If you are unable to attend an auction but know you wish to bid on an item offered in the auction, a representative of the auction house can bid for you.

You must contact the auction house prior to the auction to notify them as to what items you wish to bid on and what your maximum bid will be. The representative will then try to purchase the item for you for the lowest price possible, not exceeding the limit you specify beforehand.

Please note, a buyer's premium and sales taxes will be applied to the hammer price. Indicate to the representative prior to the auction whether or not your maximum bid is to include these percentage's or whether you maximum is for the hammer price of the item. Be advised, you are still responsible for previewing the item before you bid.

Please read all terms and conditions below, then use the link at the bottom of the page to download the Absentee Bid Form in PDF format.

By registering to bid and/or submitting any bid, whether in person, in writing, or by telephone, you acknowledge and accept these Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Merchandise Offered
All items offered for auction will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and WITHOUT GUARANTEE. Bidders are responsible for examining all items and bidding according to their own expertise. If you have reservations about any item, please do not bid.

Registration and Bidding
If you are a first-time bidder with Tierney's Auctions and Appraisal Services, you must register with us prior to submitting any bid. The Auction record kept by Auctioneer and Clerk is final.

The highest bidder for each lot shall be the buyer, and if any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold.

The successful bidder is responsible for all items after knock-down.

Absentee Bids

• Tierney's Auctions and Appraisal Services accept Absentee Bids for this auction.
• All Absentee bids are executed in a competitive manner.
• Absentee bids have an equal chance of being successful as on-the-floor bids, yet do not take precedence over any bidding method
• If we receive two (or more) Absentee bids for the same item at the same amount, the first received will take precedence.

Absentee Bidding is a service we offer for the convenience of our customers. Although we make every effort to execute your bid, Tierney's Auctions and Appraisal Services is not liable for any errors or omissions.

We make every effort to notify successful Absentee bidders on the day following the auction. However, it is always best to check for yourself if your bid was successful. Please call (717) 873-6818 between 9am- 8:30pm the day following the auction.

Payment

• All items must be paid for and removed Day of Sale, unless you make prior arrangements with us.
• For successful Absentee Bids, full payment via Certified Check, Credit Card, or Wire Transfer is required following the auction.
• A $25 fee will be assessed on all returned checks.

Sales Tax

• Buyers are required to pay PA State Sales Tax (6%) on each sale unless exempted by law.
• If exempt, you must present us with a valid tax exemption number prior to the auction.

Removal of Items/Shipping

• No item may be removed until full payment has been made.
• If an item must be left for pick-up at a later date, you must make arrangements with the Auctioneer before you bid.
• If you cannot make arrangements to remove your items within the week, you must notify us as to when you will be able to remove the item.
• All shipping, packing, and handling costs are the responsibility of the buyer

Absentee Bidding Form 

For those unable to attend the auction, Tierney's Auctions & Appraisal Services offers the absentee bid service as a convenience to our patrons. Tierney's Auctions & Appraisal Services will not be held responsible for error or failure to execute the bid(s). The bid must be in writing and a $10 minimum bid is required per item. Please print and email the form below along with your signature to tierneysauctions@gmail.com. If you have any questions, please call Tierney's Auctions and Appraisal Services at (717) 873-6818 anytime 7 days a week.

ABSENTEE BID FORM