These terms and conditions are absolute and cannot be altered in any way. If you do not understand any of these conditions, please contact Wester Auction BEFORE bidding. Once you place a winning bid you have entered into a legally binding contract.

Everything is sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" without guarantees of any kind. If you bid without inspecting the item(s), then you accept FULL RESPONSIBILITY for the condition and completeness of the item(s).

Due to varying Internet speeds, browser controls, wireless signals, and other communication problems we DO NOT GUARANTEE that your bid will be accepted on any item. Do not wait until the last possible second to place a bid. If an item is not on your invoice, then your bid was not the last and highest bid recorded and there is no recourse.

Any item(s) left unpaid or removed will be subject to a storage fee of $10.00 per item / per day, plus any transportation, moving, collection and attorney fees. A 3% Transaction Fee will be charged for all credit card transactions.

While descriptions and counts are believed to be accurate, they are NOT GUARANTEED. Buyers need to rely solely upon their own inspection and information.

The buyers hereby indemnify and hold harmless the auctioneer and seller from any and all damages, claims or liabilities from any injuries to persons or property of any type whatsoever caused during the sale or during the removal of the items purchased. Buyers remove purchases at their own risk. Buyer's should arrange for professional de-installation of wired, plumbed or built-in items. Many pieces of equipment have potential hazards and should be de-installed and moved by professionals with proper equipment.

Absolutely no adjustments, claims or refunds will be allowed after the item(s) are removed. ANY CLAIMS MUST BE MADE WHILE THE ITEMS ARE ON THE AUCTION PREMISES. In no event will auctioneer's or seller's liability to buyer ever exceed the purchase price paid.

Arrangements for the removal (or shipment) of purchased items is the sole responsibility of the buyer pursuant to and as part of the contract of sale. Bidders caught willfully removing wrong items, or switching tags, will be subject to arrest for theft. No claim can be made for failure of bidder to remove items after the removal period has ended. Buyers should bring their own moving equipment and labor. Any item not removed from the sale within the specified time may be removed and stored by the auctioneer at purchaser's expense, and auctioneer will not be responsible for loss or damage to those items.

The final total due for the buyer's purchases will include a 10% Buyer's Premium.
In addition, payment by credit card increases the buyer's premium from 10% to 13%.

if we sell multiple like items to more than one buyer, selection will be on a first come basis. (Example: If we sell dining chairs to more than one buyer, then the first buyer to show up to get their items, will get the first selection. If you are late getting there, you will choose from what is remaining.)

THIS IS A LIVE AUCTION WITH PRE-BIDDING AND INTERNET BIDDING IN REAL TIME. The Chef's Academy has some of the nicest equipment we have had the opportunity to sell. The first thing they taught the students is gow to keep a kitchen clean. It is not perfect, but it is really clean. Make plans to attend this auction.