RAMBLER AUCTION CO.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

By registering to bid, placing a bid, or attending any auction conducted by Rambler Auction Co. (“Auction Company”), each bidder agrees to the following Terms & Conditions.

1. Bidder Registration

  • All bidders must register prior to bidding.
  • A valid government-issued photo ID is required.
  • Rambler Auction Co. reserves the right to refuse or revoke bidding privileges at its sole discretion.

2. Buyer’s Premium

A buyer’s premium, if applicable, will be clearly stated in the auction advertising and added to the final bid price to determine the total purchase price.

3. Payment

Payment is due in full on the day of the auction unless otherwise announced.

Accepted payment methods may include:

  • Cash
  • Certified Funds
  • Wire Transfer
  • Approved Business Check
  • Major Credit/Debit Cards (processing fee may apply)

No property will be released until payment has been received in full.

4. Sales Tax

Applicable state and local sales tax will be collected unless the buyer provides a valid resale or tax exemption certificate prior to payment.

5. As-Is, Where-Is

All property is sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, without warranty or guarantee of any kind, either expressed or implied.

Rambler Auction Co. and the Seller make no warranties regarding:

  • Condition
  • Age
  • Authenticity
  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Description
  • Mileage or hours
  • Mechanical condition

Buyers are encouraged to inspect all items before bidding.

6. Inspection

Inspection times will be announced prior to each auction. It is the bidder’s responsibility to determine the condition and suitability of each item before placing a bid.

7. Auctioneer Authority

The Auctioneer has sole discretion to:

  • Accept or reject any bid
  • Determine bidding increments
  • Resolve disputes between bidders
  • Re-open bidding if necessary
  • Withdraw any item prior to the fall of the hammer
  • Combine or divide lots
  • Correct clerical or catalog errors

The Auctioneer’s decision is final.

8. Reserve Auctions

Unless specifically advertised as an Absolute Auction, all auctions are conducted with reserve. Sellers reserve the right to accept or reject the final bid.

9. Online Bidding

Online bidding is offered as a convenience.

Rambler Auction Co. is not responsible for:

  • Internet outages
  • Platform failures
  • Delayed bids
  • Software errors
  • Power interruptions
  • Technical malfunctions

The Auction Company reserves the right to continue, suspend, or restart bidding if technical issues occur.

10. Removal

All purchases must be removed within the announced removal period.

Any property left beyond the stated removal deadline may:

  • Be subject to storage fees
  • Be considered abandoned
  • Be resold without refund

Buyers are responsible for all loading, transportation, labor, and insurance.

11. Risk of Loss

Responsibility for purchased property transfers to the buyer immediately upon being declared the successful bidder.

12. Default

Failure to pay or remove purchases constitutes default.

Rambler Auction Co. may:

  • Cancel the sale
  • Retain deposits
  • Resell the property
  • Recover any deficiency
  • Recover attorney fees and collection costs where permitted by law
  • Permanently revoke bidding privileges

13. Descriptions

Descriptions, photographs, advertisements, catalogs, and verbal statements are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.

Announcements made by the Auctioneer on auction day take precedence over all printed or online material. 

14. Equipment

Hour meters, odometers, model years, VINs, serial numbers, and specifications are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.

15. Indemnification

Buyers agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rambler Auction Co., its owners, employees, agents, auctioneers, and sellers from any claims, damages, injuries, or losses arising from participation in the auction or ownership, loading, transportation, or use of purchased property.

16. Limitation of Liability

The maximum liability of Rambler Auction Co. shall never exceed the purchase price actually paid for the item in dispute.

17. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee.

Any legal action shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the county where the auction was conducted unless otherwise required by law.

18. Acceptance

Registering to bid or placing any bid constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.