TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
BUYERS
By accessing “Companies Estate Sales” (CES) services, you are affirming that you have read and agree to the following terms and conditions, as listed below:
Buyer’s Contract: A bid placed on an Item through the CES website creates a binding contract between CES and the Bidder to pay the amount bid, any applicable taxes, and any fees due to CES.
SMS - By creating an account you are agreeing to receive SMS correspondence. From Companies Estate Sales. You will receive sale alerts pickup reminders etc. You may opt of of receiving these SMS messages at any time. Standard message and data rates apply
If you are unable to pay for and pick up during the period specified for the auction, do not place a bid.
A Bidder seeking exemption from the requirements that payment and physical possession of the Item follow the terms and conditions described herein should contact CES management PRIOR to placing a bid.
In addition, bidders using the CES website agree that they will not:
- Place a bid through the CES website if they are under the age of 18 years old, or otherwise unable to enter into a legally binding contract.
- Collude with other bidders or otherwise manipulate the auction process.
- Fail to complete payment for winning bids.
- Circumvent the CES fee structure for auctions.
Buyer’s Premium: Bidders are responsible for reading and understanding the terms for each auction before bidding. Bidders are responsible for paying the buyer’s premium on any item for which they place a winning bid.
Close of Bidding: The closing time of each item is listed on the website. Items close in the order in which they are listed on the website. On the final day of the sale, the website will list specific closing times for each item. However, any item that receives a bid within the last five minutes of the closing time will automatically be extended for an additional three minutes from the time at which the bid was received. This automatic extension system will remain in effect as long as bids continue to be entered. If no bid activity is received for five minutes, the item will close, and the winning bid will be registered.
Credit Card Information: Bidders are obligated to enter valid credit card information when registering on the site, and to update that information as needed. By entering credit card information, a Bidder authorizes CES to charge his or her credit card for the amount of any winning bid, as well as the taxes and buyer’s premium. A Convenience Fee of 3% will be applied to any sale completed by credit card.
Purchase Terms:
In those circumstances where CES has agreed in advance to accept non-credit card payment, payments may be made via cash or check during the period specified and agreed to for payment, listed with the details for each auction. Purchases under $2,500 must be made with a credit card or debit card. All sales are final and non-refundable. All items are sold as is an no refunds adjustments etc shall be issued after items have been picked up.
PLEASE NOTE THAT BIDDERS WHO FAIL TO PAY AND PICK UP THE ITEMS FOR WHICH THEY HAVE PLACED WINNING BIDS DURING THE TIME SPECIFIED IN THE DETAILS FOR EACH SALE, AUTHORIZE CES TO CHARGE THEIR REGISTERED CREDIT CARD FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE WINNING BID, AS WELL AS ANY APPLICABLE TAXES AND FEES.
