Submitting an absentee bid is both easy and efficient.

• Per item: You can place an absentee bid per item, after viewing it in the Auction Gallery
• Multiple items: You can place an absentee bid on up to four items using our
  Multiple Bid Online Form

More Information about Absentee Bids

Absentee Bids: If you are unable to attend an auction in person, and wish to place bids, you may give Theresa E. Taylor and Associates Auctioneering instructions to bid on your behalf. Our representatives will then try to purchase the lot(s) of your choice for the lowest price possible, and never for more than the maximum amount you indicate. This service is free and confidential. Please note: Theresa E. Taylor and Associates Auctioneering offers this service as a convenience to clients who are unable to attend the sale, and although we make every effort, Theresa E. Taylor and Associates Auctioneering will not be responsible for any errors or failure to execute the bids.

Placing Bids: Be sure to accurately record lot numbers, descriptions and the maximum bid you are willing to pay for each lot as if you were attending the auction in person. "Buy" or unlimited bids will not be accepted.

Alternative bids should be indicated by using the word "OR" between the lot numbers. Then if your bid on an early lot is successful, we will not continue to bid on other lots for you. Or, if your early bids are unsuccessful, we will continue to execute bids for alternative lots until a bid is successful.

Please place your bids as early as possible. In the event of identical bids, the earliest absentee bid received will take precedence.

In the event of an identical bid on the floor, the bid in attendance shall take precedence.

Successful Bids: Successful bidders will be notified and the amount payable charged against their credit card immediately after the sale.

The successful absentee bidder agrees to pay all shipping and handling charges if applicable. Where applicable, all customs duties and taxes are the responsibility of the successful absentee bidder.

5% G.S.T. and 8% P.S.T. will be charged on the hammer price and buyer's premium on all lots where applicable.

Each bid is per lot and all bids will be executed and accepted subject to the following Terms and Bidder Agreement.

Theresa E. Taylor and Associates Auctioneering will accept Visa, MasterCard for absentee bids.

This Bidder Agreement is entered into between the Bidder whose name is entered and the auctioneer, Theresa E. Taylor and Associates Auctioneering. Bidder and Auctioneer agree that the terms listed below shall govern this auction.

1. Full Payment: All items must be paid for in full before Bidder takes possession. No items may be removed until payment has been settled. Payment for purchases must be made by Visa or MasterCard. All sales are subject to Sales Tax Laws.
2. No Warranty: All items are sold as is, where is, without guarantee of any kind. The descriptions of items appearing in advertising prior to this auction are believed to be correct. Nevertheless, neither those descriptions nor any oral statements made by the Owner (or his agents or officers) or the Auctioneer (or his agents or officers) concerning any item shall be construed as a warranty, either expressed or implied. The Bidder is to examine and inspect the merchandise and accept it the way it is, where it is.
3. Disputes: The Auctioneer shall designate the winning bidder after each item is auctioned. If a dispute arises between two or more bidders, the Auctioneer reserves the right to reopen the bidding. The Auctioneer's designation of a Buyer shall be final.
4. Buyer's Responsibility: After a Bidder has won the bid with his/her high bid, they have become the new owners of the item, even though they may not have paid for the item yet. The item(s) become the full and sole responsibility of the Buyer at this point, and Buyer assumes all risk of loss and damage. Buyer's should guard their items accordingly.
5. Injury and Damage: Bidder acknowledges responsibility for any personal injury or property damage caused by Bidder or his agent, and further agrees to hold Auctioneer harmless from any personal injury to himself or his Agents and any property damage incurred on auction premises.
6. Agent:The Auctioneer is acting as Owners Agents only.

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