Ponder's Auction Company Online Auction Terms & Conditions

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Buyer's Premium : A 15% Buyer's Premium applies to in-house bidders. A 20% Buyer's Premium applies to all purchases made online through HiBid or any other online auction platform.

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Loadout/Removal Days : Monday January 6th - Wednesday January 8th 8:30am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. All items must be paid for, before they will be released to the bidder. Bring your own tools, loading equipment, help, boxes, and packing materials for goods purchased.

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Auction Location : 1504 S Leslie Stuttgart AR 72160 - January 5th is ONLINE ONLY!!

< https://pondersauctions.hibid.com >

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Preview/Inspection : Thursday January 2nd, 2025 - Sat January 4th, 2025 8am - 5pm

Bidders can call to setup an appointment before January 5th, 2025 for in-person viewing before these provided dates. Please inspect items to buyer satisfaction online as much as possible, and we highly encourage previewing items in-person on preview dates listed above.

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Bidding Details : Bidding starts "soft-closing" on Sunday January 5th, 2025 at 1:00P.M. CST

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Payment Options : Accepted methods: Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover, cash, cashier's check, or wire transfer. A 3.5% surcharge applies to all credit card transactions. Credit card payments are limited to purchases under $1,500. For amounts over $1,500, payment must be made with cash, cashier's check, or wire transfer. " No personal checks accepted. Payments must be processed before item pickup. If using a third party for pickup and shipment, contact Auctioneer JE Ponder at 870-672-1731 to process your payment and make arrangements before they arrive. You must show a PAID Invoice to Ponder's Auction Company at pickup time, before the items will be released.

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Shipping : We do NOT ship items, it is the Buyer's responsibility to pay for shipping and arrange for shipping of goods purchased. Our items have photos and sizes included in the descriptions. If using a third-party for shipping, please contact and make arrangements with shipment company immediately after the auction closing.



A list of preferred shipping companies is provided for your convenience at Pondersauctions.com/shipping

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Participation Requirements : You must provide a name, address, phone number, email address, and valid credit card to register and place bids.

Currency: USD

By registering and bidding, you authorize Ponder's Auction Company to charge your credit card registered with HiBid for the purchase amount, including the Buyer's Premium and the 3.5% Processing fee listed above.

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Buyer's Contract : Placing a bid is a binding contract. You are responsible for paying and removing items during the designated times listed above. Failure to pick up items within one week of auction closing will result in them being forfeited, and no refunds will be issued. If you anticipate any issues, contact the auction company before the auction closes at 870-672-1731. Please read all terms and understand buyer responsibilites before bidding, or please do not bid.

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Internet Auction Service : Ponder's Auction Company provides an internet auction platform through HiBid, but does not guarantee functionality. The auction company is not responsible for missing bids due to technical issues. Buyers can use proxy bidding to ensure your maximum bid is placed. Ponder's Auction Company reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items at any time.

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Special Terms of Sale 1. Bids are a contract. If you're the winning bidder, you must pay for your items. 2. All items are sold AS IS. 3. No returns: All sales are final. No refunds or adjustments. 4. Bidders must be 18 years or older. 5. Internet auctions move quickly. Bid promptly. Winning bidders will receive email notifications. 6. Any disputes will be resolved in Arkansas County Court System in Arkansas. 7. By bidding, you accept these terms and conditions. 8. Ponder's Auction Company reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. 9. Announcements made before bidding closes take precedence over written or verbal statements. 10. While Ponder's Auction Company strives for accurate item descriptions, they make no warranties or guarantees and are not responsible for errors or omissions to age, value, nor authenticity of items being sold.

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Soft Close Explanation : If a bid is placed within the last minute, the closing time will extend by one minute. This prevents last-second bids ("sniping") and ensures fair bidding. Items are otherwise set to close every 15 seconds consecutively.

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By participating in this auction, you agree to these terms and conditions. Thank you for bidding with Ponder's Auction Company!

PONDERS AUCTIONS PROUDLY PRESENTS

    { OUR FIRST ONLINE ONLY AUCTION }

     Register and Bid Now At

      { pondersauctions.hibid.com }

Auction will start soft closing one item at a time

    On Jan.- 5^th At 1-pm Featuring Fine Quality

         French Furniture and Home Decor

        You must Preregister in order to Bid

Please Read all Terms of Sale Before Bidding

Call JE Ponder @ 1-870-672-1731 For any Assistance 

Or Info. You might need on Bidding  AALB  # 787

    www.pondersauctions.com