Estate Auction of Fine Artwork, Collectibles, and Furnishings in Atlanta

AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS – COMPLETE GUIDE FOR BIDDERS

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

Certified Estate Auctions, Inc. maintains full discretionary rights over auction proceedings, including the authority to refuse individual admission and participation, reject bids at any time, and withdraw lots from auction without prior notice. Terms and conditions are subject to modification without advance notification to participants.

All auction proceedings may be recorded for audio and video documentation to ensure security protocols and quality assurance standards are maintained.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Registration to participate in Certified Estate Auctions, Inc. events constitutes full agreement to all terms and conditions outlined herein. The auction house reserves the right to request and retain copies of valid driver’s licenses and credit cards for verification purposes.

PRE-AUTHORIZATION POLICY

For phone and absentee bidding participants, Certified Estate Auctions, Inc. is authorized to process up to 20% of the low estimate for all requested lots. Additionally, the company reserves the right to charge registered credit cards for full invoice amounts if payment is not received within 10 business days of invoice delivery.

PROPERTY WARRANTIES AND CONDITION

“AS-IS” SALE POLICY

All property is sold strictly “AS IS, WHERE-IS” without any form of recourse. Certified Estate Auctions, Inc., acting both independently and as seller’s agent, provides no warranties or representations regarding any lot’s:

Correctness of description
Genuineness or authenticity
Authorship or attribution
Provenance or historical background
Cultural period or origin
Source or derivation
Current market value
Physical or aesthetic condition
CONDITION REPORTS

Condition reports represent professional opinions only and should not be interpreted as factual statements. The auction house accepts no responsibility for omissions or errors in condition assessments. The absence of condition commentary does not indicate perfect condition or freedom from imperfections.

BUYER’S PREMIUM STRUCTURE

All successful bids are subject to buyer’s premium fees calculated as follows:

UP TO $1,000: 20% premium
$1,001 TO $5,000: 20% premium
ABOVE $5,000: 20% premium
SALES TAX OBLIGATIONS

All purchases are subject to applicable city and state sales tax rates unless valid tax-exempt certificates are provided to the auctioneer prior to sale completion.

PAYMENT AND PICKUP PROCEDURES

FINAL SALE POLICY

All sales are final and non-negotiable upon hammer fall. No returns, exchanges, or cancellations will be accepted under any circumstances.

INVOICE AND PAYMENT TIMELINE

Invoices are distributed via email after the auction concludes. Buyers bear full responsibility for:

Prompt payment remittance
Merchandise removal within specified timeframes
Compliance with all agreement terms
PICKUP REQUIREMENTS

Full payment and merchandise removal must be completed on time and as specified by the auctioneer.

STORAGE AND ABANDONMENT POLICIES

Merchandise remaining beyond the pickup deadline incurs storage fees of $10.00 per lot, per day. Items left unclaimed for more than 10 business days after auction date are considered abandoned, with ownership transferring automatically to the auctioneer.

ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS

Bidder acceptance constitutes full legal and financial responsibility for lots, including:

Hammer price
Applicable sales taxes
Buyer’s premium fees
ALL BIDS ARE LEGALLY BINDING AND NON-NEGOTIABLE.

Certified Estate Auctions, Inc. accepts the following payment methods:

Cash payments
Credit card transactions
Direct wire transfers (domestic: $15 fee, international: $16 fee)
Items will not be released for shipment until payment clearance is confirmed through respective financial institutions.

NON-PAYMENT CONSEQUENCES

Failure to satisfy invoice obligations as specified by the auctioneer triggers the auction house’s right to pursue multiple remedies:

FINANCIAL RECOVERY: Collection of all monetary losses from lot resale, including associated costs
DEPOSIT RETENTION: Forfeiture of any deposits or partial payments made
COLLECTION COSTS: Recovery of all collection expenses, including 15% attorney fees, up to 3% monthly interest on outstanding balances, and related costs
LEGAL REMEDIES: Pursuit of all additional relief permitted under Georgia state law
JURISDICTION: All disputes fall under Georgia law with jurisdiction and venue in Fulton County, Georgia.

SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS

BUYER RESPONSIBILITY

Merchandise payment and removal remain solely the buyer’s responsibility. The auction house strongly recommends obtaining shipping estimates prior to bidding participation.

AVAILABLE SHIPPING SERVICES

Certified Estate Auctions offers limited in-house shipping for select lots. For shipping quotes, contact: info@cesauctions.com

THIRD-PARTY SHIPPING PARTNERS

UPS STORE LOCATIONS:

STORE 1006: Bob Persky | store1006@theUPSstore.com | 404.261.6339
STORE 1140: Brent Taunton | store1140@theUPSstore.com | 770.458.1922
STORE 2215: Richard Carico | AtlAuctionShipper@gmail.com | 770.377.6445
PAKMAIL SERVICES:

PAKMAIL 316: Kimberly Brown | info@pakmailanywhere.com | 770.587.2898
Allow 1-3 business days for shipping quote delivery.

LIABILITY LIMITATIONS

Certified Estate Auctions, Inc. assumes no liability for property damage occurring beyond established pickup timeframes as outlined in this agreement.

AUTOMATIC PAYMENT POLICY

AUTOPAY ACTIVATION

Buyers who fail to contact CES Auction Gallery immediately after auction closing will have their registered credit cards automatically charged for the full invoice amount.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions regarding these terms and conditions or auction procedures, contact Certified Estate Auctions, Inc. directly through official channels provided during registration. You may text the auction manager at (706) 840-4959 or reach out via email at info@cesauctions.com