Legal & Compliance
Auction Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: May 2026
The Live Automobilia Auction at the Automobilia Collectors Expo (ACE) is conducted under the following Terms and Conditions.
By registering, bidding, consigning, or attending, all participants agree to comply with these terms to ensure a fair and professional auction environment.
01. General Information
The Automobilia Auction is conducted by the Automobilia Collectors Expo (“ACE”). These Terms apply to all bidders, buyers, consignors, and attendees. References to ACE refer to the auction organizer.
02. Bidding Rules
- Registration: All bidders must register prior to the auction and provide valid government-issued identification.
- Bidding Methods: Bids may be placed in person at the live auction or online through Easy Live Auction, our official online bidding platform. Absentee and phone bidding are not offered.
- Paddle Responsibility: The registered bidder is fully responsible for all bids placed under their assigned paddle number.
- Acceptance: The highest bid accepted by the auctioneer will be deemed the winning bid. All sales are final.
- Auctioneer Authority: The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid, resolve disputes, or withdraw any lot at their sole discretion. Bid increments are set at the auctioneer’s discretion.
- Condition: All lots are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Images and condition statements are opinions for guidance only; buyers are responsible for inspecting items during preview.
Payments & Fees
20% on automobilia lots / 10% on vehicle lots, added to the hammer price.
15% on automobilia, charged only if the lot is sold. Vehicle terms vary.
Payment Deadline: Full payment is due within 24 hours of the conclusion of the auction.
Accepted Methods: Cash, wire/bank transfer, and major credit cards. A 4% surcharge applies to card transactions; $100 fee for wire transfers or returned payments.
Sales Tax: Applicable California sales tax is charged on the total invoice (Hammer Price + Premium) unless a valid resale certificate is provided.
Online Bidding Fees: Easy Live Auction’s own platform terms and fees apply to online bidders — please review them when registering.
Settlements: Consignors are paid within 14 business days after ACE receives cleared funds from the buyer, less applicable fees.
04. Release, Pickup & Storage
Purchases must be collected by 3:00 PM on the day after the auction, unless otherwise announced.
Unsold or withdrawn lots must be collected by the consignor by 3:00 PM on the day after the auction.
Uncollected lots (buyer or consignor) are subject to a $20 per-lot handling fee plus $10 per lot per day, accruing from the pickup deadline until the lot is collected or shipped. ACE may move lots off-site at the responsible party’s risk and expense.
If a consignor cannot collect in person, ACE can arrange return shipment via FedEx or UPS at the consignor’s expense, including all shipping, packing, and insurance charges.
Lots remaining uncollected 30 days after the auction shall be deemed abandoned and may, at ACE’s discretion, be sold, donated, or otherwise disposed of. Any proceeds will be applied first to outstanding fees, with any remaining balance remitted to the last known address on file.
05. Liability & Disputes
- Title: Ownership does not transfer until ACE has received cleared funds in full.
- Finality: In the event of any dispute, the auctioneer’s decision is final and binding.
- Limitation: ACE’s liability is limited to the amount of fees actually paid for the specific lot at issue.
- Risk: All participants attend at their own risk. ACE is not responsible for injury or loss to persons or property.
06. Governing Law & Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Exclusive venue for any legal action shall lie in Monterey County, California.
Questions about these Terms?
Please contact our office for clarification regarding bidding, payments, or consignment procedures.