Rare Auctions and Estates (Rare) is a family run auction house located in Irving, Texas. We provide high quality items, no-nonsense photography, straightforward terms, fast flat rate shipping and seamless payment processing. All for a lower rate than most auction houses. From our family to yours, thank you for bidding with Rare!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AUCTION
Before placing a bid you (Bidder) must have a credit card on file with the bidding platform. By registering to bid or placing a bid you agree to be bound by all of the terms & conditions below and any other announced terms and conditions of sale or rules of the auction platform.
We take great effort and pride in providing industry leading photography and accurate descriptions of all items. Any statements of condition are our, or a 3rd part grader’s, opinion and not guaranteed. All items and/or lots are sold “AS-IS” and All sales are Final. Credit card chargebacks will not be accepted for any items and/or lots.
Any estimates provided are based upon industry price guides, recent auction sales, and our opinion of condition and rarity. There are no guarantees, warranties, express or implied for any items.
All Bidders agree to pay a buyers (bidders) premium of 12.5% of the hammer price of each lot won.
We ship EVERYTHING! We provide in-house premium packaging, full insurance and fast delivery. All for an extremely low flat rate. Your purchases will typically be delivered to your door within 5 business days of payment. There are no handling fees or packaging fees for Standard Lots. Standard Lots include individual coins, slabbed coins, individual rolls, currency, bullion of 2oz or less and similar items. The lot description will denote if the item(s) are oversized. These lots will require additional handling and/or shipping charges. All wins can only be shipped to the address on file with the auction platform. We currently use USPS Priority Mail as our shipping provider.
Flat Rate Shipping (added to invoice total)
1 – 6 Lots $10
Each additional lot $.50
Oversized lot add $5 each
All packages ship 100% insured against loss, damage, and theft that occurred during transit. There is a 1% (of the hammer price) mandatory insurance premium added to each invoice. Due to individual package insurance limits your wins may be shipped in multiple packages. In the event of a claim, you must contact service@auctionsandestates.com within 3 business days from delivery to begin the process.
No sales tax on any items in this auction.
For invoices totaling less than $1999
Payment will be made automatically via the credit card on file by the auction platform within 48 hours of auctions close. There will be a 3% fee added for all credit card payments. If the card is declined a $25 fee will be added to the invoice total. These fees can be avoided by paying via wire transfer, ACH or Zelle. No paper checks or outside payment methods will be accepted. You must contact us 24 hours prior to auction start at service@auctionsandestates.com if you wish to pay via a non-credit card method!
For invoices totaling greater than $2000
An invoice will be sent to you via email. You must pay within 72 hours via bank wire transfer or ACH (E-Check). No paper checks or outside payment methods will be accepted. If payment is not received within 72 hours, of auction close, your claim to the any won lots may become forfeit. Our team will attempt to work with you regarding any extenuating circumstances at our sole discretion.
Placing a bid is a legally binding obligation. There are no returns or exchanges. All lots/items are sold as is. All disputes are subject to the laws of Dallas County, Texas and must be arbitrated there. If any portion of this agreement are deemed unenforceable all other portions remain in force.
Thank you for choosing Rare Auctions and Estates. We hope you have a great time bidding. If you have any questions, or would like to consign please reach us at service@auctionsandestates.com for fastest service.