Spring Firearm Auction

Terms and Conditions

Please read the terms and conditions carefully, as they are a legal binding contract between the bidder and Black & Gold Auctions. By registering to bid, you are agreeing and bound to the said terms and conditions.

\ALL FIREARM TRANSFERS WILL BE HANDLED IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS. BACKGROUND CHECKS, FFL TRANSFERS, AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL APPLY. PLEASE BRING A VALID GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID TO PICK UP.

General Information:

·         Registration

o   Bidders are required to complete a one-time account registration. Registration includes setting up your profile, entering a method of payment, and contact information. Individual auction registration is required for each auction you choose to bid in. You must have a valid  method of payment on file to bid.

·         Warranty

o   All items are so as is with no warranty. We do our best to accurately describe all items. It is the bidder’s responsibility to determine the condition and bid accordingly. Bidders may preview items at the listed preview time within the auction details.

o   Even if an item is noted as “New,” it should be considered as previously owned/used.

o   By placing a bid, the bidder signifies that they have either examined the items to their satisfaction or that they have chosen not to personally inspect the items. Please read all lot descriptions for details and terms prior to placing a bid.

·         Refusal of Service

o   Black and Gold Auctions reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. We retain the right to ban/temporarily suspend any bidder from our auction.

Online Auction Information:

·         Bidding

o   Lot closings

§  Bidding will generally end in numerical order.

o   Retracting Bids

§  We cannot remove bids once they have been placed.

o   Black and Gold reserves the right to accept/decline bids.

·         Bidding Increments/ Extended bidding time

§  If there is bidding within the last 2 minutes, the end time of that lot will be extended until there is no further bidding in that timeframe. Due to this time extension, some lots stay open while the regular closing schedule for other lots continues.

·         Max bids

o    When you bid on a lot, you may choose to place a max bid (maximum bid) representing the highest amount that you're willing to pay now. Our automatic bidding technology will then place bids on your behalf. It will always place the lowest bid necessary and never go higher than your max bid.

·         Black & Gold Auctions is not responsible for internet malfunctions server/software malfunctions.

Payment:

·         Methods of Payment

o   We accept cash, all major credit cards, cashier's check, wire transfer, and certified check. If your check is not local to Columbia, MO we require a driver’s license number and birthday to appear on the check. No out-of-state checks will be accepted. All certified funds payments must be validated and cleared prior to releasing item (s) to bidder.

·         CC Payments

o   There is a 3% credit card processing fee.

o   No chargebacks are allowed.

·         Certified Funds – Invoices shipping excess of $500.

o   Shipping invoice over $500 must be paid for via wire transfer. Wire transfer instructions will be sent via email if required.

·         Bounced Checks/ Declined Payments

o   Bounced checks will incur a $35 bounced check fee and the bidder will be banned from bidding.

o   If the card on file is declined, items will immediately be considered forfeited, and the bidder will be banned from bidding until the method of payment on file has been updated.

o   It is the bidder’s responsibility to keep their method of payment and contact information updated.

·         Buyer’s premium

o   A buyer’s premium of 10% is added to every auction, unless noted differently within the lot description.

o   Example: If you bid $200, at checkout you will be charged $220.

·         Sales Tax

o   Sales tax will be charged here applicable according to MO Department of Revenue 12 CSR 10-103.210. Section 4, Example A, effective March 30^th, 2005.

o   Tax exempt bidders, please upload your tax exempt form to your account profile, or submit your exempt form to info@blackandgoldauctions.com.

o   Tax will not be charged on offsite auctions.

·         Refunds

o   Refunds are issued on a case-to-case basis at Black and Gold Auction’s discretion.

o   Any issues with your item(s) must be reported within 24 hours of pick up to be considered for a refund.

Pick-Up:

Winning bidders are to pick up their winnings at the time and location specified on the auction details and/or invoice. The stated pick-up time is the ONLY pick up time for the specified auction. No late pick-up is allowed. Items not picked up will be considered forfeited and relisted.

·         Hours/location

o   Our pick-up hours will remain the same week to week unless noted differently.

§  Our pick-up hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm Fridays and 9:00am-Noon on Saturdays.

§  Come to our 4801 I-70 Dr SW location for weekly auction pick-ups. You can enter through the west door and head to the checkout window. Our staff will be there to greet you and pick your items. Please do not pick your own items off the auction floor.

§  Come Firearms require a background check. Please be prepared to fill out the background check form ONSITE (do not fill out prior to pick up, as forms need to be filled out onsite to adhere to ATF regulations). We will need a copy of your government issued ID upon pick up.

·         No late pick-up

o   All items are to be picked up by the end of stated pick up by the end of the stated pick-up timeframe. If items are not picked up within the stated timeframe, the invoice total is charged, and item(s) are considered forfeited and discarded with no refund given at Black & Gold’s discretion.

·         Liability

o   Black and Gold is not responsible for items damaged by the bidder.

Shipping:

Please note that all items are not available for shipping. Please note the shipping/no shipping description on each lot.

·         Step 1: Email

o    When you receive your emailed invoice at the end of auction close, please forward that invoice to shipping@blackandgoldauctions.com. That will notify our shipping department that you would like your order shipped.

o   Please forward your invoice by the end of the day on the day following auction close to ensure your winnings are shipped.

o  If you are needing a firearm shipped, please email the ship to recipients FFL to shipping@blackandgoldauctions.com. 

·         Step 2: Shipping/Handling

o   The minimum handling fee per invoice (not per lot) is $10, regardless of the size or value of the item(s) purchased. This fee will be added to your invoice total and charged to the method of payment on file. Invoices will not be combined for shipment, each auction will ship separately and adhere to separate shipping minimums and charges.

o  We do not ship firearms or ammunition to California or Illinois.

WE DO NOT SHIP POWDER AND PRIMERS

·         Step 3: Payment

o   You do not need to call in to pay your invoice prior to shipment. Our shipping department will charge your method of payment on file for the invoice and shipping at the time of shipment.

·         Step 4: Tracking Information

o   We will send you a copy of your paid invoice with your tracking information as soon as the order has shipped. Generally, we ship on Monday and Tuesday following auction close.

o   We ship with FedEx and USPS. If you would like to provide your own shipping label, we do accept all carrier’s labels. A $10 handling fee is still charged.

·         Payment taken at time of auction close + additional charge for shipping.

Sale Terms:

All property is sold as is where is. All sales are final. It is the bidder’s responsibility to determine condition, value, or any other determining factor. While Black and Gold may provide details on the item but makes no representations.

·         Items Listed

o   Black & Gold reserves the right to remove/add lots, add minimum bids, extend an auction, adjust auction time/date, and the time/date of auction pick up.

PICK UP FOR FIREARMS IS ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY POST AUCTION CLOSE

4801 I-70 DR SW

COLUMBIA, MO 65203