Antiques, Art and Collectibles

The auctioneer (Melrose Treasures Auction) at its discretion reserves the right to refuse participation in this auction by any bidder. Conditions of Sale By bidding, you understand that any bid you submit can and may be regarded as the Purchase Price bid for a particular Lot; accordingly, your bid constitutes a legally binding agreement to purchase the Lot in accordance with your bid, if accepted by the auctioneer. You agree to assume personal responsibility to pay the Purchase Price Bid, plus the Buyer's Premium, you agree to purchase the Lot and assume all risk of loss and damage to such Lot, in addition to any obligations, costs and expenses relating to its handling, shipping, insurance, taxes and export. All sales are final. CA state residents are charged 9.5% sales tax, unless a valid tax exempt number is provided. Condition Statement It is the buyer's responsibility to have knowledge about the condition of the property before bidding. As a courtesy, Melrose Treasures Auction makes condition reports available prior to the auction. All lots are sold "AS IS". ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND NO SALE RESCISSIONS WILL BE MADE ON THE BASIS OF CONDITION, NO EXCEPTIONS. IMPORTANT NOTICES Important notice: Melrose Treasures Auction specializes in vintage and antique items. These items may have normal wear and tear unless otherwise noted, due to their age. Breach If a buyer fails to make timely payment as required in these Terms, or breaches any other covenant, representation or warranty in this Agreement, we shall be entitled, in our discretion, to exercise any remedies legally available to us, including, but not limited to, the following: A) cancellation of the sale of the Lot to the non-paying buyer, including the sale of any other Lot to the same buyer (whether or not paid); B) reselling the Lot, at public or private sale, with or without reserve;retention of all amounts already paid by the buyer to Melrose Treasures Auction. C) After 30 Days - File a Civil Complaint against the buyer to recover any balance due plus court fees, interest, storage fees, administrative costs, and any other applicable financial hardship caused to Melrose Treasures Auction, and/or the consignor or pursue other collection avenues to recover any and all losses. D) Charge interest at a rate of 1% per month throughout the entire time frame of non-payment. E) After 45 Days - Re-offer the items for sale, either publicly or privately, and collect any remaining balance owed after such sale from the original buyer, including, but not limited to, total balance remaining, court fees, interest, storage fees, administrative costs (including those related to re-selling the item(s)) Winning Notification and Billing: After the FINAL session in this auction is complete. Melrose Treasures Auctions will send e-mail invoices. This process normally takes up to 48 hours. This auction will be conducted over the Internet. If you choose to place an absentee bid, please take a moment to learn how LiveAuctioneers absentee bidding works. Payment: Melrose Treasures Auction buyers premium is 22% to be added to the hammer price of each lot if paid for by check, cash, money order or wire transfer.