As a service to our customers, Maurer's Auctions offers an interactive absentee bid process in which the high bidder is bidding for the right to be represented at the actual live auction. The bids will be brought forward on the actual Auction date and be executed under the following Terms and Conditions.

1.) How we execute absentee bids:

Maurer's Auctions will execute all absentee bids against attending bidders and attempt to purchase items at the lowest possible price up to the amount bid by the absentee bidder. For example, if an absentee bid of $1000 is made on an item and the highest bid on the floor is $600, the auctioneer will execute the absentee bid at the next increment (example $25) in effect at that point in the auction and the lot will be sold to the absentee bidder for $625.

In the event of tie bids between the absentee bidder and those in attendance, preference will be given to the attending bidder.

Absentee bidding is a service we provide, and we will make every effort to execute bids competitively; however, Maurer's Auctions does not accept any responsibility for bids not executed for any reason. If an item is discovered to vary significantly in condition from the catalog description, we will make every effort to contact the absentee bidder to provide an opportunity to adjust the bid. Should we be unsuccessful in doing so, we will not execute the bid.

2.) How to absentee bid via the internet:

Read the Terms of Sale

Prior to bidding on the internet, you will be required to Register to receive an Authorized Bidder I.D. number. Upon approval, you will receive your Bidder I.D. via email. Your Bidder I.D. will be used on the absentee bid form.

Go to our CALENDAR page to choose the appropriate internet bidding catalog for the date of sale you wish to enter bids. The catalog will offer a description, and in some cases a photograph of the items for sale. Please note that only the highlighted items will be offered for absentee bidding. You may call 610-495-5504 during preview hours for a detailed description of the item.

Select a "hypertext item (lot number #)" to view the item, then return to the catalog. If you choose to place a bid on that item, select the "hypertext description of the lot" and the item will automatically present an electronic Bid Form. Be sure to fill out the form completely and enter the highest amount that you wish to bid in the AMOUNT column. Print a copy of your bid for your records. Return to the catalog to post your next bid. You may use our BID VIEW feature to track your current bids. This will show all items that you have bids for and identify those in which your bid is still high. Based on this information, you may wish to enter the catalog and re-bid your items.

Be sure to review the Absentee Bid Form to ensure that you have included Bidder I.D.; Payment Method; and the highest Bid Prices you wish to offer.

After completing the Absentee Bid Form select "SUBMIT" to electronically register your Bids.

All absentee bids must be electronically received by the end of the posted auction preview.

3.) How much should I bid?

Only you can answer this. The real question is, how important is it for you to own this item? We suggest bidding your maximum amount so that if the item sells for a higher price, you know it went for more than you were willing to pay. Your bids will be executed competitively and in complete confidentiality. You should plan on a minimum opening bid of $10.00 and a bid increment of $5.00.

4.) Condition

You may call 610-495-5504 during preview hours for a more detailed description of the items.

5.) Notification of Successful bids:

With our interactive bid process, you will receive on-screen feedback of your bid status, as well as email notification of your successful bid. You will also receive email notification if you are outbid by another bidder. This process continues until the posted preview hours are over. Upon completion of the live auction, only the "Winning" bidders will be notified, via email, of the following information.

Sale date

Lot#

Amount (including Buyer's Premium and PA sales tax if applicable)

Payment terms

Shipping

If further information is required, concerning items offered in our auctions, you may call 610-495-5504 during preview hours or attend our scheduled auction preview. We are located at the Ridge Fire Co., 480 Ridge Rd., Spring City, PA 19475 (Along Rt. 23 between Phoenixville & Rt. 100).

You may also attend our day of sale preview 8:00am to 10:00am EST. HOWEVER, NO ABSENTEE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING THIS TIME.