Estate of Mollie Smith Absolute Auction

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
All questions regarding this auction should be directed to Wardlow Auctions, Inc. Any member of our staff would be happy to answer your questions and make this an enjoyable auction experience for you.

Wardlow Auctions, Inc.
3600 Chamberlain Ln., Suite 222
Louisville, KY 40241
Office: (502) 489-5515
Auctioneer: Matt Woods
Auction Manager: Barb Gritton
Email: barb@wardlowauc.com

Online bidding is offered as a courtesy. The Auctioneers, Wardlow Auctions, Inc., Sellers, and the Internet and Software Providers do not guarantee or warrant the online bidding procedure and/or system to operate without interruption or malfunction, and shall not be held responsible in the event of such.

Pickups: All purchases can be picked up Wednesday, July 29, from 11:00am - 6:00pm.

Failure to Pickup: If the Buyer does not pick up the items on the posted pickup day(s), they will be automatically charged a $10 per invoice fee. This charge will be applied immediately at the end of pickups. Even if you tell us you are abandoning your item.

Small item, non-breakable: $5 per lot?
Fragile item that requires wrapping: $10 per lot
Item that requires two hands to move: $10 per item
Item that requires two people to move: $50 per item, or full cost of professional movers

Storage at Office: Storage fees of $20 per invoice will be assessed every 7 days from the date the item(s) arrive. Items will be stored up to 4 weeks before being considered abandoned and removed without refund.

Shipping: We work with a company called Fragile Pack of Louisville to handle customers' shipping needs. Buyers should contact Scott Logsdon of Fragile Pack at (502) 423-0000 for shipping questions and needs, and let the Office Manager know you plan to ship. All shipping costs shall be paid by the buyer. Email office@wardlowauc.com with any questions or to let us know if you're shipping your item(s).

Close of Bidding: The bidding will begin to close at 12:00 PM (Eastern time zone), on Monday, July 27, 2026 EST. The closing of items will be consecutively, one lot at a time. The auction will be simulcast on LiveAuctioneers.com with incoming competing bids accepted from both Wardlowauc.com and Liveauctioneers.com. Bidding procedure will closely replicate an in-person event with bidding period extended and terminated at the discretion of the auctioneer. Auctioneer at his, or her, sole discretion reserves the right to declare an item sold once bidding has ended on one website. For example, if the auctioneer if does not receive or advance additional bid due to a simulcast glitch, the auctioneer may deem the item sold for previous bid. Given the amount of lots in the auction, the auction will likely last most of the day. If you feel you may not be available at a certain time on July 27, please put your bids in previous to the start date in the catalog that is available now.

Abandonment of Property: Unless special arrangements are made with the auctioneer, for any items not paid for and/or picked up by the winning bidder, the property shall be considered abandoned and any interest the winning bidder may have in the property shall revert back to the seller or auctioneer, and there shall be no refunds to the winning bidder. Additionally, failure to pay for or pick up your items will result in the loss of future bidding opportunities. These terms still apply to any winning bidders who ask us to donate items for them.

All items sell in as-is condition: All descriptions and information are believed correct, but are not guaranteed and as such the Auctioneers, Wardlow Auctions, Inc., and/or the Seller shall not be held liable for inaccuracies in the information. It is the Bidder's responsibility to obtain or verify, prior to bidding, any information they consider critical to their decision to purchase. Preview times are available for potential bidders to physically inspect the items. All bidders are encouraged to inspect and research all aspects of the items, descriptions and information provided to their complete and full satisfaction prior to bidding. The items are being sold as-is, where-is with no warranties or guarantees of any kind including merchantability and/or fitness for particular purpose.

Statements of Condition: Any statement regarding the condition of the item is given as a courtesy and is only a subjective opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All descriptions and information are believed correct, but are not guaranteed. Items are sold "as-is" "where-is" with no guarantees or warranties. All sales are final.

Bidding: Online bidding is to be understood as a binding contract. Bids will be taken with the understanding that the bidder will honor their winning bid with sufficient funds including all applicable taxes and fees. Do not bid if you do not intend to pay.

Malfunction: While very rare, the Auctioneers, Wardlow Auctions, Inc., Sellers, and the Internet and Software Providers do not guarantee or warrant the online bidding procedure and/or system to operate without interruption or malfunction, and shall not be held responsible in the event of such.

Payment Terms: All items must be paid for in full prior to removal and not later than 5:00pm on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Payments made by wire transfer will be subjected to the $30 wire transfer fee.

Transfer of Ownership and Abandonment of Property: Unless special arrangements are made with the auctioneer, for any items not paid for and/or picked up by the winning bidder within SEVEN (7) days of the date payment was due, the property shall be considered abandoned and any interest the winning bidder may have in the property shall revert back to the seller or auctioneer and there shall be no refunds to the winning bidder. Additionally, failure to pay for or pick up your items will result in the loss of future bidding opportunities.

Attention Credit Card Buyers: Due to a nationwide insurgence of attempts to purchase items with the use of a stolen or fraudulently obtained credit card, for any such suspected transactions, Wardlow Auctions Inc. reserves the right to: 1) request buyers to provide a copy of their driver's license and credit card with which they are paying, and 2) withhold shipping of purchased items for a period of up to 10 calendar days to insure that payment and validity of the transaction is good.


Bidding Increments are pre-set as identified below: Bids must at least be the asking amount and in whole dollars. You can bid an amount higher than the next asking amount if you wish.

Up to $10.00 - $5.00 increment
Up to $200.00 - $10.00 increment
Up to $500.00 - $25.00 increment
Up to $1,000.00 - $50.00 increment
Up to $3,000.00 - $100.00 increment
Up to $10,000.00 - $250.00 increment
Up to $25,000.00 - $500.00 increment
Over $25,000 - $1,000 increment


Penalties: Any bidding found to be fraudulent and/or negligence to provide proper payment in the allotted time will result in all appropriate legal action. Any invoice not fully and properly paid for in the allotted time will be charged to the credit card account presented at registration and the items forfeited. Delinquencies will be noted and will prevent the individual from participating in any further live or online auctions conducted by Wardlow Auctions, Inc. Wardlow Auctions, Inc. retains the right to prevent anyone from participating in this and future online auctions who does not abide by the terms and conditions of the auction or whose actions are not in the best interest of our client, the Seller.

Auctioneer's Representation and Right to Bid: In accordance with KRS330.220(6)(a), it is hereby disclosed that, with permission from the seller, the auctioneer and any auction staff members have the right to bid. Wardlow Auctions Inc. and the auctioneer are agents of the seller.