All merchandise sold "as is, where is." Descriptions believed correct but not guaranteed. We do not give refunds. The winning bidder becomes the owner of the item immediately at the close of the bid.

20% Buyer's Premium. PayPal preferred method of payment, cash (in-house only), approved check, Visa and MasterCard accepted. Credit card required for absentee and phone bids.

ONLINE BIDDING: Payment required within 3 business days of the auction. Items will be shipped once payment has been received. Harlowe-Powell will not be held responsible for errors or failure to execute bid(s). Absentee bids must be submitted electronically during the preview period at either eBay.com or liveauctioneers.com.


RESERVE PRICE: Some lots are offered subject to a reserve. A reserve is a confidential minimum price below which such a lot will not be sold. Harlowe-Powell will act to protect the reserve by bidding through the auctioneer. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the Seller and may continue to bid on behalf of the Seller up to the amount of the reserve.

ABSENTEE BIDS: Please remember this is a live auction. Just because you have left an absentee bid for a certain amount does not mean you will ultimately win the item if it is sold at that amount. Our auctioneer takes bids from all parties including live floor bidders and on-line bidders. We are try to ensure that all bids are represented equally.

The highest qualified Bidder recognized by the Auctioneer shall be the buyer. Auctioneer's decision and declaration of the winning Bidder shall be final and binding upon all Bidders. Bids properly offered, whether by floor bidder or other means of bidding, may on
occasion be missed or go unrecognized; in such cases, the Auctioneer may declare the recognized
bid accepted as the winning bid, regardless of whether a competing bid may have been higher.

CONTRACT: Your bid is a contract. Place a bid only if you're serious about buying the item. If you are the successful and winning bidder, you have entered into a legally binding contract to purchase the property bid on from the seller. You should contact the seller to resolve any questions before bidding. We are a small auction house and need to ship things quickly to make room for new items coming in. Please complete your transactions with us as soon as possible so that we can get your items picked up and shipped to you quickly!

SHIPPING: Please note that the customer takes responsibility for arranging shipping. To follow is a local shipper who deals with smaller items and then a few suggested freight shippers for larger items. Please contact them after you have paid for your item and they will be happy to assist you.

Smaller items:
Blue Ridge Pack: 434-977-8462, blueridgepack@aol.com

Furniture and larger items:
Wintersteen Trucking Inc.: 1-800-253-0617
Craters & Freighters: 804-279-0450
North-South: 540-349-1081
Frank Barbera's: 845-355-7770

Buyers pay all shipping, insurance and packaging supply costs. PLEASE NOTE! Shipping furniture is expensive! Please do not bid on large items unless you are willing to pay the cost.

You are welcome to arrange shipping through a different shipper.

Auction conducted by Harlowe-Powell Auction, Ltd., VAAF 06, Phone: 434-293-2904; Fax 434-295-1978; our website