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Conditions of Sale
A. Conditions of Sale (except Wines & Spirits and Firearms)
B. Conditions of Sale: Wines & Spirits
C. Conditions of Sale: Firearms
D. Buyer’s Guide
A. Conditions of Sale
The following Conditions of Sale, as amended by any published or posted notices or verbal
announcements during the sale, constitute the entire terms and conditions on which property listed
in the catalog (including web-catalog) shall be offered for sale or sold by Skinner Auctions, LLC
and any consignor of such property for whom Skinner acts as agent. By participating in the sale,
you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. As used herein, “Skinner,” “we”, “us” or
“our” refer to Skinner Auctions, LLC.
1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential
minimum bid price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner. below which the lot will not be
sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed
the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner will execute such reserves by bidding for the
consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject
any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.
2. All property is sold “AS IS” and neither Skinner nor any consignor makes any warranties
or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property. Any statements contained in
the catalog or in any advertisement, bill of sale, announcement, condition report, invoice or
elsewhere as to period, culture, source, origin, media, measurements, size, quality, rarity,
provenance, importance, exhibition and literature of historical relevance, merchantability, fitness
for a particular purpose, or physical condition ARE QUALIFIED STATEMENTS OF OPINION
AND NOT REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.
Neither Skinner nor the consignor shall be responsible for any error or omission in the catalog
description of any property. No employee or agent of Skinner is authorized to make on our behalf
or on that of the consignor any representation or warranty, oral or written, with respect to any
property.
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3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the
auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole
discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or
reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to
acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make
arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a
deposit may be required to participate.
4. All property purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises of the sale on the
day of the auction. Skinner may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly late charge of
1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the
date of sale.
Skinner shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than
seven (7) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within seven (7) days
from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner (a) Skinner reserves the right to charge a minimum
storage fee of $10 per lot per day, and may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly
storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the
seven (7) days, and/or (b) Skinner may place the property in a subsequent auction, without reserve,
to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional
charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.
5. Payment for purchases must be made in US Dollars. Skinner’s preferred payment method
is by wire transfer. For final purchases exceeding US $25,000, all payments must be in the form
of wire transfer unless other arrangements have been approved in advance. For final purchases
below US $25,000, payment may also be made in or by the following methods:
(i) Cash. Please note that the amount of cash that can be accepted from a given purchaser is
limited to US $5,000 per auction sale (whether by single or multiple related payments). If the
amount payable exceeds that sum, the balance must be paid by another method.
(ii) Cashier’s check, money order, or personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S.
bank. A $25.00 processing fee will be assessed on any returned checks. Personal checks will be
acceptable if from an account in the name of the buyer and if credit has been established with
Skinner or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner
reserves the right to hold property purchased by personal check until the check has cleared
Skinner’s bank.
(iii) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover debit or credit card issued in the name
of the purchaser or record. Only one debit or credit card may be used for payment of an account
balance. This method of payment may not be available to first time purchasers.
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We reserve the right to refuse to accept payment from a source other than the registered bidder or
buyer of record. Once an invoice is issued, we cannot change the buyer’s name on an invoice.
6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including
its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful
bidder, Skinner may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without
limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages
caused by the purchaser’s breach, (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item
for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full
the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale and/or (c)
reveal the buyer’s identity and contact details to the consignor.
Further, we reserve the right to cancel the sale of any property if: (i) you are in breach of your
representations and warranties hereunder; (ii) we, in our sole discretion, determine that such
transaction might be unlawful or might subject Skinner or the consignor to any liability to any
third party; or (iii) there are any other grounds for cancellation under these Conditions of Sale.
7. If we are prevented by fire, theft or any other reason whatsoever from delivering any
property to the buyer or a sale otherwise cannot be completed, our liability shall be limited to the
sum actually paid therefor by the buyer and shall in no event include any compensatory, incidental
or consequential damages.
In no event will the liability of Skinner to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the
purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.
8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list
of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that
is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include
material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to
these same governing laws. Obtaining licensing for import or export of goods from local
authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute
grounds for cancellation of the sale transaction or delay in payment for the total purchase price of
these lots.
9. As used in these Conditions of Sale, the term “bid price” means the price at which a lot is
successfully knocked down to the buyer. The term “purchase price” means the aggregate of (a) the
bid price, (b) a PREMIUM retained by us and payable by the buyer (the “buyer’s premium”),
EQUAL TO 27.5% OF THE FIRST $25,000 OF THE BID PRICE, PLUS 26% OF THE
AMOUNT OF THE BID PRICE ABOVE $25,000 UP TO AND INCLUDING $1,000,000, PLUS
20% OF THE AMOUNT OF THE BID PRICE ABOVE $1,000,000 UP TO AND INCLUDING
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$6,000,000, PLUS 14.5% OF THE AMOUNT OF THE BID PRICE ABOVE $6,000,000, and (c)
unless the buyer is exempt by law from the payment thereof, any state or local sales tax (or
compensating use tax) and other applicable taxes. (Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties
may be exempt from sales tax upon submission of proper documentation.)
10. In order to bid at the sale, prospective bidders must be registered to bid and provide to
Skinner any requested information or references in connection with such registration. We reserve
the right to request, at any time, including after the conclusion of an auction, further information
regarding the bidder or buyer, including regarding the source of funds, in order to complete bidder
identification and registration procedures (including completing any anti-money laundering and/or
anti-terrorism financing checks we may require) to our satisfaction. If our bidder identification and
registration procedures are not satisfied, we may, in our sole discretion, decline to register any
bidder or reject any bid or cancel any sale to such bidder.
Every bidder shall be deemed to act as a principal unless prior to the commencement of the sale
there is a written acceptance by Skinner that the authorized bidding agent is acting on behalf of
the named principal. Absent such written acceptance by Skinner, any person placing a bid as agent
on behalf of another (whether or not such person has disclosed that fact or the identity of the
principal) may be jointly and severally liable with the principal under any contract resulting from
the acceptance of a bid. Every bidder shall be responsible for any use of its assigned paddle or
bidding account, regardless of the circumstances.
You represent and warrant that: (i) you have provided to us, or will provide upon request, true and
correct copies of valid identification and proof of residence and, if applicable, financial and/or
corporate documents; (ii) neither you, your principal (if applicable, and subject to Skinner’s prior
written acceptance), nor any individual or entity with a beneficial or ownership interest in either
the purchased property or in the purchase transaction is on the Specially Designated Nationals List
maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury nor
subject to any other sanctions or embargo program or regulation in effect in the United States,
European Union, England and Wales, or other applicable jurisdictions (such programs and
regulations, collectively, “Sanctions”); (iii) if you are acting as an agent for a principal, you have
conducted appropriate due diligence into such principal, and agree that Skinner shall be entitled to
rely upon such due diligence, you will retain adequate records evidencing such due diligence for
a period of five (5) years following the consummation of the sale, and will make these records
available for inspection upon Skinner’s request; (iv) neither the purchase transaction (including
your bidding activity) nor the purchase funds are connected with nor derive from any criminal
activity, and they are not designed to nor have they or shall they, violate the banking, anti-money
laundering, or currency transfer laws or other regulations (including without limitation, importexport laws) of any country or jurisdiction, or further any other unlawful purpose, including
without limitation collusion, anti-competitive activity, tax evasion or tax fraud; and (v) property
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purchased by you or your principal (if applicable) hereunder is not and will not be transferred to
or used in a country in contravention of any Sanctions. You acknowledge and agree that we may
rely upon the accuracy and completeness of the foregoing warranties.
11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms published,
posted, or announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by
phone, online by Internet, or other absentee bid. Additional information regarding online bidding
is provided in the Buyer’s Guide section.
Skinner may, in our discretion, as a courtesy and free of charge, execute bids on a bidder’s behalf
if so instructed by the bidder, provided that neither Skinner nor our employees or agents will be
liable for any error or default in doing so or for failing to do so. Without limiting the foregoing,
Skinner (including our agents and employees) shall not be responsible for any problem relating to
telephone, online, or other bids submitted remotely through any means, including without
limitation, any human error, telecommunications or internet fault or failure, or breakdown or
problems with any devices or online platforms, including third-party online platforms, regardless
of whether such issue arises with our, the bidder’s, or such third-party’s technology, equipment,
or connection. By participating at auction by telephone or online, bidders expressly consent to the
recording of their bidding sessions and related communications with Skinner and our employees
and agents, and acknowledge their acceptance of these Conditions of Sale as well as any additional
terms and conditions applicable to any such bidding platform or technology.
12. Skinner and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the
purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner expressly
reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in the catalog. The copyright in all images,
illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner relating to a lot, including the contents
of the catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner and/or their respective
licensors. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written
consent.
13. These Conditions of Sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder
agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against
Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in
the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The
bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may
now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.
14. These Conditions of Sale shall bind the successors and assigns of all bidders and buyers
and inure to the benefit of our successors and assigns. No waiver, amendment or modification of
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the terms hereof (other than posted notices or oral announcements during the sale) shall bind us
unless specifically stated in writing and signed by us. No act or omission of Skinner, its employees
or agents, nor any failure thereof to exercise any remedy hereunder, shall operate or be deemed to
operate as a waiver of Skinner’s rights under these Conditions of Sale. If any part of these
Conditions of Sale is for any reason invalid or unenforceable, the rest shall remain valid and
enforceable.
15. You accept and agree that Skinner will hold and process your personal information and
may share and use it as required by law and as described in, and in line with our Privacy Policy,
available online at www.bonhams.com/legals/9945/. If you desire access, update, or restriction to
the use of your personal information, please email data.protection@bonhams.com.
16. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NEITHER SKINNER NOR THE CONSIGNOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO THE
CORRECTNESS OF DESCRIPTION, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, PROVENANCE OR
PERIOD OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO WHETHER THE BUYER ACQUIRES ANY
COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN LOTS SOLD OR AS
TO WHETHER A WORK OF ART IS SUBJECT TO THE ARTIST’S MORAL RIGHTS OR
OTHER RESIDUAL RIGHTS OF THE ARTIST. THE BUYER EXPRESSLY
ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL SKINNER BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY COMPENSATORY,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF SKINNER AND ITS CONSIGNOR TO A PURCHASER
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE ACTUALLY PAID FOR A DISPUTED ITEM OF
PROPERTY.
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B. Conditions of Sale: Wines & Spirits
The following Conditions of Sale, as amended by any published or posted notices or verbal
announcements during the sale, constitute the entire terms and conditions on which property listed
in the catalog (including web-catalog) shall be offered for sale or sold by Skinner Auctions, LLC,
(“Skinner”) and Lower Falls Wine Co. (“Lower Falls”) and any consignor of such property for
whom Skinner and Lower Falls acts as agent. As used herein, “we”, “us” or “our” refer to Skinner
and/or Lower Falls, as applicable. By participating in the sale, you agree to be bound by these
terms and conditions.
1. All bidders and buyers of wine must be at least 21 years of age and shall present
satisfactory, government issued identification or other adequate legal documentation of this prior
to the auction. In the event the buyer is a partnership or corporate entity, the receiver of the wine
shall furnish proof fulfilling this age criteria.
2. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential
minimum bid price agreed upon by the consignor and us below which the lot will not be sold. In
most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the
estimates listed. Our representative will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any
event, and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise
not commensurate with the value of such lot.
3. All property is sold “AS IS,” and neither Skinner, Lower Falls, nor any consignor makes
any warranties or representation or any kind or nature with respect to the property. Any statements
contained in the catalog or in any advertisement, bill of sale, announcement, condition report,
invoice or elsewhere as to period, culture, source, origin, media, measurements, size, quality,
rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition and literature of historical relevance, merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose, or physical condition ARE QUALIFIED STATEMENTS OF
OPINION AND NOT REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR ASSUMPTION OF
LIABILITY. Neither Skinner, Lower Falls nor the consignor shall be responsible for any error or
omission in the catalog description of any property. No employee or agent of Skinner or Lower
Falls is authorized to make on our behalf or on that of the consignor any representation or warranty,
oral or written, with respect to any property.
4. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the
auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole
discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or
reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to
acknowledge any bidder. Please note Massachusetts state law requires all purchasers of alcoholic
beverages be at least 21 years of age. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000
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should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the
sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.
5. All payments for purchased property must be made directly to Skinner,. Payment for
purchased property must be remitted on the day of the auction. All purchased property must be
removed from Lower Falls within forty five (45) days of the auction, and in no event shall Skinner
or Lower Falls have any liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than
fourteen (14) days after the sale. Lower Falls may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a
monthly storage fee per lot as determined by Lower Falls (see Collection of Wines in the Buyer’s
Guide section). If any property has not been removed within forty five (45) days from the date of
sale, at the option of Skinner and Lower Falls (a) the property may be transferred to and stored at
a bonded warehouse and the purchaser agrees to pay all transfer and storage expenses, and/or (b)
Skinner and Lower Falls may place the property in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be
sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges
that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.
6. Payment for purchases must be made in US Dollars. Skinner’s preferred payment method
is by wire transfer. For final purchases exceeding US $25,000, all payments must be in the form
of wire transfer unless other arrangements have been approved in advance. For final purchases
below US $25,000, payment may also be made in or by the following methods:
(i) Cash. Please note that the amount of cash that can be accepted from a given purchaser is
limited to US $5,000 per auction sale (whether by single or multiple related payments). If the
amount payable exceeds that sum, the balance must be paid by another method.
(ii) Cashier’s check, money order, or personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S.
bank. A $25.00 processing fee will be assessed on any returned checks. Personal checks will be
acceptable if from an account in the name of the buyer and if credit has been established with
Skinner or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner
reserves the right to hold property purchased by personal check until the check has cleared
Skinner’s bank.
(iii) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover debit or credit card issued in the name
of the purchaser or record. Only one debit or credit card may be used for payment of an account
balance. This method of payment may not be available to first time purchasers.
We reserve the right to refuse to accept payment from a source other than the registered bidder or
buyer of record. Once an invoice is issued, we cannot change the buyer’s name on an invoice.
7. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including
its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful
bidder, Skinner and Lower Falls may exercise all of their rights and remedies under the law
including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the
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purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, (b) offering at public auction, without
reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its
obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all
costs of sale and/or (c) reveal the buyer’s identity and contact details of the consignor.
Further, we reserve the right to cancel the sale of any property if: (i) you are in breach of your
representations and warranties hereunder; (ii) Skinner and Lower Falls, in our sole discretion,
determine that such transaction might be unlawful or might subject Skinner or Lower Falls or the
consignor to any liability to any third party; or (iii) there are any other grounds for cancellation
under these Conditions of Sale.
8. If Skinner or Lower Falls is prevented by fire, theft or any other reason whatsoever from
delivering any property to the buyer or a sale otherwise cannot be completed, our liability shall be
limited to the sum actually paid therefor by the buyer and shall in no event include any
compensatory, incidental or consequential damages.
In no event will the liability of Skinner and Lower Falls to any purchaser with respect to any item
exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.
9. Lower Falls may, in their discretion and at purchaser’s request, package and arrange for
delivery as directed by the purchaser. In such event, purchaser agrees that (a) all such packaging,
handling and delivery is at the sole risk of the purchaser and that Skinner and Lower Falls. shall
have no liability for any loss or damage to such items, and (b) purchaser shall pay in advance, all
packaging expenses, including labor, materials, carriers’ fees and all insurance charges. Please
arrange seventy-two (72) hours in advance for collection and delivery.
Purchaser shall make itself aware of the limitations and restrictions imposed by various states in
regards to the transportation and importation of alcoholic beverages and purchaser has the sole
responsibility to research and comply with all permit and licensing requirements. Neither Skinner
nor Lower Falls shall be responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses on behalf of purchaser
and no sale shall be cancelled or refunded for lack of purchaser’s noncompliance with permitting
and licensing issues. (Please see Collection of Wines in the Buyer’s Guide section.)
10. As used in these Conditions of Sale, the term “bid price” means the price at which a lot is
successfully knocked down to the buyer. The term “purchase price” means the aggregate of (a) the
bid price, (b) a PREMIUM retained by us and payable by the buyer (the “buyer’s premium”),
EQUAL TO 25% OF THE AMOUNT OF THE BID PRICE, and (c) unless the buyer is exempt
by law from the payment thereof, any state or local sales tax (or compensating use tax) and other
applicable taxes.
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11. In order to bid at the sale, prospective bidders must be registered to bid and provide to
Skinner any requested information or references in connection with such registration. Skinner and
Lower Falls reserve the right to request, at any time, including after the conclusion of an auction,
further information regarding the bidder or buyer, including regarding the source of funds, in order
to complete bidder identification and registration procedures (including completing any antimoney laundering and/or anti-terrorism financing checks we may require) to our satisfaction. If
our bidder identification and registration procedures are not satisfied, we may, in our sole
discretion, decline to register any bidder or reject any bid or cancel any sale to such bidder.
Every bidder shall be deemed to act as a principal unless prior to the commencement of the sale
there is a written acceptance by us and that the authorized bidding agent is acting on behalf of the
named principal. Absent such written acceptance by us, any person placing a bid as agent on behalf
of another (whether or not such person has disclosed that fact or the identity of the principal) may
be jointly and severally liable with the principal under any contract resulting from the acceptance
of a bid. Every bidder shall be responsible for any use of its assigned paddle or bidding account,
regardless of the circumstances.
You represent and warrant that: (i) you have provided to us, or will provide upon request, true and
correct copies of valid identification and proof of residence and, if applicable, financial and/or
corporate documents; (ii) neither you, your principal (if applicable, and subject to our prior written
acceptance), nor any individual or entity with a beneficial or ownership interest in either the
purchased property or in the purchase transaction is on the Specially Designated Nationals List
maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury nor
subject to any other sanctions or embargo program or regulation in effect in the United States,
European Union, England and Wales, or other applicable jurisdictions (such programs and
regulations, collectively, “Sanctions”); (iii) if you are acting as an agent for a principal, you have
conducted appropriate due diligence into such principal, and agree that we shall be entitled to rely
upon such due diligence, you will retain adequate records evidencing such due diligence for a
period of five (5) years following the consummation of the sale, and will make these records
available for inspection upon our request; (iv) neither the purchase transaction (including your
bidding activity) nor the purchase funds are connected with nor derive from any criminal activity,
and they are not designed to nor have they or shall they, violate the banking, anti-money
laundering, or currency transfer laws or other regulations (including without limitation, importexport laws) of any country or jurisdiction, or further any other unlawful purpose, including
without limitation collusion, anti-competitive activity, tax evasion or tax fraud; and (v) property
purchased by you or your principal (if applicable) hereunder is not and will not be transferred to
or used in a country in contravention of any Sanctions. You acknowledge and agree that we may
rely upon the accuracy and completeness of the foregoing warranties.
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12. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms published
within, posted, or announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a
representative, by phone, online by Internet, or other absentee bid. Additional information
regarding bidding in online sales is provided in the Buyer’s Guide section, below.
We may, in our discretion, as a courtesy and free of charge, execute bids on a bidder’s behalf if so
instructed by the bidder, provided that neither we nor our employees or agents will be liable for
any error or default in doing so or for failing to do so. Without limiting the foregoing, we (including
our agents and employees) shall not be responsible for any problem relating to telephone, online,
or other bids submitted remotely through any means, including without limitation, any human
error, telecommunications or internet fault or failure, or breakdown or problems with any devices
or online platforms, including third-party online platforms, regardless of whether such issue arises
with our, the bidder’s, or such third-party’s technology, equipment, or connection. By participating
at auction by telephone or online, bidders expressly consent to the recording of their bidding
sessions and related communications with us and our employees and agents, and acknowledge
their acceptance of these Conditions of Sale as well as any additional terms and conditions
applicable to any such bidding platform or technology.
13. Skinner, Lower Falls and the consignors make no warranty or representation, express or
implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold.We
expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in the catalog. The copyright
in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or forus relating to a lot, including the
contents of the catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Lower Falls and/or
their respective licensors. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our
prior written consent.
14. These Conditions of Sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder
agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against
Skinner or Lower Falls in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall
be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting
therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives
objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.
15. These Conditions of Sale shall bind the successors and assigns of all bidders and buyers
and inure to the benefit of our successors and assigns. No waiver, amendment or modification of
the terms hereof (other than posted notices or oral announcements during the sale) shall bind us
unless specifically stated in writing and signed by us. No act or omission of Skinner or Lower
Falls, our employees or agents, nor any failure thereof to exercise any remedy hereunder, shall
operate or be deemed to operate as a waiver of our rights under these Conditions of Sale. If any
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part of these Conditions of Sale is for any reason invalid or unenforceable, the rest shall remain
valid and enforceable.
16. You accept and agree that we will hold and process your personal information and may
share and use it as required by law and as described in, and in line with our Privacy Policy,
available online at www.bonhams.com/legals/9945/. If you desire access, update, or restriction to
the use of your personal information, please email data.protection@bonhams.com.
17. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NEITHER SKINNER, LOWER FALLS NOR THE
CONSIGNOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR CONDITION OF THE
PROPERTY OR AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF DESCRIPTION, GENUINENESS,
ATTRIBUTION, PROVENANCE OR PERIOD OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO WHETHER
THE BUYER ACQUIRES ANY COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS IN LOTS SOLD OR AS TO WHETHER A WORK OF ART IS SUBJECT TO THE
ARTIST’S MORAL RIGHTS OR OTHER RESIDUAL RIGHTS OF THE ARTIST. THE
BUYER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL
SKINNER OR LOWER FALLS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY COMPENSATORY, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF SKINNER, LOWER FALLS AND
THE CONSIGNOR TO A PURCHASER EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE ACTUALLY
PAID FOR A DISPUTED ITEM OF PROPERTY.
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C. Conditions of Sale: Firearms
The following Conditions of Sale, as amended by any published or posted notices or verbal
announcements during the sale, constitute the entire terms and conditions on which property listed
in the catalog (including web-catalog) shall be offered for sale or sold by Skinner Auctions, LLC
and any consignor of such property for whom Skinner acts as agent. By participating in this sale,
you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. As used herein, “Skinner,” “we”, “us” or
“our” refer to Skinner Auctions, LLC.
1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential
minimum bid price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner. below which the lot will not be
sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed
the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner will execute such reserves by bidding for the
consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject
any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.
2. All property is sold “AS IS” and neither Skinner nor any consignor makes any warranties
or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property. Any statements contained in
the catalog or in any advertisement, bill of sale, announcement, condition report, invoice or
elsewhere as to period, culture, source, origin, media, measurements, size, quality, rarity,
provenance, importance, exhibition and literature of historical relevance, merchantability, fitness
for a particular purpose, or physical condition ARE QUALIFIED STATEMENTS OF OPINION
AND NOT REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.
Neither Skinner nor the consignor shall be responsible for any error or omission in the catalog
description of any property. No employee or agent of Skinner is authorized to make on our behalf
or on that of the consignor any representation or warranty, oral or written, with respect to any
property.
Further, Skinner makes no warranties or representations whatsoever concerning any firearms or
antique arms, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES REGARDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
USE OR PURPOSE, as well as any express or implied warranties or representations regarding the
operation, condition, reliability, safety to store or transport, or legality to purchase, own, store,
transport or resell any firearms or antique arms. Use of any firearm or antique arm purchased
through Skinner is entirely at the user’s risk. Skinner recommends that all firearms purchased at
auction be examined by a competent gunsmith if the buyer is not qualified to undertake such
examination. Skinner disclaims any liability whatsoever for accident, injury or damage resulting
to any person or property from the purchase, sale, transport, storage or use of any firearm or antique
arm purchased through Skinner.
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3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the
auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole
discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or
reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to
acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make
arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a
deposit may be required to participate.
4. All property purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises of the sale on the
day of the auction. Skinner may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly late charge of
1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the
date of sale.
Skinner shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than
seven (7) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within seven (7) days
from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner (a) Skinner reserves the right to charge a minimum
storage fee of $10 per lot per day, and may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly
storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the
seven (7) days, and/or (b) Skinner may place the property in a subsequent auction, without reserve,
to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional
charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.
5. Payment for purchases must be made in US Dollars. Skinner’s preferred payment method
is by wire transfer. For final purchases exceeding US $25,000, all payments must be in the form
of wire transfer unless other arrangements have been approved in advance. For final purchases
below US $25,000, payment may also be made in or by the following methods:
(i) Cash. Please note that the amount of cash that can be accepted from a given purchaser is
limited to US $5,000 per auction sale (whether by single or multiple related payments). If the
amount payable exceeds that sum, the balance must be paid by another method.
(ii) Cashier’s check, money order, or personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S.
bank. A $25.00 processing fee will be assessed on any returned checks. Personal checks will be
acceptable if from an account in the name of the buyer and if credit has been established with
Skinner or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner
reserves the right to hold property purchased by personal check until the check has cleared
Skinner’s bank.
(iii) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover debit or credit card issued in the name
of the purchaser or record. Only one debit or credit card may be used for payment of an account
balance. This method of payment may not be available to first time purchasers.
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We reserve the right to refuse to accept payment from a source other than the registered bidder or
buyer of record. Once an invoice is issued, we cannot change the buyer’s name on an invoice
6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including
its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful
bidder, Skinner may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without
limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages
caused by the purchaser’s breach, (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item
for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full
the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale and/or (c)
reveal the buyer’s identity and contact details to the consignor.
Further, we reserve the right to cancel the sale of any property if: (i) you are in breach of your
representations and warranties hereunder; (ii) we, in our sole discretion, determine that such
transaction might be unlawful or might subject Skinner or the consignor to any liability to any
third party; or (iii) there are any other grounds for cancellation under these Conditions of Sale.
7. If we are prevented by fire, theft or any other reason whatsoever from delivering any
property to the buyer or a sale otherwise cannot be completed, our liability shall be limited to the
sum actually paid therefor by the buyer and shall in no event include any compensatory, incidental
or consequential damages.
In no event will the liability of Skinner to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the
purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.
8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list
of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that
is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include
material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to
these same governing laws. Obtaining licensing for import or export of goods from local
authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute
grounds for cancellation of the sale transaction or delay in payment for the total purchase price of
these lots.
9. As used in these Conditions of Sale, the term “bid price” means the price at which a lot is
successfully knocked down to the buyer. The term “purchase price” means the aggregate of (a) the
bid price, (b) a PREMIUM retained by us and payable by the buyer (the “buyer’s premium”),
EQUAL TO 17.5% OF THE AMOUNT OF THE BID PRICE , and (c) unless the buyer is exempt
by law from the payment thereof, any state or local sales tax (or compensating use tax) and other
applicable taxes.
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10. In order to bid at the sale, prospective bidders must be registered to bid and provide to
Skinner any requested information or references in connection with such registration. We reserve
the right to request, at any time, including after the conclusion of an auction, further information
regarding the bidder or buyer, including regarding the source of funds, in order to complete bidder
identification and registration procedures (including completing any anti-money laundering and/or
anti-terrorism financing checks we may require) to our satisfaction. If our bidder identification and
registration procedures are not satisfied, we may, in our sole discretion, decline to register any
bidder or reject any bid or cancel any sale to such bidder.
Every bidder shall be deemed to act as a principal unless prior to the commencement of the sale
there is a written acceptance by Skinner that the authorized bidding agent is acting on behalf of
the named principal. Absent such written acceptance by Skinner, any person placing a bid as agent
on behalf of another (whether or not such person has disclosed that fact or the identity of the
principal) may be jointly and severally liable with the principal under any contract resulting from
the acceptance of a bid. Every bidder shall be responsible for any use of its assigned paddle or
bidding account, regardless of the circumstances.
You represent and warrant that: (i) you have provided to us, or will provide upon request, true and
correct copies of valid identification and proof of residence and, if applicable, financial and/or
corporate documents; (ii) neither you, your principal (if applicable, and subject to Skinner’s prior
written acceptance), nor any individual or entity with a beneficial or ownership interest in either
the purchased property or in the purchase transaction is on the Specially Designated Nationals List
maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury nor
subject to any other sanctions or embargo program or regulation in effect in the United States,
European Union, England and Wales, or other applicable jurisdictions (such programs and
regulations, collectively, “Sanctions”); (iii) if you are acting as an agent for a principal, you have
conducted appropriate due diligence into such principal, and agree that Skinner shall be entitled to
rely upon such due diligence, you will retain adequate records evidencing such due diligence for
a period of five (5) years following the consummation of the sale, and will make these records
available for inspection upon Skinner’s request; (iv) neither the purchase transaction (including
your bidding activity) nor the purchase funds are connected with nor derive from any criminal
activity, and they are not designed to nor have they or shall they, violate the banking, anti-money
laundering, or currency transfer laws or other regulations (including without limitation, importexport laws) of any country or jurisdiction, or further any other unlawful purpose, including
without limitation collusion, anti-competitive activity, tax evasion or tax fraud; and (v) property
purchased by you or your principal (if applicable) hereunder is not and will not be transferred to
or used in a country in contravention of any Sanctions. You acknowledge and agree that we may
rely upon the accuracy and completeness of the foregoing warranties.
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11. Bidders must provide Federal Firearm License (“FFL”) information upon registering to
bid. Bidders who do not have a valid FFL must provide Skinner with a license for an FFL transfer
agent upon registering to bid. If the bidder is the successful buyer of a lot, the firearm must be
shipped to the transfer agent, not the purchaser. A transfer agent may charge for handling the
transfer. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to pay for and make arrangements for an agent prior to
registering to bid.
12. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms published,
posted, or announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by
phone, online by Internet, or other absentee bid. Additional information regarding bidding in
online sales is provided in the Buyer’s Guide section, below.
Skinner may, in our discretion, as a courtesy and free of charge, execute bids on a bidder’s behalf
if so instructed by the bidder, provided that neither Skinner nor our employees or agents will be
liable for any error or default in doing so or for failing to do so. Without limiting the foregoing,
Skinner (including our agents and employees) shall not be responsible for any problem relating to
telephone, online, or other bids submitted remotely through any means, including without
limitation, any human error, telecommunications or internet fault or failure, or breakdown or
problems with any devices or online platforms, including third-party online platforms, regardless
of whether such issue arises with our, the bidder’s, or such third-party’s technology, equipment,
or connection. By participating at auction by telephone or online, bidders expressly consent to the
recording of their bidding sessions and related communications with Skinner and our employees
and agents, and acknowledge their acceptance of these Conditions of Sale as well as any additional
terms and conditions applicable to any such bidding platform or technology.
13. Skinner and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the
purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner expressly
reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in the catalog. The copyright in all images,
illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner relating to a lot, including the contents
of the catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner. and shall not be used by
the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.
14. These Conditions of Sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder
agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against
Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in
the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The
bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may
now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.
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15. These Conditions of Sale shall bind the successors and assigns of all bidders and buyers
and inure to the benefit of our successors and assigns. No waiver, amendment or modification of
the terms hereof (other than posted notices or oral announcements during the sale) shall bind us
unless specifically stated in writing and signed by us. No act or omission of Skinner, its employees
or agents, nor any failure thereof to exercise any remedy hereunder, shall operate or be deemed to
operate as a waiver of Skinner’s rights under these Conditions of Sale. If any part of these
Conditions of Sale is for any reason invalid or unenforceable, the rest shall remain valid and
enforceable.
16. You accept and agree that Skinner will hold and process your personal information and
may share and use it as required by law and as described in, and in line with our Privacy Policy,
available online at www.bonhams.com/legals/9945/. If you desire access, update, or restriction to
the use of your personal information, please email data.protection@bonhams.com
17. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NEITHER SKINNER NOR THE CONSIGNOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO THE
CORRECTNESS OF DESCRIPTION, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, PROVENANCE OR
PERIOD OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO WHETHER THE BUYER ACQUIRES ANY
COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN LOTS SOLD OR AS
TO WHETHER A WORK OF ART IS SUBJECT TO THE ARTIST’S MORAL RIGHTS OR
OTHER RESIDUAL RIGHTS OF THE ARTIST. THE BUYER EXPRESSLY
ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL SKINNER BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY COMPENSATORY,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF SKINNER AND ITS CONSIGNOR TO A PURCHASER
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE ACTUALLY PAID FOR A DISPUTED ITEM OF
PROPERTY.
18. Certain classifications of firearms require licensures and/or are subject other regulatory
restrictions. Prospective bidders are responsible for checking with their local (e.g. state) regulatory
authorities regarding any applicable local restrictions and/or license/permit requirements before
bidding on any lot. The purchase of antique firearms (items manufactured pre-1898) do not require
a license. The purchase of modern firearms (manufactured post-1898) requires the purchaser to
hold an FFL or that the firearm be transferred to a FFL dealer in firearms who shall take possession.
The purchase of modern firearms that fall under the ATF Curio & Relics guidelines, and if
purchased by a person with a Federal Firearms Collector of Curio & Relics License (“C&R
License”), may be collected by the purchaser at Skinner’s Marlborough office upon full payment
of invoice and proof of the requisite C&R License documentation being provided by the
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purchaser. Items that meet the age requirements but have been altered from their original
configuration may NOT be delivered on a C&R License.
19. The transfer of certain types of firearms (including without limitation handguns and certain
rifles) to residents may be regulated by certain state (including Massachusetts) laws. It is the
prospective buyer’s responsibility to determine the legality of possession or ownership of any
firearms, including transference of such, in his or her state of residence prior to bidding on a lot
with Skinner. Additionally, some states have restrictions on transfers to C&R License holders. If
you determine after purchasing a firearm that it is not transferrable in your state, Skinner will not
cancel the sale and you will be responsible for payment in full. Transfers of post-1898 firearms
will be made only to FFL holders.
20. FFL holders may take possession of any purchase on the day of the sale upon presenting a
signed copy of their FFL provide payment to Skinner has been made in full. If an FFL dealer is
sending an agent to pick up purchased lot(s), that agent must be a bona fide, paid employee of the
company with a W4 Form on file with Skinner.
21. If you possess a valid C&R License, any purchased lots that qualify as such may be
transferred directly to you at time of pickup. You must provide a signed copy of your current
FFL/C&R License at time of pickup. A Massachusetts resident presenting a FFL/C&R License at
time of pickup must also present a copy of their valid Massachusetts License to Carry, Firearms
Identification Card, or Machine Gun License.
22. If you are a Massachusetts resident and are the successful bidder on a post-1898 firearm
and do not possess a valid Federal Firearms License, you must arrange for the transfer of the
firearm from Skinner to a Massachusetts FFL dealer of your choice who will then conduct the
necessary background check and document the transfer in accordance with Massachusetts law.
Any such fees charged by a dealer are solely the responsibility of the buyer.
23. If you live in a state other than Massachusetts, you must arrange for the shipment of post1898 firearms lots to a FFL dealer in your state who will then transfer the firearm to you. A holder
of a valid C&R License who lives in another state is permitted to pick up firearms designated as
“FFL, C&R” at Skinner’s Marlborough office. Some states have restrictions on transfers to C&R
License holders. It is the buyer’s responsibility to be familiar with all applicable laws and
regulations. To purchase with a Curio & Relic License, the firearm must be listed as acceptable on
the ATF list for collectors of curios. www.atf.gov/sites/default/files/assets/pdf-files/p-5300-11-
firearms-curios-or-relics-list.pdf
24. Pickup of purchased lotsis by appointment only. Appointments can be arranged by visiting
https://skinner.appointlet.com/.
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D. Buyer’s Guide
Online Bidder Registration
We offer live online bidding for most auctions and accept absentee bids online for all our auctions.
In order to bid online in a sale, you must be eighteen (18) years old or over and you must register
to bid via MyBonhams.com. Once you have registered, you should keep your account details
strictly confidential and not permit any third party to access your account on your behalf or
otherwise. You will be liable for any and all bids made via your account. Please note payment
must be made from a bank account in the name of the registered bidder.
Online Bidding Registration for Individuals: Enter your full name, email, residential address, date
of birth and nationality and provide a valid credit card in your name which will be verified via
Stripe before you are able to bid. If your credit card fails verification, you will not be permitted to
bid and you should contact the Client Services Department for assistance. We may in addition
request a financial reference and/or deposit from you prior to letting you bid. If you are bidding
as agent on behalf of another party, you agree: (i) to disclose this fact to the Client Services
Department; (ii) to provide such information as we require to enable us to complete bidder
identification and registration procedures (including completing any anti-money laundering and/or
anti-terrorism financing checks) on that third party; and (iii) that where your bid is successful, you
are jointly and severally liable with that other party for the full amounts owing for the successful
bid (whether or not you have disclosed that fact or the identity of the principal). Where you are
the successful bidder for any lot with a hammer price equal to or in excess of US $10,000, and if
you have not provided such documents previously, you will be required to upload or provide to
the Client Services Department your government issued photo ID and (if not on the ID) proof of
your address before the purchased lot can be released to you. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we
reserve the right to request ID documentation from any bidder or buyer and to refuse to release
any purchased lot until such documentation is provided.
Online Bidding Registration for Companies or Other Legal Entities: You must select the option
to set up a business account and then provide your full name, email, residential address, date of
birth and the full name of the entity. You must provide a credit card for verification either in your
name or the name of the entity but payment must be made from an account in the entity’s name. If
your credit card fails verification, you will not be permitted to bid and should contact the Client
Services Department for assistance. We may, in addition, require a bank reference or deposit prior
to letting you bid. For all successful bids, we require the entity’s certificate of
formation/incorporation or equivalent documentation confirming the entity’s name and registered
address, documentary proof of each beneficial owner owning 25% or more of the company, and
proof of your authority to transact before the lot can be released to you.
We reserve the right to request any further information from any bidder that we may require in
order to carry out any identification, anti-money laundering or anti-terrorism financing checks
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conducted by us. We may at our discretion postpone or cancel your registration, not permit you
to bid and/or postpone or cancel completion of any purchase you may make.
Bid Increments
Skinner generally uses the following increment multiples as bidding progresses:
$50-200………….… by $10s
$200-500…………… by $20/50/80s
$500-1,000……....…. by $50s
$1,000-2,000…….…. by $100s
$2,000-5,000…..…. by $200/500/800s
$5,000-10,000……... by $500s
$10,000-20,000…...... by $1,000s
$20,000-50,000…..… by $2,000/5,000/8,000s
$50,000-100,000…... by $5,000s
$100,000-200,000...... by $10,000s
above $200,000…….. at auctioneer’s discretion
The auctioneer may split or reject any bid at any time at his or her discretion as outlined in
the Conditions of Sale.
Currency Converter
Solely for the convenience of bidders, a currency converter may be provided at Skinner auctions.
The rates quoted for conversion of other currencies to U.S. Dollars are indications only and should
not be relied upon by a bidder, and neither Skinner nor its agents shall be responsible for any errors
or omissions in the operation or accuracy of the currency converter.
COLLECTION OF WINE
Your Lots
Lower Falls Wine Co. will release your goods to you as quickly as possible. The inherent nature
of fine wine and spirits requires that due care be taken in storage and transport. We request your
partnership in making sure no harm arises during storage, collection or transportation. Bottles that
are old or unusually shaped need to be collected in person. Skinner and Lower Falls Wine has the
right to use discretion when the circumstance arises.
Pick-up
Collection is available by prior arrangement only at:
Lower Falls Wine Co.
2366 Washington Street
Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
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Please schedule your pick up with Lower Falls Wine Co. using the automated scheduler (included
with your payment confirmation) a minimum of 3 business days in advance after payment has been
received by Skinner. Full payment of all applicable charges must be received prior to release of
any goods. Goods will only be released to those over twenty-one years of age. Proof of age will
be required.
Local Delivery
Lower Falls Wine Co. will deliver inside Route 495 for a fee. Deliveries are made Monday through
Friday during normal business hours. All fees associated with delivery must be paid in advance.
Lower Falls Wine Co. reserves the right to (re)package items if deemed necessary for a nominal
fee. Goods will only be delivered to, and must be signed for by, someone over twenty-one years
of age.
Transportation
All bidders should make themselves aware of the restrictions imposed by individual states and
countries with regard to the importation of alcoholic beverages prior to participation in any auction
to ensure compliance with local and federal statutes. Buyers are responsible for researching,
understanding, and complying with all permit or license requirements before the collection and
transport of purchases. For non-local delivery it is the buyer’s sole responsibility to contract a
third-party for collection and delivery service and ensure the third party is correctly licensed to
transport alcohol.
For any third-party collections, an Authorized Release Form must be signed and submitted to
Lower Falls Wine Co. prior to pick-up.
Storage
All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from Lower Falls Wine’s premises
within thirty days of the auction. Lower Falls Wine Co. may impose a monthly interest charges of
1.5% of the purchase price of any item not removed within thirty days of the date of sale.
When using a shipping company or someone other than the invoiced party to collect your
purchases, the release form needs to be completed. Lots will not be released to anyone other than
the invoiced or authorized party. Wine and spirits will only be released to those over 21 years of
age. Proof of age will be required.
Please keep in mind payment must be made to Skinner Inc. once the auction has closed, and
collection/delivery arrangements can only be made after payment has been processed by Skinner
via the auction scheduler for pick up (included with your payment confirmation),or
at lfw@skinnerinc.com for delivery. We request a minimum of 3 business days before collection.
For questions please contact lfw@skinnerinc.com or finewines@skinnerinc.com. Any applicable
fees to Lower Falls Wine Co. or the designated third party shipping company must be paid prior
to the release of goods.
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