Court Ordered: Shop Tools & Home Furnishings

PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE FOLLOWING TERMS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BIDDING. It is very IMPORTANT that every Bidder read and understand the Terms & Conditions BEFORE bidding. Each Bidder is solely responsible for inspecting items of interest BEFORE bidding (all items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS) & picking up purchased items on the DESIGNATED day and time.

By bidding in this auction, Buyer agrees to ALL terms & conditions set forth and enters into a contractual agreement to purchase each item under the following Terms & Conditions.
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ONLINE Bidding Only Auction.  Bidding begins to close Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 8 PM
On Behalf Of The Estate Of William Sims
2023 Mud Tavern Road, SW · Decatur, AL  35603
Preview: Tuesday, January 20th (Auction Day) between 11 AM - 1 PM
Pick Up:  Wednesday, January 21st between 10 AM - 2 PM

Personal Property:  A 10% Buyer's Premium & 7% General Sales Tax will be added to the highest bid to arrive at the total purchase price.  Payment in full is required before purchases may be removed from the premises.  Payment options:  Cash, check (payable to Fowler Auction) or credit card on file (or other card).

** All personal property is sold 'AS-IS, Where-Is' Condition, and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Property is open to thorough public inspection on inspection date. It is each Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other qualifying factor. Fowler Auction & Real Estate Services, Inc. may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising and on the internet, but makes no representations or guarantees. In no event shall Fowler Auction & Real Estate Services, Inc. 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. Some items may be listed as NIB/New in Box. Buyer should be aware that there will be several people that may handle each item & firearm during the preview. Every effort will be made to ensure that each item stays in the same condition that it was photographed in. However all property is sold AS-IS, and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges.

Bidders who bid online and do not attend the preview understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. It is STILL each Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other qualifying factor. Fowler Auction & Real Estate Services, Inc. will attempt to describe in detail each item and any pertinent information about it. Fowler Auction & Real Estate Services, Inc. will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise. Each Bidder agrees that everything is sold AS IS and that he/she MAY NOT return any item he/she purchases.

THIS AUCTION FEATURES AN AUTO BID EXTEND & STAGGERED CLOSING: When a bid is placed on an item in the final 3 minutes of bidding for that lot, bidding on that lot will automatically be extended 3 minutes from the time the bid was placed (i.e., if an auction lot scheduled to close at 6:00 receives a bid at 5:59, the close time for that lot will automatically extend to 6:02). The auto extend feature remains active until no further bids are received on a certain lot within a 3-minute time frame.  Lots will close in groups every 3 minutes.  Lots that extend will continue to remain open until there has been no bidding within a 3-minute time frame.

NO international bidding/shipping available.

Each Bidder is responsible for knowing which item is being bid on. If the Bidder is unsure, he/she should inquire or not bid. When becoming the winning Bidder at auction, you have affected a contract and will be expected to pay for items in which you were evidenced to be the successful bidder. Auctioneer will not honor a mistake.

MAXIMUM BID: When you bid your maximum bid, the current bid price does not automatically advance to your maximum bid.  Another Bidder has to bid to increase the current price and the bidding platform will automatically bid up to your maximum in the increments specified.

Information in brochures, catalogs and/or other advertisements are from sources believed to be reliable; however, prospective purchasers are STRONGLY urged to inspect the inventory or property to satisfy themselves as to condition, model, manufacturer, year, features, mileage, survey, acres, etc. Neither the Auctioneer nor our clients make any guarantees and are not responsible for listing or advertising inaccuracies or discrepancies.

If for any reason the Buyer fails to make full payment in accordance with the terms above, the Buyer will be liable for the unpaid balance still due and owing, plus interest in the amount of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the auction date and reasonable attorney fees and expenses for collection as a result of said default.

A credit card is required to register to participate in this auction. Buyer has the option to pay with cash, check or credit card. However, if funds are not provided to Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. within 24 hours of auction end time, the credit card used to register for this auction will be charged for the entire invoice total.

SERVER, SOFTWARE TECHNICAL OR INTERNET ISSUES: In the event there are technical difficulties related to the server, software, or any other online auction-related technologies, reserves the right to extend bidding, continue the bidding, or close the bidding. NEITHER THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE SOFTWARE NOR FOWLER AUCTION & REAL ESTATE SERVICE, INC. SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSED BID OR THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY FOR ANY REASON. Email notifications will be sent to registered bidders with updated information as deemed necessary by Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.

Disclaimers & Absence of Warranties:
* Information contained herein believed to be accurate but not guaranteed by Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.
* In all transactions, the Auctioneers are acting as agents for the Seller only. 
* ALL Property will be sold 'AS IS, WHERE IS' with no guarantees, expressed or implied, by Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.
* All decisions of the Auctioneers are final.

Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason prior to the close of bidding.

Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. reserves the right to cancel this auction, or remove any item or lot from this auction prior to the close of bidding.

Bidder Verification: The identity of all bidders will be verified, bidding rights are provisional, and if complete verification is not possible, Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. will reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated. The Seller and Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. reserve the right to preclude any person from bidding if there is any question as to the person's credentials, mental fitness, etc.

Bidder responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Bidders agree to keep his/her username and password confidential as each individual is responsible for ANY and ALL activity involving his/her account. If your USER NAME is offensive to Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc., then we reserve the right to terminate your bidding.

When using the web site you must obey any and all local state and federal laws. Violations will result in termination of web site use privileges. Auction company employees and/or auction company may bid on this auction. We gather aggregate information from this web site which may include but is not limited to: number of page visitors, most visited pages, any and all correspondence.

DEFAULT: If purchases are not settled by the specified closing/pick up day, it will be considered in default. Upon default the bidder will be black listed/blocked from bidding on Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.'s auctions, as well as MarkNet Alliance auctions and may be charged 10% of bid price or $500, whichever is greater. All defaulted items may be offered to the next highest qualified bidder at the discretion of Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.

Any dispute between Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc., its Agents or Representatives, and the Buyer(s) will be tried in a court of jurisdiction in Madison County, Alabama (or county designated by Fowler Auction). By bidding on the property, buyer agrees to all terms and conditions set forth.

Buyer and or Bidder agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. and its Agents and its Representatives from any and all claims, damages or suits including but not limited to awards, judgments, costs, fees, etc.

Conducted By
Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.
(256) 420-4454 · www.fowlerauction.com