The James Cox Gallery (JCG) at Woodstock is not acting as agent for the bidder or buyer. The JCG has taken care to describe and depict all items fairly and accurately, but takes no responsibility regarding authenticity, condition, or description. All lots may be examined prior to sale at the times and place listed in our promotional advertising and on our website. Descriptions may be altered at any time by notice or announcements.
By registering to bid you agree to be bound by all terms and conditions of sale. Bidding on any item indicates acceptance of the following terms:
TERM AND CONDITIONS OF SALE:
1) BUYER PREMIUMS: All bidders are subject to a 20% buyer’s premium which will be added to the hammer price for each lot sold.
2) PAYMENT: Internet sales must be paid for within five BUSINESS DAYS of the sale or Seller may void sale. Please do not make payment until you have received an official invoice from James Cox Gallery. Acceptable forms of payment include MasterCard and Visa or PayPal sent to pay@jamescoxgallery.com.
3) BIDDING: The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer.
4) Once the property is sold the buyer assumes responsibility for all costs and expenses related to the sale. Ownership passes to the buyer when full payment is received. The James Cox Gallery will hold purchased lots for no more than fifteen days waiting for payment, pick-up, or shipping instructions. Beginning on the sixteenth day a storage fee of one dollar per item per day will be charged and added to the clients’ invoice.
5) Pre-sale estimates are intended to be rough guides of value and do not necessarily reflect actual value or hammer price. All values are in US dollars.
6) RESERVES: Reserves are in some cases set by sellers as a confidential minimum that must be met before an actual sale is consummated. Lots with reserves are indicated in the print and on-line catalog. No reserve is higher than the low estimate.
7) The JCG reserves the right to withdraw any lot from the sale at their discretion.
8) SALES TAX: All sales are subject to New York state sales tax (in Ulster County 8%) except where/when exempt by law. Proper documentation must be on file before this tax may be waived. International buyers assume responsibility for any additional taxes or fees associated with shipment destinations.
9) SHIPPING: Shipping, packing and insurance are all outsourced and are services provided at buyer’s expense and paid directly to the shipper. Buyers may contract with their own shippers however they must complete auction payment to the James Cox Gallery in full before items are released to shippers. The James Cox Gallery will not obtain multiple quotes or negotiate between shippers on the buyer’s behalf. Once a winning bidder has paid he/she must make shipping arrangements or contact one of the preferred shippers directly.
10) All property is sold AS IS. All sales are final. No returns are accepted. Descriptions of size, condition, subjects, dates etc. are made to the best of our knowledge but are opinions only. Images are provided online and in the print catalog, prospective buyers should be aware that these images cannot possibly provide all visual and physical information needed for informed decisions. Bidders are encouraged to examine property in this sale on which they intend to bid, prior to the auction.
11) RECESSION OF SALE: If we become aware of an adverse claim by a third party relating to property purchased by the buyer, we may, in our discretion, rescind the sale. The buyer will promptly return the property to us, at which time we refund the hammer price, the buyer’s premium and sales tax with respect to the property.
By bidding at the auction, a buyer assumes responsibility to pay the purchase price bid plus the buyer’s premium and any additional charges that become due and payable in connection with the purchase, delivery, packing & shipping, or storage of property.
NOTE: WE ARE HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY LOT OR AUCTION PROCEDURE. IT IS BEST TO CONTACT US 48 HOURS OR MORE BEFORE THE SALE. 845-679-7608 info@jamescoxgallery.com