MCGEE AUCTION & APPRAISAL SERVICES - TERMS & CONDITIONS
BIDDING: All bids are binding. When you bid, you enter a legal obligation to complete the purchase. Bidders are personally responsible for all bids placed under their bidder number. All property is sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS with no warranties, guarantees, refunds, or exchanges. McGee Auction makes every effort to provide accurate descriptions; however, all measurements, descriptions, and counts are approximate. Printed or verbal statements are offered in good faith but are matters of opinion. Buyers are responsible for inspecting items prior to bidding and for determining condition, completeness, and suitability.
PAYMENT: All purchases must be paid in full at the conclusion of the auction. Credit cards on file will be charged the day of the auction for purchases up to $500. Balances over $500 require payment by cash, certified check, or bank wire. Purchases over $500 must be paid by certified funds or bank wire before shipping. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. A temporary authorization may appear on your account before the sale. A 15% Buyer's Premium will be added to all purchases. South Carolina sales tax will be applied unless a valid resale or exemption certificate is submitted to mcgeeauction@gmail.com prior to auction close.
PICK-UP & REMOVAL: Pick-up times will be posted under "Dates" on our website. Buyers must remove items at the scheduled time. Buyers are solely responsible for loading, packing, and transporting purchases. We do not provide movers, tools, or packing materials. For large or heavy items, professional movers are strongly recommended. All items must be removed within 48 hours of auction close unless otherwise noted. Items not removed will be considered abandoned with no refunds issued. Abandoned items are subject to disposal fees and/or may be shipped at the buyer's expense. If you can not make pickup times, a private pickup charge will be $25.
SHIPPING: McGee Auction does not provide in-house shipping. If available, buyers must coordinate with our preferred courier or a shipper of their choice at their own expense. Purchases must be paid in full before release to any shipping service.
DEFAULTS & DISPUTES: Any unpaid balances are subject to a $100 insufficient funds fee plus all attorney and collection costs. Nonpayment will result in permanent removal from bidding privileges and may result in legal action. All disputes will be governed by South Carolina law with venue in Lexington County, SC.
GENERAL: McGee Auction reserves the right to reject any bid or bidder at its discretion. By registering and bidding, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

LUMINOUS: Part I � Fine & Important Art Glass McGee Auction & Appraisal Services proudly presents LUMINOUS: Part I, the opening auction in an extraordinary multi-part collection of fine art glass. Nearly 300 carefully selected lots bring together more than a century of color, craftsmanship and innovative glassmaking. Part I features an exceptional selection of Frances & Michael Higgins, including signed fused-glass bowls, trays and Mid-Century Modern designs, along with Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile glass, Loetz, Wilhelm Kralik, Murano, Fenton, Bohemian and Czechoslovakian art glass, and many other remarkable examples. From the shimmering iridescence of turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass to the bold forms and colors of Mid-Century Modern design, Luminous celebrates glass as both fine art and exceptional craftsmanship. Highlights include Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile, an extensive offering of Higgins fused glass, numerous Loetz and Kralik examples, European iridescent and Art Nouveau glass, Murano, uranium glass, studio glass and unusual forms collected for their beauty, history and design. LUMINOUS: Part IFine Glass � Timeless Beauty � Lasting Stories SHIPPING: Because many pieces in this collection are exceptionally delicate and valuable, additional care will be taken when preparing them for shipment. High-end and especially fragile pieces will be double-boxed when appropriate. Buyers should expect shipping costs to be somewhat higher than in our typical auctions due to the additional packing materials, box size, insurance and care required. Our priority is getting these beautiful pieces safely to their new homes. Please review individual lot descriptions and photographs carefully for condition, measurements, signatures and other details before bidding.