Online-Only Living Estate Auction
John T. Henry Auction Co. LLC
358 Trestle Way Conway, SC 29526
Wednesday, July 22nd at 6PM
Auction Location & Schedule:
358 Trestle Way Conway, SC 29526
Preview is available on Wednesday, July 22nd from 12-3PM
The auction will begin closing on Wednesday, July 22nd PM-2PM
Pickup will take place on Thursday, July 23rd from 10AM-2PM
GENERAL TERMS
These Terms & Conditions apply to all auctions conducted by John T. Henry Auction Co., LLC unless otherwise stated in an individual auction listing. By registering, placing a bid, or purchasing an item, each bidder acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
Complete auction information, frequently asked questions, shipping details, and seller information are available at www.johnthenryauction.com.
AUCTION DETAILS
All auctions are conducted online by John T. Henry Auction Co., LLC.
All items sell to the highest bidder and are subject to a 15% Buyer's Premium and applicable South Carolina sales tax unless a valid resale certificate is on file prior to the close of the auction.
A credit card on file may be charged immediately following the auction for a non-refundable deposit of up to $750. The remaining balance, if any, must be paid in full before items are released.
For shipped or delivered purchases, buyers will receive a secure payment link through Global Payments if additional payment is required. No merchandise will be released for pickup, shipping, or delivery until payment has been received in full.
The auctioneer reserves the right to require payment by wire transfer, certified funds, cash, or other approved methods for high-value purchases, first-time buyers, suspected fraudulent transactions, or any transaction deemed necessary at the auctioneer's sole discretion.
PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION
By registering for this auction, the bidder authorizes John T. Henry Auction Co., LLC to charge the credit card provided for purchases, buyer's premiums, taxes, deposits, and any other applicable charges.
This authorization remains valid for all purchases made under the bidder's account. Failure to complete payment does not invalidate the sale or relieve the bidder of any contractual obligation.
REGISTRATION & BIDDING
All bidders must register and agree to these Terms & Conditions before participating.
Bidding constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase.
The auction company reserves the right to refuse registration, reject bids, suspend bidding privileges, or revoke accounts at any time for any reason, including suspected fraud, non-payment, excessive chargebacks, policy violations, or conduct deemed detrimental to the auction.
The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw, regroup, combine, divide, add, or delete lots and to resolve bidding disputes at its sole discretion.
ONLINE BIDDING
Lots begin closing at the published closing time in staggered intervals.
Lots may utilize extended bidding. If a bid is placed during the final moments before a lot closes, bidding may automatically extend according to the bidding platform's extension settings until no additional bids are received.
John T. Henry Auction Co., LLC is not responsible for internet outages, software interruptions, mobile device issues, browser incompatibility, power failures, platform interruptions, or other technical problems beyond its reasonable control.
The auctioneer reserves the right to pause, extend, reopen, or cancel bidding if necessary to ensure a fair auction.
ITEM CONDITION
All property is sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, without warranty or guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied.
Descriptions, titles, measurements, photographs, and other information are provided solely as a convenience to bidders.
Some descriptions may be created or assisted using Artificial Intelligence (AI). While every effort is made to provide accurate information, errors or omissions may occur.
The auction company does not guarantee authenticity, age, condition, completeness, functionality, originality, dimensions, maker, provenance, or suitability for any particular purpose.
Photographs may not accurately represent color, scale, or condition.
Inspection during the scheduled preview is strongly encouraged.
By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges they have either inspected the property or voluntarily waived the opportunity to inspect and are relying solely upon their own judgment.
All sales are final.
No refunds, returns, exchanges, credits, adjustments, or partial refunds will be issued for any reason.
PAYMENT
Payment in full is required before any merchandise will be released.
The auction company reserves the right to cancel any invoice, delay release, or require additional verification prior to releasing merchandise.
Returned checks are subject to all applicable bank fees and collection costs.
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP & RISK
Ownership transfers to the buyer immediately upon being declared the successful bidder.
All risk of loss, theft, or damage transfers to the buyer at that time, regardless of pickup, shipping, or delivery status.
Any storage of purchased items by the auction company after the sale is solely a courtesy and does not transfer responsibility back to the auction company.
PICKUP
Buyers are responsible for removing all purchases during the published pickup period.
Following the auction, buyers will receive a text message through Shipping Saint to:
Schedule pickup
Request shipping
Request local delivery (where available)
Authorize another individual to pick up purchases
Scheduling a pickup appointment is required. Failure to schedule does not extend pickup deadlines.
Buyers are responsible for bringing adequate labor, tools, equipment, and transportation.
Auction staff does not provide loading or moving services. Any assistance offered is strictly a courtesy and performed entirely at the buyer's risk.
SHIPPING & WHITE GLOVE DELIVERY
Shipping and local white glove delivery are available on many items.
Shipping, packing, freight, transportation, insurance, and local delivery services are provided exclusively by:
Carolina Relocation Services, LLC (CRS)
After pickup from the auction facility, purchased items are transferred to CRS for shipping or delivery.
Once transferred, CRS becomes the buyer's designated shipping and delivery agent.
The buyer agrees to pay all packing, shipping, freight, transportation, insurance, handling, storage, and delivery charges directly to CRS.
Shipping quotes are provided after items have been packed.
Delivery availability, scheduling, routes, and pricing are determined solely by CRS.
Delivery dates are estimates only and are not guaranteed.
John T. Henry Auction Co., LLC is not responsible for shipping costs, freight charges, delays, damage, loss, or claims once merchandise has been transferred to CRS.
All shipping-related claims must be made directly with CRS.
FAILURE TO PICK UP OR PAY SHIPPING
Items not picked up within the published pickup period, or for which shipping or delivery arrangements have not been completed by the stated deadline, shall be considered abandoned without further notice.
Failure to pay shipping, delivery, storage, or related charges may result in forfeiture of all merchandise without refund.
Abandoned or forfeited items may be resold, donated, or otherwise disposed of at the auction company's or shipping provider's discretion.
FIREARMS
Firearms are sold only to buyers legally eligible to purchase and possess them.
All firearm transfers must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Required background checks and ATF paperwork must be completed before any firearm is released.
Failure to successfully complete the transfer process shall result in forfeiture of the firearm and any applicable fees, unless otherwise required by law.
ACCOUNT RESPONSIBILITY
The registered bidder is solely responsible for all activity conducted under their account.
Any bids submitted using a registered account shall be deemed authorized by the account holder.
Protecting account credentials is the bidder's responsibility.
BUYER VERIFICATION
The auction company reserves the right to verify the identity of any bidder.
Verification may include:
Government-issued photo identification
Matching billing and shipping information
Credit card verification
Additional documentation deemed necessary
Failure to provide requested information may result in cancellation of purchases and suspension of bidding privileges.
ORDER HOLD & CANCELLATION
The auctioneer reserves the right to hold, delay, cancel, or refuse any transaction due to suspected fraud, verification issues, non-payment, technical issues, or any violation of these Terms & Conditions.
CHARGEBACKS & PAYMENT DISPUTES
By registering and bidding, the buyer expressly authorizes all charges and agrees not to initiate a chargeback or payment dispute.
The buyer acknowledges:
Items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS.
Descriptions and photographs are provided as a convenience only.
AI-assisted descriptions may contain errors or omissions.
Shipping and delivery are third-party services.
Any chargeback or payment dispute shall constitute a breach of contract.
The buyer agrees to be responsible for:
A minimum $150 administrative fee
Collection costs
Attorney's fees
Court costs
Interest as permitted by law
Any damages incurred by the auction company
The auction company may provide payment processors, financial institutions, law enforcement, or the courts with invoices, bidding history, IP addresses, registration information, communications, photographs, shipping records, delivery confirmations, and any other documentation necessary to defend the transaction.
Bidders initiating fraudulent chargebacks may be permanently banned from future auctions.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Participation in this auction is entirely at the bidder's own risk.
John T. Henry Auction Co., LLC, its employees, consignors, affiliates, landlords, and agents shall not be liable for accidents, injuries, theft, property damage, loss, delays, technical failures, shipping claims, or consequential damages arising from participation in the auction, inspection, pickup, loading, shipping, delivery, or use of purchased property.
FORCE MAJEURE
John T. Henry Auction Co., LLC shall not be liable for delays, cancellations, or inability to perform due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to severe weather, natural disasters, internet outages, utility failures, labor disputes, government actions, public emergencies, pandemics, transportation interruptions, or other unforeseen events.
LEGAL JURISDICTION
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina.
Any legal action arising from participation in this auction shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Horry County, South Carolina.
The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs where permitted by law.
FINAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By registering, bidding, or purchasing at any John T. Henry Auction Co., LLC auction, each bidder acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions.
Registration and participation constitute a legally binding agreement between the bidder and John T. Henry Auction Co., LLC.
My only additional recommendation would be to have your attorney review this once before it becomes your permanent standard. From a business standpoint, I think this is a very strong set of terms that is on par with many of the larger regional auction companies and aligns well with your new BidWrangler platform, Shipping Saint workflow, and white glove delivery offering.
