Petroliana – Over 80 Patina Gas Pumps and a 1965 Corvette Sting Ray

Terms

Paul McInnis LLC – TERMS & CONDITIONS
A Hertrich Collection
The property listed and described in this auction will be offered under the following terms and conditions of sale, such terms and conditions of sale and descriptions of items may be amended, updated or altered at the time and place of sale. These terms and conditions of sale and any announcements shall be binding on any bidder or attendee (hereinafter referred to as registered bidder, buyer or attendee), whether present, represented by an agent, any absentee and/or Internet bidders. Bidders are bound by these terms and conditions of sale and the bidder registration form, which is incorporated in and made a part hereof. This auction is being conducted by Paul McInnis LLC, Auctioneer (hereinafter referred to as PMLLC, Auction Company or Auctioneer).
1. ONLINE REGISTRATION – Online registration requires a bidder to place a credit card on file.
2. VENUE – This auction is being conducted by way of an online-only, timed auction event to begin on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST. Bidding will begin to close on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EST (1 lot per minute).
3. LOCATION OF THE COLLECTION: 865 Lake Street, Bristol, New Hampshire
4. INSPECTION: Sunday, April 27th and Monday, April 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
5. TIMED AUCTION EXTENDED BIDDING – A timed auction event refers to the opening and ending time for placing bids. Please note, any time a bid is placed within two minutes of that lot ending, the bid time window will reset to close in two minutes. For example, if lot 1 is scheduled to close at 1:00 and someone places a bid at 12:59:30 the end time will change from 1:00 to 1:01:30. If a bid is placed during that additional two-minute window, it will be extended again, and so on. This is done to prevent bid “sniping.” This process can go on indefinitely. This means that the last lot may take as much as an hour or longer to close after the scheduled end time, depending on the activity of the bidders.
6. BUYER’S PREMIUM – 15% (Fifteen- percent) Buyer’s Premium is added to the high bid price to become the total purchase price.
7. PAYMENT TERMS –At the conclusion of the auction, a payable invoice will be emailed to all successful bidders. Payment in full must be made in US FUNDS prior to or at the time of pickup by cash, cashier’s check, wire transfer, or by e-check through EARNNEST. Checks are only accepted with an original letter of guarantee addressed to Paul McInnis LLC, which must be approved before Monday, April 28th, 1:00 p.m. EST (see website for form). MasterCard and Visa credit cards are accepted for invoices up to $2,000, with a valid photo ID and credit card present at the time of pickup. All invoices are due and payable by the end of the second business day following the auction. In the event the Buyer fails to pay any amounts due, Buyer authorizes Auctioneer to charge the Buyer’s credit card on file with Auctioneer in the amount required to pay the invoice in full. For international buyers, we require a wire transfer in US Funds.
8. SALES TAX – There is no sales tax in the State of New Hampshire. It shall be the buyers’ responsibility to pay all taxes applicable in their home state or country. Buyers will take delivery in New Hampshire, no exceptions.
9. REMOVAL OF PROPERTY – None of the property may be removed from the premises until the total purchase price has been paid and funds cleared to the satisfaction of the Auctioneer. All property is to be removed at the buyer’s expense from 865 Lake Street, Bristol, NH. All purchases must be picked up on Friday, May 2nd, and Saturday, May 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 6th, and Thursday, May 15th by appointment. Email info@paulmcinnis.com to schedule your appointment. The auction company assumes no responsibility for acts or omissions for such handling including, but not limited to, theft, loss, damage, or any transportation, whether at the direction of the buyer or PMLLC. Buyer shall be solely responsible for loading, shipping, or transportation of the buyer’s purchases at buyer’s sole expense.
10. PACKAGING, SHIPPING, & INSURANCE– Paul McInnis LLC will not be responsible for the shipping. The following are recommended shipping options:
OPTION 1: The UPS Store of North Hampton, NH, has indicated that they would be available for shipping some items. You may contact them via email at: Store5174@theupsstore.com, Subject Line –Hertrich Collection, or call (603) 964-5022. Buyers must complete a Shipping Request Form (see link on our website) indicating a buyer’s request for us to turn the purchases over to the UPS Store for shipping.
OPTION 2: R.J. Crowley Moving and Storage in Plymouth, NH, would be available at the buyers’ request and expense to crate items at 865 Lake Street, Bristol, NH then move and store those items in their Plymouth, NH facility until such time as the buyer has determined how they are going to transport their items to their final destinations. If you intend to use R.J. Crowley, you would need to call (603) 536-1363 or email them at info@dragonflymoving.com prior to May 5th, as they will be picking up all requested items in Bristol, NH on May 6th. Buyers must complete a Shipping Request Form (see link on our website) indicating a buyer’s request for us to turn the purchases over to R.J. Crowley.
OPTION 3: Buyers can schedule their shipment through Freight Quote by C.H. Robinson. Items that have been crated and moved to the R.J. Crowley location in Plymouth, NH can be picked up by one of the carriers quoted through Freight Quote. Note: R.J. Crowley has a loading dock. Get your quote and scheduled your shipment here: https://www.freightquote.com/book/#/free-quote/mode
11. “AS-IS” “WHERE-IS” – All property is sold “as-is” and “where-is,” all sales are final and neither PMLLC nor the seller makes any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property being sold. In no event shall PMLLC or the seller be responsible for the correctness of or be deemed to have made any representation or warranty of, merchantability, fitness for purpose, description, size, genuineness, year of manufacture, attribution, provenance or condition concerning the property, or any warranty that any item complies with any applicable federal or state laws. No statement set forth in the brochure and catalog, or made at the sale, or in the bill of sale or invoice or elsewhere, whether oral or written, shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability. PMLLC makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the descriptions or representations as listed in the catalogue listing or of the mileage and/or odometer readings or serial, body or chassis numbers. PMLLC acts exclusively as the agent of the seller. All bidders acknowledge that PMLLC is under no obligation to verify the accuracy of any information provided; furthermore, all bidders represent that they have conducted their own inspection and due diligence. Auction subject to errors, omissions and withdrawals. It is the buyer’s responsibility to inspect all lots prior to bidding to ensure that the condition is to their satisfaction. All goods are sold “As-Is” and “Without Recourse.” Please satisfy yourself as to the condition of the item before bidding.
12. BIDDING INCREMENTS – Paul McInnis LLC reserves the right to change bid increments at any time prior to or during the auction.
13. DISPUTE BETWEEN BIDDERS – If any dispute arises among bidders, the Auctioneer may decide the same or may immediately put the lot or item up for sale again and resell to the highest bidder. The Auctioneer shall not be liable for missed bids, un-executed absentee bids or Internet bids. In the event of a tie bid between an online bidder and a floor bidder, the floor bidder will take precedence. The decision of the Auctioneer shall be final and absolute.
14. CONFIRMATION OF PURCHASE – Title to the property shall pass to the Buyer upon the Auctioneer’s declaration as “Sold” or if the high bid is confirmed acceptable to the Seller, subject to the compliance by the Buyer of the terms of sale. Buyer assumes all responsibility for the item or items and shall pay the total purchase price. All sales are final, subject only to these terms and conditions. Buyer assumes all risk of loss whether by damage, theft, fire, etc. from the time the hammer falls, or they become the high bidder.
15. DEFAULT - Should any successful bidder fail to make payment in full within 10 days of the auction the auctioneer and seller reserve the right to cancel the sale and re-offer any lot or lots at their sole discretion. In addition, the auctioneer and or seller reserve their right to seek remedies for damages.
16. ERRORS – Auction subject to errors, omissions and withdrawals. PMLLC reserves the right to refuse to register any person for any reason in the sole discretion of PMLLC.

17. RESERVATION – The Seller reserves the right, without giving any reason, to withdraw any items or lots from the auction and the right to reject any or all bids.
18. RELEASE – Persons attending the inspection, preview, exhibition and/or auction shall assume all risks and/or liabilities and shall specifically release and hold harmless the auctioneer from any liability. Neither the auctioneer nor his principal shall be liable by reason of a defect in, or condition of, the premises on which the inspection, preview, exhibition and/or auction is held. Bidders and all others in attendance at the auction hereby acknowledge that still photography and/or any other visual/audio recording may be in use at the auction. Said photography and/or visual/audio recordings may be used by PMLLC for any purpose at any future date. Bidders and all others in attendance at this auction also hereby waive all residual rights or claims that might arise from use of these pictures for any purpose at any future date.
19. CONDITION OF PUMPS – The Auctioneer undertook reasonable efforts to verify if pump "guts" were present or not. Not all pumps could be opened, and even if opened completeness is not guaranteed. Photographs of interiors were taken when possible. It is noted that many pumps feature original porcelain station plates, while others have reproductions, and globes and ad glass vary in authenticity. Buyer bears sole responsibility for determining authenticity, completeness, and condition is to their satisfaction prior to bidding. Additionally, height measurements taken for the pumps do not include the height of the globes.
20. APPLICABLE LAW – This auction is being conducted under the conditions of the Uniform Commercial Code, NH RSA 382A:2-328 titled “Sale by Auction”. The rights and obligations of the agent, seller, and buyer with respect to the terms and conditions of sale shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the State of New Hampshire. By bidding at the auction, whether present in person, or by agent, by absentee bid, Internet bid or telephone, the buyer shall be deemed to have consented to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Hampshire courts. PMLLC shall have the rights afforded a secured party for any defaults by the buyer. For any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement and/or the auction event, or the breach thereof, any registered bidders and others in attendance agree to arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Such arbitration to be held in the State of New Hampshire before a single arbitrator by the AAA and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
NOTE: Entry into the preview or auction site constitutes acceptance of the above terms and conditions.
**Note: We reserve the right to have one hour after the close of the auction to verify bids and to re-open the auction if there is any disruption caused by computer or software errors.

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