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PLEASE NOTE: This auction is being held at our studios.  There will be large sandwich boards with signage guiding you to the pickup area.  The pickup studio is in the lower level of the building adjoining Farmers State Bank of Hamel.  You will be turning by Rusted Nail, which is a bright, mint green building and going to the back area of the bank to the sidewalk that leads to the back door. The pickup area is located in the lower level of the building and there are stairs.

REMOVAL TIMES: This auction is being conducted at our studios.  Immediately after an auction pick up concludes, we are busy loading the next auction.  We are not able to accommodate special requests for alternative times or dates.  We request that you do not bid if you are not able to pick up your items on the day and time specified.

PACKING MATERIALS: No packing materials including boxes are provided.  Customers are responsible to make sure they have all their items before leaving the pick-up/auction site.  We are not responsible for items forgotten or left behind.

LARGE ITEMS: Staff is unable to assist in the removal of any items including larger furniture.  Please bring appropriate help and an appropriately sized vehicle!  The items are in the lower level of the building when the pickup is at the studios.

NO SHOWS:  After the removal time has expired, all unpaid invoices will be processed as NO SHOWS and all remaining lots will be considered abandoned and disposed of at the affiliate’s discretion.  NO SHOWS run the risk of having their account locked down by K-BID and penalty fees may be incurred to have an account reinstated.

SHIPPING: If an item is offered as shippable, we will bring the item to a third-party shipping company for you.  We have no control over the fees they may charge.  There are factors that will greatly increase the rate including the size and weight.  i.e. Artwork is expensive to ship because of the size, not the weight.

If you would like you would like your item shipped:

1. Invoice for all items to be shipped must be PAID IN FULL.  We will not ship if unpaid.

2. Text 763-772-4674 with your name, bidder number and the auction title stating please ship my items.  WE MUST HAVE NOTIFICATION BEFORE THE PICKUP TIME CLOSES.

3. We will bring your item to UPS the day after the pickup window has closed.

4. UPS will send you a separate invoice for shipping your items.  The items will not ship until the invoice has been paid.  Please allow 5-10 days for processing time.

5. Once paid your item will be shipped.

PHOTOGRAPHY PROPS: Items - stands, risers, etc. used for photography purposes are not included in the lots unless stated in the description.

Inspection

Auction Closing:

Wed, Feb 07, 2024

07:15 pm

Removal:

Fri, Feb 09, 2024

10:00 am - 03:00 pm

Sat, Feb 10, 2024

10:00 am - 03:00 pm

Removals are by appointment within the schedule above.

Bidding Increments:

Bid Range			Minimum Increment
$0.01	-	$75.00	$1.00
$75.01	-	$150.00	$5.00
$150.01	-	$250.00	$10.00
$250.01	-	$500.00	$25.00
$500.01	-	$1,000.00	$50.00
$1,000.01	-	$5,000.00	$75.00
$5,000.01	-	$50,000.00	$100.00
$50,000.01	-	$75,000.00	$250.00
$75,000.01	-	$100,000.00	$500.00
$100,000.01	-	$2,500,000.00	$1,000.00

Hammer Price Tier	Buyer's Premium		Cap
$0.00 - $4,999.99	13.00%
$5,000.00 - infinity	10.00%		$1,000.00

This auction is contracted and managed by: Auction Studios

Manager: Keirstin Schwellenbach

QUESTIONS: Call or text 763-772 -4674

PAYMENTS ACCEPTED - Cash and credit card accepted, wire transfers required over $5000. We do not accept checks.

At our discretion, we MAY accept CC's over $5,000. however the buyer will be subject to a 3% surcharge.

REMOVAL - Inspection and removal times are firm. If you are unable to honor the times posted, please do not bid. After the removal time has expired, all unpaid invoices will be processed as NO SHOWS and all remaining lots will be considered abandoned and disposed of at the affiliate’s discretion. NO SHOWS run the risk of having their account locked down by K-BIDand penalty fees may be incurred.

ABANDONED ITEMS: Items paid for but not picked up during the removal will be considered abandoned and no refunds will be issued.

REMOVAL HELP: Employees of Auction Studios are unable to help lift, carry or transport any heavy items. Please bring appropriate help for the removal of items.

ITEM CONDITION: We do our best to provide accurate pictures and descritpions. However, every auction item is sold as is/where is with no guarantees or warranties. It is the bidder’s responsibility to inspect and evaluate any items prior to bidding. Items will be available for inspection on the times posted in the auction. All items are a final sale with no refunds or returns. It is the bidder’s responsibility to inspect items before they leave the auction premises. No refunds will be made on items that have left the auction premises.

*Unless noted, all items are in used condition and may show signs of use and wear.

TECHNICAL ERRORS We make every effort to produce an auction that is 100% accurate. Occasionally there may be a glitch in the software or human error that occurs. If there is a discrepancy in the photos to the description, the description will prevail. This is in the instance of a random photo showing in an unintended lot.

Auction Terms Addendum

This auction is contracted and managed by an independent affiliate. By placing a bid, you agree to both the auction-specific terms listed on this page and the K-BID User Terms and Agreements.

Platform Role
K-BID Online, Inc. (“K-BID”) operates and maintains K-BID.com as a venue for independent auction companies (“Affiliates”) to conduct online auctions.
Affiliates are independent entities and are not employees, agents, or representatives of K-BID. K-BID’s knowledge of individual auctions is limited to the information provided on the website.

Bidder Responsibilities
By placing a bid, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and agree to comply with all applicable terms.

Bidders are responsible for all activity under their account.
Account information and passwords must not be shared.
All bids are binding and may not be retracted.

Inspection & Removal
Inspection dates and times are provided for every auction. Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect items prior to bidding.
Removal day is not an inspection day.
Once an auction closes and an invoice is issued, the winning bidder is obligated to complete the purchase.

Item Condition
All items are sold “as is, where is,” with no guarantees or warranties. Buyers are responsible for their own due diligence.

Buyer’s Premium
If applicable, Buyer’s Premium caps are applied per item, not per invoice.

Auction Process

Items with a reserve will not sell unless the reserve price is met.
Affiliates may lower reserves at any time:
- During the auction: updated reserve status will be displayed.
- After closing: the highest bidder may be awarded the item if the reserve is lowered.
At closing, items with active bidding will remain open until no bids are received for three (3) minutes.
Outbid notifications are not sent once an item enters the closing process.

Compliance & Enforcement
Failure to comply with auction terms, including removal requirements, may result in suspension of bidding privileges.

If bidding privileges are suspended due to unpaid invoices:

Reinstatement is at K-BID’s discretion
Requires payment of:
- 20% penalty on unpaid invoice(s)
- $25 reinstatement fee
A valid government-issued ID must be provided
Unpaid items will not be awarded

Duplicate accounts will be deactivated. Suspected fraudulent activity may result in bid removal, account holds, or permanent suspension. K-BID reserves the right to refuse service to any user and may refer fraudulent behavior to appropriate authorities.

Seller Conduct
Sellers and their agents are strictly prohibited from bidding on their own items.

Sales Tax
Applicable sales tax will be collected by the affiliate managing the auction.

149 Hamel Road
Medina
MN, 55340

Phone: 763-772-4674

SHIPPING When possible, we will ship smaller items using a third party shipping service. In most cases, we utilize UPS. We are not responsible for the fees they charge and are not able to give quotes. Items must be PAID before we can ship.

If you would like your item shipped,

1. Invoice for items must be paid in full.

2. Text 763-772-4674 (preferable) or email auctionstudios@gmail.com with your name, bidder number and the auction title stating please ship my items.

3. We will bring your item to UPS the day after the auction pickup window has closed.

4. UPS will send you a separate invoice for shipping your items. Please allow 5-10 days for processing time.

5. Once shipping is paid, your item will be shipped.

PAYMENTS ACCEPTED - We use Square to process payments and Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. If you choose to pay with credit card, it is preferable that you pay your invoice online to help expedite the pickup process. We will accept cash payments and credit card payments at the auction pickup as well. We do not accept personal or business checks. Wire transfers for any purchases over $5000.

After the auction has closed, you will receive an emailed invoice from K-Bid. If you do not receive the invoice, please go to your account at K-Bid.com.

Invoices for shipping will be in a separate email from UPS. Typically, you should receive the invoice within 3-5 days after the auction close. Please allow for a longer time during peak periods