Auction Terms & Conditions
We want to be your favorite auction company, and we will work hard to do so. Customers who abide by the following Terms and Conditions may get to be some of our favorite customers as well!
Conditions of Sale
All sales are final and all property is sold "As is, Where is." It is the bidder's responsibility to determine authenticity, condition and usefulness of the items purchased. We attempt to describe all these items to try to give you a visual of the item you are bidding on. We describe them to the best of our ability and many times rely on information from the consignor that is given to us. If you have questions or are NOT SURE about condition or anything else pertaining to an item in our auction, please do not hesitate to pick up the phone and give us a call! We will answer your questions to the best of our ability. Call (972) 946-0411 to speak to the owner.
Buyer's Premium
Our buyer's premium is 18% for all purchases. No checks will be accepted.
Bidding
A bid by any person shall be conclusive proof that the person has made himself acquainted with these conditions of sale and has agree to be bound by them. In the event of non-payment during posted pickup days, we reserve the right to charge the outstanding invoice balance to the credit card you provided upon registration. Failure to honor your bid, chargebacks, buyer's remorse and general rudeness may result in loss of bidding privileges. Documentation of denial of bidding privileges is available to all auction companies on Hibid, which may affect your ability to bid on their auctions as well.
Payment
Professor Picker accepts cash, VISA, Mastercard, AMEX and online payments through Venmo and Zelle. We do not accept checks or cashier checks. All credit card payments shall be processed by Professor Picker.
Authenticity
Though all descriptions are believed to be correct, neither auction house nor seller makes any warranties of any kind with respect to the property and in no event shall be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source origin, fitness for a particular purpose, condition etc. Condition is based on a cursory examination. ALWAYS preview for condition and authenticity. If you have any questions about specific items, please feel free to contact Kevin at (972)946-0411 prior to bidding. Please do not assume that items in the background are included unless detailed in the description. This includes setup materials, phones and employees, as well as other items accidentally photographed.
Auction
The Auction house owners, employees and consignors reserve the right to bid on any items in auction. Persons attending preview or auction during removal of goods assume all risks of damage of or loss to person and property and specifically release the auctioneer from liability therefore. Neither auctioneer nor his principal shall be liable by reason of any defect in or condition of the premises on which the sale is held including but not limited to personal injury, fire or theft. If foregoing conditions or any other applicable conditions are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Auctioneer and Seller by law, including without limitation, the right to hold the purchaser liable for the bid price, auctioneer at his option may 1) resell the property publicly or privately, with the purchaser being liable for the payment of any deficiency plus all costs incurred or 2) cancel the sale, retaining all liquidated damages on all payment made by purchaser. Auctioneer commission and all other incidental damages will be charged. Auctioneer is acting as an agent and agent only and is not responsible for the acts of his or her principals.
Pickup Times
Pickup times are firm unless extenuating circumstances warrant i.e., acts of nature, etc. All items must be picked up during the published times. If you cannot make pickup during the established times, DO NOT BID. Do not risk placing a bid hoping that we can store your items! We do not have the room or the resources to store your items. Again, if you cannot make pickup during the established times, DO NOT BID. If you do choose to bid and fail to pick up your items during the published times, we will charge the credit card on your file and your items will be forfeited. Failure to abide by the pickup times may result in loss of bidding privileges.
Shipping
SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS AUCTION. ALL BOXING AND SHIPPING WILL BE HANDLED THROUGH THE UPS STORE. CARDS WILL BE CHARGED FOR ITEMS NOT PICKED UP WHETHER SHIPPING IS CHOSEN OR NOT! IF YOU CANNOT PICK UP YOUR ITEMS BETWEEN 2:00 AND 6:00 ON THE LISTED PICKUP DAY, PLEASE DO NOT BID! If you fail to make arrangements for alternate pickup options BEFORE 5 pm the day of pickup, your card will be charged, and your items forfeited.
Governing Law
The laws of the state of Texas govern this agreement. Any and all lawsuits must be filed in Dallas County courts and the Northern District of Texas.
Privacy Policy
Included in these terms and conditions is the privacy policy as outlined on the Sales By Bales website.
Indemnification
Buyer shall indemnify Professor Picker against any claims, damages, or liability (including reasonable attorney's fees) as a result of an injury or other harm suffered by any person and stemming from the sale, whether arising before, during, or after the sale. Buyer agrees to indemnify Professor Picker for any damages or losses. Buyer will not hold Professor Picker, its owners, affiliates or employees liable for accidents, injury, theft, or incidents related to this purchase.
Intellectual Property
By submitting any images to Professor Picker for the purpose of sale, marketing, or any use on our website, you grant Professor Picker worldwide non-exclusive license to use the image on any and all marketing collateral digital, printer or otherwise.
Trademarks
All trademarks, service marks, and copyrights owned by Professor Picker shall not be used without written permission. This includes the name Professor Picker , Absolute Treasures, any and all website URL addresses and abbreviations of such.
AuctionFlex
AuctionFlex sets up each user on this website and collects all user information. Professor Picker does not have access to user names and passwords. AuctionFlex does provide Professor Picker with user name, contact information and credit card information provided during the registration processes. User information will not be sold to any third party advertisers by Professor Picker.
*PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT TERMS BELOW*
PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS BEFORE 6 PM IF YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO PICK UP YOUR ITEMS.
UNPAID ITEMS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CHARGED TO THE CREDIT CARD ON FILE WITHIN ONE HOUR AFTER PICKUP CLOSES UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN ADVANCE.
Alternate pickup times will cost $50. We often do not have regular hours at the gallery outside of pickup. Your request for a special pickup will require someone leaving their assigned job for the day and making a special trip to allow you to pick up.
Bring back Items not picked up at the designated Richardson Gallery pickup following your sale purchase will be donated or possibly resold. We have a limited storage space and cannot hold on to these items more than a day or two. Possible suspension of bidding rights may occur at management's discretion if items are stored and not retrieved.
We value our customers and continue to look for ways to make auction bidding fun and easier. Stay tuned for improvements and changes!
