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AUCTION
Estate of Terry Secretan
2259 Meadowview
Washington, Illinois

Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 10:00 a
.m.

No removal of purchases will be permitted while auction is in progress.

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We sell the major items first, so be on time.   Auction Preview:
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VEHICLES: 1968 Chevy Impala SS fastback, 427 4-speed, red w/recent new white interior; 1964 Chevy Impala 4-door; PARTS: 327 valve covers; chrome accessories; ‘68 chevy mouldings, tail lenses; assorted parts; radios; alternators; Edelbrock 4-barrel; 327 block; TOOLS: (3) engine stands; (6) jack stands; Starrett caliper and pin vises; Crane cam degree wheel; roller valve train; Chevy manuals; GARDEN EQUIP: Homelite 20” chain saw; YardMachine snow blower; YardMachine 22” mower; Ward rototiller; wheelbarrows; garden tools; (18) 4’ steel posts; MISC.: new 12’ Werner stepladder; folding ladder; assorted hardware; assorted hand tools; camping equipment; kero heater; household furnishings and items; COLLECTIBLES: Toast-O-Lator toaster; CB radio; 45’s from 50’s and 60’s; other items. TERMS: Cash, or guaranteed funds. 10% Buyer Fee. Assisted by Ralph T. Davis, auctioneer. See photos at website: Preview from 8am on auction day.

By registering to bid at this auction, you will be agreeing to the following Terms of Sale. Please read the terms because the terms may vary according to the auction: Cash payment in full day of sale, in the form of U.S. currency, or guaranteed funds in the form of cashier's checks or certified checks, or by wire transfer to Auctioneer's escrow account. Personal or company checks must be accompanied by bank letter guaranteeing unqualified payment to Cotten Auctions if you are unknown to us. Your bank letter should be similar to the following form: "Mr./Ms. (Customer Name) is a customer of this bank. This bank will guarantee unqualified payment to Cotten Commercial Auctioneers, Inc. on the account listed herein up to the amount of $_________. This letter is valid until (date)."

Bidders paying in currency in amount of $10,000 or greater will be required to complete IRS Form 8300.

We often are asked how a bidder should bring cashier's checks when the bidder does not know how much he/she will be spending. If you bring cashier's checks made payable to yourself in various increments, you can endorse them over to us and we will refund any overpayment.

We do not accept credit cards or debit cards. We no longer accept "convenience" checks drawn on credit cards since our bank will not process them. 

A 10% Buyer Fee will be added to all purchases.

All items are sold "as is" and "in place" and "with all faults known and unknown". No property is to be removed until paid for in full. Please settle with the cashier within 15 minutes after the close of the auction. The Auctioneer and Owner or their designee reserve the right to add to, split, bunch up, withdraw or delete lots, or bid on Owner's or lien holder's behalf during the course of the auction sale. There may be additions or deletions to the auction. Sales tax will be charged where applicable. Leased items, if any, are sold subject to Lessor's approval. More detailed terms may be listed in auction day catalog and on the back of your bidder registration card or posted on-site for your review. 

Absentee Bids: If you are unable to attend the auction sale, we can bid for you. You must submit a blank check accompanied by a bank letter guaranteeing payment to Cotten Commercial Auctioneers, Inc. in the amount of your maximum bid plus the Buyer's Fee, if applicable. We will bid for you as if you are actually present, however, we assume no liability to bidders for missed lots where bids are not presented.
Inspection and Preview: from 8:00 AM on auction day. Although every effort has been made to publish reliable information regarding the property to be sold, Cotten Commercial Auctioneers, Inc. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. The description, measurements, model and serial numbers, age, quantities, weights, condition, odometer and hour meter readings as outlined in the brochures and catalogs and invoices are believed to be accurate, but are for merely for the Auctioneer's identification of the respective items and not a warranty that such information is correct. For this reason the buyers should avail themselves of the opportunity to inspect the property to be sold prior to the auction sale. Any announcements made day of sale shall take precedence over prior advertising or printed matter.
Removal of Purchases: All purchases must be removed from the premises before 5pm Friday, October 14, 2011. All items are sold "in place" with removal at purchaser's risk and expense. All purchases become the Buyer's responsibility at the time of sale, and the Seller and the Auctioneer assume no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, or injury to persons or property before, during, or after the auction sale. Protect your purchases once the auctioneer says "sold". The bidder agrees to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify Auctioneer for any personal injury or property claims resulting from attendance. This provision shall include unregistered persons attending with bidder. Movers and riggers must provide a valid certificate of insurance prior to dismantling any equipment
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Cotten Commercial Auctioneers, Inc.
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