BURGESS AUCTIONS

SIMULCAST AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS

Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 10:00 AM Southern Indiana Estate Auction

BIDDING & REGISTRATION

Online Registration: All online bidders must register with a valid credit card and provide current contact information prior to the auction. Registration approval is at the sole discretion of Burgess Auctions.

Floor Bidding: Floor bidders must register with proper identification and establish credit through cash deposit, approved check, or credit card authorization.

Simulcast Lots: Designated lots will be available for both online and floor bidding simultaneously. Online bidders compete in real-time with floor bidders.

Floor-Only Lots: Certain items are designated for floor bidding only and will not be available to online bidders.

Bidder Numbers: All successful bidders will be assigned a bidder number. This number must be clearly displayed when bidding.

PAYMENT TERMS

Buyer's Premium: 15% buyer's premium will be added to the hammer price of all lots.

Payment Methods:

• Cash 3% Discount 
• Check with proper identification 
• Credit/Debit Cards (3% convenience fee applies)
• Wire Transfer (for large purchases)

Payment Due: Full payment is due on sale day. Items not paid for by close of business may be resold at buyer's risk and expense.

Sales Tax: Indiana sales tax (7%) will be added to all purchases unless proper resale certificate is provided.

ONLINE BIDDING TERMS

Technology: Burgess Auctions is not responsible for internet connectivity issues, website malfunctions, or technical difficulties that may prevent bidding.

Maximum Bids: Online bidders may leave maximum (absentee) bids. The system will bid automatically up to your maximum amount.

Bid Confirmation: Online bidders should monitor their bidding status throughout the auction. Failure to receive bid confirmations does not invalidate successful bids.

Credit Card Authorization: Online bidders' credit cards will be charged at the close of business on Monday

INSPECTION & CONDITION

Preview Hours:

• Friday, August 8: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday, August 9: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Condition Reports: All items are sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" with all faults and defects. Condition reports may be requested for specific lots but are provided as a courtesy only.

Buyer Responsibility: Bidders are strongly encouraged to preview items in person or arrange for professional inspection. Online bidders bid at their own risk regarding condition and authenticity.

No Returns: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds, returns, or exchanges will be accepted.

PICKUP & REMOVAL

Pickup Times:

• Saturday, August 9: Immediately following your purchase until 5:00 PM
• Monday, August 11: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Storage Fees: Items not removed by Monday, August 11 at 5:00 PM will incur storage fees of $5 per lot per day.

Removal Responsibility: Buyers are responsible for proper packing, loading, and removal of all items. Burgess Auctions staff may assist but assumes no liability for damage during removal.

Large Items: Buyers of large furniture or heavy items should bring appropriate help and equipment for removal.

SHIPPING

Shipping Available: Burgess Auctions can arrange shipping for most items at buyer's expense and risk.

Packing & Handling: Professional packing and handling fees apply in addition to shipping costs.

Insurance: Shipping insurance is recommended and available at buyer's expense.

Shipping Timeframe: Allow 5-10 business days for shipping arrangements.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Auctioneer's Discretion: The auctioneer reserves the right to:

• Reject any bid
• Advance bidding at their discretion
• Resolve bidding disputes
• Re-offer any lot
• Group or separate lots

Announcements: Any announcements made sale day take precedence over printed materials or online descriptions.

Liability: Burgess Auctions and consignors assume no liability for accidents, theft, or damage to persons or property while on the premises.

Disputes: Any disputes must be settled on sale day. After settlement and removal of items, no claims will be considered.

Photography: Buyers consent to photography and use of images for promotional purposes.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Authentication: While every effort is made to accurately describe items, Burgess Auctions does not guarantee authenticity, attribution, or condition beyond printed descriptions.

Jewelry Descriptions: Jewelry descriptions including weights, sizes, and quality assessments are estimates provided as a courtesy and should not be considered certified appraisals.

Reserve Rights: Burgess Auctions reserves the right to bid on behalf of consignors up to reserve amounts.

Personal Property: Burgess Auctions is not responsible for personal property left at the sale site.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Burgess Auctions Phone: 765-445-7814 Email: [email protected] Website: www.burgessauctions.com

"Trusted Auctions, Timeless Results"

By registering to bid, all bidders acknowledge they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

LICENSE: AU19600029
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