Terms and Conditions of Sale

1. All items are sold WHERE IS & AS IS! The auctioneer makes no warranty, express or implies as to size, count weight, style, authenticity, period material or manufacturer, or any other warranty except as specified below.

2. The catalog lists are a courtesy, meant as a descriptive guide only. The buyer is cautioned to use the preview to examine all merchandise and to use his/her best judgment as to whether or not the descriptions and categories are accurate.

3. Title transfers to the customer at the fall of the hammer subject to the provisions above. From the moment the auctioneer will accept no returns excepted. Please be sure you are bidding on the correct item and have examined it carefully before placing a bid!

4. The auctioneer reserved the right to refuse any and all bids, at his sole discretion, whether or not a reserve is in place, and will be the sole arbiter in any dispute. The auctioneer may, if he chooses, re-offer a disputed lot.

5. Bids which are submitted to Stamford Auction Gallery in writing prior to auction for execution at or below a specified price (Order and telephone bids) shall be entertained and executed for the convenience of bidders not present at the auction and Stamford Auction Gallery will not be responsible for failing to execute such bids or for errors relating to the execution of such bids.  Minimum bid amount to reserve a telephone line is $200.

6. A buyer’s premium of 20% will be applied to the purchase price of all items except those purchased through the internet services of Ebay Live Auctions. A buyer’s premium of 22.5% will be applied to those lots. If you are bidding on Ebay Live Auctions, please be prepared to bid quickly.

7. Purchases must be removed from the gallery within ten business days following the date of the sale, or they become subject to a storage fee of $10.00 per item per day. Stamford Auction Gallery will not be held responsible for loss or damage to items left on premises over three business days.

8. We must impose a service charge of $20.00 on any returned check.

9. All payment, shipping or pickup arrangements MUST be made within four days of auction date.

10. All purchases are subject to 6% Connecticut sales tax. Sales tax numbers from other states are accepted, but the resale tax form must be fully and completely filled out and received prior to time of purchase.

11. All purchases will be in U.S. Dollars. Acceptable methods of payment are: Cash, Check, or Wire Transfer. Visa/MasterCard is also accepted. We reserve the right to hold all goods paid for by check, money order or wire transfer until payment has cleared.

12. Condition reports are statements of opinion by the staff of Stamford Auction. It is not a warrantee. If you would like a condition report for items in the sale, please call us week of sale. Stamford Auction is not liable or responsible for any errors in the condition report or failure to deliver the same.

13. All property must be paid for within 5 business days. Shipping arrangements must be made within 10 business days. Property paid for with checks will not be released until checks clear. All property must be removed within 10 days of purchase or items will be moved to third-party storage at buyer's expense.

IN REGARD TO SHIPPING: Stamford Auction Gallery is NOT responsible for shipping. All shipping is to be arranged and paid for by the successful bidder. Stamford Auction Gallery will direct successful bidders to shipping agents , or successful bidders may make their own arrangements for pick-up and delivery of property.