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ALL THINGS ESTATE SALES

ONLINE AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS

By registering for and participating in an online auction conducted by All Things Estate Sales, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to all Terms and Conditions outlined below.

By placing a bid, you enter into a legally binding agreement to purchase the item if you are the winning bidder. Please review the entire auction listing, including descriptions, photographs, pickup information, shipping availability, fees, and these Terms and Conditions before bidding.

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1. BIDDING AGREEMENT

All bids are final and may not be withdrawn.

By placing a bid, you agree to purchase the item if you are the winning bidder and agree to all terms applicable to the auction.

Bidders are responsible for reviewing all available information before bidding, including item descriptions, photographs, condition information, pickup requirements, shipping availability, and applicable fees.

Failure to read or understand these Terms and Conditions does not relieve a winning bidder of their payment or pickup obligations.

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2. BUYER’S PREMIUM

A 15% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final winning bid of each lot.

Example:

Winning Bid: $100
Buyer’s Premium: $15
Subtotal Before Tax: $115

Applicable sales tax and other disclosed fees will be added where required.

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3. PAYMENT

Payment is due following the conclusion of the auction.

The credit card provided during registration may be automatically charged within 24 hours of auction close.

All Things Estate Sales reserves the right to process payment for the full invoice amount, including the winning bid, Buyer’s Premium, applicable taxes, and authorized fees.

Invoices exceeding $1,000 may require an alternative payment method, such as wire transfer or certified funds, at the discretion of All Things Estate Sales.

Items will not be released until payment has been received and cleared in full.

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4. CASH PAYMENT

Cash payment may be accepted at the discretion of All Things Estate Sales and must be arranged prior to payment processing.

A 3% cash payment discount may be offered on eligible invoices when payment is made in cash during an approved pickup appointment.

The cash discount is not available after a credit card payment has already been processed and will not be applied retroactively.

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5. SALES TAX

Washington State sales tax will be collected when required by law.

Buyers claiming reseller or tax-exempt status are responsible for providing valid documentation prior to payment being processed.

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6. AS IS — WHERE IS

All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied.

Descriptions, photographs, measurements, condition reports, estimated values, and other information are provided to assist bidders but are not guarantees of condition, authenticity, completeness, age, functionality, or value.

No refunds, returns, exchanges, or credits will be provided except where required by law or expressly approved by All Things Estate Sales.

Bidders are encouraged to inspect items during any available preview period and to ask questions before placing a bid.

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7. PREVIEW

When available, preview dates, times, and locations will be listed within the individual auction.

Failure to attend a preview does not relieve a winning bidder of their obligation to complete the purchase.

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8. AUCTION CLOSING

Auctions may utilize a soft-close format. Bids placed near the scheduled closing time may extend the closing time according to the HiBid auction settings.

Bidders are encouraged to place maximum bids early.

All Things Estate Sales is not responsible for missed bids resulting from internet interruptions, equipment failure, platform issues, user error, or other technical difficulties.

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9. PICKUP, SCHEDULING & WAREHOUSE HOLDING

All Things Estate Sales utilizes an appointment-based pickup system for online auctions.

Unless otherwise stated in the individual auction, the standard pickup period will be:

Thursday-Saturday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
BY APPOINTMENT

Exact pickup dates, times, and location information will be provided in the individual auction and/or pickup scheduling instructions.

Pickup Scheduling Deadline

For auctions closing on Monday, winning bidders must schedule their pickup no later than Wednesday at 5:00 PM.

This provides buyers with a reasonable opportunity to coordinate their pickup while allowing All Things Estate Sales sufficient time to organize inventory, prepare orders, coordinate appointments, and efficiently manage warehouse space and staffing.

Buyers who are unable to attend during the standard Thursday–Saturday pickup period should contact All Things Estate Sales before the Wednesday 5:00 PM scheduling deadline to request an alternate pickup arrangement.

Alternate arrangements are subject to availability and approval by All Things Estate Sales.

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10. UNSCHEDULED PICKUP

If a buyer has not scheduled a pickup by Wednesday at 5:00 PM and has not made prior arrangements with All Things Estate Sales, the invoice will be considered an Unscheduled Pickup.

A $25 Unscheduled Pickup Fee per invoice may be applied.

The buyer remains responsible for all purchased property and all payment obligations associated with the invoice.

Failure to schedule a pickup does not cancel or otherwise release the buyer from their obligation to pay for their winning purchases.

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11. MISSED OR UNCOMPLETED PICKUP

A buyer who schedules a pickup but fails to attend the appointment, or who does not remove all purchased property during the scheduled pickup period, may be subject to the $25 Unscheduled Pickup Fee and applicable warehouse holding fees.

We understand that circumstances can occasionally change. Buyers experiencing an unexpected issue should contact All Things Estate Sales as soon as possible.

Additional pickup arrangements may be made at the discretion of All Things Estate Sales and may be subject to applicable holding, storage, handling, or labor fees.

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12. WAREHOUSE HOLDING & STORAGE FEES

Warehouse space is limited. Items remaining after the standard pickup period require additional staging, handling, and storage.

Property not removed during the standard Thursday–Saturday pickup period, and not subject to an approved alternate arrangement, will be subject to the following warehouse holding fees beginning Sunday:

Standard-size lots: $10 per day

Furniture, appliances, oversized items, palletized lots, safes, equipment, or other large items: $25 per day per item or lot

The $25 Unscheduled Pickup Fee and daily warehouse holding fees are separate charges.

The Unscheduled Pickup Fee covers additional administrative handling associated with an unscheduled or missed pickup, while the daily holding fee reflects the continued use of warehouse space.

All applicable fees must be paid in full before property is released.

All Things Estate Sales reserves the right to charge the payment method on file for applicable unpaid fees, including missed pickup fees, warehouse holding fees, storage fees, handling fees, and other charges authorized under these Terms and Conditions.

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13. ALTERNATE PICKUP ARRANGEMENTS

We understand that circumstances may occasionally prevent a buyer from attending during the standard pickup period.

Buyers who know they will be unable to attend the standard pickup period should contact All Things Estate Sales before the Wednesday 5:00 PM scheduling deadline.

Alternate pickup arrangements may be approved at the discretion of All Things Estate Sales.

Approved alternate arrangements may be subject to storage, holding, handling, or additional labor fees depending on the circumstances and length of time the property remains in our possession.

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14. ABANDONED PROPERTY

All Things Estate Sales will make reasonable efforts to provide buyers with an opportunity to collect their purchases.

Property remaining 7 calendar days after the end of the standard pickup period, or 7 calendar days after an approved alternate pickup arrangement has expired, may be considered abandoned unless otherwise agreed to in writing by All Things Estate Sales.

Abandoned property may be resold, donated, disposed of, retained, or otherwise liquidated at the discretion of All Things Estate Sales.

In the event property is considered abandoned, the buyer will not be entitled to a refund, credit, or compensation for the property.

The buyer may remain responsible for any outstanding invoice balance, warehouse holding fees, handling charges, disposal costs, collection expenses, or other applicable charges.

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15. SHIPPING

Shipping is available only on lots specifically designated as eligible for shipping or when otherwise approved by All Things Estate Sales.

Buyers requesting shipping must submit their request within 72 hours of auction close.

The buyer is responsible for all applicable shipping, packing, handling, insurance, and third-party carrier charges.

Shipping costs must be paid before an item is shipped.

Large, heavy, fragile, oversized, or otherwise unsuitable items may be designated as pickup only.

All Things Estate Sales reserves the right to determine whether an item is suitable for shipping.

Shipping requests submitted after the 72-hour deadline may be declined at the discretion of All Things Estate Sales.

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16. FAILURE TO PAY

Failure to pay for winning bids may result in suspension or termination of bidding privileges.

All Things Estate Sales may pursue collection of unpaid balances and applicable fees through lawful means.

The buyer may be responsible for reasonable collection costs, legal fees, storage charges, handling costs, and other expenses where permitted by law.

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17. PAYMENT DISPUTES & CHARGEBACKS

All Things Estate Sales encourages buyers to contact us directly regarding any billing or transaction concern so that we have an opportunity to resolve the matter.

Initiating a payment dispute or chargeback for a legitimate purchase without first attempting to resolve the matter directly may result in suspension of bidding privileges and collection of the outstanding balance and associated costs where permitted by law.

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18. BID RETRACTIONS & BIDDING ERRORS

Bids may not be withdrawn once submitted.

Bidders are responsible for verifying the item, quantity, and bid amount before submitting a bid.

All Things Estate Sales is not responsible for bidding mistakes, user error, or bids placed unintentionally by the bidder.

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19. CATALOG ERRORS & AUCTION CHANGES

All Things Estate Sales makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate catalog information.

However, typographical errors, omissions, photographic errors, or other inaccuracies may occur.

All Things Estate Sales reserves the right to correct errors, modify descriptions, withdraw lots, combine or divide lots, reopen bidding, or cancel a lot when necessary.

Auction-specific terms published with an individual auction may supplement or supersede these general Terms and Conditions.

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20. AUCTION COMPANY DISCRETION

All Things Estate Sales reserves the right to:

* Reject or remove bids
* Restrict or terminate bidder accounts
* Cancel or withdraw lots
* Correct catalog errors
* Resolve bidding disputes
* Modify pickup arrangements
* Require alternative payment methods
* Refuse shipping
* Modify or enforce storage requirements

Decisions made by All Things Estate Sales regarding the administration of an auction shall be final, subject to applicable law.

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21. TECHNOLOGY DISCLAIMER

All Things Estate Sales is not responsible for technical failures or interruptions involving HiBid, internet service providers, computers, mobile devices, browsers, payment systems, or other technology.

This includes, but is not limited to:

* Missed bids
* Delayed bids
* Internet outages
* Platform interruptions
* Device failure
* Software errors
* Power outages
* User error

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22. BUYER RESPONSIBILITY & LIABILITY

The buyer assumes responsibility for the purchase, pickup, loading, removal, transportation, ownership, and use of purchased property.

Buyers are responsible for bringing appropriate personnel, equipment, vehicles, tools, packing materials, and other resources necessary to safely remove their purchases.

Auction staff may not be available to assist with loading or moving purchases.

All Things Estate Sales is not responsible for damage or injury resulting from a buyer’s removal, loading, transportation, or use of purchased property, except where otherwise required by law.

Buyers enter pickup locations and properties at their own risk.

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23. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington.

Any dispute shall be handled in a court of appropriate jurisdiction in Washington State, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

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24. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By registering for an auction and placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

PLACING A BID CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CREATES A BINDING OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE ANY WINNING LOTS.

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IMPORTANT PICKUP NOTICE

PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING

Auction Closes: Monday

Pickup: Thursday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, by appointment

Pickup Scheduling Deadline: Wednesday at 5:00 PM

Shipping Request Deadline: 72 hours after auction close

Unscheduled Pickup Fee: $25 per invoice

Warehouse Holding: $10/day standard lots | $25/day oversized items

Holding Fees Begin: Sunday following the standard pickup period

Abandoned Property: Property remaining 7 calendar days after the standard pickup period, or after an approved alternate arrangement expires, may be considered abandoned.

Please make sure you are available to pick up your purchases or contact All Things Estate Sales before the scheduling deadline to discuss an alternate arrangement.

All sales are FINAL and AS IS WHERE IS.