Saco River Auction "processing fee"

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by BosseFieldBoy

I have never bid in one of Saco River's auctions, but I won a couple of items in their last auction. When I got my invoice I saw a $32 "processing fee" in addition to the buyer's premium and shipping cost. I didn't see anything about a processing fee in the terms and conditions. I asked them to either waive the fee or point out where the fee is mentioned on their website. No response yet.

Has anyone dealt with this issue before? Am I out of line?

Seems pretty clear.
Emphasis added.

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Seems pretty clear.
Emphasis added.

Oops, my bad

[brob28]

FWIW, last time I purchased something in one of their auctions was 2015 - there was no processing fee at that time.

[Republicaninmass]

I thought it was from liveauctioneers

[pawpawdiv9]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

I thought it was from liveauctioneers

^^^That's one of their platforms. They also used Ebay this time as well.
Chech the original thread- it had 3 links/platforms to bid. http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=242363

On the LiveAuctioneer Site:
Terms & Conditions
SALE TERMS: 23% buyer's premium + 5.5% State of Maine sales tax if applicable - All sales are final - No Returns - All items are sold 'as-is', 'where-is' with no warranties or guarantees. - Note* sales tax may be waived by purchasers with valid state resale certificate PAYMENT TERMS: You will be invoiced after we have had time to calculate your shipping costs. Payment Must Be made within 7 days.Bad checks subject to $30.00 processing fees.METHODS OF PAYMENT include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, PayPal, Cash, Check and Money Order.SHIPPING TERMS: Buyer's are responsible for all shipping and handling charges - All items are shipped via USPS or FedEx - Shipping charges are non-negotiable - Alternate shipping may be arranged by the buyer at the buyer's discretion and expense - Items are shipped within 5 days of payments received.PICK-UP: If you plan to pick-up items in person please let us know as soon as possible. It will help us to speed up the invoicing process.DISCLAIMER: All descriptions provided by auction staff are made in good faith and as a service to buyers. Saco River Auction is not liable for errors or omissions. If you have questions about an item please contact us before you place a bid.

On the Ebay platform:




Saco River Auction



See conditions of sale

SALE TERMS: 18% buyer's premium + 5.5% State of Maine sales tax if applicable - All sales are final - No Returns - All items are sold 'as-is', 'where-is' with no warranties or guarantees. - Note* sales tax may be waived by purchasers with valid state resale certificate PAYMENT TERMS: You will be invoiced after we have had time to calculate your shipping costs. Payment Must Be made within 7 days.Bad checks subject to $30.00 processing fees.METHODS OF PAYMENT include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, PayPal, Cash, Check and Money Order.SHIPPING TERMS: Buyer's are responsible for all shipping and handling charges - All items are shipped via USPS or FedEx - Shipping charges are non-negotiable - Alternate shipping may be arranged by the buyer at the buyer's discretion and expense - Items are shipped within 5 days of payments received.PICK-UP: If you plan to pick-up items in person please let us know as soon as possible. It will help us to speed up the invoicing process.DISCLAIMER: All descriptions provided by auction staff are made in good faith and as a service to buyers. Saco River Auction is not liable for errors or omissions. If you have questions about an item please contact us before you place a bid.


Shipping terms

SHIPPING TERMS: Buyer's are responsible for all shipping and handling charges - All items are shipped via USPS or FedEx - Shipping charges are non-negotiable - Alternate shipping may be arranged by the buyer at the buyer's discretion and expense - Items are shipped within 5 days of payments received.PICK-UP: If you plan to pick-up items in person please let us know as soon as possible.


Buyer's premium

Buyers Premium is 23% = 18% in house +5% Invaluable Fee


Condition terms

All conditions of items are provided as good faith, and not guaranteed. We strive to provide the best descriptions of our items, however errors may occur and are at no fault of the auction hall staff. We strive to detail condition reports in our descriptions and photos, however obscure details on descriptions may escape us as we are not experts on every item. Please bid accordingly.


Tax terms

5.5% Maine Sales Tax is added for any sales by Maine Residents unless a valid re-sale certificate is presented