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MARK YOUR 2008 CALENDAR FOR OUR UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Town & Country Auction
Thurs, August 7th- 6pm

Fine Arts, Antiques & Jewelry
Sunday, August 10th-11 am
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The Owner, by this agreement, authorizes William J. Jenack Estate Appraisers & Auctioneers, Inc. to sell at public auction the personal Property as per the general conditions hereinafter set forth.

1. Auctioneer will attempt to obtain the highest price possible. However, the Property will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve, unless otherwise stipulated in this Agreement.

2. Owner will pay Auctioneer a commission on each item of the Property sold based on the following schedule:

Successful Bid Price Per Item
Commission Rate
$2,001 & over
10%
$1,001-$2,000
15%
$101-$1,000
20%
$51-$100
25%
$26-$50
30%
$1-$25
50%

In addition, Owner authorizes Auctioneer, as Owner's agent, to collect from the successful bidder and retain as an additional commission an amount equal to fifteen (15%) of the successful bid price for each item of Property sold in our Fine Arts Auctions and twelve percent (12%) for items sold in our Town & Country Sales.

3. If a consignor's dictated reserve price is established on an item and the item goes unsold, having not reached the reserve, a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be charged to the consignor. If the consignor accepts the Auctioneer's suggested reserve and the item goes unsold, there is no charge to the consignor.

4. Should a consignor wish to withdraw consigned item(s) within (14) fourteen days of scheduled sale of said lot(s), a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per lot will be incurred.

5. Any transportation costs incurred by Auctioneer in moving the Property to the auction gallery will be borne by Owner. Trucking $ _____

6. Owner/Agent, herein, authorizes Auctioneer to photograph each item of the Property as is necessary in Auctioneer's sole judgement for proper promotion. All printing, advertising and auction expenses will be the responsibility of the Auctioneer, unless otherwise stipulated.

7. In the event properties are removed, because of time constraints on the seller, there will be a charge of one hundred twenty five dollars ($125) per month to accommodate the consigned items. This fee is to provide for temporary storage and will not exceed three (3) months.

8. Storage of the Property prior to the auction will be the responsibility of the Auctioneer unless such goods are not as yet authorized to be sold. Property held awaiting court order or other contingency shall be charged a storage/handling fee. Unsold or withdrawn Property must be removed by the consignor within seven (7) days after the auction or charges will be assessed at $10 per item per day.

9. Auctioneer will remit to Owner the net proceeds of the auction (less expenses and commission) within thirty (30) Banking days of receipt of collected funds. Auctioneer has no obligation to enforce payment by the buyer. In the event of non-payment by the buyer, Auctioneer, in its sole discretion may (a) re-offer Property at a future auction, (b) cancel the sale and return the Property to Owner, (c) enforce payment by the buyer, or (d) take any other actions permitted by law. Auctioneer shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for any consequential damages to Owner as a result of non-payment by the buyer.

10. Reasonable care will be taken on all items of Property received. Auctioneer carries fire and burglary insurance except on motor vehicles. In the event of a loss, the consignor's home owner's policy preceeds Auctioneer's insurance claim. If a settlement cannot be agreed upon, an independent appraiser will be retained and his decision on fair market value less commission and expenses will be binding on both parties; the cost of such appraisal will be shared equally by Owner and Auctioneer. Consigned automobiles must be insured by owner until title is transferred to buyer.

11. Owner hereby warrants that he is the owner of each item of the Property, that the property is free and clear of all liens and that Owner has complete power of sale.

12. Owner agrees to indemnify and hold Auctioneer harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, losses, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) relating to the breach or alleged breach of any of Owner's obligations, representations or warranties herein. Owner's representations, warranties and indemnity herein shall survive completion of the transaction completed by this Agreement.

13. Owner covenants and agrees that neither Owner nor their agent, shall enter or cause to be entered a bid on any item of the Property at any auction in which any item of the Property is being offered. Auctioneer shall protect any reserve stipulated herein by bidding on Owner's behalf.

14. Complete Disclosure – Owner/Agent warrants that they have divulged all information, to the best of their knowledge, that may have bearing upon the consigned item(s), including but not limited to authenticity, condition (restoration), age, provenance, previous sales information. Failure to comply with complete disclosure relieves the Auctioneer from any potential liability resulting from good faith sales of consigned items(s). Owner/Agent accepts responsibility for any potential liability under these conditions.

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