Terms & Conditions

Registration: You are welcome to browse the website without registering or bidding. However, you must register in order to bid in this auction. You can register online or by telephone. We will confirm your name, address and phone number(s) and ask what method of payment you prefer

How the auction ends: Each item will remain open for bidding until its specified end time.  If we receive a new bid on an item, either by internet or phone, in the last TEN (10) minutes of that item, we will extend bidding on that item (only) for a period of TEN (10) minutes. When bidding has ceased for that item, it will close. Extended bid time on one item does not affect close times on any other item.

Inspection / Consultation: We will be happy to give detailed information by telephone or e-mail for any lots in this auction We will also gladly send additional pictures of any item and try to provide the provenance of the item, when possible.  Quality control is very important to us, and we have recognized experts on staff to answer all your questions. Please ask questions as early as possible. No question is too small.  Additionally we will gladly set up in-person inspections, by appointment, to any serious inquiries.

Placing a bid: We accept online and telephone bids. By bidding in this auction you acknowledge having read, and that you agree to be bound by, the terms of sale and conditions, and further, accept these terms and conditions without reservation.

Minimum bids:  Each item is listed with a minimum opening bid.  The starting bid is the opening bid.  We do not place reserves on items.   Your item will be won at the opening bid if you are the sole bidder on that item.

Maximum, absentee & proxy bids: We are willing to bid on your behalf, in the event that you are not able to place the bids yourself. If you are not outbid you will win the lot for the lowest possible bid, even if your maximum is higher. Maximum bids are kept in the strictest confidence. Unlimited bids will not be accepted. You must specify the maximum you are willing to bid. All maximum bids should be made in the proper bid increments to avoid tie bids. If the maximum amount you specify is not enough to reach the next bid increment necessary, we will not execute the bid unless you authorize us to round up your bid to the next required increment.

Call backs: If you bid by phone we will give you a call back, upon request, to let you know if you are outbid. We cannot be held responsible if we are not able to reach you at the number(s) or time(s) specified. Please advise us if there is a time after which we should not call.

Checking bids: You are welcome to check on, open or raise bids as often as you wish. You will be sent an e-mail notice if you are outbid.  No bids will be accepted once an item has been declared closed.

Winning notification: All winning bidders should receive notification via the e-mail provided to us through registration.  Payment is required within 14 days of invoice date. After 30 days a late interest fee of 2% per month is charged. After 60 days we reserve the right to void the sale, unless credit arrangements are made prior to auction close.

Grading: We describe every item very accurately by giving a grade, a verbal description and photos. We use the following terminology: Decent/OK, Good, Very Good, Excellent, Near Mint and Mint, which may be further modified by plus (+) or minus (-) signs and/or letters (A-B-C-D-F - just like the American public schools). We are always happy to answer any questions you may have about any items, just call or email.

Terms of Sale: There is a 10% buyer's premium charged in this auction. Placing a bid is a contractual obligation and no bids may be withdrawn at any time, no exceptions!

Payment methods: Paypal or check are the preferred methods of payment in the auction. All invoices must be paid within 14 days of the invoice date.  You MUST make prior arrangements to pay out,  or delay any payments. Any bidder who has not paid in full without making prior arrangements for late payment can have their future bidding priveledges revoked. In addition, after 45 days past invoice both a 2% per month interest fee plus storage and insurance charged can occur.   Special arrangements are at Concertposterauction.com’s sole discretion.  Concertposterauction.com shall be entitled to charge late and / or interest charges at up to the highest rate permitted by law, as well as attorney's fees and other collection costs incurred by us, on any past due accounts.

Sales Tax: Concertposterauction.com shall collect applicable sales tax for any items delivered in New York. Bidders who claim tax exempt status from the sale or use tax charges must deliver a properly executed exemption certificate before the auction. Bidders agree to indemnify and hold harmless Concertposterauction.com from any such tax and liability.

Shipping and Packing: Lots are generally shipped in 1-2 days following receipt of cleared funds totaling payment in full for your entire winnings. Bidders must pay for packing, shipping and insurance costs for all items they win. We do not profit from shipping. International orders will be declared at the full invoice amount. Buyer is responsible for all duty and customs charges. Items may be picked up in person, by appointment, after payment, in cleared funds, has been received. All items are shipped from Greenwood Lake, N.Y.

Guarantees / Authenticity: We guarantee that all items offered are as described on the auction website. If a lot is declared to be not authentic, we may, at our discretion, ask for the written opinion of one competent authority acceptable to both parties. We will refund the purchase price after documentation has been submitted. The buyer's only remedy under this guarantee is the cancellation of the sale and the refund of the purchase price. Claims must be made within 60 days of receipt of items(s) by buyer in writing. No exceptions. No returns will be accepted after 60 days for any reason.

Returns: All sales are final. Returns are at the discretion of Concertposterauction.com. We always do our best to accommodate all return requests.  Bidders are welcome to request additional pictures of any item or to inspect and view any item in person before bidding. All items are sold as described. Please ask any and all questions prior to bidding as bids may not be cancelled.

Disputes: In the event of disputes regarding either the existence or amount of bids Concertposterauction.com may rescind the sale of that lot and re-sell it or otherwise directly dispose of the lot at our sole discretion. In all cases Concertposterauction.com’s decision is final. Concertposterauction.com is not responsible for errors in bidding. Mistaken bids will not justify the rescission of the sale.

Consignors: Consignors are not allowed to bid on or withdraw their own lots. The auctioneer does not place bids in the auction.  Results will be e-mailed to all consignors within 72 hours of the auction close.

Our rights: We reserve the right to postpone the auction for a reasonable period of time as the result of a significant unavoidable event (i.e. Acts of God).

Disclaimer: Concertposterauction.com is not responsible for computer or human error which may result in customer dissatisfaction but we will do our best to resolve any problems.