Online Bidding Tips: Bidding Style is Staggered & Soft Close: Each lot will close 15 Seconds after the first lot in the auction consecutively. Lots will begin closing at 8 PM and continue until the final lot has closed. If a bid is placed on a lot during the last minute of bidding, the time will be extended by one minute each time.

**** If you are bidding at the close of the Auction, please make sure to select "LIVE CATALOG VIEW" to view the auction in real time, otherwise you may need to manually refresh your computer screen. We recommend being signed into the Auction at least 15 minutes prior to closing if you wish to bid during auction closing. **** You may also enter your "Maximum Bid" to have the computer bid on your behalf up to a set amount. Please contact our office at 803-366-3535 for assistance with Online Bidding.

Bidding: Bidders are to be held personally liable for any bids made with their Bidding Number. When you bid on the wrong item or decide an item is not suited for your use, keep in mind that ALL bidding is a binding obligation to complete a transaction. You are responsible for ALL bids placed. When in doubt about condition, completeness or suitability for intended use, please bid accordingly. You should not place a bid if you are not able to complete the transaction.

Catalog: Due diligence is the responsibility of the bidder/buyer. All sales are final.

Payments: All accounts must be settled at the conclusion of the auction. Credit Cards will be processed the day of the auction for your purchases, plus buyer's premiums, and any taxes. Be sure to have adequate funds in your account. We accept Amex, Discover, Visa & MasterCard. A pre-auction authorization will be performed to establish available credit. Debit cards may show a hold on funds for a short period of time. NOTHING will be charged to your card until a purchase is made.

BP: There will be a 5% Buyers Premium added to the high bid to determine the selling price.

Unpaid Balances: The purchaser agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred by the auction company in the collection of funds. Any debt collection or dispute proceedings will be heard in York County, SC. Each transaction necessary to collect insufficient funds will have a $100 fee imposed. Nonpayment will result in legal recourse and you will be banned from future auctions.

Pick Up / Removal: Winning bidders will be contact regarding pick up and / or delivery of lots.

Internet Outages: We are not responsible for Internet nor platform outages during an online Auction. If you experience an issue please call Randy 803-323-8146 or Lainey 803-524-0369 directly for assistance. If there is a platform outage during the close of an Auction, we reserve the right to no-sell the items affected during outage and offer for resale at a later date.


Agency, Indemnity & Jurisdiction: The Ligon Company, auctioneers, firm, broker and all parties employed by or associated with, will be acting solely as a representative of the Seller. The Buyer assumes full responsibility and liability for any claim or actions based on or arising out of injuries, death, damage, loss of property, sustained or alleged to have been sustained by Buyer, its agent, principals, associates, friends, family and/or employees, in connection with or to have arisen out of or incidental to the auction including but not limited to the performance of this contract. Regardless of whether such claims or actions are founded whole or in part upon alleged negligence or negligent misrepresentation of Seller, Auctioneer, or the employees, agents, invitees, or licensees thereof, Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Seller, Auctioneer, and their representatives, and the employees, agents, invitees and licensees thereof in respect of any such matters and agrees to defend any claim or suit or action brought against Seller, Auctioneer, and their representatives, and the employees, agents, invitees and licensees thereof. All sales are final. No credit card charge backs will be allowed. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. All statements made prior to the sale of any item take precedence over written material and any prior statements. The auction company is not responsible for accidents, thefts, errors or omissions. This Agreement and all documents and instruments referred to herein shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina. Any disputes between the Seller and Purchaser regarding this Agreement will be decided exclusively by a Court based in York County, South Carolina.

Online Auction Fundraiser for the South Carolina Watermelon Association Bid through Thursday, April 29th at www.TheLigonCompany.com The funds raised will go towards promoting the South Carolina Watermelon Industry. Winning bidders will be contact regarding pick up and / or delivery of lots. The South Carolina Watermelon Association was incorporated in 1975. The purpose of the organization is to promote the best interests of the watermelon industry from production to consumption. Through the years, the South Carolina Watermelon Association has been the leading voice for watermelon growers in South Carolina. It has given growers opportunities to research which varieties will work best for them, as well as, working with legislature to ensure their concerns are heard. Learn more at scwatermelon.org Association Contact: Kitt Moore kitt.moore@melon1.com PO Box 175 Barnwell, SC 29812 Randy Ligon, CAI, CES, BAS NC | SC Broker & Auctioneer The Ligon Company, Inc. | 727 Dilworth Lane, Ste 101 | PO Box 4815, Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 366-3535 Office (803) 323-8146 Mobile (803) 753-9280 Fax www.TheLigonCompany.com Commercial Investments | Brokerage | Auctions SCAL1716 o SCRL17640 o SCAFL4120 o NCAL8951 o NCRL183864 o NCAFL10066 o NCRFL28666