THE MYLES HOFFERT SPORTS MEMORABILIA AUCTION- ABSENTEE BIDDING.

**IMPORTANT: This platform is designed for those that are unable to attend the LIVE AUCTION on Saturday, February 8, 2020. You will be able to leave an ABSENTEE BID up to Friday, February 7, 2020 until 11 p.m. Once your bid(s) are recorded here, a professional ringman will represent you during the LIVE AUCTION on February 8, 2020.

If you are deemed the successful bidder, you will be contacted within 24 hours after the auction. Please note: No phone bidding is available. We will not be making or receiving ANY phone calls during the live auction. If you are the successful bidder, you will be contacted on either Sunday or Monday.

Absentee bids will be accepted up until 2 a.m. the morning of the auction.Those bids will be competed against the live bidders at the actual auction. Tie bids go to the onsite bidder who is present at the auction.

A 18% Buyers Premium plus 6% sales tax will apply to all successful absentee bids. Unless you can provide your Michigan tax exempt certificate, you will be charged sales tax regardless of your location as the sale was made in the state of Michigan.

Payment must be paid before the bidder leaves the auction site. Internet bidders' credit card will be charged immediately after the auction unless there is a note from the buyer in the auctioneer's notes section stating that the buyer will pay in cash or by bank wire by 10AM on the Monday following the auction. In the event that a bidder fails to pay timely, the Auctioneer reserves the right to sell the assets to another buyer for the same bid amount, or to the second place or subsequent bidder at their bid amount, at the auctioneer's sole discretion.

All items are sold "as is" without warranty or guarantee of any kind, with all of their faults. While we strongly believe that all items are authentic, we cannot make any such guarantees. It is up to you, to make an educated decision as to the authenticity of any item that you are bidding on. Please attend or have a representative attend the auction preview on March 7, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All sales are final. No exceptions.

This BIDDER CONTRACT entered into between the Bidder whose name is signed below and American Eagle Auction & Appraisal Company. Bidder agrees that this is a binding contract and that the terms listed below shall govern this auction and he/she agrees with them and will honor these terms. Additional terms may be posted at the registration table or announced from the auction block which are just as binding as the below listed terms.

Full Payment: All items must be paid for before the Bidder leaves the auction site. Buyer agrees not to leave the auction site without making payment in full. Nothing may be removed until such items are fully paid for. Payment for items must be made in the form of cash, certified funds, cashier's check, or money order. A personal or business check may only be accepted as payment if accompanied by a Bank Letter Of Guarantee, and only if approved by Auctioneer or cashier prior to the auction. All purchases are subject to state and local sales tax laws. Bidder agrees not to stop payment or disallow a check for any reason whatsoever. Bidder is responsible for reimbursement to the Auctioneer for any expenses incurred for the collection of a returned check plus a $50 administrative fee or double the amount of the check, whichever is greater.

All sales are final. No returns. Once the hammer drops and the auctioneer declares the winning bidder, it is a binding contract with the bidder.

Disputes. The auctioneers of the sale shall designate the winning bidder after each item is auctioned. If a dispute arises between two or more bidders, the auctioneers have the right to reopen the bidding. The auctioneers designation of the buyer shall be final.

Credit Card payments will be accepted with Visa and MasterCard only. Bidder agrees to waive any warranty rights under his/her credit card agreements and declares that all items are purchased "as is" without warranty or guarantee. Furthermore, all credit card purchases are final and Bidder agrees not to disallow or dispute any credit card charges after they have been accepted on the day of the auction. In the event that there is a chargeback or dispute, an administrative charge of $1,000 or 25%, whichever is greater will be immediately due and payable to Auctioneer for handling the dispute or chargeback.

Buyer's Fee: I understand that there is a 17% Buyer's Premium (fee) on all items.

No Warranty. While Bidder understands that there is NO WARRANTY or authenticity guarantee of any kind whatsoever on any item sold. All items are sold "as is", "where is" without guarantees of any kind, expressed or implied! The descriptions of items appearing in advertisements prior to the auction and from the auction block are believed to be correct. Nevertheless, neither those descriptions nor any oral statements made by the owner (or his agents or officers) or the Auctioneer (or his agents or officers) concerning any item shall be construed as a warranty, either expressed or implied. The Auctioneer strongly recommends that the Bidder examine and inspect items closely before bidding on any item. The Bidder hereby agrees to accept any item the way that it is.

Auctioneer is acting as the Agent for the Seller. The auctioneer, American Eagle Auction & Appraisal Company., its employees, and subcontractors are acting as the "Agent" for the seller. Any disputes over titles or other ownership provisions is between the Buyer and the Seller. Buyer agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Auctioneer, American Eagle Auction & Appraisal Company, its employees, subcontractors, its agents, and employees from any claims or damages which might result from any auction. It is the sole responsibility of the Buyer to have conducted prior inspection of the seller's rights to sell, to inspect UCC filings (if any) on the equipment to be auctioned, and to inspect the ownership records of said equipment.
Automobile Titles. Auctioneer does guarantee that a title for vehicles purchased unless it is announced otherwise on the catalog. Most titles are available within 7 days after the auction and can be picked up from the auction office on the Friday after the auction by the buyer. Those paying with checks (even with bank letter of guarantee) must wait until the second Friday after the auction, giving time for the check to clear the bank. In the event that a title is not immediately available, the Auctioneer may issue a 60-day tag giving opportunity for a title problem to be rectified.

The Auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf of other parties placing absentee bids, internet bids, or reserve bids, including but not limited to bids from banks, sellers, or other consignors to protect their interest.
Buyer's Responsibility. After a Bidder has won the bid with his/her high bid, they have become the new owners of the item(s), even though they may not have paid for the item yet. The item(s) becomes the full and sole responsibility of the Buyer at this point, and the Buyer assumes all risk of loss and damage. Buyer's should guard their items accordingly. American Eagle Auction & Appraisal Company shall not be liable for theft, fire vandalism, or acts of God for items left at the auction site, regardless of when item(s) are picked up from the sale site.

If you wish to have your items shipped, that request must be submitted in writing via email or in the notes section of your registration.

Injury or Damage: Bidder acknowledges responsibility for any personal injury or property damage caused by Bidder or his agent, and further agrees to hold American Eagle Auction & Appraisal Company. (its agents, officers, owners, or customers) harmless from any personal injury to himself or his agents, family, guests, and any property damage incurred on auction site or auction premises.

Bidder hereby accepts and understands all terms, and acknowledges that a copy of this contract has been provided to me. I will read it carefully before placing any bid.

Kenny Lindsay's American Eagle Auction & Appraisal Company proudly presents the Myles Hoffert Sports Memorabilia Collection starring an impressive collection of autographed full-size Football Helmets of Hall of Fame football legends along with an impressive collection of autographed baseballs and various items of sports memorabilia. American Eagle Auction & Appraisal Company is based out of metro Detroit and specializes in unique memorabilia collections from across the United States. Our company has been retained to liquidate the finest collections including several museums over the years. Visit our website at www.MichiganAuctionCompany.com to learn more about what we have to offer.