CONSIGNING TO AUCTION

Pre-Auction

• Consigning to White’s Auction is a fairly simple process for the Seller. Items may be brought to White's Auction (call ahead for appointment) or convenient appointments are made to view items at your location. We will advise as to the “auction marketability” of the property in order to obtain the best possible outcome. There is no charge for this evaluation and you are under no obligation.
• All items are researched, photographed, advertised and accessed as to a reasonable value range. All evaluations are simply broad estimates and in no way constitute a guarantee of any kind.  Most auction lots are sold without ”reserve”. At the discretion of the Auctioneer, a reasonable “reserve” (amount below which the lot cannot be sold) may be imposed. The reserve is generally set at a percentage of the low estimate and will not exceed the low estimate for the lot.
• If you decide to consign to auction, your item(s) will be listed on a Consignment contract setting forth the terms and fees for services. This document is signed by the seller and the Auctioneer or Auction representative. You will receive a copy. There is no charge to you for insurance, photography, cataloguing, advertising or pre-auction storage. 
• Be assured that White’s Auctions is committed to work hard for our consignors with personal attention and diligence to obtain the best possible result and experience for its sellers. Our advertising efforts are extensive and afford the best possible exposure for your items. Certain items of distinction will be featured at the discretion of  White’s Auction. The earlier pieces are received the better to allow ample time for research and advertising.
• Qualified buyers are afforded extensive opportunities to view each auction on line, in trade papers, through direct mail and email well in advance of the auction date. In addition, purchasers have ample time to preview all lots “in person” prior to the sale time. Those unable to stay or attend the auction may leave Absentee Bids or arrange a Telephone Bid in advance.
• White's Auction accepts the consignment of property for sale at pulic auction and acts solely as agent for the seller. The consignor acknowleges title to the consigned items and agrees to all conditions set forth in the Consignment Agreement.
• Any lot may be withdrawn prior to the completion of sale, at the aucitioneer's sole discretion. No consignor shall withdraw any item immediately prior to or during the auction sale.
• Consignors/Sellers are forbidden to bid on their own items whether themselves or via an appointed agent. 

Post-Auction

• Payments are made for sold property approximately 30 days after the sale, pending payment by the purchaser. Checks are made payable in US currency and are accompanied by a detailed statement itemizing lot descriptions, individual and total selling prices, commission charges and net amount due to the consignor.
• Items “passed” due to failure to generate interest or adequate bids commensurate with the implied value (at the Auctioneer’s sole discretion) may be held for a future Auction or returned to the seller. Items not sold due to a “reserve” must be returned to the Consignor.
• Arrangements need to be made by calling to arrange a time to pick up our items within a reasonable period of time after the sale date. 

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