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BIDDER REGISTRATION |
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All buyers are required to have a bidder's number.
You may register for a bid number during viewing or during the auction.
There is no charge for a bid number. |
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CATALOG |
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A catalog is available for a nominal charge for
most auctions. Conditions of Auction are listed in the catalog.
We offer catalogs by subscription or single copy. |
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PRE-AUCTION ESTIMATES |
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This applies ONLY
to commercial (non-government) property.
As a convenience to bidders, Bentley's publishes pre-sale estimates of the value of each lot for most auctions.
Estimates are intended as a guide and should not be considered a
prediction of the selling price. Estimates are subject to revision
without notice. Please contact our Department Specialist with any
questions. |
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BIDDING BY TELEPHONE |
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This applies ONLY
to commercial (non-government) property.
Under special circumstances, Bentley's can arrange for you to bid by telephone. To arrange for a telephone
bid please contact our office by 3:00 PM Thursday prior to auction.
Telephone bids are executed under the Terms & Conditions. We reserve
the right to accept or deny any and all telephone bid requests,
which are given at the buyer's risk and for which we will not be
held responsible in case of error or failure to bid. |
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ABSENTEE BIDS |
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This applies ONLY
to commercial (non-government) property.
For those unable to attend the auction or who
must leave before the conclusion may submit an absentee bid on the
Absentee Form available from the office. The bids will be executed
in competition with the bids on the floor. All bids will be subject
to the Term and Conditions for commercial (non-government) property.
The bids must be in writing, complete with a signature, and accompanied
by a twenty-five (25%) percent deposit. We offer this service in
an effort to assist our clients and will not be held responsible
for error or failure to execute bids. |
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PAYMENT |
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All purchases must be paid for on the day of auction
unless other arrangements have been agreed upon. All buyers are
required to pay for and remove their purchases within the allotted
time allowed after the auction. Payment can be made by cash,
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or checks with a bank
letter of guarantee. Texas Sales Tax of 6.25% or New Mexico
Sales Tax of 5.563% will be charged on all applicable purchases
unless a current certificate of resale is on file with our office.
Tax numbers must be registered at the time a bidding number is issued. |
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REMOVAL OF PROPERTY |
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Purchases may be removed once satisfactory payment
is made. All purchases must be removed within the allotted time
after the auction unless special arrangements have been made. Bentley's reserves the right to charge storage fees and will adhere to the
Conditions of Auction. |
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SHIPPING |
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Bentley's may, at our discretion and as a service to buyers, arrange to have
purchased lots packed, insured, and forwarded at the request, expense,
and risk of the buyer. Bentley's assumes no responsibility for acts or omissions in packing or shipping
by Bentley's or other carriers.
All transportation, including packing, handling, insurance, and
the like is at the sole risk of the buyer. |
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CREATING SOLUTIONS - EVALUATING NEEDS - GENERATING
CASH
for Lawyers * Financial Institutions * Corporations * Government Agencies
* Private Individuals
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ESTATES / PERSONAL PROPERTY |
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Coordinating the efforts of appraisers, advertising
sources, accounting services and sales personnel, Bentley's stages a quick, efficient sale of entire estates for bank trustees,
personal representatives or individuals. |
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BUSINESS / INDUSTRIAL |
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Whether staging an inventory reduction or selling
an entire business to the bare walls, Bentley's devises marketing solutions for converting capital assets into cash
the same day. |
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ANTIQUES / COLLECTIBLES |
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Drawing from years of experience in appraising
and marketing antiques of all types, Bentley's uses a unique marketing approach to selling a single consignment
or an entire antique collection. |
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ELECTRONICS / COMPUTERS / MACHINERY |
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Providing the highest returns on
capital assets, through specialized marketing and advertising, Bentley's provides auction marketing services to government entities, major
corporations, and financial institutions. |
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APPRAISALS |
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Bentley's appraises property for gift tax, fair market value, estate tax and
planning purposes, whether one item or an entire estate or business.
Written appraisals are provided for a fee based upon a hourly basis.
For more information, contact Bentley's at 800.841.4087. |
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COMMISSIONS |
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Bentley's does not buy items from consignors with the intention of selliing
at future auctions. Bentley's acts solely as an agent for the Seller. Commission rates are available
upon request from our corporate headquarters at 806.376.1121 or
800.841.4087. |
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"Creating Unique Marketing
Solutions for Your Auction" |
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