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Buyer Information for the Misc. & Antique Auction

1. Auction merchandise may be inspected on Tuesdays and Wednesdays prior to auction time.

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM May through October
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM November through April
Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 8:00 AM

2. No private exchange of merchandise between buyers and consignors. A penalty may be imposed for this violation.

3. All purchases must be paid with cash at time of purchase unless other arrangements are made in advance. See office for information.

4. Sales tax will be collected on all purchases unless a sales tax number is registered in office.

5. All merchandise is sold “as is” or as represented by consignor only. Shipshewana Auction, Inc. is not responsible for any consignor’s guarantee or statement.

6. Minimum opening bid accepted per item, per choice, per grouping of merchandise offered for auction will be $5.00 opening bid.

7. All items, unless otherwise stated, are sold with a reserved bid.

8. Shipshewana Auction, Inc. assumes no responsibility for damaged or stolen merchandise of the buyer or seller.

9. A parking permit or fee is required during the summer months. Season permits available in Misc. Office, all other fees collected by gate attendant. You are expected to park where you are directed.

10. Loading of merchandise inside of building is allowable after the auction is over. Overhead doors are to be operated by Shipshewana Auction personnel only.

11. Click here for auction building floor plan. Check office for starting times, starting positions and specialized area in auction building.

12. You may apply for a buyer’s number in the antique auction office the day of the sale. Or you may pay with cash on the floor at time of purchase without a buyer’s number.

Credit Cards accepted: Visa/MasterCard/Discover

5% BUYER’S PREMIUM WAVIED IF PAYING WITH CASH OR CHECK.
Cards issued/renewed on a calendar year basis.  Renewal fee - $1.00 per card.
I agree to be responsible and pay for all purchases charged to my buyer’s number.
I agree to abide with any and all rules of Shipshewana Auction, Inc.
Shipshewana Auction, Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications or to cancel at anytime.

AT THE TIME YOU CHOOSE TO SETTLE IN THE OFFICE, MAKE SURE ALL ITEMS YOU PURCHASED ARE POSTED TO YOUR ACCOUNT.  (APPROX. 20 MIN. AFTER LAST PURCHASE IS MADE) ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE PAID DAY OF PURCHASE AND IF NOT A $5.00 SERVICE FEE WILL BE ADDED.

NOVICE OR INEXPERIENCED AUCTION BUYERS

Listen Carefully!! When groups of items or like items are offered the auctioneer will specify the terms prior to the sale. Watch out for sets of chairs, glasses, dishes, etc. Quite often items are sold by the piece, times your bid! For instance a set of chairs offered has six chairs in set. That set will be sold by the piece, times 6. (You bid $50, so the total would be $300.) You are not spending $50 but $300! Pay attention! You are obligated to pay for that purchase even though you may not have heard or though you understood! What the auctioneer announces - stands. We want you to have an enjoyable experience with no disappointments.

Thank you for your participation and cooperation in the Shipshewana Miscellaneous and Antique Auction.

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