***AUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS ***
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AUCTION LOTS:
Read the entire description of auction lots! Including the lead and the full description of all items. Scroll all the way to the bottom and view the full "lead" and "description."

All items not picked up during the allotted pick-up dates/times without communication will be considered abandoned 7 days post auction closing.
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BIDDER INVOICES:
15% buyers premium will be added to the total invoice price. Payment in full will be charged to the winning bidder upon the closing of the auction. 3.29% processing fee on card transactions.

No credit card charge backs allowed. Mississippi 7% SALES TAX IS CHARGED unless a resale tax permit/exemption number is on file.

All items are sold 'AS IS, WHERE IS' without any guarantees or warranties from Auction 18, LLC. All item details can be found under the "Item Description" section of each listing. Auction 18, LLC. describes each item to the best of their ability. It is the sole responsibility of each bidder to personally inspect each item he/she wishes to bid on as well as carefully read the item descriptions. Items are sold AS IS with YOU making the decision in regard to authenticity. No refunds will be given post auction closing.

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PICKUP AND HOLDING ITEMS:
If we do not receieve communication within a week post pickup, unclaimed/unpaid items will:
1. Become sole property of Auction 18, LLC. and/or
2. Be re-sold or disposed of at the discretion of Auction 18, LLC. and no refunds will be given. No exceptions or leniency in regard to this policy.

Auction 18, LLC. absolutely can **not** hold or store any items that are not picked up during the allotted pick-up dates and times. If you know you will not be able to pick your items up during the allotted dates/times, please do not bid. Review the pick-up dates and times of every auction to determine whether you will be able to attend pick up. Occasionally our auction and pickup dates will change despite our consistent schedule so be sure to confirm dates/times for every auction. Winning bidders are welcome to send someone in their place to pick up their items at their discretion only. Make arrangements over the phone or email for them to come and have a seamless process. Bidders picking up may be asked to present identification in order to receive items. Holding requests will incur a storage fee to be paid upon pick up.

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SHIPPING:
Please review the shipping requirements and restrictions before bidding. Shipping is available on select lots only. Be sure to check whether the item you want to bid on qualifies for shipping PRIOR to bidding.
If you require shipping please include your request in the "Notes to Auctioneer" section when registering. If you do not leave a note you may also text us at 601.308.9888 to request shipping.

BUYER PAYS ALL SHIPPING, PACKING, & HANDLING CHARGES, NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
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We highly discourage the shipment of delicate, fragile, heavy, or uniquely shaped items due to high reports of damaged packages being received. We MAY still ship if a customer highly desires so, however, said customer must understand and agree that once a package leaves our hands, Auction 18, LLC is no longer responsible for the condition/location of the items shipped. We pack all items very well with packing paper, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, etc., assuring packages are SAFE when they leave our hands. Customers must also understand that Shipping & Handling Rates for delicate, fragile, heavy, or uniquely shaped items will be higher. We are unable to provide shipping estimates prior to an auction's closing. Please bid and purchase accordingly. No refunds will be issued if shipping costs exceed your expectations. Each USPS Shipment includes $100 insurance; however, we strongly recommend the purchase of additional insurance to cover the costs of high dollar items. Should you encounter any shipment issues, receive damaged items, or don't receive an item at all, you MUST contact your local U.S. Post Office with your tracking information. Refunds or Credits will NOT be given for damaged/lost/delayed items and absolutely NO refunds on Shipping & Handling fees. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We ship in batches every FRIDAY via USPS Priority Flat Rate (Insured and Tracked) or USPS Ground advantage. Depending on the volume of shipments received per auction, most shipments will be processed and mailed on the NEXT FRIDAY FOLLOWING an online auction closing. (Example: Auction closes Wednesday January 2, those shipments will begin to ship the next Friday, January 9th. Shipping Labels cannot be printed by customers and sent in to us. Once items are packed and ready to ship, we will create a separate invoice for Shipping & Handling costs (Handling costs vary depending on the items being packed) and charge your HiBid payment on file, do not be alarmed when you see this charge. You will receive Tracking Updates via Email and Text Message from USPS to the Email and Phone number you provide in your HiBid profile upon Registration. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding shipping, feel free to contact us at Auction18Brandon@gmail.com.

Handling Charges vary based on the items being shipped.
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HIBID SOFT CLOSING:
Online Auctions are timed events and all bidding will close at specified times. Online Auctions also have an auto extend feature. When a bid is placed in the final 3 minutes of bidding, the auction bidding will be automatically extended 3 minutes from the time the bid was placed (i.e., if an auction item scheduled to close at 6:00 receives a bid at 5:59, the close time will automatically extend to 6:02). The auto extend feature remains active until no further bids are received within a 3-minute time frame.

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SERVER, SOFTWARE TECHNICAL OR INTERNET ISSUES:
In the event there are technical difficulties related to the server, software, or any other online auction-related technologies, Auction 18 LLC. reserves the right to extend, continue, or close all bidding. NEITHER THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE SOFTWARE NOR AUCTION 18 LLC. SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSED BID OR THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY FOR ANY REASON. Auction 18 LLC. will send notifications via E-mail to registered bidders with updated information as deemed necessary.

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DEFAULT:
Any items/purchases that are not settled by the specified pick up day will be considered in default. Defaulted items may be offered to the next highest qualified bidder at the discretion of Auction 18 LLC. Upon continuous default, the bidder may be black listed or blocked from bidding on Auction 18 LLC's auctions.

Buyer/Bidder agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Auction 18 LLC., its Agents, and its Representatives from any and all claims, damages, or suits including but not limited to awards, judgements, costs, fees, etc.

15% Buyers Premium and 7% sales tax will be charged to all winning bids. Vehicles, if any, included in an auction will have a 5% Buyer's Premium. 3.29% processing fee on all card transactions.

Auction 18 LLC. accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express for payments on any items won. All credit/debit cards will be processed the morning after the closing of the auction. Any items not picked up by the 7th day after the auction closing, will become sole property of Auction 18 LLC. No leniency to this regard.

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BIDDER RESPONSIBILITIES:
All bidders agree to keep his/her user name and password confidential, as each individual is responsible for ANY and ALL activity involving his/her account. If your user name is offensive to Auction 18 LLC., then AUCTION 18 LLC. reserves the right to terminate your bidding.

When using the web site you must obey any and all local state and federal laws. Violations will result in termination of web site use privileges. Auction company employees and/or Auction 18 LLC. may bid on this auction. We gather aggregate information from this web site, which may include but is not limited to: number of page visitors, most visited pages, any and all correspondence.

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BIDDER VERIFICATION:
The identity of all bidders will be verified, bidding rights are provisional, and if complete verification is not possible, Auction 18 LLC. will reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated. The Seller and Auction 18 LLC. reserve the right to preclude any person from bidding if there is any question as to the person's credentials, mental fitness, etc.

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DISCLAIMERS & ABSENCE OF WARRANTIES:
Information contained herein believed to be accurate but not guaranteed by Auction 18 LLC. In all transactions, the Auctioneer is acting as agent for the Seller only. Property will be sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no guarantees, expressed or implied, by Auction 18 LLC.
All decisions of the AUCTIONEER are final.

Auction 18 LLC. reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason prior to the close of bidding.
Auction 18 LLC. reserves the right to cancel this auction, or remove any item/lot from this auction prior to the close of bidding.

BIDDING OPENS FRIDAY September 18th at 7:00pm and SOFT CLOSES Wednesday September 23rd at 9:30pm PREVIEW: Wednesday Sept 23rd 2:00pm-4:30pm ALL ITEMS WILL BE PICKED UP FROM: Auction 18, LLC 3610 Hwy 18 Brandon, MS 39042 Pick Up DATES/TIMES: Thursday ( 9/24) 12:30pm - 5:00pm Friday ( 9/25 ) 12:30pm - 6:00pm **PLEASE NO EARLY BIRDS. WE DO ARRIVE EARLY TO PREP FOR PICK UP TO BEGIN BUT WILL NOT START ACCEPTING PICK-UPS UNTIL THE START TIME LISTED ABOVE. THANK YOU. IF YOU'LL REQUIRE SHIPPING: SHIPPING NOTICE: Lanterns can be large and fragile, which may require extra packing and/or larger boxes for safe delivery. This may result in higher-than-normal shipping & handling costs. Multiple lanterns may be ship separately if needed for safe transport. Please review the Shipping Requirements before bidding. If you require shipping please include your request in the "Notes to Auctioneer" section when registering. If you do not leave a note you may also text us at 601.308.9888 to request shipping. PLEASE READ!!! We highly discourage the shipment of delicate, fragile, heavy, or uniquely shaped items due to high reports of damaged packages being received. We MAY still ship if a customer highly desires so, however, said customer must understand and agree that once a package leaves our hands, Auction 18, LLC is no longer responsible for the condition/location of the items shipped. We pack all items very well with packing paper, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, etc. assuring packages are SAFE when they leave our hands. Customers must also understand that Shipping & Handling Rates for delicate, fragile, heavy, or uniquely shaped items will be higher. We are unable to provide shipping estimates prior to an auction closing. Please bid and purchase accordingly. No refunds will be issued if shipping costs exceed your expectations. Each USPS Shipment includes $100 insurance, however, we strongly recommend the purchase of additional insurance to cover the costs of high dollar items. Should you encounter any shipment issues, receive damaged items, or don't receive an item at all, you MUST contact your local Post Office with your tracking information. By bidding, purchasing, and requesting shipment, buyer agrees to assume ALL shipping risks. Refunds or Credits will NOT be given for damaged/lost/delayed items and absolutely NO refunds on Shipping & Handling fees. We apologize for any inconvenience.