Fall Antique Toy Auction

PLEASE NOTE: All Bidders must read and accept the TERMS & CONDITIONS of this sale in order to participate and bid. THESE TERMS ARE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE AUCTION AND THE BIDDER.

EACH ITEM IS SOLD AND PURCHASED AS IS, WHERE IS. Items may have minor condition issues that are not noted in the description. It is each bidder's responsibility to judge the condition of an auction item. Bidders are encouraged to contact us by email with any condition questions, and to review the condition, description and PHOTOS carefully. All sales are final, especially in the case of "parts" lots which are sold as is.

NO WARRANTY: We have tried to identify any condition issues in each item description. No implied or written warranty on any items and American Antique Auctions will not assume any responsibility or liability with respect to age, condition, rarity, provenance or historical relevance of the items being sold. Unless stated, assume battery operated toys do not work.

BIDDING: The Auctioneer will be the final judge as to which bidder is the highest bidder. In the event of any dispute in this matter, the auctioneer shall at his discretion decide to reopen the bidding or not. Auctioneer is not responsible for technological or internet bid delays.
For online bidding each item has a minimum bid identified in the item description. You may bid as much as you want over the minimum bid. Bidders are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all bids.

BIDDER REGISTRATION: Register through LiveAuctioneers- must be known to us or provide credit card information through LiveAuctioneers. Absentee bidding instructions on the web site. Bids will not be accepted unless the bidder has properly registered prior to the auction. Auction house is not responsible for Address Errors or moves. What you list with LiveAuctioneers is the address we use!!! Please update your Address.

TELEPHONE BIDS: Under limited circumstances, telephone bids may be accepted if the bidder has been approved 24 hours prior to the auction. Auction house is not responsible for telephone dropped calls or other communication malfunctions.

ONLINE BIDDING: Via Live Auctioneers & Absentee bids.

BIDDING INCREMENTS: See Live Auctioneers

BID REJECTIONS/WITHDRAWAL OF LOTS: American Antique Auctions reserves the right to reject any and all bids from any bidder or potential bidder at any time without restrictions. American Antique Auctions also reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time prior to the end of the auction and assumes no liability for such withdrawal.

BID FAILURES, ERRORS AND OMISSIONS: All absentee bids will be executed as a convenience to bidders, but American Antique Auctions will not be responsible for any failures, errors, or omissions related to the execution of any bids, including any related computer/internet problems or lagging. All bids must be submitted consistent with the terms of the auction and the bidding instructions.

BUYER PREMIUMS/CHARGES: Online auction premium 25%. Credit card fee through LivePayments.

HIGH BIDDERS/INVOICES: Invoices will be emailed to successful bidders following the auction. Payment by LiveAuctioneers CC. Full payment is due within 3 days of receiving the invoice.
State sales tax will be charged where laws deem appropriate unless a valid tax exemption or resale certificate number is provided---You Must File this with Live Auctioneers! You are responsible for resale form completion online. We cannot edit this!

NOTE: All bids are contractual obligations. Bidders are obligated to honor their bids as contracts to buy the items involved. Bidders with invoices overdue by 10 days or longer will also permanently lose bidding privileges with American Antique Auctions and the entire auction bidding platform. Items may be sold any time after 14 days. Storage fees at $20 a day after 21 days.

Buyer Pays Shipping Cost determined by discount shipping partner. Shipping instructions are on the invoice!! Items must be picked up or shipped within 14 days. Items not picked up after 30 days are surrendered.

Should an item be damaged in shipment, insurance claims would be made directly with the Shipper. ALL packaging must be saved. American Antique Auctions will assist successful bidders in making an insurance claim if an item is properly insured and damaged in shipping. However, American Antique Auctions does not accept, and disclaims, any responsibility or liability for any shipping or mailing or shipping related damage.


Issues- If you are polite, we will bend over backwards for you, rudeness will be a non-starter.

BIDDING PROCESS PROBLEMS: In the event that the online bidding process is disrupted we reserve the right to extend or reschedule the auction-end date without restriction. This applies to global problems or health situations beyond our control.