you to pay for your shipping. We experience high volumes of shipping. Customers can expect their packages to arrive at between 14-30 days after the auction. FAILURE to comply with these terms will prohibit bidder from participating in future live or on-line auctions. SOMETIMES UPDATED INVOICES EMAILS WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOUR SPAM/JUNK MAIL FOLDER. **PLEASE CHECK these folders before contacting us!
HANDLING FEES: Minimum Handling fee on standard sized lots, will be $5.00 for the first lot. Handling on each additional standard sized toy lot will be $2.00 per lot. Large group(ed) lots may vary from this schedule!
SHIPPING & INSURANCE FEES: Shipping will be calculated, and each package will be insured for the invoice amount at buyer's expense. If you have shipping questions. Please contact Clark Auction Service @712-363-4799 for more information. We expect customers to follow the same payment rules as Clark Auction Service enforces.
ITEM PICKUP: Removal and/or transportation of item(s) won on auction shall be at the expense, liability, and risk of the buyer. Any Items not removed at the allotted checkout time, unless arrangements have been made and agreed upon by seller, will be considered abandoned and the purchaser will lose all right, title and interest to the property, including all moneys from the buyer. FAILURE to pickup/pay for items WILL result in buyer being PERMANENTLY BANNED from future auctions. BRING WITH YOU: Loading HELP, Tools, Carts, packing materials, Load straps, Chains, Binders and any other items you may need to load, pack and haul your purchases. Bring Adequate Help With You.
RETURNED CHECK FEES: A fee of $40.00 + ALL costs to recover will be assessed on returned checks and may result in the bidder being denied access to future auctions. Be sure you can pay immediately after the conclusion of the auction and realize your bids are not conditional upon financing. **PAYMENT PROCEDURES: Payments will be made directly to Clark Auction Service. Payment IS TO BE MADE DURING CHECKOUT/LOADOUT. See Checkout/Loadout information.
FORMS OF PAYMENT: Cash, Company/Personal "GOOD" Check, or Credit Card. *NOTE* (A 4% CONVENIENCE FEE WILL be ADDED to your total if paying by Credit Card).
All Checks are to be made payable to Clark Auction Service
REJECTIONS & CANCELATIONS: Clark Auction Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Clark Auction Service reserves the right to cancel any auction at any time. Clark Auction Service reserves the right to cancel the sale of any items to any buyer before the items are removed or shipped from our facility. Clark Auction Service reserves the right to permanently ban any bidder who is troublesome in any way.
EMAIL: Bidders who register for any auction will be added to our mailing and email lists. By agreeing to our terms and conditions, bidders agree to opt-in to each list. Email or mail recipients may opt-out at any time.
AUCTION SOFTWARE: Clark Auction Service will not be held liable for any software or software malfunctions.