Auction Terms and Conditions

Registration: You must register to bid at every auction in order to receive a bidder's number. The first time you register you must fill out a simple registration card which we will input into our computer system. After that, at subsequent auctions, you simply register for a bidder's card.

Absentee Bids: You do not need to attend the Auction to bid; however, you will need to preview the Auction lots in person before leaving an absentee bid. Simply register at the office and obtain an absentee bidder form. On the absentee bidder form, you will fill in the lot number, short description and the amount you wish to bid on your desired lot or lots. The auction clerk will bid for you up to your limit as if you were at the Auction. Please note, in the event of a "tie" between an in-house bidder and an absentee bidder's highest bid, the lot will go to the bidder that is in the house.

Live Bidding: The auctioneer will start the bidding process by asking for a starting bid. If there are no bids, the auctioneer will lower the amount until bidding begins. From that point the price will go up until the bidding stops. We sell approximately 100 lots an hour. Because of this quick pace, the auctioneer or ringmen may overlook a bid, so avoid bidding from the back or sides of the room, and hold your bid number as high as possible in order to be seen until the bidding has gone past your limit.

Sold As-is: All items are sold as is, whereis. It is up to you to determine the age, condition, authenticity, etc. There is no guarantee or warranty, either stated or implied. There are no refunds or exchanges after the Auctioneer announces a lot as "Sold", so please take plenty of time for previewing the lots.

Buyer's Premium: There is a 10% buyer's premium on the hammer price of all lots. For example, on a closed bid of $75.00, you will pay an additional $7.50 on that lot. State Sales Tax: We are required by law to collect 7.75% California sales tax. Only dealers and retailers with a valid California resale permit on file are exempted from paying tax.

Payment: We accept MasterCard, Visa, ATM and electronic checks. Payment must be made the day of the Auction, unless other arrangements have been made in advance.

Invoices: Upon checkout, you will be presented with an invoice marked "PAID". Merchandise will only be released to buyers upon presentation of this invoice.

Pickup: After paying and receiving your invoice, you may pick up your merchandise starting after 2:00 pm on the day of the Auction, or on the following Monday from 12:00noon-5:00pm. All merchandise not removed by 5:00pm on the Tusday immediately following the Auction will be subject to storage charges. Please bring ample rope and packing material when you pickup your items.

Parking/Miscellaneous: Ample parking is available in the parking lots directly next door to the east of the auction house. Please do not park on the highway or in any handicapped spaces unless you have a valid handicap parking sticker.

email: nbauctions@sbcglobal.net