Handmade Russian spinning tops

Complete Liquidation on Vintagity Antiques

Fancy Gap VA

Part 3

Introduction

Welcome to Matthews Auctioneers' online bidding platform. Below are the terms and conditions that apply to all transactions. By using this site, you agree that: (1) You have read and agreed to the terms & conditions; (2) You understand these terms & conditions, and; (3) You are bound by these terms & conditions in the use of this site. 

These terms & conditions, together with

• Any additional terms and conditions specific to a particular auction 
• terms & conditions anywhere else on the site constitute an agreement between Matthews Auctioneers and the user. Therefore, these terms & conditions can only be changed or waived by an authorized agent of Matthews Auctioneers. 

2. Use of the Site

2.1 Registration: To register and place bids on this site, you must complete the following; (1) provide, among other things, your name, phone number, email address, and a valid credit card. By registering on this site, you agree to be added to our text & email notification list automatically. You may unsubscribe from this list at any time by following the instructions in the message. 

2.2 Exclusion of Users & the Rejection of bids: Matthews Auctioneers reserves the sole right to accept or reject a bidder from its site for any reason, including the following reasons; (1) Violation of any of the terms & conditions; (2) Suspected fraudulent activity.

2.3 Placing A Bid: By placing a bid in an auction, you are making an irrevocable offer to purchase that item at the price set forth. ONCE A BID IS PLACED, IT CAN NOT BE RETRACTED FOR ANY REASON.

2.4 Item Inspection: All items will be available for inspection before the close of the auction. Matthews Auctioneers highly recommends that you inspect the item in person before bidding. By placing a bid on an item, you agree that you have inspected the item and understand the condition of the item. Failure to inspect before bidding shall not be the fault of Matthews Auctioneers.

2.5 Closing Times: Closing times for each item shall be posted on each item, excluding any extended bidding. End times may change without notice. 

2.6 Extended Bidding: An item shall enter extended bidding when a bid is placed in the final 30 seconds of the item's close, then 1 minute shall be added to the time remaining. An item shall close when no bids are placed within the last 30 seconds. 

2.7 Winning Bid: The user who entered the highest bid will complete the item purchase following the terms & conditions. The user's credit card will be charged for the full amount of the invoice. The only exclusion will be for items that are sold with a reserve, which shall be disclosed in the item details. All invoices must be paid within 24 hours of the auction's close. Any items not paid within 24 hours of the auction close will be resold, and the bidder will be banned from bidding on future auctions and may be subject to legal action.

2.8 Item Removal: Pickup times for this auction are Saturday 9-4 & Monday from 12-5 PM. All items must be removed by Monday at 5 PM or all purchases will be forfeited with no refund given. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.

2.9 Item Condition: Item conditions are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. Bidders are highly encouraged to attend the inspection in person prior to bidding. 

2.10 Buyer's Premium & Sales Tax - A 13.5% buyer's premium & 5.3% VA Sales Tax will be added to each invoice. 

4. 3. Other Terms & Notices

3.1 Staff of Matthews Auctioneers and their families are permitted to bid on all auctions but must follow all terms & conditions of the sale. 

3.2 This is a seller-managed auction conducted by Vintagity Antiques in Fancy Gap VA in conjunction with Matthews Auctioneers. 

Pickup times for this auction are Saturday 9-4 & Monday from 12-5 PM. All items must be removed by Monday at 5 PM or all purchases will be forfeited with no refund given. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.