Ben Ladage Auctions
Terms & Conditions
We do everything possible to make our auctions fair and transparent.

Before bidding on-site, online or by proxy at Ben Ladage Auction Inc. auctions, you must read and accept the Terms and Conditions of Bidding. Read these terms carefully. When you register to a live auction, bid live at auction or click the "accept" button online, you enter into a binding legal agreement with Ben Ladage Auctions.
All bids submitted to Ben Ladage Auctions are final and irrevocable, whether they are submitted in person, online or by proxy. If you are the highest bidder and the auctioneer announces the lot as sold to you, you are the new owner of that item. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

Registration to bid is free. Ben Ladage Auctions reserves the right to refuse the issuing of bidding cards or approving online bids and overall business if we see fit. Registered online bidders are reviewed by the auction company. Bidders may be declined due to low Hibid score or notes from other auction companies. If you feel this is done in error or would still like to bid, please phone our office at 217-652-0924 as we will be happy to work with MOST if you are interested in this auction.

Ben Ladage Auctions Inc. are not responsible for any human or computer errors. We uses a third-party software for online auctions. Ben Ladage Auctions or the software provider will NOT be responsible for any interruption in service, errors, caused by any means including power failures or website outages. This auction is conducted electronically and relies on hardware and software that may malfunction without warning. The Auctioneer, in its sole discretion, may void a sale, suspend bidding and re-sell any item/lots that were affected by any malfunction. The auctioneer is not responsible for any missed bids from live, internet, absentee, phone, or simulcast bids. All announcements made on sale day shall supersede any prior advertisements. Items are sold "as is" with no warranty and that items may not be returned.

Any items being sold with a description regarding condition, age, rarity, origin, etc. are descriptions of opinion only. The bidder accepts full responsibility in determining the value and/or authenticity of the merchandise being sold. All items sold "AS-IS", "WHERE-IS" with no warranties implied. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. We recommend that you visit the auction site to inspect any items you'd like to buy before bidding on auction day. Property and Items are open to public inspection. Bidder is sole judge of value.

To bid in this auction on-line you will need to register with a valid credit card via our secure Auction Flex registration gateway. Credit card is the default payment method. Payment will be deducted from your credit card after invoicing if payment by alternative method has not been made for to auction close.

When you bid you enter into a contract between the bidder and Ben Ladage Auctions. It is the bidders responsibility to make a payment on any items purchased . Ben Ladage Auctions has the right to bill the registered credit card at anytime to make a payment on the invoice.

The auction is a soft close auction which means that it starts to close at the time stated, however it is a staggered close meaning the entire auction does not close out at the time stated. If it is set to close at 7:00 p.m. the first lot will not close if someone has placed a bid in the last 3 minutes, then this item will stay open for 3 more minutes. This will continue until time is out. All lots will continue this way.

It is best to leave your max bid prior to auction ending. When a max bid is placed, the current bid price does not automatically go to your max bid. Another bidder has to bid to increase the current price and the computer will automatically bid on your behalf on the increments set by the auctioneer. This will happen continually after bids, until it reaches your maximum bid amount.

Payments: Ben Ladage Auctions accepts cash and credit card. Checks must be approved PRIOR to auction closing and may require a bank letter of credit. A returned check or not sufficient funds check will be charged $30 processing fee. Credit Cards will be charged following the close of an auction if no other arrangements have been made. Charges will include final bid price and a buyer's premium. Bidders hereby waive their right to initiate a chargeback on his/her credit card for any reason.

Ben Ladage Auctions will send an email invoice at the close of an online auction to the auction winners. Please check your inbox or spam box for these emails.

It is the bidders responsibility to make arrangements for any credit cards that are declined on reconciliation day. If your credit card is declined, Ben Ladage Auctions will contact ONE TIME via email or phone call. If contact is not made within 48 hours, your item is forfeited and you may be banned from future auctions.
All internet bidders agree to pay the buyer's premium listed in the auction details on the hammer price on each item they purchase.

Ben Ladage Auctions expressly forbids owners and their agents from bidding on any item they have consigned to an auction. This applies to on-site, online and proxy bidding.

Most of our auctions have a buyers premium. This is added to the final hammer price. ON MOST AUCTIONS AND ITEMS, Ben Ladage Auctions provide a 3% Cash or (approved) check discount on the BP. To get the discount, you will need to contact Ben Ladage Auctions PRIOR to the auction close.
Every item becomes the responsibility of the new owner as soon as the auctioneer announces that an item has been sold. If you are the highest bidder, you are responsible for insuring your purchase immediately.
Buyers cannot take possession of or remove their purchases from the auction site until the total purchase price and fees has been paid in full. Purchases must be removed from the site by the time specified in the auction catalogue or on the auction details page on this website.

**Please Note: MININUM $25 charge per lot if asked to bring items back to our office**
Please see lot description for additional information on items. Questions on a lot? Email auctions@benladage.com or 217-652-0924 for assistance

Display- Items used to display jewelry or other items are property of Ben Ladage Auctions and not included in the lots.

***A pick up date will be listed with all auctions. If you are unable to pick up and remove your items during the posted pickup times that have been scheduled for this auction, PLEASE DO NOT BID. The Auctioneer does NOT hold items beyond the published removal times. The Auctioneer will not issue you a refund if you are unable to pick up and remove your items during the published removal times. If you do not pick up during posted times your items will considered abandoned and will be forfeited. We will try and work with bidders if they contact us PRIOR to the pick up date, Not after.

Winning online bidders: You will need to contact the office or select shipping with Shipping Saint to arrange shipping. As always we will try and keep shipping cost to a minimum cost while still maintaining item integrity. Some large items we do not ship, contact our office prior to bidding to insure shipping on large items.

Shipping is provided by Ben Ladage Auctions on MOST items. We have partnered with Shipping Saint to provide quality shipping. You will receive both an email and text message with options of pickup or shipping. If pick up is selected you will receive the pick up instructions with date and time that was provided when registering. If shipping is selected, your items will be moved to our shipping department. Once your items are packaged, you will receive another email/text message with the shipping cost and handling fee. We select the least expensive method of shipping from USPS, UPS, and FedEx. It is up to the buyer (auction winner) to pay for the shipping of items. We do not ship large items without pre-approval prior to auction closing. We do not provide shipping quotes. We do not accept outside labels due to past fraud. Generally we do not refund shipping cost on product. We do not guarantee when shipping will be sent out. Shipping is typically done after the pick up date. Normally shipping may take 5 days to be shipped out, but may take up to 15 business days due to other auction preparation. As always we will try and keep shipping cost to a minimum cost while still maintaining item integrity.


Ben Ladage Auctions reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. The auctioneer should advance the bid at his own discretion. We may withdraw any item before or during the auction. Ben Ladage Auctions may place reserves, protect, or bid in to lots on behalf of sellers. Ben Ladage Auctions may place absentee bids for buyers.

When you register with Ben Ladage Auctions you allow us to use your provided email address, mailing address, and phone number for marketing information. We will not sell your information. Opt-Out is available on all marketing.

Credit cards will be billed at conclusion of the auction and a paid invoice will be emailed to you. If shipping, you will receive and email and text message with payment instructions.
No checks accepted without prior approval or established business with Ben Ladage Auctions. We will accept checks with bank letter of credit. Please contact Ben Ladage Auctions with any questions. 217-652-0924 or auctions@benladage.com

Items not picked on the stated pickup days assumed abandoned and is forfeited by the winning bidder. IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE THE PICKUP DAY, PLEASE DO NOT BID. I am sorry but we cannot make arrangements with every bidder for a different date. Please contact our office if you have any question. We are not trying to be difficult or mean with this, it is we have other items coming in and need the space. We will try to work with you if you contact us prior to the stated pickup date. Thanks!

Macon County Sheriff Department Surplus Vehicle Online Auction Featuring: 15 Macon County Sheriff fleet vehicles ________________________________________ AUCTION ENDS: **Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00 PM CST** Soft Close Auction** IN-PERSON PREVIEW: **Vehicle Viewing / Open House:** Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM � 12:00 Noon **Location:** 2405 N. Woodford St., Decatur, IL 62526 ITEM PICK-UP: **Friday, October 16, 2026 from 11:00 AM � 4:00 PM** **PICK-UP LOCATION:** 2405 N. Woodford St., Decatur, IL 62526 **Ben Ladage Auctions � Auburn, IL** Office: 217-652-0924 View full catalog and bid at: www.benladage.com **Please read the complete Terms & Conditions before bidding.** IMPORTANT - ONE-CLOSE / THEY ALL-CLOSE AUCTION This is a One-Close / THEY ALL-CLOSE AUCTION. All 15 lots will remain open for bidding until bidding has ended on every lot. The auction will not fully close until there is no additional bidding activity on any of the 15 lots. VEHICLE PICKUP REQUIREMENTS: Vehicles must be picked up during the scheduled pickup date and time. **Weekend pickup is not available.** Any request for pickup outside of the scheduled pickup time **must be approved by Ben Ladage Auctions prior to the close of the auction.** **Do not bid with the expectation of arranging an alternate pickup date or time after the auction has ended.** If you cannot pick up during the scheduled time, you must receive prior approval before placing your bid. ________________________________________ BUYER'S PREMIUM & PAYMENT: A **7% Buyer's Premium** will be added to the final bid price of each vehicle. The Buyer's Premium is part of the total purchase price and is paid by the buyer in addition to the winning bid amount. **Example:** A vehicle with a winning bid of $10,000 will have a $700 Buyer's Premium added, making the purchase price $10,700 before any applicable credit card fees. Credit cards on file will be charged at the conclusion of the auction unless prior arrangements have been made for cash or approved check payment. A **3% credit card processing fee** will be added to payments made by credit card or debit card. If payment is made by approved check, the vehicle title will be held until the check has cleared. Once payment has cleared, the title will be mailed to the buyer. A paid invoice will be emailed to the successful bidder after payment has been processed. **PLEASE INFORM BEN LADAGE AUCTIONS PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION IF YOU INTEND TO PAY BY CASH OR CHECK.** Accepted payment forms include: - Visa - Mastercard - Discover - Debit card - Cash - Approved check Checks are accepted only with prior approval or established business history. A check accompanied by a bank letter of credit may also be accepted. **Please contact our office prior to the auction closing to make payment arrangements.** ________________________________________ FOLLOWING THE AUCTION: Winning bidders will receive both an email and text message with pickup information. ________________________________________ ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, INSPECTIONS & DISCLAIMERS: - All items are sold **"AS IS, WHERE IS"** with no warranties, guarantees, refunds, or returns of any kind. - Descriptions regarding condition, age, origin, mileage, equipment, or other characteristics are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. - The bidder is solely responsible for determining condition, value, and suitability before bidding. - We strongly encourage in-person inspection during the scheduled preview. - The auctioneer is not responsible for errors in descriptions, photographs, technical issues, or missed bids, whether online, absentee, or otherwise. - Auction-day announcements and updates take precedence over prior advertising or marketing materials. IMPORTANT BUYER NOTICE � PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING These vehicles are former fleet vehicles from the **Macon County Sheriff's Department**. They are used vehicles and should be expected to show normal wear and tear consistent with age, mileage, prior law-enforcement use, and service history. The vehicles have been regularly serviced as part of the department's fleet maintenance program. **Maintenance records are available for most vehicles and, when available, have been included in the auction photos.** Maintenance records are provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered a warranty or guarantee of condition. Please note the following: - Some vehicle interiors may need cleaning. - Some vehicles may have missing interior components, including overhead interior light or console trim panels. - Unless otherwise stated in the individual lot description, the vehicles were running and driving when inspected by the auction company. - Many vehicles required a jump-start. **No representation or warranty is made regarding the condition or remaining life of any battery.** - Air conditioning appeared to be functioning and blowing cold air when checked unless otherwise noted. This observation is not a guarantee of continued operation. - Vehicles may have additional mechanical, electrical, cosmetic, safety-related, or other defects that were not discovered or noted during the auction company's inspection. NSPECTION STRONGLY ENCOURAGED All prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to personally inspect the vehicles before bidding. **Vehicle Viewing / Open House:** Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM � 12:00 Noon 2405 N. Woodford St. Decatur, IL 62526 Bidders should use the viewing period to inspect the vehicles and satisfy themselves as to each vehicle's condition, equipment, completeness, mileage, and suitability before placing a bid. AS-IS, WHERE-IS � NO WARRANTIES **ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.** Neither the **Macon County Sheriff's Department nor Ben Ladage Auctions** makes any warranty or representation regarding the condition, mileage, mechanical operation, electrical systems, batteries, air conditioning, safety equipment, roadworthiness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or future performance of any vehicle. Descriptions, photographs, maintenance records, videos, statements, and observations provided by the auction company or seller are believed to be accurate but are provided for informational purposes only and are **not warranties or guarantees**. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect the vehicle and determine its condition before bidding. **Bidding on a vehicle constitutes acceptance of its condition and acknowledgment of these terms.** **All sales are final.** ________________________________________ ## PICK-UP POLICY � PLEASE READ: - All vehicles must be picked up during the scheduled pickup date and time. - Weekend pickup is not available. - Alternate pickup arrangements must be approved **before the auction closes.** - Do not bid with the expectation that an alternate pickup date or time can be arranged after the auction. - We understand emergencies may occur and will try to accommodate buyers when reasonably possible; however, any accommodation is at the discretion of Ben Ladage Auctions and is not guaranteed. ________________________________________ ## ABSENTEE BIDDING & TECH SUPPORT: - Can't attend the auction close? Use maximum bidding. Our system will automatically bid on your behalf up to your entered maximum. - This is a **soft close auction.** If a bid is placed during the final 3 minutes of a lot, bidding on that lot will extend for an additional 3 minutes. - Lots close in staggered intervals. - New to online bidding? Call our office before auction day and we'll be happy to assist. ________________________________________ ## SELLER: **Macon County Sheriff's Department**