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General Conditions of Sale

Buyer’s Premium & Tax

  • A 15% buyer’s premium is applied to all final winning bids.
  • Some purchases may be subject to California State Sales Tax.
  • Full payment is required on the day of the auction.
  • No items will be released until payment is received in full.

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Payments must be made using Visa or MasterCard.
  • The credit card on file will be automatically charged upon winning a bid.

Estimated Values

  • Price estimates are based on past auction data, collector sales, and current market conditions.
  • Estimates serve only as guidelines—final sale prices may be higher or lower depending on item rarity and demand.

Reserves

  • Some items may have a reserve price (a minimum acceptable bid).
  • Items without reserves are available for sale at any bid level.
  • Reserve prices are generally set at or below the lower estimated value.

Auction Preview

  • All items are available for preview via The Vintage Surf Auctions app (available for free on mobile and desktop).
  • Users must register with a valid credit card to obtain a bid number.

Bidding & Sales Process

  • Sales are final once the auctioneer announces “SOLD” or, in a timed auction, when bidding officially closes.
  • In cases where an item does not meet the reserve, the highest bid may be marked as an “offer.” Bidders must contact the item owner to confirm acceptance.
  • A soft close may occur if multiple bidders are actively competing at the moment of closing.

Terms of Sale

  • All purchases must be removed from the auction site by the deadline set forth in the auction details.
  • Buyers are responsible for any costs, risks, or liabilities associated with item removal.
  • If an item is not picked up within two (2) weeks, it will incur a $100 per item weekly storage fee.
  • All items are sold “as is, where is.” No warranties or guarantees, express or implied.
  • The auctioneer has the final authority on bidding disputes and may re-offer an item at their discretion.
  • The auction house reserves the right to refuse bids or revoke bidding privileges.

Packing & Shipping

  • Buyers must arrange their own packing and shipping.
  • Items must be picked up within two weeks of auction closure, or a designated shipping provider must be arranged.
  • All packing and shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
  • Shipping instructions must be communicated to the auction house within two weeks of auction closing.

By participating in The Vintage Surf Auctions, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.