2-Day Year End Auction Terms:

Buyer's Premium: 10% Buyer's Premium on each item purchased. (3% Additional for online bidding purchases).;
Preview: Wednesday | December 6, 2023 | 9-4
Load-Out Info: Monday - Friday from 8am-4pm. Henderson Auctions will be closed for the Christmas Holidays starting on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, until Wednesday, January 3, 2024. There will be no load-out available during this time. We will be open for the 2024 year on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 8am-5pm. Load-out assistance is provided and a loading ramp is available for use by truckers. Storage Fees accrue after January 26, 2024.
Payment: Full Settlement is due on the day of the auction or the following business day. Cash, Cashier's Check Credit Card, or Wire Transfer payable to Henderson Auctions will be accepted. Credit Card payments will be charged a 4% convenience fee for MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover. International credit cards ARE NOT accepted. International buyers must pay via wire transfer. The International Wire Transfer fee is $50. Full payment is due on sale day. Personal or company checks must be accompanied by a bank letter of credit guaranteeing payment. Bank drafts will not be accepted. Notice to Non-U. S. Buyers: Purchasers without United States bank accounts are required to pay in U. S. Funds by wire transfer from their bank. Some equipment may require modifications to meet import and safety regulations. For details and for information on your export obligations, please contact your customs broker. Any invoice not paid within 5 banking days from sale day, is subject to be charged in full to the credit card on file including a 4% credit card convenience fee. Any invoice not paid within 5 banking days from sale day, is subject to interest at 2% per month, prorated daily beginning sale day. Sales Tax is applied when applicable. If you have a tax-exempt form please fax it to 225-686-0647 or email it to auctionoffice@hendersonauctions.com. Do not rely on financing you will be legally responsible for paying for your winning lots even if you cannot get financing.

Additional Auction Terms: While descriptions are believed to be accurate, the auctioneer nor the seller makes any warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied. Henderson Auctions shall not be held responsible for advertising discrepancies or inaccuracies. Everything is sold 'AS IS' - 'WHERE IS' except as expressly made in writing. All sales are final. No warranties are made as to the merchantability of any items or their fitness for any purpose.

Sales Tax will be added to the purchase of all taxable items sold. Tax will be collected on the final bid amount plus any buyer premium when applicable. Dealers who purchase for resale must present their resale tax certificate to Henderson Auctions at the time of payment.

The BID CALLER has the sole discretion to determine the final high BIDDER, and can in his sole discretion open the bidding, close the bidding, exclude BIDDERs, recognize late BIDDERs, reopen closed bidding, and reopen the bidding between tie BIDDERs. BIDDERs have the opportunity, where available, to bid in person, absentee, by proxy, by telephone, or through online bidding platform(s).

Any notice of successful bidding or being outbid via an online platform(s) or by any party other than the BID CALLER and Management for the AUCTIONEER does not constitute official notice. Official notice of award and whether or not a sale has taken place will only be given in the form of an invoice from the AUCTIONEER. AUCTIONEER has the right and sole discretion to amend or correct any invoice that is sent to a BIDDER.

General Terms:

Photos shown on the website are meant as a representation, all items in the photo may not be included in the lot. Please read the lot description for specific items included with the lot.
During a live auction using any online bidding platform, Henderson Auctions is not responsible for clerking errors. The Auctioneer calling the auction is the only person who determines who has placed the high bid and who is the winning bidder. This is not determined by the clerk for the online bidding platform. High bidders will receive an invoice from Henderson Auctions and not the online bidding platform. If you receive an email or invoice from an online bidding platform please disregard this notice and call our auction office at 225-686-2252.
Some online bidding platform prices may not reflect the correct sold price as stated by the live auctioneer.
When entering any of the auction sites you do this at your own risk.
Henderson Auctions is not responsible for any injuries or damage to property that occurs at the auction site. All items are sold "as is, where is", with no guarantees or warranties express or implied.
Inspection prior to bidding is recommended and available.
The buyer is responsible for all freight, handling costs, and taxes where applicable. Henderson Auctions can recommend local transport companies; please call 800-850-2252.
Any litigation will be held in Livingston Parish, Louisiana
Henderson Auctions will not fill in or complete the bill of lading for customers. Bill of Lading must include: Shipper’s Name and Address, Transport Location (Name and Address), and Who is responsible for freight payment. DOT #, Description of items being shipped, Buyer #, and Lot #. Download a Bill of Lading Form >DEFINITIONS:
BID CALLER: LICENSED AUCTIONEER WHO IS ACTIVELY CALLING THE AUCTION ON ANY GIVEN LOT. BUYER: SUCCESSFUL BIDDER AT AUCTION

BIDDER: A PERSON OR ENTITY BIDDING ON ANY LOT AT ANY AUCTION HOSTED BY AUCTIONEER

OWNER/CONSIGNOR: PERSON/ENTITY THAT CONSIGNS A LOT FOR AUCTION.

AUCTIONEER: J.A.H. ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA HENDERSON AUCTIONS AND ITS AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, EMPLOYEES, ASSIGNS, SHAREHOLDERS, DIRECTORS, AND OFFICERS.

LOT: ANY ITEM OFFERED FOR SALE BY AUCTIONEER

CLOSING: THE COMPLETION OF TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP TITLE OF AUCTION ITEM FROM OWNER TO BUYER.

BIDDER agrees that his participation in this auction means that he has read and understood and will abide by the BIDDER’s terms, whether or not he has signed this agreement.
The BIDDER will be issued a BIDDER number for the purpose of auction participation. Invoicing and titling will match the information completed on the BIDDER’s registration. If the BIDDER’s number is lost, stolen, or misplaced, he remains liable for any bid, purchase, or action of anyone using his BIDDER number.
BIDDER consents to AUCTIONEER verifying BIDDER’s ability to pay, including credit check, bank reference, or by any other means.
This agreement shall be legally binding whether executed by electronic signature or initials or as a handwritten execution.
It is the responsibility of the BIDDER to thoroughly investigate and become familiar with the auction process, the suitability and condition of the assets in the auction “including age, mileage, hours, mechanical condition, legal use in any given jurisdiction, etc.” AUCTIONEER is not responsible for the accuracy of a LOT’s description whether given verbally or in writing in any medium. AUCTIONEER shall not be held responsible for advertising discrepancies or inaccuracies.
All LOTs are sold as is, where is, without warranty or guarantee, either expressed or implied, as to any LOTs usefulness, condition, genuineness, value, quality, merchantability, and/or fitness for use for any purpose. AUCTIONEER has not inspected or tested or verified the LOT and has no knowledge of the LOT’s history or condition. The BIDDER has the opportunity, the right, and the sole responsibility to inspect and verify any LOT prior to placing a bid. It is the responsibility of the BIDDER to research any restrictions on LOTs purchased and to obtain any necessary import/export licenses, titles, or any other required documents for shipping. Winning BIDDERs agree to accept and pay for in full any LOTs awarded by AUCTIONEER regardless of thoughts, condition, defects, or imperfections. Any claims regarding mileage or hours are offered as opinions by the consignor and shall not be deemed as accurate unless investigated and determined to be accurate by BIDDER.
BIDDER agrees to make no claim against AUCTIONEER for an improper, inadequate, or inaccurate LOT description.
All claims or disputes or legal actions by any party to this agreement must be filed in the Circuit Court of Livingston Parish, Louisiana, and all legal matters contemplated in this agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana and that jurisdiction.
The BIDDER has had the opportunity to consult legal counsel and irrevocably waives any right to a trial by jury in any proceeding relating to a dispute about this agreement or the Auction.
The OWNER/CONSIGNOR may place a reserve on any of his/her LOTs, which is the minimum hammer price the owner is prepared to accept. That reserve amount is kept confidential by the AUCTIONEER. The AUCTIONEER has the right to execute bids on behalf of the OWNER/CONSIGNOR up to the amount of the reserve.
The BID CALLER has the sole discretion to determine the final high BIDDER, and can in his sole discretion open the bidding, close the bidding, exclude BIDDERs, recognize late BIDDERs, reopen closed bidding, and reopen bidding between tie BIDDERs. BIDDERs have the opportunity, where available, to bid in person, absentee, by proxy, by telephone, or through online bidding platform(s). Any notice of successful bidding or being outbid via online platform(s) or by any party other than the BID CALLER and Management for the AUCTIONEER does not constitute official notice. Official notice of award and whether or not a sale has taken place will only be given in the form of an invoice from the AUCTIONEER. AUCTIONEER has the right and sole discretion to amend or correct any invoice that is sent to a BIDDER.
AUCTIONEER’s internet bidding and telephone bidding features are offered where available and when available. AUCTIONEER does not guarantee that these features or services will operate correctly or without interruption. AUCTIONEER is not responsible for delays, inaccuracies, errors, omissions, or mistakes by the BIDDER’s use of these services or by the AUCTIONEER’s performance of these services. BIDDER agrees that AUCTIONEER is not liable for BIDDER’s inability to access these services nor liable for any loss or damage incurred by BIDDER by using these services. Where telephone bidding is available, BIDDER consents to allowing AUCTIONEER to record the call.
AUCTIONEER is not liable for damaged, stolen, or lost LOTs and BIDDER waives his right to claim damages against AUCTIONEER for any associated loss.
AUCTIONEER is not liable for matching number errors.
LOTs that fail to meet the reserve price will be offered for sale by the AUCTIONEER after the LOT is removed from the auction block. Any LOTs sold by AUCTIONEER are subject to the same terms as LOTs sold on the auction block.
Once a LOT is determined sold by AUCTIONEER, the high BIDDER accepts responsibility to pay for said LOT and assumes all responsibility and liability for the LOT as though the sale was complete.
BUYER agrees to pay for the LOT including BUYER’s premium, taxes, and fees immediately following the auction and in no event more than twenty-four hours following the close of the auction. Any unpaid balance owed by BUYER, not paid within three banking days from Auction Day, is subject to interest charges at a rate of the greater of 2% per month or the maximum rate allowed by law, prorated daily beginning from the calendar day following the auction.
Unless arrangements acceptable to the Management for the AUCTIONEER have been made prior to the auction, BUYER agrees to allow the AUCTIONEER to charge to BUYER’s credit card on file a sum equal to 5% of the amount of the BUYER’s successful bid(s) immediately upon close of the auction. The remaining balance must be paid in accordance with the other terms and conditions of this agreement. If the BUYER fails to make timely payment of any outstanding balance, BUYER authorizes AUCTIONEER to charge up to any remaining balance, plus interest, late charges, credit card fees, and attorney fees incurred by AUCTIONEER for the collection of the unpaid balance to the BUYER’s credit card on file. If the BIDDER would like to make other payment arrangements prior to the auction and thus avoid charges to the credit card on file, AUCTIONEER will accept a Bank Letter of Guarantee or Cash on Deposit with the AUCTIONEER. BIDDER may contact our offices at least one week prior to the auction to make such arrangements.
AUCTIONEER will make every effort to deliver titles within 30 days of Auction. AUCTIONEER accepts no responsibility for delays outside its control. AUCTIONEER is not responsible for damages incurred by BUYER as a result of any title processing delay. AUCTIONEER is not responsible for freight, repairs, modifications, alterations, or any expenses incurred by BIDDER prior to BIDDER’s receipt of title.
AUCTIONEER has a right to the following remedies in the event BIDDER defaults, including nonpayment or any breach of this agreement:
Sell the LOT to another party at the BIDDER’s bid amount.
Resell the LOT at Absolute Auction or by private sale without notice to BIDDER and hold BIDDER liable for any deficiency in the resale price.
Cancel the sale and retain BIDDERs deposit and/or payment as liquidated damages.
Charge BIDDER’s credit card for any amounts due to AUCTIONEER and/or CONSIGNOR.
Take legal action against BIDDER to seek specific performance or take any other legal action to protect the interest of the AUCTIONEER and CONSIGNOR.
BIDDER agrees to be liable for any costs and expenses caused by the BIDDER’s default including but not limited to attorney’s fees, court costs, commissions, entry fees, Buyer’s Premiums, freight, storage, or any other expenses.
All claims or disputes or legal actions by any party to this agreement must be filed in the Circuit Court of Livingston Parish, Louisiana, and all legal matters contemplated in this agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana and that jurisdiction.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and to their respective heirs, successors, and assigns.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How many days do we have to pay for items? Payment is DUE on the day of the auction; but, is REQUIRED three business days after the auction.
What documents are required to qualify for tax exemption for Non-Louisiana buyers? Henderson Auctions needs a copy of YOUR state's tax exemption certificate AND a completed Louisiana Out of State Form (R-1079). Please email the documents to auctionoffice@hendersonauctions.com or fax them to 225-686-0647.
What documents are required to qualify for tax exemption for Louisiana buyers? Henderson Auctions needs a copy of your sales tax exemption certificate that Louisiana has issued to you/your company. Download the R-1079 Form Here > Please email the documents to auctionoffice@hendersonauctions.com or fax them to 225-686-0647.
My state is tax-exempt what documents do I need to provide? If your business is in a tax-exempt state we need documentation stating you own a business in this state and are reselling your items. Examples; Business Occupancy License, etc...
I am having a transport company pick up my items, what do the transport company and Henderson Auctions need? You must have a COMPLETED bill of lading sent to auctionoffice@hendersonauctions.com and/or given to the driver. This bill of lading must include the buyer number, buyer name, lot numbers, and a description of what the truck will be hauling. Download an example of a bill of lading here >
How can I tell what time of day something will sell? We typically sell 50-60 items per hour.