ON LOCATION SALE
AUCTION CONSIGNMENT CONTRACT
This document, along with the Consignment Order is a binding agreement between DamGoodDeals.com by DeSignco and MidlandAuctions.ca by the SwapShop
(hereinafter referred to as “MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals”) and the Consignor, or authorized agent of the Consignor, described below:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Auction
The Consignor appoints MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals to act as selling agent of the Property listed in the Consignment Order by internet public auction on the website known as www.MidlandAuctions.ca/DamGoodDeals.com retains discretion as to;
- Consulting any expert
- Cataloging, lotting, listing and entering descriptions & photos
- Auction dates
- The manner of conducting the sale
The Consignor or anyone related or involved with the estate may not bid on the sale Property nor employ or ask someone to bid on this Property during the auction. This is considered a SHILL bid and by signing this agreement you agree that if you are caught shill bidding you will loose your items and your items will either be re-listed, offered to other bidder or disposed of and you will not receive them back or any compensation for the items or sales of the items.
Representations and Warranties-Indemnity
The Consignor declares having the right to sell the Property, and warrants that the Property is now and will be kept free of all liens, claims and encumbrances through to transfer of title and possession to the purchaser. The Consignor agrees to indemnify MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals from any and all claims, action, damages, losses, liabilities and expenses relating to the breach or alleged breach of any of the consignor’s agreements, representations or warranties.
Commissions/Fees
Commission fees of 35% of the finalized auction price plus any agreements attached to this contract
Estimates/Catalog/Descriptions
Any suggested estimate range does not constitute a warranty, representation or guarantee of selling price. MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals is not liable for any errors or omissions with respect to the auction, catalog or any other descriptions of the Property. Please review the listings and ask us to correct anything you feel requires a update, change or further explanation before the auction commences.
Reserves
The Consignor agrees that NO reserves are set by MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals however we will negotiate a “STARTING PRICE” on higher value items if the consignor wishes. All auctions start at $1.00 without any reserve unless a starting price is negotiated.
SELLER INITIALS _________ AUCTION REP INITIALS _________
Withdrawal
The Consignor may not withdraw any Property from sale after MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals has displayed, photographed, advertised or catalogued the items or invested any time in research and/or cataloging your items. MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals may withdraw or adjust lots of Property prior to the sale if MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals believes that;
(a) there is doubt as to authenticity or attribution,
(b) there is doubt as to representations or warranties or
(c) any provision of this Contract is breached by the Consignor
(d) if we feel the item is not at the quality or condition that we feel can attract adequate bids to reach our desired minimum lot sale of over 16.00. In the event that MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals withdraws the Property in accordance with paragraph 6 the Consignor will not be charged a fee. All items withdrawn must be picked up within 14 days or will be discarded at owners expense.
Settlement/Rescission
Consignor can pick up the proceeds collected received for sold Property less selling commissions and fees after the 10th day past the auction close at our location.
MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals reserves the right to rescind the sale of any Property, in accordance with the published conditions of the sale, if;
The Property is determined to be counterfeit (a forgery intended to deceive) or
If any lot or item was not as described as working, new or excellent condition but was found not to be in this condition by the winning bidder within 24 hours of picking up the item (in this case the item will be returned and the consignor will owe the lost commissions on the sale)
In the event that the purchaser does not pay MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals the rescinded property may relisted or offered to the runner up bidder or returned it to the consignor at our discretion (to help avoid any shill bidding). Unsold property not accepted by runner up bidder or relisted will be treated as unsold property (as per paragraph 9)
Insurance
MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals does not retain insurance on your property while in our possession.
Treatment of Unsold Property
MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals will leave all unsold items for the consignor to take back at the end of the sale.
Miscellaneous
This agreement shall be administered in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and any dispute will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the provincial courts and the federal courts sitting in the Province of Ontario.
Transport & Cartage Fees
Transport & Cartage Fees are billed at 25.00/hr for the truck and 30.00/hr per labourer (Small loads are 85.00/hr includes 2 labourers and a truck larger estates will have additional labour required)
This agreement shall be binding upon the Consignor’s heirs, executors, beneficiaries, successors and assigns. Not applicable to this sale as all items will be sold on location with a few duplicates we will take for future sales for the consignor and have no transport fees for this.
SELLER INITIALS _________ AUCTION REP INITIALS _________
STATUTORY DECLARATION
CONSIGNOR SOLEMNLY DECLARES:
1. The personal information I provided for the purposes of this contract is true and correct.
2. I am the owner/agent of the property listed in the Consignment Order to this my declaration.
3. The said Property is not subject to any mortgage, charge, lien or encumbrance.
4. I have listed the said Property with MidlandAuctions/DamGoodDeals of the City of Midland, in the province of Ontario, and that this declaration is furnished to them pursuant to the provisions of the “Fair Trading Act, Public Auction Regulation”
5. I have read and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Contract.
6. I am legally allowed to sell these items
7. I will not bid or have anyone bid on my items.
8. I will no remove any items from the sale once photography and lot building has started.
I, (The Consignor) make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath by virtue of the Canadian Evidence Act.
DECLARED in Simcoe County in the province of ONTARIO
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Date
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Consignors Signature or Authorized person working on behalf of the estate or business
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Auction Representative