Ben Ladage Auctions Inc.
Terms & Conditions
We do everything possible to make our auctions fair and transparent.
1. Before bidding on-site, online or by proxy at Ben Ladage Auction Inc. auctions, you must read and accept the Terms and Conditions of Bidding. Read these terms carefully. When you sign your Bidder Registration Agreement, bid live at auction or click the "accept" button online, you enter into a binding legal agreement with Ben Ladage Auctions.
1a. Once the auction is completed you are bound by this legal agreement to pay for your purchases.
2. Payment for Ben Ladage Auctions are cash, a good check with proper ID, and credit card. A returned check or not sufficient funds check will be charged $25 processing fee. (NO CREDIT CARD CHARGE ON 15% BP CHARGES)
3. All bids submitted to Ben Ladage Auctions are final and irrevocable, whether they are submitted in person, online or by proxy. If you are the highest bidder and the auctioneer announces the lot as sold to you, you are the new owner of that item. All sales are final.
4. Ben Ladage Auction sells each and every item "as is, where is." We make no representations or warranties with respect to the items in our auctions. We recommend that you visit the auction site to inspect any items you'd like to buy before bidding on auction day. You may also send someone to the site to conduct the inspection on your behalf.
5. Ben Ladage Auctions expressly forbids owners and their agents from bidding on any item they have consigned to an auction. This applies to on-site, online and proxy bidding.
6. Every item becomes the responsibility of the new owner as soon as the auctioneer announces that an item has been sold. If you are the highest bidder, you are responsible for insuring your purchase immediately.
7. Registration to bid is free. Ben Ladage Auctions reserves the right to refuse the issuing of a bidding cards auction service, and overall business if we see fit.
8. An administrative fee (or listed as BP) on all online purchases
A. This administrative fee applies to on-site, online and proxy purchases.
B. This administrative fee will be waived for purchases made in person at our auctions.
9. Buyers cannot take possession of or remove their purchases from the auction site until the total purchase price (including applicable taxes or fees) has been paid in full. Purchases must be removed from the site by the time specified in the auction catalogue or on the auction details page on this website.
10. Shipping is provided by Ben Ladage Auctions. Upon completion of auction Ben Ladage Auctions will box and weigh items to be shipped and delivered. It is up to the bidder (auction winner) to pay for the shipping of items.
11. To bid in this auction on-line you will need to register with a valid credit card via our secure Auction Flex registration gateway. Credit card is the default payment method. Payment will be deducted from your credit card after invoicing if payment by alternative method has not been made for to auction close.
12. Ben Ladage Auctions Inc. are not responsilble for any human or computer errors.
13. All announcements made on sale day shall supersede any prior advertisements. Items sold as is where is with no guarantee unless otherwise stated prior.
14. Any items being sold with a description in regard to condition, age, rarity, origin, etc. are descriptions of opinion only. The bidder accepts full responsibility in determining the value and/or authenticity of the merchandise being sold. All items sold "AS-IS", "WHERE-IS" with no warranties implied. Shipping will be have to be arranged by buyer
Items are sold "as is" with no warranty and that items may not be returned. The auctioneer is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise. The auctioneer is not responsible for any internet services fails. The auctioneer is not responsible for any missed bids from live, internet, absentee, phone, or simulcast bids
15. Winning online bidders: Items can be shipped or picked up. Some large items we do not ship, contact our office prior to bidding to insure shipping on large items.
16. Winning online bidders: We ask you contact us if you would like your items shipped. If we do not hear from you after 48 Hours, we will go ahead with shipping out of state buyer items using the billing information provided. As alway we will try and keep shipping cost to a minimum cost while still maintaining item integrity.
17. When you register with Ben Ladage Auctions you allow us to use your provided email address, mailing address, and phone number for marketing information. We will not sell your information. Opt-Out is availabe on all marketing.
18. Items not picked up within 10 days of original pickup date are forfeit and become property of Ben Ladage Auctions. IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE THE PICKUP DAY, PLEASE DO NOT BID. I am sorry but we cannot make arrangements with every bidder for a different date. Please contact our office if you have any question. A $5 per item per day storage fee can be added by the auction company for any thing not picked up on pickup day up to the 10-day deadline. We are not trying to be difficult or mean with this, it is we have other items coming in and need the space. We will try to work with you if you contact us. Thanks!

Auburn High School Boys Basketball Golf Outing Auction! LOCATION: Edgewood Golf Course, Auburn IL This auction is being held in conjunction with the Auburn Boys Basketball Gold Outing. ENDING: Saturday August 15th -6:30pm (Soft Close) Please view and bid our awesome auction items that were graciously donated. Your contributions allow us to be able to compete at a high level by assisting us in getting all the equipment and materials needed for our student-athletes. We are thankful to be a part of such a great community and genuinely appreciate the support! You can view the items live Saturday, August 15th from 11am-6:30pm at Edgewood Golf Course in Auburn. **Need not be present to win** ENDING: Saturday August 15th -6:30pm (Soft Close) *Please see lot description for additional information on items. Questions on a lot? Email auctions@benladage.com or Contact Seth McCoy -217-249-2511 or Ben Ladage - 217-697-7511 *NOT SURE HOW TO BID ONLINE? WE CAN HELP, CONTACT BEN LADAGE AT 217-697-7511 AND WE WILL WALK THOUGH THE STEPS TO HELP OR YOU CAN LEAVE A BID WITH US! SOFT CLOSE AUCTION: The best way to bid is to leave your max amount. If you try and bid when the auction is closing, many lots are closing at the same time and it can become confusing. The auction is a soft close auction which means that it starts to close at the time stated, however it is a staggered close meaning the entire auction does not close out at the time stated. If it is set to close at 7:00 p.m. the first lot will not close if someone has placed a bid in the last 3 minutes, then this item will stay open for 3 more minutes. This will continue until time is out. All lots will continue this way pick-up and removal of any items you may win at this auction. SHIPPING: Yes, we are happy to work with our bidders on shipping. We try & use USPS Flat rate shipping as much as possible. We also offer shipping with Spee-Dee Delivery to their 9-state delivery zone. We will work to keep shipping cost down. There may be a $5, $10 or $15 handling fee depending on the size of your package and supplies require to pack your items for safe shipping. No shipping on large items unless Ben Ladage Auctions is contacted PRIOR to auction ending. Your bidding is greatly appreciated.