ONLINE ESTATE SALE – TERMS & CONDITIONS
⚠️ ALL SALES FINAL – PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING ⚠️
This is an online estate sale only. No in-person shopping. No one will be on site during the sale.
Questions & Due Diligence
- Buyers are strongly encouraged to ask all questions prior to bidding.
- By placing a bid, the buyer confirms they have reviewed all photos, descriptions, and terms and are satisfied with the item’s condition and details.
- Failure to ask questions before bidding does not constitute grounds for cancellation, refund, or dispute.
Payment & Invoicing - Item Condition & Final Sale
- All items are sold AS IS.
- All sales are final.
- No refunds, returns, exchanges, chargebacks, or guarantees of any kind.
- Descriptions and photographs are provided to the best of our ability and are not warranties.
Shipping
DO NOT PAY YOUR INVOICE IF YOU WANT THE ITEM SHIPPED. WE WILL ADD SHIPPING AND SEND AN UPDATED INVOICE FOR FINAL PAYMENT. - Shipping is paid by the buyer.
- Small items (including jewelry, figurines, collectibles, typically priced $5–$25) will be shipped via USPS.
- Buyers may request insurance at their own expense.
- AEP Estate Sales is not responsible for loss, damage, or delays once items are transferred to the shipping carrier.
- Large items (e.g., oversized art, statues, furniture) cannot be shipped and must be picked up by the buyer. Shipping or delivery arrangements are the responsibility of the buyer.
Local Pickup
- Local pickup is available by appointment only after payment has been completed through the platform.
- Buyers are responsible for providing their own labor, packing materials, equipment, and transportation.
- No payments or partial payments will be accepted at pickup.
Pickup Deadline & Forfeiture
- All items must be picked up within seven (7) days of the scheduled pickup date.
- Items not picked up within this timeframe will be considered abandoned and forfeited, with no refunds issued, unless prior written arrangements have been made.
Large, Fragile, or High‑Value Items - Buyers assume full responsibility for handling, packing, transport, and insurance.
- Responsibility transfers to the buyer once items are released for pickup or shipped.
Cross‑Platform Sales - Items may be listed on other platforms and are subject to prior sale. Listings may be removed at any time.
Non‑Payment / Backup Buyers
- Failure to pay the final invoice within forty‑eight (48) hours may result in the item being offered to the next highest bidder.
- Non‑payment may result in loss of future bidding privileges.
Authenticity Disclaimer - All items are represented based on information available at the time of listing.
- No guarantees of age, origin, artist, provenance, or authenticity are expressed or implied.
- Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own research prior to bidding.
Liability - AEP Estate Sales and the seller are not responsible for loss, damage, or delays once items have been released for pickup or shipment.
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