Auction Terms & Conditions In-House and Third-Party shipping is availble for this auction. See Shipping Terms & Conditions for details.
Assistance with registering and bidding online is available at the onsite preview sessions or by calling 610-370-2879
All items are sold "as is, where is". Effort is made to accurately describe all lots and items. If you have any questions regarding an item in the auction, before you bid, please attend the scheduled onsite preview sessions, contact The Renaissance Auction Group, 610-370-2879, Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM or email bill@auctionhowze.com with any questions.
Absentee bids may be submitted if you do not use a computer or choose not to bid online. Absentee maximum bids will be entered into the online bidding system on your behalf by auction staff. These bids will appear in the bid history as "Absentee Bidder".
All items start at $5.00 and sell to the highest bidder. 2x, 4x, 8x in red above the item means times the bid. Example: 3x a bid of $10.00 is $30.00 total.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a winning bidder and fail to pay for your items, you will be banned from participating in any future auctions conducted by The Renaissance Auction Group. A comment denoting your status as a non-paying bidder will be added to your HiBid bidder profile.
18% Buyer's Premium: purchase price = high bid plus 18%
Measurement convention employed in catalog: Height x Width x Depth
On Site Preview:
1251 Chestnut St.
Reading, PA 19602
Saturday Feb. 25th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Feb 26th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Lot #1 begins closing Sunday February 26th 7:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE: Jewelry, coins and select catalog items are not stored on-site and will only be available for viewing during preview periods.
Lots will close consecutively in pre-determined intervals.
For any item that receives a bid in the last two minutes, the bidding on that item will extend for another two minutes and continue to do so in two-minute intervals until no bids are received in the final two minutes that item is open.
Payment may be tendered by cash, check or MC / Visa at the time of pickup. We Do Not Accept PayPal, Discover, American Express. Shipped items require payment by MC / Visa. Certain restrictions apply on jewelry, gold and select catalog items. Please consult Shipping Terms & Conditions and the individual catalog description for payment exceptions.
At our discretion, we may request a deposit or credit card hold for bidders unknown to us who place a large number of bids or whose total bid amount is deemed sufficient to require such action.
PA State Sales Tax will be charged on items not tax exempt by statute. Coins and precious metal bullion incur no sales tax. All bidders requesting tax exemption for the purpose of resale must supply us with a fully executed copy of the PA State Resale Form and a copy of their PA Resale certificate. You can download a copy of the sales certificate at the link provided:
https://www.revenue.pa.gov/FormsandPublications/FormsforBusinesses/SUT/Documents/rev-1220.pdf
The written description of the lot is the definitive statement of what you are purchasing. Should any discrepancy exist between the written description of the lot and the photos associated with that lot, the written description will prevail.
Item Pick-Up:
1251 Chestnut St. Reading, PA 19602
By Appointment Via Online Sign-up:
Thursday March 2nd 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday March 3rd 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday March 4th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Plan to pick your items up during the scheduled pickup times. All items must be picked up by Saturday March 4th. Do not bid if you cannot pick your items up during the designated period unless you speak to an auction staff member first. We are available by phone from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week at 610-370-2879.
For items are not picked up by Saturday March 4th 3:00 PM, we reserve the right to charge your credit card on record the full invoice amount of all purchases.
Please bring adequate assistance to load your items. No onsite labor will be available for loading your purchases.
In House Shipping is available for this auction. Each lot description in the catalog ends with a statement of shipping options. Please review your shipping options prior to bidding on an item.
The In-House shipping process is as follows:
1) We charge your card for the purchase and email a paid receipt.
2) We pack, weigh and calculate shipping on your invoice. Your card is processed for the cost of shipping. We email you a paid receipt for that charge.
3) Your package(s) is delivered to the shipper the next business day. You receive the tracking number by email.
4) Due to the shipping demands associated with this auction, please allow two to three weeks for the process to be completed.
5) Cost of shipping:
A) Shipping charge
B) Signature Confirmation
C) Insurance to value if value exceeds default insurance provided by carrier
D) $10-$20 packing/shipping/invoicing/delivery to shipper charge depending on the requirements for that item. Certain items with unusual shipping requirement may result in higher charges. Those lots are noted as such in the catalog description for the items.
If you have any questions regarding the Terms & Conditions of this auction, please contact us prior to bidding at 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week.
Bidders acknowledge that the Terms and Conditions of this auction will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
IN-HOUSE SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS
Due to the increase in online theft and fraud, we have adopted the following procedures regarding our in-house shipping service:
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your shipping options, please contact us at 610-370-2879 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week.
1) Prior to bidding, consult the individual catalog descriptions for your shipping options on each lot.
2) All gold and jewelry invoices over $2500.00 require payment by wire transfer. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact us prior to bidding.
3) All gold and jewelry invoices over $2500.00 require third party shipping. Please see Third Party Shipping Terms & Conditions for third party shipping recommendations.
You may use any shipper of your choice. We highly recommend Mail N' Print in Sinking Springs, PA.
Contact Mr. Rhizwan Alloo at Mail N' Print with third party shipping questions prior to the auction. Mr. Alloo has access to the online catalog to assist in offering accurate estimates.
He is the best third party shipper we have worked with in our auction career. His customer response time is exceptional, and the rates are competitive. In some instances, he can ship items cheaper than our In-House option.
4) At our discretion, we may require payment by wire transfer, cashier's check or check for bidders unknown to us. Wire transfers incur a $20.00 bank processing fee. Please allow a minimum of fourteen (14) days from date of deposit for shipment of items paid for by wire transfer, cashier's check or check.
5) Credit cards presented for payment must bear the name of the registered bidder. Purchases will only be shipped to the billing address associated with the credit card presented for payment.
6) All in house shipments will require the direct signature of the registered bidder at the point of delivery.
7) Payment: MC / Visa , cash or check payment options are available for pick-up items. MC / Visa only for shipped orders. We do not accept PayPal, Discover or American Express. At our discretion, we may require payment by check or wire transfer for larger balances incurred by first time buyers unknown to us.
8) If you wish to use a different credit card for payment than the one on file in your HiBid registration profile, please contact us immediately upon the conclusion of the auction.
9) Packages shipped in house may be insured for no more than the total purchase price of the items contained in the package plus shipping costs.
10) Third Party Shipping is required on all international shipments, including Canada.
If you have any questions regarding our In-House Shipping policy, please contact us prior to bidding at 610-370-2879, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week.
Bidders acknowledge that the In-House Shipping Terms and Conditions will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
THIRD PARTY SHIPPING
1) You may engage any third party shipper of your choice. We will facilitate access to the items you purchased for the shipper you engage within the timeline outlined in the Terms & Conditions of this auction.
2) All gold and jewelry invoices over $2500.00, as well as certain catalog items, require third party shipping.
You may use any shipper of your choice. We highly recommend Mail N' Print in Sinking Springs, PA.
Contact Mr. Rhizwan Alloo at Mail N' Print with third party shipping questions prior to the auction. Mr. Alloo has access to the online catalog to assist in offering accurate estimates.
Mail N' Print is the best third-party shipper we have worked with in our auction career. They provide exceptional customer service at competitive rates. In some instances, their rates are cheaper than our In-House option.
2) Contact information for some pack and ship locations in Reading, PA:
Mail & Print
4712 Penn Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Phone: (484) 709-2674
Mr. Rhizwan Alloo
Mail-N-Ship 4U
96 Commerce Dr, Wyomissing, PA 19610
Phone: (610) 376-3805
Fed Ex Shipping Center
5900 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606
(610) 226-8031
3) For large, unique and special service shipping, we can recommend:
Mail Dock
1594 Cumberland St.
Lebanon PA 17042
717-274-6600
MailDock@comcast.net
www.TheMailDock.com
Mail Dock provides shipping for other well established auction companies in SE PA. They will offer shipping estimates prior to purchase as time allows.
4) Third Party Shipping is required on all international shipments, including Canada.
Third-Party Shipping Terms and Conditions will be exclusively construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any controversy or claim between the parties will be the County of Berks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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