R&T Auctions – Terms & Conditions
By registering or bidding at auctions.rtauctions.ca or rtauctions.ca, you confirm you’ve read and agree to these Terms, which may be amended from time to time. This is a binding contract between R&T Auctions / rtauctions.ca (“we/us”) and you (“bidder/purchaser”).
Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy. Your personal information (address, phone, email, postal/zip code) is collected only to verify identity and maintain records.
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We never sell or share your information with third parties.
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You may unsubscribe from newsletters at any time, but we may still contact you regarding bids, payments, winnings, or shipping.
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You can request a preferred contact method, but if unreachable, we may use others.
Registration & Identification
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Identity verification is required at registration; a $1 authorization may occur.
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You may uncheck “charge my card” at registration to use another payment method.
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Bidders must be of legal age. We may refuse or remove bidding rights at any time.
Buyer’s Premium, Surcharges & Taxes
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17% Buyer’s Premium on all invoices.
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Credit cards: +3% surcharge (Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover).
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Sales tax charged as required by law.
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Additional fees may apply for held or abandoned items.
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Shipping/handling charged separately.
Payment Deadline
If you don’t uncheck the “charge my card” option at registration, we will charge the card on file after the auction. Credit card payments include a 3% surcharge.
Payment Due Dates:
Missed or late payments without prior arrangement will result in forfeited winnings and may lead to suspension of bidding privileges.
Accepted Payments
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Cash, Interac Debit, Wire Transfer (details provided as needed)
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Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover: +3% surcharge
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Interac e-Transfer: send to tracy@rtauctions.ca
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Certified Cheques or Bank Drafts: payable to R & T Auctions
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Credit card payments not accepted by phone or email.
Buyer Responsibility at Pick-Up
Buyers must verify all items before leaving. Once items leave the premises, R&T Auctions is not responsible for missing or incorrect items.
Item Condition & Catalog
All items sold “as is, where is,” with all faults. No warranties or claims after removal.
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Review descriptions/photos carefully.
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Attend preview if possible; bids cannot be retracted.
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If description and photo conflict, written description prevails.
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Retail values shown are approximate—research before bidding.
Personal & Property Risk
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless R&T Auctions and consignors from any loss or liability arising from participation in our auctions.
Additions, Edits & Deletions
We may add, edit, or remove lots/items at any time during an auction.
Auction Records
In the event of a dispute, our records are final. Photos may include props for illustration—only described items are included in each lot.
Online Bidding
Internet reliability cannot be guaranteed. R&T Auctions is not responsible for connection issues or bids not entered due to technical problems.
Soft Close
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Timed auctions: 3-minute soft close (a bid in the last 3 minutes extends that lot by 3 minutes).
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Hybrid auctions: 10-second soft close (a bid in the last 10 seconds extends that lot by 10 seconds) until bidding ceases.
Catalog Errors & Omissions
Descriptions reflect our opinion, not a guarantee of authenticity, age, make, materials, or condition.
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We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors.
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Questions: info@rtauctions.ca.
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If not satisfied with details, do not bid.
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All lots are as is, where is—no warranties expressed or implied.
Shipping
We ship worldwide via Canada Post:
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Pay your auction invoice.
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Contact us to request shipping and confirm address.
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We pack/measure/weigh and issue a separate shipping invoice.
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After that invoice is paid, your items are shipped (multiple times weekly).
If an item exceeds Canada Post size/weight limits, you must arrange alternate shipping or pickup.
Handling Fees:
Fragile items are packed with care but not insured. R&T Auctions cannot issue credit for breakage in transit.
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