The Gems & Jewels Online Auction

Terms & Conditions

All items are SOLD AS IS. Bidders are encouraged to ask questions prior to bidding. Blue Nest Home does its best to list any damage, repairs or condition issues, the absence of these descriptions or conditions must not be taken to imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Most of the items sold are antique, vintage or used. You should expect signs of wear consistent with age. Please review photos and descriptions carefully prior to bidding.

Extended Bidding: If a bid is placed in the last 2 minutes the auction will automatically extend for an additional 2 minutes

Current bids cannot be changed or removed once submitted and each one is a promise that you will honor the bid and all the terms.

Winning bidders will receive pick-up location address via email within 48 hours after close of sale and payment is received. Please contact us at 360-551-4831 if you do not receive this email.

Buyers agree to forfeit purchase without refund if they cannot make the pickup time.

There is a 18% buyer’s premium.

Shipping is on a case-by-case basis. There is a handling fee of $25, plus the actual shipping cost. Please message us and provide your shipping address. You will receive an invoice from Blue Nest Home for the total shipping cost. Once you pay the invoice the item will be shipped with a tracking number. We will not ship partial lots. It is all buyer’s responsibility to take their whole lot. No refunds are given for shipped items.

We answer questions on the auction Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 PM and an hour before the close of the auction.



Pickup Policies
NOTE: All buyers with invoices over $300 must be prepared to show a photo ID and invoice before items are released.

Catalog descriptions take precedence over photos (i.e. not all visible items in the lot images belong to that lot). Check the description and/or speak with the pickup team to clarify which item(s) you have purchased.

Unless stated otherwise in the description, buyers must remove their entire lot(s) as leaving items behind may result in a suspension of bidding privileges.  

Check the description and/or speak with the pickup team to clarify which item(s) you have purchased.

Inspect your items before you leave the pickup site and discuss issues (if any) with the onsite team/seller. By departing from the site (without bringing up any issues transparently while on-site) you agree that you have all your items and that you are satisfied with them.

Restrooms are not available for public use at pickup locations so plan accordingly.

Any business unrelated to the pickup must be conducted in another location and/or outside the pickup time.

Buyers MUST show a copy of your PAID INVOICE (either paper or on your phone).

All buyers with invoices over $300 must be prepared to show a photo ID before items are released.

No small children or animals are allowed on site, as moving furniture and heavy items can be dangerous. 

Team members do not have packing materials and are not allowed to carry or load your purchased items. Please have adequate supplies and help to safely remove your purchases.