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Bidding Commitment
Placing a bid constitutes a binding agreement to purchase. If you win an item, you are required to complete payment and pick up your purchase. Do not bid unless you intend to follow through. Failure to complete a purchase will result in permanent revocation of bidding privileges.

Payment
Invoices are emailed after the auction has fully closed. Full payment is due by 8:00 p.m. the day following the auction close. If payment is not received by the stated deadline, items will be forfeited and bidding privileges revoked.

Pick-Up Requirements
Pick-up details are included on the invoice. Buyers must be available for pick-up during the scheduled date and time unless prior shipping arrangements have been approved. Items not picked up during the designated window will be considered abandoned and may be donated or resold without refund.

Buyers are responsible for bringing appropriate tools, equipment, and help to remove purchased items. Loading assistance is not provided. Some items may be located on a second floor or in outbuildings.

At our sole discretion, an alternate pick-up time may be arranged when possible. Additional fees may apply.

Buyer’s Premium & Sales Tax
A 15% buyer’s premium and applicable sales tax will be added to the winning bid. Sales tax is waived for licensed resellers with valid documentation on file.

Item Condition & Descriptions
We make every effort to describe items accurately; however, all items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties, refunds, or returns. Expect normal wear consistent with age and use. Not all flaws are listed. We do not guarantee the working condition of clocks, watches, electronic, or mechanical items. Measurements provided may be approximate.

All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no guarantees or warranties, expressed or implied. OceanBidAuction makes every effort to describe items accurately and provide clear photographs; however, we do not list every flaw. Buyers should expect normal wear consistent with age, use, and the nature of antiques, vintage, and pre-owned items.

OceanBidAuction does not guarantee the working condition of any clock, watch, electronic, electrical, or mechanical device. Measurements and descriptions are approximate.

No refunds, returns, or exchanges.

Payment Information

Invoices

Invoices are emailed to all winning bidders once the auction has fully closed.
Please check your email and spam/junk folder for your invoice.

Payment Deadline

Full payment is due by 8:00 p.m. the day following the auction close.

Accepted Payment Methods

We accept:

• All major credit cards

• Debit cards

• Cash

Credit and debit card payments are securely processed through Square.

If paying by cash, please text or email Misty. This ensures you receive your pick-up location and instructions.

Failure to Pay

If payment is not received by the deadline:

• Items will be forfeited

• Bidding privileges will be revoked

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Misty at 253-413-3231.

By placing a bid, you agree to these payment terms.

How proxy bidding works

• You enter the maximum amount you’re willing to pay for an item (your proxy maximum).
• The auction system bids automatically for you, placing the smallest necessary increments to keep you in the lead.
• Your maximum stays private — other bidders only see the current bid, not your top limit.
• If another bidder raises the price, the system increases your bid automatically up to your maximum.
• If someone bids higher than your maximum, your proxy stops and you are outbid.

Simple example

• Current bid: $50. You set a proxy maximum of $100.
• The system becomes the top bidder at the next increment (e.g., $51).
• If someone bids $80, your proxy raises your bid to $81.
• If someone bids $120, your proxy stops at $100, and you lose unless you increase your maximum.

Benefits

• Convenience: No need to watch the auction constantly.
• Better control: You avoid getting caught up in a bidding war and overpaying.
• Cost-efficient: You pay only the next required increment, not your full maximum.

Tips

• Set the true maximum you’re willing to pay — the system won’t exceed it.
• Check the auction end time and bid increment rules (some auctions extend if bids arrive at the last second).
• Review your bids before finalizing, in case you change your mind. You can go back and decrease your proxy if you change your mind, but only by the amount of the current auction. Example: You place a proxy bid of $100. The current bid price is $50. You decide you only want to pay $75. You can decrease your proxy to $75, but you cannot decrease it by less than $50.