Terms and Conditions
The lots listed in this catalog are from several consignees and are being offered by Sterling Transitions Inc. as agent for consignors subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at the auction you agree to be bound by these conditions of sale.
PREVIEW DATE: Preview all items prior to bidding on Friday, December 4th by appointment only between 9:00am - 12:00pm, Also feel free to email or call with any questions and we will do our best to answer and update lots. (828)338-8448. You are required to wear a mask and gloves during preview.
ONLINE SALE DATES: Online Bidding starts at 6:00am on Tuesday, December 1st. Lots will close every minute starting with Lot 1 at 5:00pm on Monday, December 7th. Individual closing will be extended 5 minutes when a new bid comes in within 5 minutes of lot closing.
PICK UP: All pick ups are on Tuesday, December 8th between 10:00am and 6:00pm in Asheville (exact address will be sent to you after auction ends). Mask are required to enter. Please do not come if you or anyone in your household has Covid-19 symptoms. We will find an alternative pick up option for you. If you have paid for your items but miss pick up times and have not communicated with us for alternative pick up, you will forfeit your winnings and no refunds given.
SHIPPING: Shipping is available for all lots, but please check shipping costs with our UPS partner store prior to bidding. Call them at 828-252-6930 for a quote. If you are interested in shipping, you will need to confirm your address and phone after the auction ends and pay for your purchase. Once paid, your item is taken to UPS and they will contact you directly for shipping options and payment. Items may not be left at UPS for longer than a week or they will be donated. Call them directly for updates. Their phone number is 828-252-6930.
PAYMENT INFO: You will receive an EMAIL with an attached invoice from Sterling Transitions Inc AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION, not after the item was sold. You can pay using the link on the invoice or by typing this in your browser "https://www.paypal.me/sterling..." and entering your total. You can also pay to our email address through PayPal info@sterlingtransitions.com or call to pay by phone. *All items must be paid for by Tuesday prior to pick up unless arrangements have been made with us to pay in person. Cash, local checks and credit cards accepted in person if communicated to our staff PRIOR to pick up. 828-338-8448 or info@sterlingtransitions.com All purchases have a 15% buyers premium added to the final bid prices well as 7% sales tax.
SOLD AS IS No Guarantee: Everything is sold “As-is, Where-is†without guarantees of any kind. No Exceptions! Neither the auctioneer nor any consignor or staff member makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be deemed to have made any representation or statement at the sale or elsewhere to mean otherwise. Due diligence to verify the condition and description of a lot is the sole responsibility of the Bidder prior to placing any bid. No Returns or refunds.
Sterling Transitions Inc, offers lot descriptions to the best of its knowledge presented solely for the convenience of the Purchaser. Prospective bidders should investigate a lot thoroughly before bidding by reviewing all photos and descriptions and coming to preview prior to bidding. Sterling Transitions Inc. does not accept liability for any omissions or mistakes in the description or photos. A 15% Buyers Premium is added to all sold lots and is the responsibility of the buyer to pay. By bidding the Bidder acknowledges that Bidder has investigated the lot to his or her satisfaction or that Bidder has chosen not to do so, and agrees to accept the lot being bid on with no objections after the sale closes. If you are uncertain please contact us by email at info@sterlingtransitions.com with your questions PRIOR to bidding. If you are still uncertain after we reply, please refrain from bidding.
We understand that sometimes things happen, so we ask for communication on your part as soon possible to let us know if you need to change pick up or cancel your bid. If we do not hear from you or you do not pay for your goods by the end of the pick up time then we will be unable to allow you to bid in future auctions with us. We apologize for the strict policy but this puts us in an unnecessary bind and we just ask you to call or email us ASAP if plans have changed. (828)338-8448
Sterling Transitions Inc NCAL#10011
Betty Baker, Auctioneer NCAL#9997
