TERMS & CONDITIONS.
Buyer terms. Consignor information.
The published buyer Terms of Sale are reproduced below. They are not a consignment agreement. Contact Cornell for the current written terms that apply to your transaction.
SOURCE RECORD · Cornell’s published auction Terms & Conditions · checked October 25, 2026
The source contains payment and collection wording that requires Cornell’s current confirmation. In particular, its reference to “bank wire transfer through Zelle Quick Pay” combines distinct payment methods. Confirm payment instructions directly with Cornell before sending funds.
01 / Registration and deposits
A BIDDING PADDLE/NUMBER is required for ALL BIDDERS.
To register for a bidding paddle, a current DRIVERS LICENSE AND MAJOR CREDIT CARD are required. At our discretion we may also require a cash deposit. An additional 25% deposit is required on all purchases and on all written bids left with the auction HOUSE.
02 / Condition and inspection
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED OR CREDIT GIVEN.
ALL MERCHANDISE IS SOLD “AS IS”. No guarantees are made as to condition, period, or authenticity of the merchandise sold. cornell AUCTIONS makes no representation, nor any express or implied warranties. Buyers must rely on their own knowledge when purchasing merchandise.
We encourage bidders to ask questions and request additional information. However, once preview and auction are underway, we cannot provide additional photographs of items. Please review auctions early and often, and send in your requests as soon as possible, as we’d hate to disappoint you by not being able to accommodate your request. Of course, you are always welcome to visit us in person. We are open 9am-5pm and closed Sundays and Mondays.
NOTE: ALL RUG AND PAINTING SIZES, GOLD AND STERLING WEIGHTS ARE APPROXIMATE, CORNELL AUCTIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE CLOCKS TO BE IN WORKING ORDER
03 / Bidding and reserves
The highest bidder acknowledged shall be the purchaser. If any dispute arises between bidders, the Auctioneer has final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer the lot in dispute. Digital recordings of the sale will be used for confirmation. CORNELL AUCTIONS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID, AS WELL AS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY BIDDER.
The Auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot by placing bids on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve. If the item does not reach the reserve the Auctioneer may announce the lot to be unsold.
04 / Premiums, tax and payment
All purchases are subject to New York State and LOCAL SALES & USE TAXES unless purchaser furnishes proof of a New York State Resale or OSR number at the time of payment. LiveAuctioneers bidders must upload a current and valid resale certificate to the site prior to bidding, as the Gallery cannot adjust tax on LiveAuctioneers purchases.
A 25% Buyer Premium shall be charged on all in-house purchases. Internet buyers pay 25% Buyer Premium on all purchases. The Gallery reserves the right to charge customer’s credit card for the sum total of their purchases including Buyer Premium if items are not paid for within three (3) days of the auction. AT DISCRETION OF GALLERY WE MAY REQUIRE PRE-APPROVAL OF CREDIT CARDS. ALSO THE GALLERY MAY REQUIRE CHECKS TO BE CERTIFIED
CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENTS ON JEWELRY, SILVER, AND COINS. ALL JEWELRY, SILVER, AND COIN purchases, as well as purchases $10,000.00 AND OVER must be made by CERTIFIED CHECK or bank wire transfer through Zelle Quick Pay to ROY@CORNELLAUCTIONS.COM within 3 business days immediately following the auction.
NO CHECKS ACCEPTED unless approved by CORNELL AUCTIONS
AT OUR DISCRETION WE MAY HOLD YOUR MERCHANDISE UNTIL THE CHECK CLEARS
05 / Collection, storage and shipping
NO MERCHANDISE WILL BE PICKED UP OR DELIVERED DURING AN AUCTION. All merchandise must be removed from the Auction House premises NO LATER THAN 7 DAYS AFTER THE AUCTION. Merchandise left after that time will be stored at the RISK & EXPENSE of the purchaser. For your convenience, you can now book an appointment for pickup online by clicking here.
Storage fees are as follows: $5.00 A DAY PER ITEM AFTER 7 DAYS, AND MUST BE PAID VIA CREDIT CARD OR CASH PRIOR TO RELEASE OF MERCHANDISE. All items left over 14 days are considered to be abandoned and returned to live, auctionable inventory WITH NO REFUND.
At the election of the auction gallery said merchandise may be resold for the account of the purchaser at the discretion of the Auctioneer.
CORNELL AUCTIONS is not responsible for errors, omissions or merchandise left more than 3 days after the auction unless written arrangements have been made with the Gallery owners.
CORNELL AUCTIONS does not provide packing or shipping services. Purchasers are responsible for arranging shipment of all purchased merchandise. A list of vetted shippers can be found on this website.
06 / Consignor information — separate from buyer terms
Cornell’s published page includes this individual consignor provision:
Consignors--all unsold items must be picked up within 14 days. Items left over 14 days are considered abandoned and will be considered property of CORNELL AUCTIONS.
This isolated provision is not a complete consignment agreement. Contact Cornell to request the current written agreement before consigning. The complete agreement remains to be supplied and approved.
The quoted wording above preserves the published source, including its reference to “clicking here.” That reference belongs to the original page, linked below.
Read the original published Terms of Sale ↗
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