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New England Toy & Train Exchange (NETTE) A) Auction Rules and Regulations B) How to Bid Online RULE #1. Here at NETTE, We Guarantee Our Catalog Descriptions. Our descriptions and grades do not apply to the operation or quality of operation of motorized units or accessories listed. If operation is important to you, we may be able to make arrangements to test a particular piece on Friday before the sale begins. You Must Call 24hrs in-advance to make these arrangements. Clockwork/Battery toys will be tested if a suitable key/battery is available, but no warrantee is implied on their operation or longevity. NETTE is not responsible for errors or omissions in flyers, ads or auction lists. RULE #2. Buyer understands and agrees that registering and bidding at an NETTE auction obligates that buyer to accept and pay for any and all lots hammered down to his/her bidder number as a result of him raising his card for the auctioneers attention. Discrepancies, re auctioning and all disputes are settled at the auctioneers discretion after the sale is completed. RULE #3. Attending bidders agree that all items purchased are to be paid for in full on the day of auction. New Customer Personal checks must be cleared with NETTE prior to auction day. NETTE reserves the right to hold any purchases made by personal check until such check has been cleared by NETTE's bank. RULE #4. All buyers agree to pay a 6% Connecticut Sales tax on all purchases unless an official Connecticut Resale Certificate has been filled out using a valid resale number from any US state. Tax certificates have to be presented at the auctioneers discretion. Bidders can only use resale numbers registered to them or their company. Brokers must have their own tax number and accept the full responsibility for the conditions of the items they purchase. RULE #5. Left, Mail, Internet and Fax & Phone Bids are accepted as absentee bids. Bids must be placed at our posted bid increments or you bids will be raised to the next increment. (EX. A bid placed at $250 will be raised to $260) These bids must have a credit card back-up(until you are known by us) and be payed for in full with-in 20 days from the sale date. Buyer agrees to allow NETTE to charge their credit card for all purchases plus shipping, if not paid within 20 days. Shipping will be calculated at $10 per box plus the estimated cost of shipping and insurance. Actual costs above estimate, will be the responsibility of the buyer, to be settled on receipt. Buyers can expect packages 5 to 10 business days after payment has been received. Damage to lots in transit is not NETTE's responsibility. Claims must be filed with the carrier. Returns and adjustments are not allowed unless a gross mis-grading was done by NETTE. Disputes must be registered with NETTE by the 28th day following the auction, so pay quickly!. Late payers give up the right to dispute lots. Box Lots, Lots Graded Restored, Ungraded Lots, AS-IS Lots & C3 or below are NON-returnable for any reason. NETTE Urges buyers interested in these lots to attend our auctions in person to inspect them yourselves. Please call in advance us if you need estimates or assistance with your absentee bidding 203 730-1404 FAX 203 794 9211. RULE #6. There is a 10% buyers premium that will be added to all auction purchases. Acceptable payments include: Cash, Checks(with prior approval), Traveler's checks, money orders. Credit cards(American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa) are accepted for catalog purchases ONLY. Special arrangements can be made to use credit cards for auction purchases, Please call 203 730-1404. Internet Purchases through Live Internet Auction Companies, see online rules for fees. RULE #7. Rude, lewd or loud behavior will not be tolerated. NETTE reserves the right to reject any bids or refuse to register any person whom they deem a risk to themselves, the audience or consignors. Any person caught stealing, rearranging lots or conspiring to retard bidding will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Persons who break these rules, including writing bad checks, agree that their name will be forwarded, in public forum, to all who might be at risk from their behavior. B) Online bidding There is no pre registration necessary. Simply go to the site and click on View auction lots. To view a photo, click on the lot number. To bid, click on the bid button. A page will come up in a seperate window. Fill the top out completely and scroll down to enter bids. Move the window to the side so you can go through the auction list as-well. When you are finished or the page is full, click submit and your bids are sent to us and a copy to your email address. To change, add or update your bids, resubmit a new form. We use the most recent form submitted. Please keep changes to a minimum. Please note; We do not accept bids below $50. For Further information on lot estimates, condition, questions about your bids or consignment info, call 203 730-1404 and we would be happy to assist you. Thank you. GOOD LUCK!! |
