In the event that a dispute arises after the end of the sale, our sale record shall be conclusive. We have the sole right to re-offer any lot and/or settle disputed bids. The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer at the time his hammer drops will be the buyer of the lot. We reserve the right to reject any bid for any reason. An additional 5% is added by Invaluable for bidding done on or. An additional 2% is added for bidders who register and bid on our website,. The buyer's premium is equal to 25% of the hammer price. Given the high volume of requests for condition reports, however, we must reserve the right to limit such requests to those items with a pre-sale estimate of more than $500.Ī buyer's premium will be added to the hammer price of each lot sold. Although we do not include condition reports in this catalogue, our representatives are happy to assist you in determining the condition of items that you are interested in as they are able. We strongly encourage you to come and examine lots that you are interested in purchasing. In any event, any liability that The Potomack Company has for such a sale is limited to the purchase price of the item sold. a registered bidder) and does not extend to any subsequent purchasers. This guarantee is made only to the original buyer (i.e. If a buyer gives us notice within 14 days of the sale that an item that was purchased was a counterfeit and, within 7 days of such notice, provides a written report from an authority that demonstrates that the item was indeed counterfeit and that a fair reading of the catalogue description and the auctioneer's statements at the time of the sale did not indicate this, then The Potomack Company will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price to the buyer. A counterfeit for this purpose is defined as a modern fake or forgery that was made with the intent to deceive. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, The Potomack Company does offer a limited guarantee that items that are offered for sale are not counterfeit, unless otherwise noted in the catalogue or at the time of the sale. No statement in the catalogue, made at the sale, or otherwise, shall be construed to be a representation, warranty or admission of liability. Neither the Auctioneer nor The Potomack Company or its representatives is responsible for the accuracy of any printed or verbal communications and descriptions. Neither The Potomack Company nor the consignor makes any representations or warranties of any kind concerning any items offered for sale. Potomack will only recognize bidders who have a number so you will not be able to bid for a lot without one.Īll items that are sold at our auctions are sold 'as - is'. In order to bid, you will need to register with The Potomack Company and obtain a bidding number. Search our selection of inkwells to find the perfect piece for any space.The Potomack Company Terms and Conditions of Sale and Limited Guaranteeīy bidding on items at our auction, you agree to accept the following conditions:

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