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Gatsby Auction Gallery
317 Route 46
Denville, NJ 07834, USA

Phone: 973-615-1629
Fax: 973-889-0288
info@gatsbyauction.com

Gatsby Auction Gallery
317 Route 46
Denville, NJ 07834, USA

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Buying At Gatsby

BEFORE YOU BID

AUCTION CATALOGUES

Our printed auction catalogues are published in advance of each sale and contain detailed descriptions of the property being offered and the pre-sale estimate for each lot. The catalogues are available for purchase by contacting Gatsby at 973-615-1629.

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Online CATALOGUES

Gatsby Auction Gallery's fully illustrated Internet catalogues allow collectors around the world to conveniently view the property being offered at Gatsby and participate at the auction. These free catalogues provide full catalogue descriptions, thumbnail illustrations, estimates and interactive tools, including direct communication with our specialists, the ability to leave absentee bids, and the ability to track lots in which you have an interest.

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GALLERY EXHIBITION

For several days prior to each auction, the property in the sale is exhibited in our salesroom. The viewing is open to the public and is free of charge. Buyers are encouraged to examine the items in person and speak with our staff about pieces they find interesting. Because all property is sold "as is," it is important to request a Condition Report. Condition Reports are subject to our Conditions of Sale. They are supplied free of charge by our specialists through our Client Services Department.

 
BIDDING AT AUCTION

LIVE BIDDING

The most exciting way to participate at auction is the traditional method of bidding live in the salesroom with an auction paddle. Clients intending to bid in person must register on the day of the auction with a photo ID, and a numbered paddle will be assigned at that time. Once the sale begins, the auctioneer will announce each lot in numerical order as listed in the catalogue and then open the bidding. Bidding progresses in sequentially higher increments. To place a bid, simply raise your paddle for the auctioneer to recognize your bid. If no one tops your bid, the auctioneer will state that the item is sold, then announce the hammer price and your paddle number.

Terms & Conditions

TELEPHONE BIDDING

Clients unable to attend the sale may still participate live at the auction by bidding on the telephone with a trained staff member. Please note that telephone bidding is typically reserved for those lots with a minimum estimate of at least $1,000. Overseas bidders and clients bidding from a cell phone may be asked to leave a safety bid which will function as an absentee bid should the call fail. The completed and signed bid forms must be received by Gatsby no later than 5pm (EST) on the evening before the auction. Telephone bids cannot be arranged on the day of the sale.

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Terms & Conditions

ABSENTEE BIDDING

For buyers unable to participate live in the salesroom or on the telephone, Gatsby offers the option of leaving Absentee Bids, also known as left bids or order bids. Absentee Bids work exactly as if the bidder were in the salesroom bidding up to a pre-determined price limit, except that the price limit is confidentially given to Gatsby. Our auctioneer will bid on your behalf alternately against other bidders until the bidding ends. In the event that the other bidders drop out before reaching the full amount of your left bid, you will purchase the lot at the next increment . The completed and signed bid forms must be received by Gatsby no later than 5pm (EST) on the evening before the auction.

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Bid Increments
Terms & Conditions

INTERNET BIDDING

Buyers may conveniently leave absentee bids on our Web site through our Internet catalogues. These bids are executed at the auction in the same fashion as an absentee bid (see above). Internet bids may be submitted until 8am (EST) on the morning of the sale. First time Internet bidders must register to receive a confidential PIN number prior to bidding. This process can take up to 24 hours.

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Terms & Conditions

 
AFTER THE AUCTION

Congratulations on your successful bidding! The next step is to pay for and pick up your purchases.

METHODS OF PAYMENT

Accepted forms of payment include cash or check made payable in US dollars drawn on a US bank, unless other arrangements are made with Purchaser Accounts. Invoices greater than $5,000 require payment by certified check, bank check or wire transfer. Gatsby Auction Gallery reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank.

BUYER'S PREMIUM

The invoice will include the successful hammer price of the item and the buyer's premium. The buyer's premium is 20% of the hammer price. Applicable sales tax will also be added to the final total, unless the purchaser is exempt by law from the payment.  For purchases made by cash, check or wire transfer, the buyer’s premium shall be discounted 3% of this 20%. Items purchased through Live Auctioneer shall have a Buyer's of 23% regardless of form of payment. All sales are final and subject to the Conditions of Sale.

PICK-UPS

Auction purchases should be paid for and picked up at Gatsby Auction Gallery within 48 hours of the auction. Items left beyond 48 hours may be subject to a storage fee. Please note that the hours for removal of property are Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 4:45pm, except on auction days during which only purchases made that day may be picked up.