In Order to bid at an auction, you must register for a buyer number.  Please be prepared to provide photo identification and whatever requested information to our representative for this purpose.  You will then be issued a buyer number.

Bidding will be in increments determined by the auctioneer.  If you are a successful bidder, the bid will be acknowledged by the auctioneer.

There are three ways to bid on an item at auction.  You may bid in person by attending the auction; You may submit an absentee bid form; or you may qualify to bid by telephone. or online (LiveAuctioneers.com)

A 15% Buyer's Premium will be added to all items purchased at the auction.  All items are also subject to any applicable state and local sales and use tax unless the purchaser presents a valid sales tax exemption certificate.

All items are sold "as is" - the auctioneer makes no warranties of any kind.  Please inspect any and all lots before bidding.  Website descriptions provided do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. Condition reports requested / received by phone or email are described to the best of our ability.

We reserve the right to withdraw any item before or at the sale and have no liability whatsoever.

Certain lots may be offered subject to a reserve (confidential minimum price below which the item will not sell).

We reserve the right to reject any bid.  The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser.  In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer will have sole discretion on determining the successful bidder.

If you are a successful bidder, payment is to be made immediately following the sale.  Cash, cashier's checks, traveler's checks, certified checks, Mastercard^©, VISA^©, and Discover^© are acceptable forms of payment.

Credit cards will  be accepted as payment only if  presented in person at the gallery.

Personal checks will be accepted only if credit has been established prior to the auction.  We reserve the right to hold merchandise purchased by check until the check has cleared the bank.

Payment in full for merchandise purchased by absentee bid or over the phone is expected within two weeks after the auction date or the sale of the item will be considered null & void.

Carlsen Gallery, Inc. generously offers free storage for items purchased at our gallery for up to 15 fifteen days after the auction. After this grace period, storage fees of $10.00 a day per item will accrue.

There will be a 5% restocking fee charged to all returned items.

By registering for a buyer number, you agree to the terms and conditions of sale.

SHIPPING: Regrettably we are unable to pack and ship items here at the gallery. Listed below are shippers in our area.

    1) Ship, Copy & More: Contact: Richard or Gary: (518)439-0211 or e-mail: shipcopyandmore@aol.com
    2) UPS Store 5539 Hudson, NY Contact: Brian: (518)828-8777 or e-mail: store5539@theupsstore.com

For shipping large pieces please call the gallery for recommendations or feel free to choose a shipper of your choice.

Hope to see you at the auction!
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