ACW Holiday Auction Nov. 30th 2019

Please take the time to read the following set of terms and conditions for the auction. By obtaining a Bidder Number, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms and conditions. BIDDER RESPONSIBILITIES Bidder is responsible for any and all activity, bids, and purchases involving Bidder's account. Once a bid has been placed, it cannot be lowered or deleted. Bidder agrees to keep its username and password confidential. CONDITIONS Arlington Coin & Watchworks LLC has endeavored to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly "as - is" "where - is" with all faults. All sales are final and no refunds are given. The sales records and recordings shall be conclusive. It is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition/authenticity of each item. No statement in this catalogue or by representatives of ACW LLC shall be considered as a warranty or assumption of liability. Written and oral descriptions given by ACW LLC staff members are given as a courtesy to a client, are only an opinion, and should not be considered as a guarantee of age, composition, or authenticity. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear or imperfections. High resolution images are provided to assist a bidder in making an additional assessment of condition. By bidding, you signify that you have either closely examined the items, have chosen not to examine them, or have hired an independent agent to examine the item(s) for you. Condition reports are available via the online catalog or by contacting the ACW LLC office.. BUYER'S PREMIUM Bidding is available in-person at the live auction, as well as absentee bidding, telephone bidding, with an 18% buyer's premium. Live internet bidding is available on a third party platform with a 21% buyer's premium. PAYMENT All items purchased in person must be paid for on sale day. All items purchased via absentee, phone, or live internet bidding must be paid for upon receipt of invoice and within five business days of sale date. Payment can be made by cash, cashiers check, wire transfer, approved personal check, Visa or MasterCard with a domestic U.S. billing address. Invoices containing jewelry, silver, or coins may require payment by cash, cashiers check, wire transfer, or approved personal check. With the exception of these categories, if a buyer fails to contact ACW LLC within five (5) business days following the sale, the credit card used to secure the bid will be charged the amount of the invoice. For items purchased through live internet bidding, ACW LLC will contact and send an invoice to all winning bidders via e-mail at the completion of the auction. If paying by check, ACW LLC reserves the right to hold the item(s) until the check has cleared. Federal law requires we report payments above $10,000 made by cash or certain other cash equivalents, such as money orders. Credit card and PayPal payments are subject to a $5,000 limit. International (non-domestic United States) bidders will be required to pay by wire transfer. Wire transfer fees will be incurred by the buyer. At the auctioneer's discretion, certain lots will be required to be paid for by wire transfer. Ohio resident sales tax is 7.5%. A 2.8% will be assessed on Credit card transactions. AUCTIONEER ACW LLC always reserves the right to withdraw a lot for any reason he deems appropriate, including any lots that may have a reserve, or if there is a lack of bidding interest or lack of appropriate bids. ACW LLC shall have the right to withdraw any item at any time for any reason and to default any sale in the event of an error or dispute. REGISTRATION Internet bidders may create an account at on Liveauctioneers.com or other participating 3rd party auction sites. All domestic US bids must be secured with a MasterCard or Visa. International bidders must acknowledge wire transfer payment terms. BIDDING Live real-time internet bidding does not allow a maximum bid to be entered, only the current asking bid may be accepted. ACW LLC cannot be held liable for live real-time internet bids that are not sent, received, or executed by the administrator. All bids will be executed in a fair, competitive and confidential manner. While every effort is made to execute and honor bids, ACW LLC is not responsible for failure to execute a bid and is not liable for any losses incurred as a result of failure to execute a bid. All bids are time stamped. In case of identical bids, the first bid received will take precedence. Where appropriate, bids will be rounded down to the nearest amount consistent with the auctioneer’s bidding increments. LIVE INTERNET BIDS THROUGH THIRD-PARTY WEBSITE(S) Live internet bidding is available during the auction via third-party website(s). Please be advised that proper time is required to review and respond to registration inquiries received through third-party websites. Additional information may be required to proceed with registration approval, including a wire transfer deposit or auction references. Current bids on the internet will be executed on your behalf during the auction. ACW LLC cannot be held liable for live internet bids on a third-party website that are not sent, received, or executed by the administrator. If you are bidding live, real-time online through a third-party website, please bid quickly because there is a time delay in receiving live bids. BID LIMITS New participants bidding through any online platform with less than one year of purchase history with ACW LLC will be limited to a maximum of $8,000 in cumulative bids. Bidders may contact the front office for assistance with increasing their bid limit prior to the auction. A wire transfer deposit will be required. Domestic, U.S. bidders must request a bid limit increase 24 hours in advance of the auction. International bidders must request a bid limit increase 72 hours in advance of the auction. Wire transfer deposits must be received the business day prior to the auction. ACW LLC cannot be held liable for wire transfer deposits that are not received prior to the auction in order to satisfy the bid limit increase. RESTRICTED MATERIALS Please note that lots containing ivory or any other plant or animal material may be subject to regulations imposed by the Endangered Species Act by the United States Fish and Wildlife Department as well as other restrictions under federal, state and/or local law. Some countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered plant or animal species and prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import these item(s) into another country. We also suggest that buyers in the United States check with their state's wildlife protection agency for any restrictions on the purchase, possession or sale of ivory or any other animal material. Please note that bidders in New York and New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros’ horn. Items containing ivory can only be shipped to an address in the United States. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the item(s) including any export or import license and/or certificates as well as any other required documentation. ESTIMATED WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENTS Weights in catalogue description have been estimated through measurement and are to be used as approximate guidelines and not relied on as exact. Jewelry: Unless otherwise stated, all stones have been measured and graded in their settings. Metal weight given for jewelry includes stones unless stated otherwise. Buyers should be reminded that many colored gemstones have historically been treated to enhance their appearance. Lab reports will be referenced in catalogue descriptions. Silver: Weights provided for flatware services do not include knives and other pieces with silverplate or stainless portions. CLOCKS AND WATCHES No warrantee that any clock or watch is in working order is given. Virtually all clocks and watches have been repaired in the course of their lifetime and may include parts not original to them. There is no guarantee to works or movement. There is no warrantee on recently serviced, cleaned or overhauled watches or statements of keeping time during the auction listing process. Time checks on in-house watches are typically over a one-hour time period. All work on watches owned and sold by ACW LLC is performed by certified watch repair technicians or watch makers. Consignor watch service history is unknown, unwarranted unless ACW LLC states otherwise in the lot description. Unless otherwise stated, weight includes movement. COINS, CURRENCY & BULLION All coins, currency and bullion listed in auctions have been authenticated to be real. OWNERSHIP Item ownership is conveyed immediately following the fall of the Auctioneer's hammer. While we try to handle and store items with great care, ACW LLC will have no liability for any loss or damage to an item after the hammer has fallen. ACW LLC is not liable for any damages incurred if assistance with loading is requested. Buyers are welcome to hire a professional shipping or moving company to assist with loading, packing, or shipping. LOADING Loading purchased items is the responsibility of the buyer. ACW LLC will, as a courtesy, assist with the loading following the sale, but this is done at the risk and responsibility of the buyer. Buyers who wish to arrange their own labor may contact the front office to schedule a time during normal business hours. ACW LLC will have no liability for any damage while providing loading assistance. STORAGE Unless prior arrangements are made, pick-up within 10 working days of the auction is required, or a $10.00 per lot per day storage fee will be charged. ACW LLC requires two business days notice to schedule pick up of wine. ABANDONED PROPERTY Unless prior arrangements have been made, any lot(s) remaining at the ACW LLC auction gallery more than 90 calendar days after the auction purchase date will be considered abandoned and no refunds will be given. ACW LLC is not obligated to notify the winning bidder of the abandoned lot(s). SHIPPING & PICK UP Winning bidders can either request in-house assistance or arrange shipping or pick up themselves after the winning bid invoice has been paid. Shipping In-House. Each item shipped in-house is carefully packed with the appropriate materials, following carrier guidelines, to provide safety in transit. There is a minimum shipping and handling charge of $25. In an effort to provide complete confidence and satisfaction in your delivery, all in-house shipments will include insurance for the full invoice value with a signature required for delivery. 3rd party shipping may be required for larger items, coordinated by winning bidder Please be advised that ACW LLC does not automatically ship items. Shipping quotes are valid for 15 days and may be sent separately if not already included in invoice. We cannot combine invoices for shipment, the quotes are prepared on a per invoice basis. Coordinating your own Shipping or Pick Up: When arranging shipping or pick up through another vendor or third-party of your choice, we require that you complete our Authorized Release Form, which is available online. This form authorizes us to release your purchased items to the requested party. We will not release your lot(s) to any shipping vendor or third-party until we have received this form and payment has been made in full. Please note that shipment or pick up is the sole responsibility of the buyer. If you reside in a state or country that has import restrictions or regulations, it is your responsibility to obtain appropriate licenses to ship your purchased items (see the restricted materials section for more detail). All packing, handling, shipping, and delivery services are performed at the sole risk of the buyer. ACW LLC assumes no legal or financial responsibility and is free from all liability associated with fulfilling your release request.