Fine Chinese Jades, Ceramics and Works of Art--2

Terms and Conditions of Sale:

Auction is in USD. All items are available for examination and inspection prior to sale. Prospective bidders are encouraged to examine all items in which they have an interest. The Great Value Auctions endeavors to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly as is, where is, and with all faults. ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH NO REFUND, NO EXCHANGE, and NO CREDIT. It is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition/authenticity of each item. No statement in this catalogue or by representatives of The Great Valley Auctions shall be considered as a warranty or assumption of liability. Written and oral descriptions given by The Great Value Auctions staff members are given as a courtesy to a client, are only an opinion, and should not be considered as a guarantee of age, composition, or authenticity. Regarding works of Art, The Great Valley Auctions does not make any express or implied warranty as to the authenticity, history or artist. No statement in this catalog or elsewhere, orally or in writing, shall be construed as an express or implied warranty, representation or assumption of liability as to authenticity. Any such warranty is waived. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear or imperfections. Unless noted all items have some amount of acceptable wear, scratches, nicks, missing stitches, etc. for their age. Measurements on paintings and pictures are image size. Estimates are of market value and are designed to help buyers gauge what sort of sum might be involved for the purchase of a particular lot. The lower estimate may represent the reserve price and certainly will not be below it. Estimates do not include the Buyer's Premium. Estimates are prepared some time before the sale and may be altered by announcement before the sale. They are in no sense definitive. By bidding, you signify that you have either closely examined the items, have chosen not to examine them, or have hired an independent agent to examine the item(s) for you.

Terms: All sales are subject to The Great Value Auctions' Terms and Conditions of Sale. Bidding is available by live in-house bidding and absentee. A 20% buyer's premium is added to the hammer price of each lot purchased. PAYMENT BY, BANK DRAFT, CERTIFIED CHEQUE OR WIRE TRANSFER ONLY. Credit Card can be accepted for invoices under $2000 by submitting a the Credit Card Authorization form. The auctioneer and The Great Value Auctions shall have the right to withdraw any item at any time for any reason and to default any sale in the event of an error or dispute. The auctioneer will also have full discretion to reopen the bidding, cancel the sale or re-offer and resell the property. Should a dispute arise after the auction, our sale record is conclusive.

Absentee Bids: Arrangements for absentee bidding can be made by completing and submitting the Absentee Bid Form by 5:00 pm the day prior to sale day. This form can be obtained by emailing,calling our office or by filling out the online form on our website. All bids must be secured with a credit card number. All absentee bids will be executed in a fair, competitive and confidential manner. While every effort is made to execute and honor absentee bids, The Great Value Auctions is not responsible for failure to execute a bid and is not liable for any losses incurred as a result of failure to execute absentee bids. In case of identical bids, the first bid received will take precedence. Where appropriate, written bids will be rounded down to the nearest amount consistent with the auctioneer's bidding increments.

Live Internet Bidding: Live internet bidding is available during the auction. The Great Value Auctions cannot be held liable for live internet bids that are not sent, received, or executed by the administrator. If you are bidding live, real-time on-line, please bid quickly because there is a time delay in receiving these live bids.

Payment: All items purchased in person must be paid for within 5 days. The Great Value Auctions will contact and send an invoice to all winning bidders via e-mail at the completion of the auction. If a buyer fails to contact The Great Value Auctions within five (5) business days following the sale, the credit card used to secure the bid will be charged the amount of the invoice. The Great Value Auctions accept the following forms of payment: BANK DRAFT, CERTIFIED CHEQUE, AND WIRE TRANSFER. If paying by international certified check, The Great Value Auctions reserves the right to hold the item(s) until the check has cleared. In addition, invoices under $2000 may be paid for with a properly authorized Visa or MasterCard. Please note we do not accept Paypal under any circumstances.

Ownership: Item ownership is conveyed immediately following the fall of the auctioneer's hammer. While we try to handle and store all items with great care The Great Value Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to an item after the hammer has fallen. Bad checks or non-payment of purchases will be prosecuted by The Great Value Auctions the fullest extent permissible by law and the names of offenders will be announced to the public and to other auction firms. Buyer pays actual shipping costs, plus handling charges. The purchaser agrees purchases will be removed within 5 days of sale. The auction house items may be resold if terms for removal are not met. A minimum storage fee of $5 per day, not to exceed $20 per month will be charged to buyers & consignors for items left at our gallery. As the winning bidder, it may be the responsibility of the buyer to arrange and pay for packing and shipping for large items. This means the buyer must contact a company (or utilize one of our recommended shippers) to pick up the item(s) from The Great Value Auctions pack the item(s), and ship the item(s) to the buyer. For more information, please email jian588@hotmail.com. We will not release your item to a shipper without our shipping release form.



Note:buyer's premium of up to 20%

Terms and Conditions

By submitting your bid, you agree that: You have read and agree with the Auctioneer Terms and Conditions below and the Invaluable Terms of Use Agreement
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 20% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

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