American Indian, Pre-Columbian & Ancient Art

AUCTION TERMS FOR SCOTTSDALE AUCTIONS & APPRAISALS, LLC The following are the TERMS OF SALE for bidding in Live Auction, Sunday, April 10, 2016. AUCTION will start at 9:00 a.m. (PST), - Live Absentee Bidding only. Lots can be viewed in person at: Scottsdale Auctions & Appraisals, LLC 7056 E. Main St. Scottsdale, AZ. 85251 (480) 874-1007 *Please note the gallery will not be open to the public on the day of the auction. Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. These terms are applicable to all bidders in this auction, collectors and dealers alike. Please do not bid in this auction if you do not agree to all of the terms listed below. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be authentic as stated. 2. This is an auction sale, not an approval sale. By bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. When placing your bids, keep in mind that all lots in this auction will be sold WITHOUT RESERVE PRICING, meaning the starting price is the lowest price at which that particular item can/will be sold. 4. No lots will be released until payment in full has been made. Payment (in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check (which will be held until it clears your bank) or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa or American Express), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. There will be a 3% service fee for all Credit Card and PayPal transactions. For PayPal payments please use "walt@fortknoxartifacts.com" email address for processing payments. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 20% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased through Scottsdale Auctions & Appraisers and will be paid by all bidders without exception. Live Auctioneers may asses a 3% computer bidding fee at their discretion. 6. ARIZONA SALES TAX: Appropriate Arizona Sales Tax (6.3%) will be added to all invoices, unless a valid AZ seller's permit is on file with Scottsdale Auctions & Appraisers prior to any bidding in the auction. Items shipped outside of AZ (United States or international) are also sales tax exempt. 7. RETURN POLICY: If our description of the item is not as described, we will accept return of the item; however, we MUST HAVE NOTIFICATION OF RETURN WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF ITEM BY BIDDER, as shown by FedEx, UPS or USPS tracking data, and the item must be received by us within ten days. A letter from a recognized expert in the field pertaining to the item in dispute must be presented for refund. No lots may be returned without prior written consent. Late remittance constitutes just cause for revocation of all return privileges. Return shipping is at the bidder's expense. In no event may any lot(s) be returned after twenty (20) days from the date of the auction. **We will not accept any returns on arrowheads. All arrowheads have been reviewed by and expert and any re-chipping is indicated in the descriptions. ** 8. BIDDING will be conducted ONLINE / LIVE as the auction progresses. Bidders may place their bids LIVE, via PHONE or by leaving ABSENTEE BIDS via the Live Auctioneers auction catalog. Please keep in mind that Phone Bids will be accepted on a limited basis and must be arranged in advance, a credit card hold may be required. 9. SHIPPING FEES are the responsibility of the buyer. All buyers will receive an invoice detailing their purchases, sales tax (if applicable) and buyer's premium. Most items require a third party shipper, very few small items such as jewelry might qualify to be shipped by the auction house on a case by case basis. It is the responsibility of the successful bidder to contact the third party shipper, arrange pick up and payment. **For shipments outside of the USA, customs and duties may apply upon entry in to said country, and this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding** A signed shipping release form must be received prior to any lot(s) being released to a third party shipper. Below are three recommended shippers in the nearby area: Pak Mail Phoenix (US095) 3218 E. Bell Rd. Phoenix, Arizona 85032 Phone: (602) 971-2300 info@weshipphoenix.com Pac Transportation & Packing 3020 B North Scottsdale Road. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Phone: (480) 946-5004 1-888-822-8892 Fax: (480)946-5242 paclogsvc@aol.com The UPS Store #1692 4400 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 9 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 (480) 994-8200 FAX (480) 994-1035 store1692@theupsstore.com 10. ESTIMATES for each lot are given only as a guide to help gauge your bidding. Lots may sell for a price greater than or less than these estimates. Bids under 50% of the pre-auction estimate may not be accepted. 11. STARTING PRICES may or may not be the actual price at which any item will sell. All of the lots in this auction will be sold not subject to a reserve, meaning that the lowest price an item can sell is the starting price. 12. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may accept or decline any bid, or challenge to any bid, as he in his sole discretion shall determine. 13. ALL BIDDERS must register in order to bid. Scottsdale Auctions & Appraisals, LLC has the right to not accept or deny registration and bidding for any reason. 14. In the event a successful bidder fails to make payment when due, Scottsdale Auctions & Appraisals, LLC reserves the right to re-sell the merchandise and bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale and also to pay any difference between the resale price and the previously successful bid, together with any incidental costs of sale and disbursements. 15. If the auction invoice is not paid for in full when due per invoice terms, including any applicable credit card processing fees, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law until paid in full. If the matter is referred to an attorney for collection, bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees, court costs and other collection cost incurred by Scottsdale Auctions & Appraisals, LLC to collect past due invoices and that the services of process by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, shall be sufficient to confer "in personam" jurisdiction over bidder. 16. Buyer agrees that any claim of controversy arising out of, or relating to the formation, interpretation of performance of these terms and underlying transactions or the breach thereof, is subject to arbitration or judicial proceedings and shall take place within the County of Maricopa, AZ subject to the laws of the State of Arizona. 17. Scottsdale Auctions & Appraisals, LLC attempts to accurately describe each lot offered and photograph the pieces as they are. Unless noted in the description stands, risers, cases ect. are not included with the purchased piece and are simply aids in photography. 18. QUESTIONS? Feel free to email us at walt@scottsdaleauctions.com with questions prior to bidding or feel free to call us at 480-874-1007 or 480-703-3122. Please be sure to ask all questions at least 30 minutes prior to auction start time, as we will not be able to take calls or answer emails sent to us during the auction.