The auction fundraiser for the Paul Robeson House and Museum will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at the house, 4951 Walnut St. Items will be available for preview an hour before the auction starts.

The auction will be conducted by auctioneer Rodney Graham and Sheryl Walters, owner of Unique Vintique Auction & Estate Sales.

Please read these rules carefully. They will guide the auction process.

Warranty of items

All items are sold AS IS / WHERE IS. We do not warrant the authenticity of any item in the auction. It is up to the buyer to determine authenticity, condition and any other material facts about an item before bidding.

All sales are final. No returns.

HOW TO BID

Register

On auction day, you must have a number to bid. Be sure to get a number from the registration desk before the auction starts. To register, you must present your driver’s license or other official photo identification.

Preview

All items will be available for preview an hour before the auction starts.

Be sure to carefully examine all items before bidding. These are donated items. Most are used items, and may show some wear or minor damage, so it’s important to preview beforehand. We try to look over as many items as possible and we’ll alert you to any damages we find. But it’s up to the bidder to be his/her own checker. Since these items are donated, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No returns.

Bid process

The auctioneer will announce the rules of the auction. Each successful bid will be recorded on our computer system with your bid number after being declared winner by the auctioneer. Sheets will be provided for you to keep a tally of your purchases. Please make sure the amount you bid corresponds to the amount declared by the auctioneer. If a dispute occurs between bidders, the auctioneer may at his discretion reopen the bidding or choose another way to settle the matter. The auctioneer’s decision is final.

Gathering up your items

A paid receipt is required to pick up your items. Neither the Robeson House nor Unique Vintique are responsible for items once they’ve been handed to you. We cannot be liable for any items that are lost or broken once they are given to you. We also encourage you to bring your own boxes and containers, and wrapping materials.

Absentee bids

We accept absentee bids by phone or email before the auction. On the day of the auction, if you have to leave early, you can fill out an absentee bid form. We will bid up to the maximum amount you write on the form but we won’t go above it.

If you bid absentee by phone, you must be available when the item comes up for bid. Please be sure to write a phone number on the bid form and to be available. It’s not always clear when an item will come to the floor for bids.

Payment

You may pay with cash, debit, a major credit card, and through Paypal and Stripe. No checks, please. Present your auction number to the cashier who will tally up your purchases. Please be sure to pay for your items before you leave so the Robeson House can reap the benefits from the auction. All items must be paid for on the day of the auction.

Pick up

We ask that you take your items with you after you’ve paid for them on the day of the auction.

Unsold/Passed items

Please do not take unsold or passed items. They belong to the Robeson House.