CORNERSTONE ESTATE SALES ONLINE AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS
Historic Grove Park Inn • Civil War Collectibles • Medical Equipment • Antiques & More
Thank you for participating in this online auction presented by Cornerstone Estate Sales.
By registering and placing a bid, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Please carefully review all lot descriptions, photographs, condition information, preview opportunities, payment requirements, and pickup arrangements before bidding.
1. AUCTION SCHEDULE
Bidding Opens: Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM
Bidding Begins Closing: Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Lots are scheduled to close at 30-second intervals, beginning with Lot #1.
EXTENDED BIDDING
If a bid is placed during the final 60 seconds before a lot is scheduled to close, that lot's closing time will automatically extend by an additional 60 seconds.
Extensions will continue until no additional bids are received during the final 60 seconds.
All auction times are Eastern Standard Time.
2. AUCTION PREVIEW
Preview is available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Preview Date: Monday, November 23, 2026
Preview Hours: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Waynesville, North Carolina
The exact preview address will be provided when your appointment is confirmed.
Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Phone: 828-550-7247
Email: cornerstoneestatesales190@gmail.com
Same-day appointment requests cannot be guaranteed.
We strongly encourage all bidders to inspect items in person before bidding. Buyers should verify condition, dimensions, completeness, functionality, and any special removal requirements.
Failure to inspect an item does not relieve the buyer of the obligation to complete the purchase.
3. ITEM CONDITION — AS IS, WHERE IS
ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS.
All items are sold without warranties or guarantees, express or implied, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Descriptions, photographs, measurements, and condition reports are provided as a courtesy and represent our best efforts to accurately describe each item.
Buyers are responsible for independently determining the authenticity, age, condition, completeness, functionality, dimensions, and suitability of all purchased property.
Unless specifically stated otherwise in an individual lot description, items have not been tested for operation or functionality.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that an item is free from damage, defects, missing parts, or other issues.
All property should be inspected before bidding whenever possible.
ALL BIDS ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS, RETURNS, EXCHANGES, CREDITS, OR PRICE ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR PLATFORM POLICY.
4. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
This auction includes medical equipment, instruments, furnishings, and supplies previously used or stored in a medical practice.
All medical equipment is offered in used condition unless expressly stated otherwise.
Please note the following:
- Medical equipment may not have been tested, serviced, inspected, calibrated, or certified.
- No guarantee is made concerning operational condition, accuracy, safety, completeness, or suitability for clinical use.
- Equipment may require professional servicing, repairs, calibration, certification, or installation before use.
- Buyers are responsible for determining whether they are legally permitted to purchase, possess, operate, or resell particular equipment.
- Equipment intended for clinical use must be evaluated by qualified personnel before being placed into service.
- No medical equipment is represented as patient-ready unless specifically stated and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Certain medical equipment or supplies may be subject to federal or state restrictions on sale, transfer, or use.
Cornerstone Estate Sales makes no representation that any equipment meets current medical, electrical, operational, or regulatory standards.
Medical equipment is sold for lawful use only and subject to any applicable restrictions. Items that cannot legally be transferred will not be sold.
5. PAYMENT TERMS
PAYMENT IS DUE IMMEDIATELY UPON COMPLETION OF THE AUCTION.
The credit card registered with EstateSales.org will be charged automatically in accordance with the platform's payment procedures.
Buyers are responsible for ensuring their payment information is accurate and current before bidding.
Invoices will be emailed following the auction.
BUYER'S PREMIUM
A 15% buyer's premium will be added to each winning bid.
SALES TAX
Applicable North Carolina sales tax will be charged on taxable purchases. The combined rate for qualifying transactions sourced to Haywood County is generally 7%.
Sales tax applies to the buyer's premium where required by law.
Buyers claiming a resale or other tax exemption must provide valid exemption documentation before payment is processed.
DECLINED PAYMENTS
Declined or unsuccessful payments must be resolved promptly.
No property will be released until payment has been received and cleared.
Failure to complete payment may result in cancellation of the transaction, suspension of future bidding privileges, or other remedies permitted by applicable law and EstateSales.org policies.
6. PICKUP INFORMATION
PICKUP LOCATION: CLYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
The exact pickup address will be provided to winning bidders.
PICKUP DATES:
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
PICKUP HOURS: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM EACH DAY
PICKUP APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED.
All winning bidders must schedule a pickup appointment using our online scheduling system.
SCHEDULE YOUR PICKUP HERE:
https://calendly.com/chris-caldwell51/grove-park-inn-pickup-clone
Please select an available appointment time and arrive promptly.
Do not arrive before your scheduled appointment.
If you experience difficulty scheduling your pickup, please contact Cornerstone Estate Sales at 828-550-7247.
IMPORTANT PICKUP REQUIREMENTS
- Buyers must bring adequate assistance to move and load their purchases.
- Bring appropriate vehicles, tools, dollies, moving blankets, boxes, and packing materials.
- Cornerstone Estate Sales staff will not dismantle, move, or load large furniture, equipment, or heavy items.
- Buyers are responsible for safely removing all purchased property.
- All items included within a purchased lot must be removed.
- Partial pickups are not permitted without prior approval.
- Purchased property will only be released after payment has been completed.
Please plan accordingly before placing your bids.
7. REMOVAL OF FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT & LARGE ITEMS
Buyers assume responsibility for safely disconnecting, dismantling, removing, loading, and transporting their purchases.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Furniture and large office furnishings
- Medical and laboratory equipment
- Storage cabinets and shelving systems
- Display showcases and glass cabinets
- Commercial equipment and appliances
- Built-in cabinets and fixtures
- Electrical or plumbing-connected equipment
- Heavy, bulky, or difficult-to-move property
Buyers must provide their own labor, equipment, transportation, and any necessary professional assistance.
Qualified or licensed professionals must be used whenever required by applicable law or reasonably necessary for safe removal.
BUILDING AND PROPERTY PROTECTION
Removal must be performed without damage to the building, walls, floors, doorways, fixtures, or surrounding property.
Buyers are responsible for damage caused by themselves, their employees, contractors, movers, or other representatives, subject to applicable law.
Cornerstone Estate Sales reserves the right to stop removal activities that present a safety hazard or risk of property damage.
Cornerstone Estate Sales assumes no liability for injuries, accidents, or property damage resulting from buyer activities during preview, pickup, or removal, except to the extent liability cannot lawfully be excluded.
8. SHIPPING
Shipping is available on SELECT LOTS ONLY.
Please review each individual lot description to determine whether shipping is offered.
All shipping, packaging, handling, insurance, and related expenses are the responsibility of the buyer.
Items not specifically identified as eligible for shipping are considered LOCAL PICKUP ONLY, unless other arrangements have been approved in advance.
Buyers should not assume that an item can be shipped simply because it is small or lightweight.
Please contact Cornerstone Estate Sales with shipping questions before bidding.
9. UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED PROPERTY
All purchased items must be removed during the scheduled pickup period unless alternate arrangements have been approved in writing by Cornerstone Estate Sales.
Items not removed by the pickup deadline without prior authorization may be considered abandoned, subject to applicable law.
To the extent permitted by law, abandoned property may be resold, donated, discarded, or otherwise disposed of without refund.
Buyers may be responsible for reasonable storage, removal, disposal, or other expenses arising from failure to retrieve purchased property, where permitted by law.
PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU CAN ARRANGE PICKUP DURING THE DESIGNATED DATES.
If unexpected circumstances prevent you from attending your scheduled pickup appointment, contact Cornerstone Estate Sales as soon as possible.
We understand that emergencies occur and will consider reasonable requests when circumstances permit. Alternate pickup arrangements are not guaranteed.
10. AUCTIONEER'S RIGHTS
Cornerstone Estate Sales reserves the right, consistent with applicable law and EstateSales.org policies, to:
- Withdraw, combine, divide, or re-catalog auction lots.
- Correct catalog errors, inaccurate descriptions, or omissions.
- Modify reasonable auction procedures when necessary.
- Cancel, suspend, or reopen bidding when necessary to address errors, disputes, or technical issues.
- Resolve bidding disputes and determine the successful bidder in accordance with applicable auction procedures.
- Refuse bidding privileges or participation for legitimate business, safety, or compliance reasons.
- Take appropriate action when bidding irregularities, fraudulent activity, or violations of auction terms are identified.
All decisions concerning auction administration will be made in accordance with applicable laws and platform requirements.
11. ONLINE BIDDING & TECHNICAL ISSUES
This auction is conducted online through EstateSales.org.
Bidders are responsible for maintaining a reliable internet connection and monitoring their bids.
Cornerstone Estate Sales cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to the auction platform or error-free electronic bidding.
Internet disruptions, device malfunctions, browser issues, or other technical problems may affect a bidder's ability to participate.
Cornerstone Estate Sales is not responsible for missed bids or technical disruptions beyond its reasonable control, except as otherwise required by law.
Any significant platform issue will be addressed as reasonably possible in coordination with EstateSales.org.
Questions regarding website functionality, account access, or online bidding procedures should be directed to EstateSales.org.
12. BUYER RESPONSIBILITIES
By placing a bid, buyers acknowledge and agree that:
- They have reviewed the available photographs, descriptions, and condition information.
- They understand that all property is sold as-is, where-is.
- They are responsible for determining whether an item meets their needs.
- They are financially responsible for their winning bids, applicable buyer's premium, and taxes.
- They will arrange pickup within the designated timeframe.
- They will bring sufficient labor and equipment to remove their purchases safely.
- They will comply with all applicable laws and regulations concerning purchased property.
Buyers should carefully consider the size, weight, condition, and removal requirements of any property before bidding.
Failure to fulfill payment or pickup obligations may result in loss of bidding privileges and other remedies permitted by law.
13. CONTACT INFORMATION
CORNERSTONE ESTATE SALES
Waynesville, North Carolina
Auctioneer: Chris Caldwell
Phone: 828-550-7247
Email: cornerstoneestatesales190@gmail.com
For questions regarding specific lots, preview arrangements, pickup requirements, or auction procedures, please contact us before bidding.
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!
Cornerstone Estate Sales appreciates your interest in this special online auction featuring historic Grove Park Inn furnishings and memorabilia, Civil War collectibles, antiques, medical equipment, office furnishings, and unique treasures.
We value your business and strive to provide an organized, transparent, and professional auction experience.
Thank you for bidding with Cornerstone Estate Sales!
