Registration Terms and Conditions
By registering and bidding, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following Terms & Conditions. Bids are binding, and all sales are final.
General Terms
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All items are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” with no warranties or guarantees of any kind, expressed or implied.
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All sales are final.
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No reserve prices — everything sells absolute.
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E&O does not represent any manufacturer; items are sold as recovered freight.
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It is the bidder’s responsibility to determine condition, age, authenticity, value, and suitability prior to bidding.
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Bidders must rely on their own inspection and information.
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Announcements made on auction day take precedence over prior written or advertised material.
Payment
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All purchases must be paid in full the day of the auction.
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Payment is due immediately after the close of the auction.
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Accepted forms of payment: Cash, Debit/Credit Card (no fees).
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Invoices will be emailed after the auction with a secure payment link.
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If payment is not received by 2:00 PM on auction day, Erkelens & Olson will charge any card on file.
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All sales are final. The auctioneer’s record of sale is conclusive.
Restricted Items
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Certain items cannot be resold and may need to be returned if requested. Examples include: weapons, illegal drugs, IDs, privacy-related items, alcohol, tobacco, aviation parts, firearms, military/government equipment, prototypes, industrial electronics, original artwork, or other items not intended for open market sale.
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If recovery is required, Buyer must return the goods and will be reimbursed up to the purchase price.
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Items may not be sold back to the original manufacturer.
Catalog & Photos
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Auction catalog, photos, stock images and descriptions are provided as a guide only.
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Counts, quantities, and descriptions are not guaranteed.
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E&O reserves the right to add, group, divide, or withdraw lots.
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Errors or omissions do not relieve bidder responsibility.
Buyer’s Premium & Fees
Registration & Bidding
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All bidders must register through our website.
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New bidders with limited or no Bidspotter history may be required to provide a $500 refundable deposit before approval.
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By registering, you authorize a temporary pre-authorization hold of $500. This is refunded if no purchase is made or if alternate payment is arranged.
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Once positive bidding history is established, deposits are not required.
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Minimum bid: $25 or $10. Bids increase in $25/$10 increments.
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By registering, you agree to receive auction updates by email (opt-out available).
Auction Process
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Auctions are conducted online in a timed format.
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The first lot begins closing Thursday at 9:00 AM, with subsequent lots closing every 10 seconds.
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Any bid placed within the final 2 minutes extends that lot’s closing time by 2 minutes.
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There are no in-person previews.
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All bids are final. Please bid resonsibly--if you're uncertain, it's best not to bid.
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Auctioneer reserves the right to:
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Accept bids in increments deemed in the seller’s best interest.
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Reject any bid or bidder at their discretion.
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Refuse service to anyone.
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Only winning bidders may enter the auction house. For safety reasons, children are not permitted.
Removal / Pickup
- Buyers are responsible for removing purchases during the scheduled pickup days and times, and from the time the auction closes, purchased items become the Buyer’s responsibility.
- Purchases not removed by the posted deadline may be forfeited without refund. Items not removed by the posted deadline are no longer the responsibility of Erkelens & Olson Auctioneers, and E&O assumes no liability for loss, damage, or missing items.
- A paid invoice is required for pickup.
- Pallet jacks and forklifts may be available for assistance; however, assistance does not transfer responsibility or liability to E&O staff.
- Pallets not picked up by Monday following the auction will incur a $25 per pallet, per day storage fee.
- Wire bins are not to be removed from the auction house.
- E&O staff will be on-site to help facilitate an orderly and accurate pickup process.
- All sales are final, with no refunds or exchanges.
Shipping
Counterfeit Disclaimer
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Every effort is made to exclude counterfeit items; however, no guarantee is made regarding authenticity or value.
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If a buyer suspects an item is counterfeit, they must notify staff before leaving the premises.
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Suspected counterfeit items will be destroyed immediately. No refunds or adjustments will be made.
Questions
Please contact E&O at 801.355.6655 or Robert@salesandauction.com with any questions.