Bloomington Auction Gallery

All lots are sold as shown, with all faults, imperfections and errors of description. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the description of each lot, but these, whether made orally or in the catalogue, are expressions of opinion and are not representations of fact. No employee of the Auctioneers has any authority to make any representation of fact and the Auctioneers disclaim on behalf of the Vendor and themselves responsibility for authenticity, age, origin and condition and for accuracy of measurement or weight of any lot or lots. Items are sold as viewed by the buyer with all faults, imperfections and errors of description. However, we do not imply there are no other faults, and the buyers must satisfy themselves as to all faults, cracks chips wear, imperfections, restorations, etc. Clocks and other mechanical working devices are not warranted to run. It is assumed that all gemstones have probably been subjected to a stable and possibly undetected color and or clarity enhancement process. All measurements are of largest dimensions unless otherwise specified. Personal inspection is highly recommended.

The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the buyer. The Auctioneer has the right to reject any bid and to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion and, in the event of any dispute between bidders, to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer and resell the article in dispute. Should there be any dispute after the sale, the Bloomington Auction Gallery record of final sale shall be conclusive. On the fall of the Auctioneer's hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer, who shall forthwith assume full risk and responsibility for the lot and may be required to sign a confirmation of purchase, supply his/her name or address and pay the full purchase price or any part thereof. If the buyer fails to comply with any such requirement, the lot may at the Auctioneer's discretion be put up again and sold, and all deficiencies and charges to be charged to the original buyer.

If there is a reserve price on any lot the auctioneer may bid on behalf of the seller.

A Buyer's Premium of twelve & one half percent (12-1/2%) of the sale price will be added to each purchase to reach the total sales price payable. 2-1/2% discount for cash or checks. Buyers are required to pay sales tax on the total sales price, including buyer's premium.

All purchases must be paid for by the conclusion of the sale unless special arrangements have been made.

Purchases must be paid for in cash, certified checks or travellers checks. No personal checks are accepted without established credit with our management.

All items must be paid for in full before they can be removed from the premises.

We reserve the right to retain possession of goods purchased until such time as a new customer's credit has been cleared.