Antiques Policy

Please review our policy regarding the condition, authenticity, and shipping of antique items.

Updated: July 28th, 2025

By participating in a battle, winning a battle, or utilizing the "Buy it Now" function (an "Activity") in a battle subject to this Antiques Policy (a "Covered Battle"), you agree to and understand this Antiques Policy (the "Policy"). If you do not agree to or understand this Policy or otherwise do not meet the terms of this Policy, DO NOT ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES ON A COVERED BATTLE. Any Capitalized terms in this Agreement, not otherwise defined herein, will have the terms described in the Terms of Use.

  1. Item Condition: The item is unique and is sold as is. Although GovAuctions makes every attempt to procure the item from a reputable vendor, GovAuctions itself makes no guarantees as to the authenticity.

  2. Buy it Now orders: As the item is unique or has unique features, GovAuctions will fulfill "Buy it Now" orders with the following restrictions:
    1. If the battle winner does not redeem the product / exchanges it for bids as offered by GovAuctions, GovAuctions will fulfill the first "Buy it Now" order with the item.
    2. If the item is not available to fulfill a "Buy it Now" order, due to the battle winner redeeming the item, and/or there being multiple "Buy it Now" orders, GovAuctions will offer the customer a quantity of bids, which is outlined in the description of the Covered Battle.

  3. Arrangement of Shipping: After winning a battle or using the "Buy it Now" function on a Covered Battle, GovAuctions will reach out to you to arrange shipment of the item, and to present alternatives if applicable (as seen in Section 2). To be able to determine which items are available to ship, shipment will occur fourteen (14) days after the battle end date the earliest. Please note that due to the high value of the item, a custom shipping method may be used, and the customer may be required to receive the shipment in person. GovAuctions will primarily aim to deliver items to winners, or under Section 2, within thirty days; but due to the unique nature of the items offered, GovAuctions will reserve the right for longer delivery times.

  4. Indemnification: You understand and agree that a breach of this Policy shall constitute a breach of the Terms of Use, including for the purposes of Section 32 of the Terms (relating to indemnification). GovAuctions reserves any right to any action allowed under the Terms for any breach of this Policy.

  5. Conflicts: In the event that any statement on GovAuctions.com or any provision of the Terms of Use or other policy made thereunder contradicts this Policy, to the extent that this Policy is specifically applicable, this Policy shall supersede the statement or provision.