1. PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
A. You must have a valid credit card on file to register for an aucb. Your credit card on file will be charged immediately following the close of the auction. In the event your card isn’t charged immediately, it will be charged within 24 hours of the auction closing.
c. If your credit card on file is declined for any reason, you will be contacted and your item(s) can be picked up when payment is received. Please ensure your payment and contact information on file is correct, currently valid, and able to cover the entire invoice purchase price.
d. There is no option to arrange another form of payment such as cash or wire transfer, you must handle payment of items via credit card thru the bidding website, or a check is accepted and must be approved by The Children’s Place, email administrative@tcpak.org if any questions or inquiries.
2. PAYMENT OPTIONS:
• Discover, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
3. PAYMENT INFORMATION:
a. The currency for all purchases is USD.
b. Buyer agrees to not initiate a chargeback for their purchases under any circumstances.
e. Transportation, storage, shipping, and handling fees are at the sole discretion of The Children’s Place.
4. PREVIEW:
a. There are no previews offered for the inventory in this auction.
5. PICK-UP:
a. Please pick up items the day of the event after the auctions close and the event ends.
Bring a photo ID and be prepared to present your email invoice receipt of purchase.
b. In an event of not picking up your items after the event ends, please contact The Children’s Place to arrange a pickup or shipping by emailing administrative@tcpak.org.
c. Storage fees may apply for items not picked up within 7 days if they can not be shipped or items will be forfeited if the buyer is unresponsive.
ALASKA:
a. Items not picked up will be located at 1310 W. International Airport Rd. Anchorage, AK 99518
b. Loading, transportation, and any required disassembly of items is the sole responsibility of the buyer. We do not provide tools for disassembly or assist with moving heavy objects.
d. Please call 907.570.7050 to schedule pick-ups beyond the initial event or coordinate shipping arrangements.
e. We require written permission for all pick-ups on a buyer’s behalf. Email us at admin@alaskapremierauctions.com to request a substitute pick-up person in your place.
g. Any inventory remaining in excess of seven days after the close of the auction will be shipped to the address on file at the buyer’s full expense and charged to the card on file.
6. SHIPPING PROCESS:
a. Shipping costs are the sole responsibility of the buyer, including freight items.
b. Items must be paid in full before shipping is initiated.
c. You may request to have your items shipped immediately after the auction closes. Email us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call/text 907.570.7050 to coordinate shipping arrangements.
d. We will update your existing invoice with any applicable Tracking Numbers and the total cost of your Shipping & Handling fees. Your credit card on file will be charged when your items are prepared for shipping.
e. Tracking Numbers on your invoice will not become active until the balance is paid in full and your packages have been released to the carrier.
f. If your Shipping & Handling fees remain unpaid in excess of 24 hours after packing, you may be charged additional handling fees to reprint your label and more. If your fees still remain unpaid after 48 hours, your items will be forfeited to The Children’s Place to be relisted, disposed of, or donated at the buyer’s expense.
g. Items will be shipped via UPS, USPS, FedEx, or other carriers as necessary.
h. Any items with shipping requests will be prepared for shipment and delivered to the carrier within 7 business days of payment.
i. Any issues with the delivery of your shipment must be taken up with the carrier listed on your invoice.
7. SHIPPING INTEGRITY:
a. Our goal is for you to receive your winning bids as quickly and cost-effectively as possible while prioritizing the quality and condition of your items.
b. All items shipped will be insured at their full purchase price at the buyer's cost.
c. All purchases with a combined total value of $200 or more will be shipped with signature confirmation at the buyer's expense unless specifically declined by the buyer.
d. Items will be packaged together to reduce shipping costs to the greatest extent possible while maintaining the safety of the items within the package.
d. Shipping & Handling fees are calculated with the carrier’s shipping costs, any applicable insurance, and signature fees, plus a modest handling fee to cover supplies including bubble wrap, boxes, packing materials, and delivery to the carrier.
e. Please note that shipping from Alaska can be costly. While we do our best to minimize costs, it is the sole responsibility of the buyer to cover all costs associated with shipping regardless of expense. WE NOW SHIP IN-HOUSE. We do not provide estimates. Please use the destination zip code and approximate dimensions of the item(s) as found in the catalog description to prepare an estimate for yourself using an online estimator.
8. SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS
A. International buyers are responsible for any customs fees or duties on their purchases.
9. FIREARM REGULATIONS:
a. Firearms must be paid for on the auction platform and picked up by the buyer at 1310 W. International Airport Rd. Anchorage, AK 99518.
b. Bidders on firearms must be of legal age to do so in their resident state or country.
c. Residents of the United States must be 18 years or older to purchase rifles, shotguns, or any kind of long gun, and also must be 21 years or older to purchase any type of pistols, revolvers, or handguns. Laws may vary between states, know your state and local regulations.
d. Highest bidders of firearms must pass a federal background check and be legally able to possess that type of firearm.
e. Firearm sales are not considered final until the highest bidder has successfully passed a background check and picked the item up or shipping arranged to an authorized Federal Firearm License dealer.
f. Firearms must be shipped to an authorized Federal Firearm License dealer for firearm to be picked up in person. Buyer is responsible for all FFL transfer fees.
g. If a buyer does not pass their background check or are not approved for any reason, their hammer purchase price will be refunded. Buyer's premium and all additional fees will be forfeit as a result of processing their unsuccessful transaction. The firearm will be kept by the auction house to attempt a sale with the back-up bidder or be sold at a future auction.
h. Bidders who knowingly bid on firearms they may not obtain legally or by background check risk being banned from any and all future auctions with our company.
11. BIDDING ONLINE:
a. All bids placed are final. As a policy, we do not retract bids as it messes with the integrity of the auction. If you default on payment or have your high bid removed for any reason, you will be liable for any difference in sale price between what your high bid was, and the final sale price of the lot.
b. The auction will close on the day of the event and will be announced at the event.
c. Company Defined Online Bidding Increments: $0 - $50: $5, $51 - $200: $10, $201 - $500: $25, $501 - $1,000: $50, $1,001 - $10,000: $100, $10,001 - $50,000: $250, $50,001 - $100,000: $500, $100,001 - $1,000,000: $1000, $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: $5000, $5,000,001 - $10,000,000+: $10,000
d. Bid increments are subject to change during a live online auction at the auctioneer's discretion.
e. When a user places a Maximum Bid it will be placed at the reserve price if said Maximum Bid exceeds the reserve. If the Maximum Bid amount is below the reserve the bid will be placed for the full amount.
f. The auctioneer reserves the right to lift a reserve price at any time which guarantees a sale to the highest bidder at any price.
g. Being the high bidder on an item, with or without reserve, is a commitment to purchase the item for the amount of the high bid. This does not include Maximum Bids which exceed the amount of the current high bid.
12. CONDITIONS OF SALE:
a. All property is sold “AS IS”, and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. All dimensions provided are approximate. Buyers are always encouraged to inspect items in person prior to bidding to make their own determinations as to condition, size, and authenticity. Detailed condition reports can be provided upon request. Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals LLC accepts no responsibility for any error or omission.
b. Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals LLC & The Children’s Place may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising, on the Internet, and at the auction but makes no representations. In no event shall Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals LLC & The Children’s Place be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value and authenticity and may not make any contest regarding any determining factor. Bidders who participate from off-site and forego the opportunity to be present at the preview understand and acknowledge that this affects their ability to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. Alaska Premier Auctions and Appraisals LLC & The Children’s Place shall endeavor to describe in detail each item and any pertinent information about it. Alaska Premier Auctions and Appraisals LLC & The Children’s Place will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise unless it is a material and intentional misrepresentation of the item itself. Bidder agrees that everything is sold as-is and that they may not return any item they purchase. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
c. Any high/low estimates provided are a courtesy only, and not a guarantee of the sales price.
13. WARRANTIES OF OWNER/REPRESENTATIVE:
a. The owner/representative warrants that he/she is the owner of listed items and has merchantable title to the items of personal property offered for sale and hereby grants to the Auctioneer the right to convey a merchantable title to such property to such buyers as may be successful at sale time. The Owner/representative guarantees clear title, and that liens on the listed property be so stated whereby arrangements will be made so that clear title will be issued to the purchaser. In the event the owner/representative is unable to clear the title, the owner/representative will be liable for any pre-sale expenses incurred by the Auctioneer, and/or a withdrawal fee.
b. Alaska Premier Auctions and Appraisals LLC & The Children’s Place is providing Internet auction bidding as a service to Bidder. The bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly on the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Alaska Premier Auctions and Appraisals LLC or The Children’s Place or anyone else if the Internet service fails to work correctly before or during the timed online auction. Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals LLC & The Children’s Place will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Internet bidders who desire to make certain their bids are acknowledged should use the website feature and leave their maximum bid 24 hours before the auction ends. Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals LLC & The Children’s Place reserves the right to withdraw, re-sequence, or re-catalog items in this auction at any time, for any reason.
14. GOVERNING LAW & VENUE:
a. This agreement is governed by and construed in compliance with the domestic laws of the State of Alaska without giving effect to any choice-of-law or conflict-of-law provision or rule (whether of the State of Alaska or of any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction except the State of Alaska. All disputes related to this agreement shall be resolved in a court of law located in Anchorage, Alaska.
14. ACCEPTANCE:
a. By bidding in our auction the Bidder accepts and agrees that they have read and agreed to the Terms & Conditions of the auction in their entirety. Thank you for your understanding, accordance, and acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
