LIVE Online Antique & Estate Auction

Terms and Conditions 1. In publishing this catalog, Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc., has endeavored to accurately describe all items being sold. However, all items offered for sale are sold strictly "as is." It is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition of each item. No statement in this listing, the bill of sale, the invoice, or elsewhere, made by any representative of, or person in the employ of Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc., shall be deemed a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability with respect to age, condition, size, quality, variety, importance, provenance or historical relevance of any items sold. Any such matters are strictly matters of opinion. In cataloging, every effort has been made to accurately note major faults, repairs, etc., where seen for all items. However, where major faults have been noted, the item is already being sold "As Is" and lesser faults may NOT be individually described. All bidders are encouraged to ask questions regarding the condition of lots in the auction. Please ask specific questions and we will do our best to answer those queries. 2. The auctioneer will be the final judge as to who is the highest bidder. 3. Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the auctioneer's "hammer." The purchaser shall assume full risk and responsibility for the lot purchased once title has passed. 4. Online purchases are subject to a 23% buyer's premium. Payment must be made immediately. 5. The successful absentee bidder is ultimately responsible for arranging the packaging, shipping and insuring of items purchased. Due to the fragile nature of the items in this sale, shipping will be done through a 3rd party shipper. Since professional shipping can be expensive, prospective bidders must factor the expense into their final bid. ANY PURCHASERS OF LARGE OR HEAVY ITEMS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO PICK UP THEIR ITEMS AFTER THE AUCTION OR WILL BE REFERRED TO A PROFESSIONAL SHIPPER SUCH AS THE UPS STORE OR CRATERS AND FREIGHTERS. 6. All accounts are to be settled by the end of the sale unless other arrangements have been made in advance. 7. LiveAuctioneers Payments will be applicable for this auction. After 72 hours LiveAuctioneers will collect payment on any outstanding invoices, using the credit card on file. If you wish to pay us directly YOU MUST CONTACT OUR OFFICE BEFORE 72 HOURS HAVE PASSED. Payment may be in the form of cash(In House Only) or a check. We reserve the right to hold all merchandise paid for by check until such check has cleared the bank. Payment may also be made via. Visa or MasterCard or PAYPAL. The buyer must pay Maryland sales tax unless exemption is allowed under the laws regulating such tax. AS OF JULY 1, 2001, THE STATE OF MARYLAND ACCEPTS OUT-OF-STATE SALES TAX NUMBERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ANTIQUES AND USED COLLECTIBLES. Potential buyers who hold VALID resale certificates from other states must present a copy of their sales and use tax license TO LIVEAUCTIONEERS. IF YOU DO NOT UPLOAD PROPER SALES TAX DOCUMENTATION, LIVEAUCTIONEERS WILL COLLECT SALES TAX WHETHER THE ITEM IS SHIPPED OUT OF STATE OR NOT. 8. Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc. is not responsible for any typographical errors or omissions in this catalog or subsequent price key. Photographs in this catalog are of the actual object being sold, however; digital photography can be misleading in regard to color and size of a particular item. Please feel free to ask questions with regard to color. Please see catalog description for actual size of the sale items. However, exact condition of the objects being offered is their condition at the time of time of the sale. 9. ALL ONLINE PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO 23% BUYER'S PREMIUM. 10. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. 11. Storage fees will be charged if purchases remain here for more than two weeks after the sale date. $10 per week, $30 per month. 12. Lots that were bid on, and not paid for within two weeks will handled at our discretion. 13. Purchased items that remain in our possession for a one year period will become the property of Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc. 14. The act of bidding on any lot offered here is an indication of the bidder's acceptance of these Terms of Sale ABBREVIATIONS GRADING D = Depth H = Height L = Length W = Width Dia.= Diameter TO=Troy Ounces DWT=pennyweight P=Poor F=Fair G=Good VG=Very Good EX=Excellent NM=Near Mint M=Mint

We encourage in-person pick up - we are open Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM. Please call before hand, especially if your purchases require assistance moving.

Storage fees may be charged for items that remain on premise after two weeks time. Contact auctioneer for more information.

Purchasers of large, heavy, and difficult-to-box items are encouraged to find a means of transporting their items. In many cases, a trucking company may be required. Please secure a shipping quote prior to bidding, as you will be responsible for paying the auction invoice whether or not you have found an affordable means of transporting your purchase. We will not be able to secure quotes for shipping. That is the bidders' responsibility.

We will endeavor to update each lot with any relevant condition information, as it becomes known to us. Please check back for updated condition information.

Buyers are encouraged to establish credit with us prior to bidding. No items will be removed without being paid for in full. Please contact auctioneer if you need clarification or assistance.

If you have not contacted Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc. to arrange payment within 3 days of the time that invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the amount of your invoice.

Online purchases from Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc. may be subject to sales tax. Please see the following for more details. If you are tax-exempt, you can submit your tax-exempt certificate to prevent the collection of tax. Learn more about tax-exemption.