Sunset Online Bidding & Sales
19019 36th Ave W Suite B
Lynnwood, WA 98036
United States
ph: 425-776-6716
sunsetau
WE CONDUCT MULTIPLE TYPES OF SALE EVENTS
"Some people watch auction just to observe....usually though, some items are such a good deal observers can't resist bidding"
There are 4 ways to place bids.
You may place absentee bids on any auction lot up until the time the item is on the auction block. This may be done in writing, on the phone. Absentees may be placed online on our website up until the time the auction start. The auctioneer will bid for you on the items up to but not exceed the amount of your bid. Bids amounts are confidential.
On selected items the auction gallery will call you when the item is about to be sold. A staff member will relay your bids to the auctioneer in competition with other bidders. This method is available on selected items only.
Some of the most expensive items in the world are typically sold at auction. Rare and unusual items generate top dollar through the auction process of competitive bidding. More common items have a wide variety of results depending on the desirability of the object, and auction attendance. Buyers usually pay far less for common items than retail value.
An estimated range of what an item might sell for based on experience and past auction results. Estimates are not a guarantee and should not be confused with an appraisal. They are only intended as a guide, and actualresults can vary widely form the estimated selling range.
Yes click here to view past auction on invaluable online bidding platform
A reserve is the minimum price the consignor is willing to allow the property to sell for. Reserves will be allowed on selected items only. The reserve price is set by mutual agreement between the consignor and Sunset Auction. Typically, reserve prices shouldn't exceed the low auction estimate of the item.
A lot is an item or group of items being put on the auction block for sale as one unit. A lot may consist of one item, a collection, a pair or an entire box or pallet full of items.
A buyer's premium is a charge added to the hammer price of the lot paid buy the seller. This amount is currently 19% for floor bidders and 20% for online bidders. Typically in the industry buyers premiums range from 10% to 25% charged by major auction houses.
On occasion, the auctioneer may not see a bid despite the bidders best efforts to place the bid, and sell the item. Despite common thought, once the auctioneer says sold, the bidding can be reopened at the discretion of the auctioneer to determine the highest bidder. This is supported by state law. Our best recommendation is to use your bidder card and make sure the auctioneer acknowledges your bid.
Some auction houses sell via a method called choice. Often lotted as "1st choice, 2nd choice, then take the rest. Bidder may take as many items from the group and will pay the winning bid amount times the number of items selected. On the take the rest portion of the group, all the remaining items not sold on 1st & 2nd choice will be sold for one price for all. We don't currently use this method as it requires a live floor bidders rather than online.
1. A buyers premium of 19% will be added to the "hammer price" of each lot.
2. Successful bidders should make full payment and pick items(s) within three days following the auction unless shipping arrangements have been made. Lots not claimed by 6:00 pm the third following the auction will have a 5% handling surcharge added to the buyer's premium as described in item one above. At the discretion of Sunset Auction, Items unclaimed may be resold at a future auction at the full commission. Bidders may realize a gain or loss on sale. Lack of payment may also result in the removal of bidding privileges and removalof access to on line bidding pages.
3. All items are sold "AS IS WHERE IS"......ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Bidders are responsible for previewing merchandise before bidding. Contact a Sunset Auction professional to inquire about physical condition of merchandise. (425-776-6716 or 1-866-776-8700)
4.The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse any unreasonable bid and has the option to sell or not to sell on one bid only as auctions are defined as sale by competitive bidding.
5. Auctioneer reserves the right to re-open the bidding if she/he determines that a bid(by whatever means offered) was in place as the "hammer was falling or after it has fallen"
6. Auctioneer reserves the right to: consolidate or split lots, without notice, to withdraw lots prior to sale of said lot(s).
7. All descriptions and counts are believed to be correct. However, Sunset Auction will not be responsible for errors in nomenclature or count. Bidders are responsible for previewing items before purchase.
8. Sales tax must be paid on all taxable items. Dealers who purchase for resale must file their resale permit numbers. The Buyer's premium is taxable.
9. We accept cash, check, Master card, Visa, Discover Card, and American Express, PAYPAL and wire transfer .
10. Announcements made at the live auction take precedence over any previously printed information
11. In the event of tied absentee bids, the bid received first takes precedence. Sunset auction will not be responsible for missed absentee bid or Internet delays
Online bidding provide buyers and sellers a venue to exchange anything from single rare items to entire collections... at an educational and competitive event
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Sunset Online Bidding & Sales
19019 36th Ave W Suite B
Lynnwood, WA 98036
United States
ph: 425-776-6716
sunsetau