Toys, Firefighting, Antiques & Autographs

PLEASE NOTE: ALL BIDDERS MUST READ AND ACCEPT THE TERMS AND 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. EMAIL BIDS: Bidders may bid by email, by credit card only. Email address aaauctions@comcast.net. Approved email bidders will provide their current mailing address. Absentee pre-bids y email will end at 8PM the night prior to auction. TELEPHONE BIDS: Under limited circumstances, telephone bids may be accepted if the bidder has been approved 24 hours prior to the auction. Registered Live Telephone bidders will be called on auction day 10 minutes before lot availability when possible. Auction house is not responsible for telephone dropped calls or other communication malfunctions. ONLINE BIDDING: Via Live Auctioneers 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 problems. All bids must be submitted consistent with the terms of the auction and the bidding instructions. BUYER PREMIUMS/CHARGES: Online auction premium 24% includes credit card fees. HIGH BIDDERS/INVOICES: Invoices will be emailed to successful bidders following the auction. Invoices will be sent by email to bidders providing an e-mail address Payment by LiveAuctioneers, Visa or MasterCard etc. Full payment is due within 3 days of receiving the invoice. State sales tax will be charged to residents of New Jersey unless a valid tax exemption or resale certificate number is provided. 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 10 days. Storage fees at $20 a day after 10 days. Buyer Pays Shipping Cost determined by shipper. Shipping instructions on the invoice!! Should an item be damaged in shipment, insurance claims would be made directly with the USPS etc. 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 related damage! PRICES REALIZED: Prices realized will be posted on the Live Auctioneers site. BIDDING PROCESS PROBLEMS: In the event that the online bidding process is disrupted, or another significant bidding system problem occurs, American Antique Auctions reserves the right to extend or reschedule the auction-end date without restriction. This applies to global problems or health situations beyond our control.