Terms

Registration

To register, you must be at least 18 years old. To view current bids, complete Part 1 of registration with your name and email address. To bid, access your account and edit your profile to include your phone number, billing address, and shipping address.

Each user agrees to provide current, complete, and accurate contact information, including name, address, phone number, and email address, and agrees to update this information upon any changes. All P.O. Box billing addresses must include a shipping address with a physical street address.

U.S. Auction Online reserves the right to validate accounts via email and/or telephone. If contact information is incomplete, false, or inaccurate, U.S. Auction Online may withdraw bids, suspend, or terminate the account.

If the billing and shipping addresses differ, users are subject to deposit requests and a credit card authorization form before being able to participate in the auction. Providing false or fraudulent information is a violation of these Terms and Conditions and could subject a user to criminal or civil liability.

U.S. Auction Online is a private entity and reserves the right to deny access at its sole discretion. By accepting the terms during registration, you enter a legal contract with U.S. Auction Online. Your bid is also your agreement. NOTE: This site is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only with valid U.S. or Canadian shipping addresses.

Merchandise

All items are sold strictly “as is.” Purchasers assume all risks related to grading, quality, description, condition, authenticity, and provenance. We strongly suggest that bidders perform due diligence prior to placing bids. All photos are of the actual items unless otherwise stated. Exact weights, sizes, measurements, quality, and estimated auction values are not guaranteed. Certificates of authenticity, appraisals, and other documentation are professional third-party opinions; we do not guarantee their validity. Art items are guaranteed as to artist, signature, and medium.

Bidding

All items close for bidding at the specific time stated on the item’s page. U.S. Auction Online reserves the right to place a fully refundable deposit on any account. For certain items, the Seller may impose a reserve price, which may remain confidential until the winning bid is confirmed. U.S. Auction Online may bid on its own behalf or on behalf of the consignor up to the reserve amount. If there are no bids above the minimum bid or reserve (whichever is higher), the Seller is not obligated to sell the item. After bidding closes, a confirmation email is sent to the winning bidder. Users can also view winning bids by logging in and clicking “My Account.” Bid increments may change at any time at U.S. Auction Online’s discretion.

Fraudulent Bidding

Bidding without the intent to pay all charges associated with the item is considered fraudulent and is a violation of these Terms. Such conduct may result in civil and criminal penalties.

Guarantee and Return Policy

Estimated values are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed due to market fluctuations and subjectivity in grading; market values are determined by the bidding process. U.S. Auction Online does not guarantee coin grades. Numismatic grading is complex and involves expert opinions. A limited guarantee is offered regarding all hand signatures, stones and metals, and watch makes (aftermarket parts may be present unless otherwise noted). All items are otherwise guaranteed as described.

If gross discrepancies arise between an item and its description, returns for a full refund are gladly accepted. If an item is accurately described but you remain dissatisfied, most returns are accepted with deductions for shipping costs and a 20% restocking fee. Requests for returns and refunds must be received within 30 days of receiving your item. Visit our FAQ page for more information about returns.

Settlement

Settlement must be made within 2 days of auction closing. To pay, log in at usauctiononline.com and select the “My Account” tab to view invoices for winning bids. Secure payment can be made by phone or on the website using Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Visa, and PayPal. Winners may also contact customer support to pay via telephone, request a PayPal invoice, or arrange a cashier’s check. Payments made by credit card or PayPal are subject to a 2% processing fee. Cashier’s checks and bank wires are exempt from this fee. Winning bidders are responsible for the full invoice amount, including final bid, processing fee, shipping/handling, buyer’s premium, and applicable taxes. Invoices not paid within two days are considered past due. After two days, U.S. Auction Online may forward the account to Collections or consider the item unclaimed and re-auction it.

Shipment

Upon full payment, items will be shipped to the shipping address indicated during registration. ALL PO BOXES require a street address. To ship to a different address, additional written documentation is required. Most items ship within 10 business days of payment unless otherwise noted. Larger merchandise may take longer. Shipping and handling costs are noted in each item’s description and include shipping, handling, materials, labor, and insurance coverage. Shipping fees to Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico are double the original fee. It is the bidder’s responsibility to enter the correct shipping address. If an item is returned due to an incorrect address, the bidder must provide the correct address and pay any additional re-shipping fees. We are not a storage facility and cannot hold items longer than 30 days.

Privacy

All information collected by U.S. Auction Online is private and will not be disseminated or sold to any third party. Per our SSL certification provided by Norton, we do not collect or keep credit card information on file.

General

U.S. Auction Online reserves the right to withdraw property from sale for any reason and with no liability whatsoever. If an item is withdrawn after payment has been received, a full refund of all monies paid will be issued to the bidder.

⚠ Important Disclaimers

U.S. AUCTION ONLINE, NOR ITS AFFILIATES, SHALL BE LIABLE, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR DURATION, FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES POSTED ON THIS SITE, NOR FOR INABILITY TO USE THIS SITE. NONE OF THE FOREGOING PARTIES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS OR LOSSES OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS OR DAMAGES.

U.S. AUCTION ONLINE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY APPLIES TO ANY DAMAGES OR INJURY CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, INTERRUPTION, ERROR, OMISSION, DELETION, DELAY IN TRANSMISSION, COMPUTER VIRUS, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS.

IN NO EVENT WILL U.S. AUCTION ONLINE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE U.S. AUCTION ONLINE WEBSITE. SUBSCRIBER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO ALL CONTENT ON THE U.S. AUCTION ONLINE WEBSITE.