Shipping Policy Last Updated: 3/6/24 ALL MERCHANDISE IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS... We are in the selling business, not the packing, or shipping and handling business. We do not source, or hire, or charge for, or pay for shipping or delivery, The Buyer pays any cost related to shipping directly to the shipper. Time Is Of The Essence With Regard To Removal Of Items. All items Must Be Removed By 4pm on the following Friday. Failure to do so could generate additional storage charges of up to $10 Per Lot Per Day and or loss of property if considered abandoned. Three options: 1). Pick Up In Person 2). Authorize or hire some person or service (anyone you choose) To Pick Up Your Merchandise For You 3). Hire one of our recommended shippers, THE PURPLE COMET COURIER OR THE COUNTRY POSTMAN To Package And Ship To You: At buyers request, and only following payment in full of auction merchandise, our staff will release your merchandise to whomever you direct for you. Buyer must make packing, shipping and insurance arrangements at his/her own expense directly with The Shipper... For larger items, we recommend getting an estimate prior to purchasing. PURPLE COMET COURIER PHONE NUMBER IS 845.677.1075 THE COUNTRY POSTMAN PHONE NUMBER IS (845) 677-1076 WE REQUIRE FOR SHIPPING: 1). Shipment can only be made to the Name and Address on record in the Bidding Platform Account and then provided to us on the Payment Received Notification sends us following your payment completion. 2). Shipping Must Include Signature Required Delivery Option... If You Are Not Willing To Receive A "Receipt Signature Required" Delivery, Then Please Do Not Bid. 3). Once delivery service is ordered the delivery to name and address may not be changed. PLEASE NOTE: PURPLE COMET AND COUNTRY POSTMAN BUSINESSES ARE NOT A STORAGE FACILITY: Time is of the essence as to any merchandise delivered to The Shipper for you. Communication with and Payment to The Shipper regarding packing and shipping orders in a timely manner is essential. Packing & Shipping Orders and Payments not processed after one week will be moved to storage and subject to a $10 per day per lot storage fee, which will be made payable directly to GCA prior to release of merchandise, unless other arrangements are made. See The "Taking Possession Of Items Won" Section Of Our Terms For More Complete Policy Explanation For: 1-Picking Up Merchandise 2-Having Merchandise Shipped 3-Hiring A Delivery/Trucking/Moving Service For Other Recommended Shippers Please Check Our Website --> http://www.georgecoleauctions.com Also a note regarding shipment: The Local Shippers pick up on Monday after auction at about 3pm, Wednesday After Auction late afternoon and Friday After Auction and then sporadically. The faster you pay and let us know to release to the local shipper, The faster they can get your package on its way to you. If your payment is received and authorization to release is done by Noon On Monday, your item(s) will be in the first batch going out and will have priority. TAKING POSSESSION OF FIREARMS: To protect the interests of all involved, ALL firearms & ammo shipping will be done under the direction of an FFL. If transfer is required, there is an FFL Processing Fee that will be payable directly to the FFL. If you have questions about that fee, whether a background check will be required, and regarding the process to take possession please call FFL Joe Liuni - 845.443.7727 Shipping of Firearms will also be be done by FFL and may be required to be shipped to an FFL in your state per law. At last update of this information, average shipping for long guns is around $28. Due to price flucuations we do not imply a guarantee so please confirm if pricing is a critical issue for you. Ammo can NOT be shipped together with a firearm, it must be shipped separately. If you have questions on shipping ammo /firearms or would like to request ammo/firearms shipping expense to your specific area please call Joe Liuni - 845.443.7727