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FIREARMS AND SMALL ITEMS: Shipping charges We also accept credit cards MasterCard, Visa, American
are the responsibility of the bidder. In the event an item Express, Discover and PayPal. A Buyer’s Premium of 15%
is shipped by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers, the shipping will apply to all lots; The BP is discounted to 10% if paying
carrier will vary depending on the items purchased. UPS, by cash or check floor, phone, and absentee. We reserve
FedEx or USPS will be used. The cost of shipping will be the right to verify funds on personal checks. A $30 fee will
assessed according to UPS, FedEx or USPS charges plus apply to all returned checks. The full purchase price on all
1. LOTS & DESCRIPTIONS: packing and handling fee. Shipping, packing, and handling lots sold to the same buyer must be paid before removal of
Accurate descriptions are provided for each individually assessment is charged separately from original invoice to any of the items.
described item in the auction on a best effort basis and credit card on file, at the time of shipping. Packing and
are not intended to be definitive, scholarly works, or handling fees are as follows, and again, are in ADDITION 6. IDENTIFICATION:
appraisals. Autographs, in single item lots are guaranteed to actual postage charge by carrier. Handguns: $5 per box, All purchasers are required to fully complete registration,
authentic. If a guaranteed item is deemed “not” to be Long Guns: $10 per box, and all other small items: $5 per including Full Name, Address, Phone, Email and Driver’s
authentic by a panel of 3 competent authorities, a full box. If multiples items purchased require more than one License Number. Those not willing to disclose this
refund of the purchase price and Buyer’s Premium (BP) box, packing and handling will be charged on a per box information cannot partake in the auction. PLEASE MAKE
shall be the limit of liability of the auction company and basis. If paying by check or money order, please contact SURE ALL INFORMATION IS ACCURATE & TO-DATE AT
or its representatives. Returns must be preauthorized and the auction house for payment instructions on shipping. THE TIME OF REGISTRATION, ESPECIALLY EMAIL AND
made within 10 days. Gems and Coins are tested at the ADDRESS INFORMATION. Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
gallery for authenticity and are guaranteed to be authentic. OVERSIZED ITEM SHIPPING POLICY: All shipping will not be held responsible for any delays or losses due to
All guarantees are void if an item has been tampered with, and packing arrangements for oversized items are the false information provided at the time of registration.
enhanced, altered, damaged or removed from original responsibility of the buyer. PLEASE DO NOT BID on an
mounting. Lots of MORE THAN A SINGLE ITEM of any oversized item if you do not have the means to ship. 7. AUCTIONEER:
product are intended as “dealer” lot and are sold under All buyers are strongly encouraged to get quotes from The bidding advances shall be regulated by the auctioneer
the general terms of items in the auction. These terms are shipping companies and make arrangements prior to and shall be at his discretion. He has the right to refuse any
as follows: items are sold as is, where is, and the ultimate bidding. Oversized shipping can be very expensive, so bids. The auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf
determination is the responsibility of the bidder. please take that into account when bidding. No refunds of clients and vendors, but shall not be liable for errors or
will be issued for failure to arrange your shipping or omissions in executing instructions to bid. The auctioneer
The placing of a bid will be taken as full agreement to all misjudgment of shipping costs. Thanks for your interest acts as agent only, and shall not be liable for any default of
terms & conditions. and please bid accordingly. the purchaser or vendor.
CONDITIONS, MEASUREMENTS, & ESTIMATES: Please contact us within 10 days of receiving the package 8. DISPUTE BETWEEN BIDDERS:
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a if there are any problems. No refunds will be issued after If any dispute arises between two or more bidders, the
client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a 30 days from sale date. auctioneer may decide the same, or may immediately put
statement of fact. Matthew Bullock Auctioneers shall have the lot up for sale again, and resell to the highest bidder.
no responsibly for any error or omission. The absence STORAGE FEES: If any purchased item has not had The decision of the auctioneer shall be final and absolute.
of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in shipping or pick-up arranged within 21 days after the
perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, auction date, a $10 USD per day storage fee may be 9. CONSIGNORS:
imperfections or the effects of aging. charged. 95% of all auction items are consigned in. These terms and
conditions can be discussed with any of our employees
All graded and/or measured and mounted gemstones are 3. BIDDING: during the normal business week.
examined in mounts. Due to this, slight variations in the
grading and weighing or sizing of the stones may occur REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION: All bidders Consignors are NOT permitted to bid on their own items.
due to mounted gemstones being graded only to the are required to complete the registration and obtain a This is called “shill bidding” and is illegal by Illinois Auction
extent of which mounting will permit examination. bidder number. All registration cards contain Full Name, Law standards. By placing your own item up for auction,
Address, Phone, Email, and Driver’s License Number. you have agreed to sell.
Watches, Clocks, and Timepieces. Matthew Bullock Those not willing to disclose this information cannot partake
Auctioneers does not offer warranty of any watch, clock, in the auction. No sharing of bidding numbers is allowed. We cannot discuss payment on the day of the auction.
and/or timepiece. Working conditions given for such items FLOOR BIDDING: Bidders must register and obtain a Please be advised, you can only be paid on items that we
are stated at the time of description. bidding number on arrival. If successful in obtaining a lot, have received payment for.
please ensure that you display your bidding number clearly
The estimated values shown after each lot are the to the auctioneer and that it is your number that is called We do not accept consignment items on the day of the
auctioneer’s estimate of what each lot is likely to realize. out. If you have any doubt about the price or the buyer, auciton.
Coin prices are based on Red Book, Bid Sheet, and Coin please draw this to the auctioneer’s attention immediately.
Value Magazine. Starting prices are determined by the auctioneer at the 10. GENERAL TERMS & INFORMATION:
time of the sale. Room bidders must settle their invoices on Employees and associates of the auctioneer are permitted
2. SHIPPING: the day of sale and may pay for and collect your purchases to purchase lots at competitive bidding under the same
Matthew Bullock Auctioneers does not guarantee shipping at any time during the sale. terms, rules and regulations as the general public.
on any item. As a couresty to the buyer, we can arrange
for a third-party shipper to receive your items and ship ABSENTEE BIDDING: Absentee Bidding is used by FIREARMS: When purchasing firearms, it is the buyer’s
them at the buyer’s expense. If the buyer does not want those who cannot attend our auction due to scheduling responsibility to provide Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
to use our provided third-party shipping, it is the buyer’s differences or their location. Absentee bids may be left with a current FFL or C&R. We will NOT ship firearms
responsibility to notify Matthew Bullock Auctioneers via our website, or at our store location. Absentee bidders unless we have a current FFL and/or C&R license. All
before payment of the item. agree to all terms and conditions. firearms will be shipped ot the license holder’s Premises
Address. The license may be emailed in an attachment to
In order to obtain shipping estimates from third-party In terms of a tie in bidding between an absentee bidder bullockauctioneers@sbcglobal.net.
shippers, please contact the Ottawa, Illinois UPS Store and the house, the house will win said item at their amount
(#5462) at (815) 431-1600. To avoid shipping charges, bid. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer
any winning bidder, on-site or online, has the option of shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between _____________________________________________
picking up their items at Matthew Bullock Auctioneers bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final Signature
located at 421 E. Stevenson Road, Ottawa, IL 61350. If the discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to
buyer chooses to pick up auction items, they should notify re-offer and resell the article in dispute. Even if there is a
Matthew Bullock Auctioneers before making payment. dispute with an online bidder, the auctioneer has final say _____________________________________________
on the article in dispute. Printed Name
SHIPPING OF FFL AND C&R FIREARMS:
Matthew Bullock Auctioneers will ship firearms which require All Absentee Bidders are required to pay within 5 days of
a Federal Firearms License (FFL) or Curio & Relics (C&R) winning bid. If payment has not been received, the auction _____________________________________________
License to the dealer provided by the buyer. The cost of house has the right to deem the sale “null & void” and a Bidder Number
shipment will include shipping, handling, insurance, and non-paying bidder claim and negative feedback can be
any other necessary service. Please contact Matthew left.
Bullock Auctioneers prior to bidding for estimates. _____________________________________________
TELEPHONE BIDS: Telephone Bids must be arranged Street Address
When purchasing firearms, it is the buyer’s responsibility prior to the date of the auction. We do not accept any
to provide Matthew Bullock Auctioneers with a current responsibility for errors made in taking bids, especially
Federal Firearms License (FFL) or Curios & Relics License by telephone; every effort is made to ensure accuracy. _____________________________________________
(C&R). We will NOT ship firearms unless we have a current Our phone number is 815-220-5005. We are open Monday City, State, Zip
FFL and/or C&R license. All firearms will be shipped to - Friday from 9:00am - 5:30pm. Please call with any
the license holder’s Premises Address. The license may questions you might have. A 15% Buyer’s Premium applies
be e-mailed in an attachment to bullockauctioneers@ to all telephone bids. _____________________________________________
sbcglobal.net. Telephone
4. SALES TAX:
All items shipped by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers will be Buyers are required to pay any applicable Federal, state,
shipped within 10 business days after receipt of payment. and/or local sales tax. _____________________________________________
We will schedule pick-up of all items to be shipped by Email
third-party shippers within 10 business days after receipt 5. PAYMENT:
of payment; after which time Matthew Bullock Auctioneers Payment may be made by money order or check that is
will consider the items shipped. supported by a valid banker’s card (up to card maximum). Please send me email auction updates.