Buying

Auction Terms & Conditions   Bid Increment Guide  

Buyer's Premium   Catalogue Guarantee   Competing Bids  

Deadline for Absentee Bidding   Refund Policy   Reserves   

• Virginia Sales Tax / Tax Exemptions  Includes Dealer Information
• Types of Bidding (e.g. Absentee, Phone, Live Internet, In-House/Floor)
• After the Auction (e.g. Invoicing, Payment, Shipping/Pick Up)

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TERMS & CONDITIONS 

 

Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract. 

By bidding with Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc. either directly or through another online bidding platform (e.g. Artfact or Live Auctioneers), you are agreeing to abide by all associated auction terms. 

Bidder approval is at the sole discretion of Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates.

1.  The auctioneer reserves the right to reopen bidding on a sold lot (under extreme circumstances only) and is the sole determinant concerning all bid disputes.  The auctioneer is the final authority in regard to all auction terms and conditions.

2.  All auction lots sold are subject to a buyer's premium.  Payment in full is due on date of sale for lots won in person.

3.  Unless exempted by law, all purchases are subject to a 5% VA state sales tax (this is also applicable to out-of-state buyers who pick up their purchases in Virginia.

4.  VA law requires that all dealers must have a valid, signed Virginia Dept. of Taxation Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption on file with us (required per auction for non-Virginia dealers). Dealers licensed outside of the state of Virginia are also required to provide a copy of their resale tax exempt license/certificate for our files.

5.  Regarding ABSENTEE and TELEPHONE BIDDING directly with our auction house (non-Live Auctioneers bidding):

• Absentee and Telephone bidding is offered as a courtesy, at no additional cost to the bidder.  We are not responsible for errors or unexecuted absentee or telephone bids.  Our online absentee bidding is powered by Auction Flex.  No online transaction fee is imposed on lots won by online absentee bidding through jeffreysevans.com/Auction Flex.   
• Your bid is a legal, binding contract.  By bidding in our auction, you agree to abide by all associated auction terms and conditions.
• Non-Internet bids: If you do not have Internet access, you may fax, mail, or hand-deliver bids to us and we will enter the bids on your behalf.  Non-Internet bids must include the auction date and a signed statement indicating that you accept all terms and conditions of the auction. Note: Your local library may provide Internet access for free, or for a nominal fee.
• All absentee bids must be in written form.  We cannot accept verbal absentee bids.  Submitted bids that are not commensurate with our standard Bid Increments will be rounded up to the correct bid increment. 
• We welcome international bidders; however, all communications must be in English.   
• Make sure that you have the correct lot number! If you accidentally bid on the incorrect lot and win, you are still liable for payment.  When we enter bids for you, we use lot numbers only; if we notice a discrepancy between a lot number and item description with your bid(s), we will attempt to contact you to clarify.  If it is not possible to confirm your intent, we will not execute your bid(s).    
• Absentee bidders may be in competition with various "live" bidders.  "Live" bidders may include "floor" (or "in-house") bidders who are bidding in person at our auction gallery, Internet bidders who are bidding in real time via computer, or phone bidders who are bidding in real time via telephone. 
• In the event of identical absentee bids, the earliest received bid takes priority.  NOTE: It is possible that a "Live" bidder could win a lot for the same bid amount you placed prior to the auction (it depends on where the bidding opens and how it falls during sale of the lot).
• Absentee bids placed in person at our gallery or through the Artfact system are accepted at any time prior to the sale of the item.  The deadline for all other absentee bids (bids placed through the online catalogue on OUR website or through Live Auctioneers, mailed and faxed bids) is two (2) hours prior to the start of the auction. 
• All Telephone bids are subject to a minimum opening bid per lot ($250 for calls within the USA and $500 for international calls).  Phone bids must be arranged by 12:00 PM ET, the day prior to the auction  We may reject requests submitted after our deadline. 
• We will notify all successful bidders by email or phone within 2 business days of the end of the auction. Invoices will include instructions regarding payment, shipping, etc. 
• Successful bidders are required to contact us by 5:00 PM ET on the Friday following the auction to confirm receipt of invoice and to make arrangements for payment and shipping/pick up.  Calls to our office should be made during OUR business hours
• Payment is due within 5 days of the date of your invoice.  If your request for our packing/shipping service is made by 5:00 PM ET on the Friday following the auction, payment in full is due within 5 days of the date of your final invoice.  If your request for our packing & shipping service is made after the Friday following the auction, payment for your items is due immediately; you may pay shipping charges separately after packing is completed.     
• Any special payment arrangements must be pre-approved by an authorized representative of Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Such arrangements must be requested in writing, and authorization must be obtained prior to bidding.  
• See all categories under our BUYING webpage for additional auction terms and other important information. 

6.  Once an item is sold to an in-house bidder, the buyer assumes full risk and responsibility for said item.

7.  Items purchased in person at our gallery must be paid in full on the date of sale, unless other arrangements have been pre-approved by an authorized representative of Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. 

8.  Each returned check is subject to a $50.00 service charge.

9.  Accounts that are unpaid after 30 days of the sale date will be subject to a 2% monthly finance charge.

10.  The buyer is liable for all fees/costs associated with the collection of balances due, including attorney's fees.

11.  Unless prior arrangements have been made with us, any merchandise not removed within two (2) weeks of the sale date will be subject to a storage fee.  Any merchandise not removed within 60 days of the sale date will be considered abandoned.

12.  REFUNDS will be given at the sole discretion of the auctioneer and will only be considered on lots that are determined not to be authentic or have major damage or significant restorations/repairs that were not outlined in the condition report.  Additionally:

• Refunds in regard to condition for items purchased in person at the gallery must be requested before the items in question are removed from the gallery.
• Refund requests for items not examined or purchased in-person must be received in our office within 25 days of the auction date.  Absolutely no refunds will be accepted after this deadline.  Refund requests in regard to authenticity must also include at least one supporting written and signed statement from an authority recognized by the auctioneer.  
• All refund requests, including substantiating documentation and/or photographs (if requested), must be received in our office within 25 days of the sale. 
  
• Lots catalogued without circa dates are not guaranteed as to age. 
• All rugs are sold strictly "as is" with no guarantees as to age, origin or condition. Absolutely no refunds will be considered on rugs.
• Note: Your timeliness and type of payment directly affect the time allowed for a refund transaction.  (If payment is made with uncertified check, items may be held for up to ten (10) business days before we ship or release for pick up.)  
• DO NOT return any item until a refund authorization has been obtained from Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates.  Once a refund is approved AND the complete lot is returned to the satisfaction of the auctioneer, a full refund of the hammer price and buyer's premium will be issued.  We do not refund shipping cost and we do not offer partial refunds. 

13.  Additional conditions of sale may apply, as noted on our website and/or as announced by the auctioneer prior to the auction.

14.  These terms and conditions, as well as the respective rights and obligations hereunder, shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.  The purchaser shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the state courts of, and the federal courts sitting in, the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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CATALOGUE GUARANTEE

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GLASS & LIGHTING

• All catalogue descriptions are guaranteed to be accurate in the matter of authenticity, condition and measurements unless otherwise noted in the catalogue description. Measurements are guaranteed to be accurate to within one inch.
• Due to the high number of absentee bids that we execute, we are very meticulous in our description of the condition of each piece. Many of the minor flaws that we note are perfectly acceptable and do not detract from the item's desirability or value; however we do not consider light wear, small manufacturing flaws, glass impurities or lightly tinted glass to be notable flaws.
• If you are a bidder who demands flawlessness, it is recommended that you examine the item(s) in person, or have a trusted representative inspect the item(s) on your behalf.
• Lamps are measured to the top of the collar and are without burners and chimneys unless otherwise noted.

ANTIQUES, AMERICANA & DECORATIVE ARTS

• All catalogue descriptions are believed to be accurate in the matter of authenticity and condition, but ultimately all lots are sold "as is." Antiques, by their very nature, will exhibit wear, minor losses and breaks, and small repairs commensurate with age. We only note condition issues that in our opinion significantly affect the integrity of the item. Returns will only be considered for items found to be fake/reproduction and/or have significant damage/restoration not noted in the catalogue description.
• If you are a bidder who demands flawlessness, it is recommended that you examine the item(s) in person, or have a trusted representative inspect the item(s) on your behalf.
• All measurements are approximate. Please contact us if you require exact measurements. 
• All rugs are sold strictly "as is" with no guarantees as to age, origin or condition. Absolutely no refunds will be considered on rugs.
• Fine jewelry is guaranteed only regarding gold content and authenticity of diamonds. Authenticity of other stones and grades of any stones are not guaranteed.

ALL AUCTIONS

• All requests for additional information will be accepted until 24 hours prior to the start of the auction. Call 540.434.3939 (ext. 0) or email info@jeffreysevans.com
• The auctioneer reserves the right to make verbal corrections and provide additional information from the auction block at the time of sale. Absentee bids will not be executed on lots found to be other than as described in the catalogue unless one of our representatives has personally conveyed the updated catalogue description to the absentee bidder. The bidder will then have the option to alter or cancel the original absentee bid.  

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BUYER'S PREMIUM

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RESERVES

A reserve is the confidential minimum price under which the lot will not be sold. Nearly all of our auction lots are sold without reserve.

Any lot carrying a reserve will be identified in our online catalogue with "(Reserve)" immediately following the item description. 

The reserve will never exceed the lot's low estimate. 

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Following is our standard bid increment guide, which is subject to the auctioneer's discretion.  The auctioneer will not accept cut bids (a bid amount less than the stated bid increment).  All bids should be submitted in accordance with this guide.   Printable copy

• $0 to $200: $10 raise
• $200 to $500: $25 raise
• $500 to $1,000: $50 raise
• $1,000 to $3,000: $100 raise
• $3,000 to $5,000: $250 raise
• $5,000 to $10,000: $500 raise
• $10,000 to $30,000: $1,000 raise
• $30,000 to $50,000: $2,500 raise
• $50,000 to $100,000: $5,000 raise
• Over $100,000: $10,000 raise 

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BUYING

AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS

VIRGINIA SALES TAX / TAX EXEMPTIONS

TYPES OF BIDDING

AFTER THE AUCTION