Terms and Conditions
Online Auction for the deceased estate of Mr.& Mrs. Donald Blome and consignees.
Sterling Transitions Inc NCAF#10011
Betty Baker, Auctioneer NCAL#9997
The lots listed in this catalog are being offered by Sterling Transitions Inc. as agent for consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at the auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale.
PREVIEW DATE: Sunday, December 17th 3:00-5:30 519 N Griffing Blvd Asheville, NC 28804. We will have an open house style preview where you can preview the items from this auction as well as the paintings from the second auction of the same estate. We will also have a book sale during the preview selling books from their large library. (Prices from $1 to $3).
ONLINE SALE DATES: Bidding starts at 8:00am Saturday, December 16, 2017. Lots will close every minute starting with Lot 1 at 6:00pm on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017. Individual closing will be extended 5 minutes when a new bid comes in within 5 minutes of lot closing.
PICK UP / SHIPPING: Local Pick Up is Thursday, December 21st from 12PM to 6PM in Asheville, NC and the exact address will be on invoice sent to buyer after the auction ends. Some lot items will be available for shipping via UPS Store where we will take to the Store and they will pack and you will need to pay them direct for the shipping of your winning items.You MUST communicate with us at auction close as to whether or not you are picking up or shipping your items. If you are shipping you must pay for your items and communicate your address and contact number before we will take to UPS. THIS MUST BE COMMUNICATED WITHIN 24 OF RECEIVING YOUR INVOICE. Please call 828-338-8448 or email info@sterlingtransitions.com with your plans.
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. This email will include payment instructions via PayPal and instructions for pick up and shipping. Paypal requires a secure sign in and accepts all credit card payments. Buyer will need an account on Paypal.com and will use our email address, info@sterlingtransitions.com, for payment on PayPal. **All items must be paid for within 24 hours of sale ending using Paypal or call / email us to communicate other payment preferences. Bring your paid invoice with you to pick up.
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.
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. 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.
PLEASE NOTE:
ALL SALES ARE FINAL.Placing a bid is a legally binding obligation.
ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS, WHERE IS". No returns.
By Bidding, a bidder agrees to Sterling Transitions Inc. terms and conditions
Buyer Premium of 15% is added to the final winning bid amount.
Ownership of all online purchases not picked up during pick up times will be forfeited and you may lose your right to bid on items in our future sales. If your items are being shipped, you must pay for your shipping and items prior to shipping. If we do not hear from you and you have not paid within 24 hours of receipt of updated invoice then you will forfeit your item and it will be donated. You may call us if you have any problems at 828-338-8448.
We will use reasonable efforts to carry out online bids and do not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the internet or software malfunctions related to the execution of online sale.
By bidding on any item in the sale, the bidder permits Sterling Transitions Inc to add them to their email mailing list. Bidder may freely opt out of mailings at any time by following the instructions in any mailing.
The auctioneer has the right at his or her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to withdraw any property or bid before and during the sale, as well as reserve the right to group one or more lots into one or more selling lots, or to subdivide into two or more selling lots. Sterling Transitions Inc. shall have no liability whatsoever for such withdrawal.
Cash, local checks and credit cards accepted if communicated to our staff PRIOR to pick up. 828-338-8448 or info@sterlingtransitions.com