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armadillo consignment's estate sale contract
12421 Greenwood Ave North, Seattle, WA 98133
(206)
363 6700
sales@armadilloconsignment.com
Armadillo Consignment (Agent) agrees to perform an estate sale for (Seller)
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Further
(Seller) __________________________________may consign the contents that remain
after the sale to Armadillo Consignment, 12421 Greenwood Ave North Seattle, as
both Armadillo and seller agree.
Consigned property will be subject to the terms and conditions of the
usual and customary Armadillo Consignment store policy.
The
following terms and conditions:
Location
of merchandise:
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General
description of merchandise:
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Scheduled
dates of access for setup of sale:
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Agent
agrees to conduct an on-site estate/tag sale at the above location by
advertising and inviting potential buyers to attend a pre-priced on-site sale
using the traditional tag sale format.
Agent
will act on a best efforts basis in an effort to obtain a fair and reasonable
price for the items.
Agent
will perform the following services:
Advertise as appropriate
E-mail agent's list of active estate sale and tag sale
buyers.
Promote sellers sale on estate sale web sites
Place appropriate signs directing buyers to sale location.
Call buyers who actively buy "special" items
included in the estate.
Secure any necessary permits where required.
Organize, display and make all the merchandise accessible.
Supply tables, racks, shelves & display cases for the
sale.
Research unique items to get a fair price.
Price all valuable items with attention to ascertain the
"right" price.
Embellish the sale by adding desirable items to attract more
buyers.
Negotiate and "make deals" assuring a fair price
and a fast sale.
Record sale and reconcile the cash result.
The agent agrees to absorb and pay all expenses related to
promoting and conducting the sale including advertising, payroll, etc.
The seller agrees to pay a 50% commission on all gross
sales.
The seller also agrees to pay $10.00 per hour per person
(except for the Principal) to set up and stage the estate for sale. It is agreed that this expense will be taken
from the gross proceeds at the end of the sale.
Other provisions concerning the conduct of the sale:
A) The agent will set the dates and hours of the sale.
B) The agent will have full access to the property in which
the sale is conducted.
C) Seller should not be present during the selling hours of
the event and should not interfere with the conduct of the sale or the
negotiation with the buyers.
D) Agent and agent’s designated sales personnel will have
the sole authorization to set prices and to discount and/or renegotiate prices
with buyers. Agent will leave certain items un priced in order to invite
conversation and negotiation.
E) Agent will make a reasonable effort to prevent breakage
and theft, however agent will not be responsible for payment or replacement of
any items rendered un saleable by these causes.
F) The agent may accept personal and business checks
tendered by those known by or properly identified to the agent. All checks are
subject to the rules and regulations of the State of Washington and the bank in
which they are deposited.
G) Sales taxes will not be collected by the agent based on
the "casual sale" rule.
H) Homeowners insurance will be in force on the location
property at the time of the sale.
I) Buyers are solely responsible for the removal of the
property they purchase and are required to remove items purchased before the
end of the sale.
J) Agent is not responsible for damage to the property
caused by the buyers during the removal of their merchandise or during the
conduct of the sale.
K) Seller will provide title and/or bill of sale for any
property which by law or common practice requires these documents. (auto, boat,
etc.)
L) Agent will not be responsible for any damage to the
leftover merchandise incidental to transporting said items to the auction
houses.
M) This agreement is subject to the laws of the state in
which the sale is conducted.
N) Any agreement to alter the terms and conditions of this
agreement does not effect the validity of any of the other provisions.
O) In the event of a dispute between the seller and the
agent, the parties agree to settle by professional mediation.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:
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SELLER AND AGENT HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
PROVISIONS ABOVE AND AGREE TO THEM.
SELLER_________________________________ DATE______________
AGENT__________________________________ DATE______________
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