ONLINE ONLY ESTATE AUCTION
18% Buyers Fee on Small items up to $5K includng Credit Card Fee Larger Items from $5K up have an automatically reduced auction fee of 10% Auction Fee Added to the high bid and THOSE ITEMS ONLY may be paid by cash, wire ttransfer or certified funds prior to picking up. iF BUYER WISHES TO USE A CREDIT CARD ON LARGER ITEMS ABOVE $5k A 3% CREDIT CARD FEE WILL APPLY AS WELL.
ALL ITEMS SELLING BELOW MUST BE PAID BY CREDIT CARD ONLY.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AUCTION
By registering to bid or placing a bid, you agree to be bound by all of these terms & conditions and any other announced terms and conditions of sale or rules of the site. All internet bidders agree that bids placed on the internet shall have the same legal effect as if they were in attendance at the auction in person. ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BID. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AND NO RETURNS!!!
1. All persons attending the exhibition, sale or removal of merchandise assume all risks of damage to person or property and specifically release and indemnify Birdsong Auction and Real Estate Group, LLC, birdsongauction.hibid.co. & Travis Birdsong (all herein referred to as BAREG) and seller from any liability.
This is an Estate Auction.
2. Bidder agrees that all property is sold "AS-IS WHERE-IS" with no warranties express or implied and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Property is open to thorough public inspection. Bidders who bid from off site and are not present at the live auction or preview understand and acknowledge that they may not be able 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. BAREG may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising, on the internet and at the auction but makes no representations. In no event shall BAREG be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. BAREG does not guarantee any appraisals, gradings or certifications. If you have any questions about the merchandise, ASK THEM BEFORE BIDDING. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. It is Bidder's responsibility to determine if any item is legal where they live. There are no refunds for any reason. By placing a bid, Bidder acknowledges that her or she has inspected the items to his or her satisfaction or chooses to not examine them at his or her sole risk. BAREG 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 he or she may not return any item they purchase for any reason accept an intentional and material misrepresentation of the item itself made by BAREG. Bidder's sole remedy in the event of an intentional and material misrepresentation of an item shall be to return the item, at their expense and in the same condition it was shipped to them. If BAREG agrees that the item was materially and intentionally misrepresented BAREG will refund the Bidder's purchase price to him/her. Bidder agrees that under no circumstances whatsoever will BAREG ever be liable to any bidder for an amount greater than the purchase price of the item they purchased. BIDS CANNOT BE REMOVED UNLESS IT IS AN OBVIOUS TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR. MAKE CERTAIN WHAT YOU ARE BIDDING ON BEFORE YOU BID.
3. BAREG reserves the right to charge the Bidder's credit card the full amount of any or all of Bidder's pre or live bids at any time. When the auctioneer says, "sold" Bidder assumes full responsibility for the merchandise. Everything MUST be paid for in full by 3:00 PM the day after the auction. All internet Bidders agree to pay a buyer's premium ON SMALL ITEMS LESS THAN $5K equal to Eighteen Percent (18 %) of the hammer price of each item they purchase. If the hammer price of an item is $100.00, the buyer's premium will be $18.00 for a total purchase price of $118.00. ALL TEMS SELLING FOR OVER %K WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REDUCED AUCTION FEE OF 10% OF THE HIGH BID NO SALES TAX OTHER THAN TO TRANSFER TITLE FOR NEW OWNER . Any purchase not paid for by 3:00 the day following the auction, will be billed to the credit card you registered with.
4. If you plan to register a titled vehicle in an area that requires an emission or other test, emissions or other tests are not guaranteed and it is sold AS-IS unless stated otherwise in the item description. All titled vehicles are sold AS-IS TOW AWAY in regards to emissions tests. Emission tests are not provided unless it is stated in the item description. If an emission test is provided, it is only valid in the area for which it was issued. It is the buyer's sole responsibility to determine if a titled vehicle is legal and able to be registered where buyer lives.
5. If firearms are sold, all Federal and State laws and regulations will be followed. Some firearms may not be legal in Bidder's jurisdiction. It is the bidder's sole obligation to determine if a firearm they purchase is legal where they live. There is a commission charge of 25% charged to resell any firearm(s) that has to be returned due to a buyer's local law. In the event that a buyer is unable to take legal delivery of any firearm(s) he or she will have the firearm(s) returned to RBAREG and hereby engages BAREG to resell the firearm(s) at absolute auction with a commission charge of 25%. Magazines that are not legal where a buyer lives are not included in the sale. No credit will be given for the magazine.
6. BAREG is providing internet only bidding for this auction. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against BAREG or anyone else if the internet service fails to work correctly before or during the auction. BAREG will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Internet bidders who desire to make certain their bid is acknowledged place their maximum bids at least two hours prior to the auction closing time. BAREG reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. In the event of any software problem, mistake or other issue, BAREG reserves the right to extend the closing times, stop, restart or cancel this auction at its sole discretion. Even though an item may display as "sold" on the internet, no sales are final until they are certified by BAREG and Bidder receives an invoice. BAREG reserves the right to cancel any or all sales and resell the items in whatever manner it chooses.
7. The bids are advanced at pre-set increments available on the bidding web page. From time to time BAREG may accept items with undisclosed reserves prices. The seller and BAREG reserve the right to bid on behalf of the seller on items on which there may be a reserve. BAREG may reject or cancel any bid for any reason. The record of the auction made by BAREG shall be conclusive. This is a Public Auction and as such, all qualified bidders may bid including RGA owners, family members and employees.
8.Online Puchases are by CREDIT CARD ONLY OTHER THAN ITEMS SELLING FOR $5K OR ABOVE WHICH IS OPTIONAL If a check accepted by BAREG is returned for any reason, Bidder agrees that BAREG may re-present it in person or electronically and collect the amount of the check as well as the highest service charges and fees allowed under State law. Any amount left unpaid shall accrue interest at the highest rate allowed under state law. Unless exempted by law, the purchaser shall pay all applicable taxes. NO SALES TAX WILL BE CHARGED FOR THIS AUCTION. Bidder agrees to indemnify BAREG against any claim if sales tax is not collected on Bidder's purchases. Bidder agrees to not stop payment on any check paid to BAREG. Bidder further agrees that under no circumstances will he/she initiate a chargeback on his/her credit card. Title to the merchandise transfers to Bidder only when Bidder's payment is honored.
9. All property shall be removed from the premises by the Bidder at her/his own risk and expense within the time period announced. ALL MERCHANDISE PURCHASED AT THIS AUCTION MUST BE REMOVED DURING TIMES POSTED FOR THIS AUCTION UNLESS SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH BAREG OR IT IS BEING SHIPPED. ITEMS NOT REMOVED BY THIS TIME WILL HAVE A CHARGE OF $10 PER LOT, PER DAY ADDED AND THE ITEMS MAY BE FORFEITED WITH NO REFUNDS. Internet bidders should arrange to pick up their purchases within this time. Either BAREG or a professional shipping company will ship all merchandise not picked up. Bidder hereby grants the shipper or BAREG the right to charge their credit card the entire amount of packing, shipping and handling costs. In the event that Bidder does not pay for shipping, Bidder shall have no claim against BAREG and will forfeit the merchandise with no refunds. All items will be insured for the purchase price. Our first priority is to deliver your new purchase in excellent condition. Bidder agrees that any merchandise not removed by bidder within seven days of the auction will be forfeited with no refunds. Bidder shall have no claim to merchandise not removed by the above date. Shipping for this auction is available at the bidders discression and cost or Pak Mail services company will be avalabe to ship. at bidders cost Please see shipping info for full details.
10. Bidder agrees that this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Alabama and hereby grants sole jurisdiction and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction and venue of a court of subject matter jurisdiction located in Butler County, Missouri. Bidder agrees and grants that service of process on them may be obtained by mailing a certified letter, containing a summons, postage prepaid, to them at the address they provided to register. Should a dispute arise between BAREG and Bidder, Bidder waives any right to a trial or hearing in a court of law and agrees to settle the dispute through binding arbitration in Butler County.
11. BAREG may refuse a buyer's number and bidding privileges to anyone for any reason. Bidder agrees to provide any identification BAREG may request including but not limited to: drivers license, photocopies of credit cards, Social Security card or US Passport. Bidder agrees to comply with any stated additional terms or conditions associated with particular items.
12. Bidder agrees that by registering to bid, they agree to ALL terms contained herein.