TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. This is a public auction, including absentee bids, conducted by
Centennial Auctions (“Centennial”). Centennial is operated by Scofield
Auctions, Inc. The principal auctioneer is Stephen H. Schofield, NH
#2272.
2. All floor bidders must register with the clerk and receive a bidder
number.
3. A Twenty Percent (20%) Buyer’s Premium will be added to the
hammer price of each lot and shall be paid by the buyer as part of the
purchase price.
4. Bids are conducted by numbered lot and no lots shall be broken. All
bidders are urged to closely inspect each lot of interest.
5. Centennial sells at a rate of approximately two hundred (200) lots per
hour. If you are attending in person, plan your bidding accordingly.
6. Centennial is not responsible for any errors in bidding. Bidders are
responsible for bidding on the correct lot numbers; please reference
the auction catalog to avoid any confusion.
7. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any item before or
during the sale, to regulate the bidding, to bid on behalf of the owner,
to combine lots, and to accept or reject any and all bids.
8. Centennial reserves the right to postpone the auction. There shall be
no recourse as a result of any such postponement.
9. The record of the sale kept by Centennial will be taken as final in the
event of any dispute.
10. Non-certified items are graded by Centennial using Photograde,
American Numismatic Association Grading Standards, and over 65
years of experience. Centennial recognizes that opinions on grading
may differ and that grading is not an exact science. Certified items may
not be returned because of possible differences of opinion with respect
to grade.
11. Centennial guarantees that all cataloged items are authentic, unless
noted otherwise.
12. Upon the fall of the hammer, or when the Auctioneer says “sold,” title
to the property shall pass to the highest bidder. The auctioneer shall
have sole discretion in deciding the successful bidder in the event of a
bidding dispute. Auctioneer’s determination of the successful bidder
shall be final.
13. All floor purchases must be paid in full and removed from the premises
on the day of sale. Payment shall be in cash, bank or traveler’s checks,
wire transfers, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card. Credit card charges
will be limited to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Personal checks
may be acceptable if credit has been established with Centennial prior
to sale. Centennial reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased
by check until funds are collected. All dollar amounts shall be
referenced and paid in the legal tender of the United States of America.
14. Centennial charges Thirty Dollars ($30.00) for returned checks. Anyone
passing a bad check will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Buyer agrees to pay any and all charges and expenses incurred,
including, without limitation, reasonable collections, and/or attorneys’
fees.
15. Absentee bid sheets must be signed and dated. Unsigned bid sheets
are invalid and bids will not be executed. Frivolous bids, not remotely
commensurate with value, will be rejected. Internet absentee bidding
closes at Noon Eastern time, on the day prior to the auction.
16. Absentee bids shall be executed competitively against other bidders.
Absentee bidders may bid in whole dollars only. Any absentee bids that
do not conform to the auctioneers’ increments, shall be rounded down
to the nearest conforming bid, e.g. an absentee bid of $92.00 would
become $90.00. Bidding increments are dependent upon lot valuation
and the auctioneer’s right to regulate the bidding.
17. Absentee bids are recorded in the order received. When identical bids
are tendered, the earliest postmark or lot viewing date takes
precedence. Floor bids, at the discretion of Centennial, may take
precedence over absentee bids. Phone bidding must be pre-arranged
at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the auction.
18. Any shipping, handling, and insurance charges are the buyer’s
responsibility and shall be paid by each absentee bidder. We ship USPS
unless other arrangements are made. Minimum shipping charge is
Five Dollars ($5.00). Prices may be adjusted in accordance with the
size, weight, value, and quantity of lots purchased. Purchased items
shall be shipped within two (2) business days of the receipt of
guaranteed funds. Personal checks must clear before shipment is
made. Third party checks are not acceptable for payment of an
absentee bidder’s invoice.
19. Successful absentee bidders will be invoiced no later than two (2)
business days after the auction. Payment is due upon receipt of
invoice. Invoices not paid within seven (7) business days of receipt of
invoice will be considered delinquent. Delinquent payment will negate
return privileges.
20. Lots marked with NR after the description are SOLD AS IS- NO
RETURNS, NO EXCEPTIONS.
21. Property shall be displayed for thorough public inspection and sold as
is, where is, and without recourse for any refund or reduction of the
sale price for either floor bidders or absentee bidders who have
previewed the auction lots. The only exceptions are lots where winning
bidders have a question as to the authenticity of any portion of the lot.
22. Within three (3) days of receipt of goods, absentee bidders, who have
not previewed lots, who wish to return any lots, must contact
Centennial by telephone. Failure to call will negate any and all return
privileges. Any unauthorized returns will be refused.
23. Returns must be made within:
a. Twenty (20) days of the auction for absentee bidders (who have
not previewed lots).
b. Seven (7) days of the auction for floor bidders (for reasons of
authenticity only).
c. All items must be in the original auction lot holder unless
submitted to a third party for grading. Any and all costs related to
third party grading or authentication services is exclusively the
buyer’s responsibility. If returns will take more than the time
specified above, alternative arrangements must be made with
Centennial prior to the deadline. Under no circumstances will a
refund be given if a lot is returned after the deadline without
such notification.
24. This auction is being conducted under appropriate state and local laws
and the Uniform Commercial Code. Any additional terms or conditions
of sale shall be announced prior to the auction. Bidding on any item
indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions.
25. Venue and jurisdiction of all disputes: Any and all disputes which may
arise by virtue of this auction sale or stemming from this auction sale
shall be in the courts of New Hampshire.
26. The successful purchaser agrees to pay any and all reasonable
attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by the auction company, the seller
and/or their assigns, agents or employees in the commencement or
defense of any actions hereunder as well as in the collection of any
obligation hereunder.
27. By attending an event, you are giving Centennial and its affiliates
permission to use your photographic image for any purpose, including
advertising and marketing campaigns. These images may be shared and
stored on third-party platforms. Should you not wish to appear in any
images, please notify the photographer at the event.
28. I agree to receive emails from Scofield Auctions, Inc. regarding
upcoming auctions.
29. These terms and conditions of sale take precedence over any other
published terms and conditions.
Revised March 15, 2024
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. This is a public auction, including absentee bids, conducted by
Centennial Auctions (“Centennial”). Centennial is operated by Scofield
Auctions, Inc. The principal auctioneer is Stephen H. Schofield, NH
#2272.
2. All floor bidders must register with the clerk and receive a bidder
number.
3. A Twenty Percent (20%) Buyer’s Premium will be added to the
hammer price of each lot and shall be paid by the buyer as part of the
purchase price.
4. Bids are conducted by numbered lot and no lots shall be broken. All
bidders are urged to closely inspect each lot of interest.
5. Centennial sells at a rate of approximately two hundred (200) lots per
hour. If you are attending in person, plan your bidding accordingly.
6. Centennial is not responsible for any errors in bidding. Bidders are
responsible for bidding on the correct lot numbers; please reference
the auction catalog to avoid any confusion.
7. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any item before or
during the sale, to regulate the bidding, to bid on behalf of the owner,
to combine lots, and to accept or reject any and all bids.
8. Centennial reserves the right to postpone the auction. There shall be
no recourse as a result of any such postponement.
9. The record of the sale kept by Centennial will be taken as final in the
event of any dispute.
10. Non-certified items are graded by Centennial using Photograde,
American Numismatic Association Grading Standards, and over 65
years of experience. Centennial recognizes that opinions on grading
may differ and that grading is not an exact science. Certified items may
not be returned because of possible differences of opinion with respect
to grade.
11. Centennial guarantees that all cataloged items are authentic, unless
noted otherwise.
12. Upon the fall of the hammer, or when the Auctioneer says “sold,” title
to the property shall pass to the highest bidder. The auctioneer shall
have sole discretion in deciding the successful bidder in the event of a
bidding dispute. Auctioneer’s determination of the successful bidder
shall be final.
13. All floor purchases must be paid in full and removed from the premises
on the day of sale. Payment shall be in cash, bank or traveler’s checks,
wire transfers, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card. Credit card charges
will be limited to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Personal checks
may be acceptable if credit has been established with Centennial prior
to sale. Centennial reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased
by check until funds are collected. All dollar amounts shall be
referenced and paid in the legal tender of the United States of America.
14. Centennial charges Thirty Dollars ($30.00) for returned checks. Anyone
passing a bad check will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Buyer agrees to pay any and all charges and expenses incurred,
including, without limitation, reasonable collections, and/or attorneys’
fees.
15. Absentee bid sheets must be signed and dated. Unsigned bid sheets
are invalid and bids will not be executed. Frivolous bids, not remotely
commensurate with value, will be rejected. Internet absentee bidding
closes at Noon Eastern time, on the day prior to the auction.
16. Absentee bids shall be executed competitively against other bidders.
Absentee bidders may bid in whole dollars only. Any absentee bids that
do not conform to the auctioneers’ increments, shall be rounded down
to the nearest conforming bid, e.g. an absentee bid of $92.00 would
become $90.00. Bidding increments are dependent upon lot valuation
and the auctioneer’s right to regulate the bidding.
17. Absentee bids are recorded in the order received. When identical bids
are tendered, the earliest postmark or lot viewing date takes
precedence. Floor bids, at the discretion of Centennial, may take
precedence over absentee bids. Phone bidding must be pre-arranged
at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the auction.
18. Any shipping, handling, and insurance charges are the buyer’s
responsibility and shall be paid by each absentee bidder. We ship USPS
unless other arrangements are made. Minimum shipping charge is
Five Dollars ($5.00). Prices may be adjusted in accordance with the
size, weight, value, and quantity of lots purchased. Purchased items
shall be shipped within two (2) business days of the receipt of
guaranteed funds. Personal checks must clear before shipment is
made. Third party checks are not acceptable for payment of an
absentee bidder’s invoice.
19. Successful absentee bidders will be invoiced no later than two (2)
business days after the auction. Payment is due upon receipt of
invoice. Invoices not paid within seven (7) business days of receipt of
invoice will be considered delinquent. Delinquent payment will negate
return privileges.
20. Lots marked with NR after the description are SOLD AS IS- NO
RETURNS, NO EXCEPTIONS.
21. Property shall be displayed for thorough public inspection and sold as
is, where is, and without recourse for any refund or reduction of the
sale price for either floor bidders or absentee bidders who have
previewed the auction lots. The only exceptions are lots where winning
bidders have a question as to the authenticity of any portion of the lot.
22. Within three (3) days of receipt of goods, absentee bidders, who have
not previewed lots, who wish to return any lots, must contact
Centennial by telephone. Failure to call will negate any and all return
privileges. Any unauthorized returns will be refused.
23. Returns must be made within:
a. Twenty (20) days of the auction for absentee bidders (who have
not previewed lots).
b. Seven (7) days of the auction for floor bidders (for reasons of
authenticity only).
c. All items must be in the original auction lot holder unless
submitted to a third party for grading. Any and all costs related to
third party grading or authentication services is exclusively the
buyer’s responsibility. If returns will take more than the time
specified above, alternative arrangements must be made with
Centennial prior to the deadline. Under no circumstances will a
refund be given if a lot is returned after the deadline without
such notification.
24. This auction is being conducted under appropriate state and local laws
and the Uniform Commercial Code. Any additional terms or conditions
of sale shall be announced prior to the auction. Bidding on any item
indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions.
25. Venue and jurisdiction of all disputes: Any and all disputes which may
arise by virtue of this auction sale or stemming from this auction sale
shall be in the courts of New Hampshire.
26. The successful purchaser agrees to pay any and all reasonable
attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by the auction company, the seller
and/or their assigns, agents or employees in the commencement or
defense of any actions hereunder as well as in the collection of any
obligation hereunder.
27. By attending an event, you are giving Centennial and its affiliates
permission to use your photographic image for any purpose, including
advertising and marketing campaigns. These images may be shared and
stored on third-party platforms. Should you not wish to appear in any
images, please notify the photographer at the event.
28. I agree to receive emails from Scofield Auctions, Inc. regarding
upcoming auctions.
29. These terms and conditions of sale take precedence over any other
published terms and conditions.
Revised March 15, 2024
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. This is a public auction, including absentee bids, conducted by
Centennial Auctions (“Centennial”). Centennial is operated by Scofield
Auctions, Inc. The principal auctioneer is Stephen H. Schofield, NH
#2272.
2. All floor bidders must register with the clerk and receive a bidder
number.
3. A Twenty Percent (20%) Buyer’s Premium will be added to the
hammer price of each lot and shall be paid by the buyer as part of the
purchase price.
4. Bids are conducted by numbered lot and no lots shall be broken. All
bidders are urged to closely inspect each lot of interest.
5. Centennial sells at a rate of approximately two hundred (200) lots per
hour. If you are attending in person, plan your bidding accordingly.
6. Centennial is not responsible for any errors in bidding. Bidders are
responsible for bidding on the correct lot numbers; please reference
the auction catalog to avoid any confusion.
7. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any item before or
during the sale, to regulate the bidding, to bid on behalf of the owner,
to combine lots, and to accept or reject any and all bids.
8. Centennial reserves the right to postpone the auction. There shall be
no recourse as a result of any such postponement.
9. The record of the sale kept by Centennial will be taken as final in the
event of any dispute.
10. Non-certified items are graded by Centennial using Photograde,
American Numismatic Association Grading Standards, and over 65
years of experience. Centennial recognizes that opinions on grading
may differ and that grading is not an exact science. Certified items may
not be returned because of possible differences of opinion with respect
to grade.
11. Centennial guarantees that all cataloged items are authentic, unless
noted otherwise.
12. Upon the fall of the hammer, or when the Auctioneer says “sold,” title
to the property shall pass to the highest bidder. The auctioneer shall
have sole discretion in deciding the successful bidder in the event of a
bidding dispute. Auctioneer’s determination of the successful bidder
shall be final.
13. All floor purchases must be paid in full and removed from the premises
on the day of sale. Payment shall be in cash, bank or traveler’s checks,
wire transfers, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card. Credit card charges
will be limited to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Personal checks
may be acceptable if credit has been established with Centennial prior
to sale. Centennial reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased
by check until funds are collected. All dollar amounts shall be
referenced and paid in the legal tender of the United States of America.
14. Centennial charges Thirty Dollars ($30.00) for returned checks. Anyone
passing a bad check will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Buyer agrees to pay any and all charges and expenses incurred,
including, without limitation, reasonable collections, and/or attorneys’
fees.
15. Absentee bid sheets must be signed and dated. Unsigned bid sheets
are invalid and bids will not be executed. Frivolous bids, not remotely
commensurate with value, will be rejected. Internet absentee bidding
closes at Noon Eastern time, on the day prior to the auction.
16. Absentee bids shall be executed competitively against other bidders.
Absentee bidders may bid in whole dollars only. Any absentee bids that
do not conform to the auctioneers’ increments, shall be rounded down
to the nearest conforming bid, e.g. an absentee bid of $92.00 would
become $90.00. Bidding increments are dependent upon lot valuation
and the auctioneer’s right to regulate the bidding.
17. Absentee bids are recorded in the order received. When identical bids
are tendered, the earliest postmark or lot viewing date takes
precedence. Floor bids, at the discretion of Centennial, may take
precedence over absentee bids. Phone bidding must be pre-arranged
at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the auction.
18. Any shipping, handling, and insurance charges are the buyer’s
responsibility and shall be paid by each absentee bidder. We ship USPS
unless other arrangements are made. Minimum shipping charge is
Five Dollars ($5.00). Prices may be adjusted in accordance with the
size, weight, value, and quantity of lots purchased. Purchased items
shall be shipped within two (2) business days of the receipt of
guaranteed funds. Personal checks must clear before shipment is
made. Third party checks are not acceptable for payment of an
absentee bidder’s invoice.
19. Successful absentee bidders will be invoiced no later than two (2)
business days after the auction. Payment is due upon receipt of
invoice. Invoices not paid within seven (7) business days of receipt of
invoice will be considered delinquent. Delinquent payment will negate
return privileges.
20. Lots marked with NR after the description are SOLD AS IS- NO
RETURNS, NO EXCEPTIONS.
21. Property shall be displayed for thorough public inspection and sold as
is, where is, and without recourse for any refund or reduction of the
sale price for either floor bidders or absentee bidders who have
previewed the auction lots. The only exceptions are lots where winning
bidders have a question as to the authenticity of any portion of the lot.
22. Within three (3) days of receipt of goods, absentee bidders, who have
not previewed lots, who wish to return any lots, must contact
Centennial by telephone. Failure to call will negate any and all return
privileges. Any unauthorized returns will be refused.
23. Returns must be made within:
a. Twenty (20) days of the auction for absentee bidders (who have
not previewed lots).
b. Seven (7) days of the auction for floor bidders (for reasons of
authenticity only).
c. All items must be in the original auction lot holder unless
submitted to a third party for grading. Any and all costs related to
third party grading or authentication services is exclusively the
buyer’s responsibility. If returns will take more than the time
specified above, alternative arrangements must be made with
Centennial prior to the deadline. Under no circumstances will a
refund be given if a lot is returned after the deadline without
such notification.
24. This auction is being conducted under appropriate state and local laws
and the Uniform Commercial Code. Any additional terms or conditions
of sale shall be announced prior to the auction. Bidding on any item
indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions.
25. Venue and jurisdiction of all disputes: Any and all disputes which may
arise by virtue of this auction sale or stemming from this auction sale
shall be in the courts of New Hampshire.
26. The successful purchaser agrees to pay any and all reasonable
attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by the auction company, the seller
and/or their assigns, agents or employees in the commencement or
defense of any actions hereunder as well as in the collection of any
obligation hereunder.
27. By attending an event, you are giving Centennial and its affiliates
permission to use your photographic image for any purpose, including
advertising and marketing campaigns. These images may be shared and
stored on third-party platforms. Should you not wish to appear in any
images, please notify the photographer at the event.
28. I agree to receive emails from Scofield Auctions, Inc. regarding
upcoming auctions.
29. These terms and conditions of sale take precedence over any other
published terms and conditions.
Revised March 15, 2024
