- Bidding: You must be signed in and add a valid payment method to your account to place a bid. Our auction site is designed to replicate a live auction. When bids are placed near the close of an item, extra time is added to allow all bidders a chance to win the item. If identical bids are placed on an item, the first person to place their bid will be awarded the item if it is the highest bid. Don't forget that you can place a maximum bid, and the system will bid automatically and incrementally for you up to your maximum.
 - Payment: Payment must be fully completed within 24 hours of the auction's close. Failure to pay within 24 hours of auction close will result in forfeiture of your item for re-sale to the next highest bidder, or in another sale in the future.
 - Pick-up: The full address for pick-up is 101 S Old Statesville Rd. You MUST bring all necessary help, vehicles, materials, etc., for lifting and loading the won items. Staff are not available to assist at pick-ups. If you are unable to make pickup, alternative delivery arrangements can be made (subject to a $50 fee assessed on a case-by-case basis).
 - Shipping: Shipping is available on SMALL items only at the buyer's request and expense (no furniture, or other large items). *IF YOU PURCHASE AND PAY FOR SOMETHING AND LATER DECIDE YOU DO NOT WANT TO PAY SHIPPING, YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR ITEM WITH NO REFUNDS* A minimum charge of $35 applies to all shipping.
 - All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. All sales are final. Placing a bid is an agreement to purchase, and a winning bid is a contract between you and the seller. All items not picked up during the scheduled pick-up time will be considered abandoned and will be donated or resold with no refund. Non-payment of your invoice by the payment deadline or non-attendance at the pick-up may result in bidder account suspension. Non-payment and refusal to pay shipping charges will result in item forfeit with no refund.
 - Payment Information
- Maintenance of Payment Information — In order to place a bid, you must have valid payment information stored in your profile. By providing your credit/debit card information to Dempsey Brooks Estate Collection, you irrevocably authorize Dempsey Brooks Estate Collection to charge your primary card on file for the total purchase amount of any winning bid plus any fees associated with the purchase of the item, including but not limited to taxes, shipping, and handling fees.
 - Placing a bid is an agreement to purchase. If you win, you must pick up your item(s) or make shipping/delivery arrangements.
 - If you bid, you MUST get your purchases on the scheduled pick-up date unless you have made prior shipping/delivery arrangements. Do not bid if you do not plan to purchase.
 
 - A 12% Buyer's Premium and Sales Tax will be added to the final bid amount when invoiced.
 - We have made every effort to describe all items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. Dempsey Brooks Estate Collection does not guarantee the working order of any mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate.
 - ALL questions about items including flaws, originality of artwork, quality of jewelry, etc. MUST be asked BEFORE bidding.
 - Local pick-up is preferred. Shipping or Delivery is available for some items at the buyer's expense. We use USPS Mail.
 - After your item(s) are paid you will receive a separate invoice for shipping charges. Depending on the size of the sale and amount of shipping, it may be several days after pickup before you receive your shipping invoice.
 - Shipping can take up to 14 business days from the close of auction to be completed.
 - Failure to pay for shipping charges after requesting shipping will result in the forfeiture of your item(s) with no refund.
 
- All items must be paid for before they are picked up, shipped, or delivered.
 
                                
                                    
                                    
                                    
                    