Copake Auction Inc. Buyer Information

LEAVE AN ABSENTEE BID

ONLINE: Submission of online absentee bids is available directly from our online web catalog. This feature is usually available 1-2 weeks prior to the sale as soon as the finalized catalog is online.

FAX: Print the Absentee Bid Form (PDF) and fax to: 518-329-3369

LEAVE A BID BY PHONE: Call Us at 518-329-1142

BID LIVE BY PHONE

1) Before arranging a phone bid, the prospective bidder must first call the gallery to be approved at 518-329-1142.

2) The same form and information are then filled out as in the above mentioned instructions for absentee bidding with the exception of the bid price (instead enter PHONE BID). In addition a Visa or Mastercard number may be taken (when necessary).

3) Copake Auction will have a member of our staff contact the phone bidder at the specified telephone number during the auction. Items are sold in consecutive catalog order at a rate of approximately 100 per hour (please allow for "A" lots and uncataloged items). When the item is offered for sale you (the phone bidder) will bid against the audience, internet and any absentee bids with the assistance of our staff.

4) Successful phone bidders will also be expected to pay the week following the auction and arrangements for pick up or delivery will be made at that time.

*Payment for successful absentee and phone bids is expected within (10) business days. Items not paid for in a prompt manner will be returned to consignor or resold, and bidder loses their right to compete in future auctions.*

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LIVE "REAL TIME" INTERNET BIDDING

We offer live "real time" internet bidding through www.liveauctioneers.com.

Click here for instructions on registering and bidding or visit our seller page for current and past catalogs: http://www.liveauctioneers.com/browse/seller/copake

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CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. This reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor & COPAKE AUCTION below which the lot will not be sold. In any event when a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid not adequate to the value of the lot.

2. All items are sold "as is" and neither the auctioneer nor the consignor makes any warranties or representations of any kind with respect to the items, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, period, source, origin or historical relevance of the items and no statement anywhere, whether oral or written, shall be deemed such a warranty or representation. Prospective bidders should inspect the merchandise thoroughly before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been repaired or restored. All sales are final & refunds will not be given.

3. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any merchandise before the sale and shall have no liability whatsoever for such withdrawal.

4. The auctioneer will be the final judge as to who is the successful bidder. In the event of any dispute the auctioneer shall at his discretion decide to reopen the bidding or not.

5. As a service to our customers the COPAKE AUCTION will execute absentee bids if so authorized in writing. Absentee bids should be made on the Bidder Form available in the office. This form should be clearly and completely filled out. All absentee bids will be executed competitively during the sale. Items will be purchased for the lowest price possible regardless of the amount of the order bid. Where two absentee bidders bid the same amount the first received will be honored. This service is offered as a convenience and COPAKE AUCTION will not be responsible for any errors or failures to properly execute the bids.

6. On the fall of the auctioneers hammer, ownership to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, and as such the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility and will pay the full purchase price of the item (s).

7. All items are subject to a 15% buyers premium (2% discount for cash or check) which will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price.

8. All items are subject to an 8% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a sales tax exemption number.

9. All accounts are to be settled by the end of the sale. We do not accept checks from first time buyers unless accompanied with a bank letter of credit or previous approval from the auctioneer. Payment may also be made by cash, Travelers Checks, MasterCard or Visa.

10. All property must be removed from the premises by 10:00 am on the following day after the sale unless other arrangements have been made with the auctioneer. If items are not removed 14 days after the date of sale a storage fee of one dollar per day will be charged to the purchaser of said item (s). In addition items not removed from the premises eight weeks after date of sale will be resold at auction. The COPAKE AUCTION shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises.

11. The COPAKE AUCTION may at its discretion and at purchaser's request package and ship items as directed by the purchaser. In such event, purchaser agrees that all such packaging, handling and shipping is at the sole risk of the purchaser and that COPAKE AUCTION shall have no liability for any loss or damage to items. Purchaser shall pay in advance all packaging expenses including labor, materials, postage and carrier fees and all insurance charges.

12. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms announced at the Auction Gallery.

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TERMS / PAYMENT

All property must be removed from the premises by 10:00 am on the following day after the sale unless other arrangements have been made with the auctioneer. If items are not removed 14 days after the date of sale a storage fee of one dollar per day will be charged to the purchaser of said item (s). In addition items not removed from the premises eight weeks after date of sale will be resold at auction. The COPAKE AUCTION shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises.

We accept Cash, Checks, Visa, Mastercard and Discover.

Note: There is a 2% discount for cash and checks.

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PICK UP / STORAGE

We are available for pick up the day after each auction from 9-10 am.

Special arrangments must be made in order to store items at the auction house.

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SHIPPING

Copake Auction does not offer any in-house shipping, however we will free of charge deliver your smaller items to our local UPS store. We will be happy to assist you with making arrangements for larger items.

UPS Store #5539
Brian Cantele
160 Fairview Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
T: 518-828-8777
F: 518-822-8727
store5539@theupsstore.com

For larger items such as furniture and large bicycles we recommend

PLYCON TRANSPORTATION GROUP.

Get a free quote here:

http://www.plycongroup.com/quote_new.html

Use the following shipping information:

Copake Auction Inc.

266 East Main Street (Route 7A)

Copake, New York 12516

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29 State Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Phone: 413-528-5555

Fax: 413-528-1776
M-F 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5

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