Bidders should be aware of limitations and restrictions imposed by various states regarding importation of alcoholic beverages which have been purchased at auction and brought into that state's jurisdiction from another state. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to investigate, apply, obtain, route, and comply with all special permit or license requirements prior to collection or shipment of wines purchased at Acker Merrall & Condit. Acker Merrall & Condit assumes no obligation or responsibility for obtaining permits or licenses on behalf of the purchaser prior to shipment, or any legal responsibility that may follow. Acker Merrall & Condit is only making arrange-ments on the buyer's behalf. Bidders are urged to familiarize themselves with their respective states' importation statutes prior to bidding at auction to determine if, when, and how wines may be delivered from the State of California, and from the State of New York, while remaining in compliance with existing statutes.

Collection of Wine

Complimentary pick-up is available by appointment only. Please schedule your pick-up by contacting the Auction Department at 877-ACKER-47 at least one week in advance. Wines will not be released until payment has been received and funds have been cleared. If you are paying by personal check, please allow five business days prior to release of goods.

Local Delivery

Acker Merrall & Condit will arrange delivery within Manhattan for free and at a cost per case handling fee for all other areas. Delivery can usually be made within one week of your request at a prearranged time. All wines are insured at the hammer price while in transit. Delivery within either New York or California is subject to taxation unless a resale certificate is presented by the purchaser to Acker Merrall and Condit prior to purchase. Remittance for delivery charges must be paid in advance.

Multiple Deliveries or Pickups

Any lots that are split into two or more parts for multiple deliveries or pickups shall be subject to a $10 service charge per split, per lot.

Storage

Any wines for which shipping arrangements have not been made within thirty days of the auction date will be put into storage, and assessed a $100 per month storage charge. Any orders larger than twenty lots will be assessed a $200 per month storage charge.

Shipping and Taxation

Shipment will be at the purchaser's expense, and must be prepaid or freight collect. Shipping arrangements for your purchase can be made once payment has been received and funds have been deposited into our account. Please allow five business days notice when arranging shipment within the continental United States, and ten business days for states and territories outside the continental United States, as well as for international shipments, which may require customs documentation or special routing attention.
All deliveries will be air freight or temperature controlled freight service. In all instances, we try to achieve the safest, most efficient and cost-effective method of shipment on behalf of the purchaser. A packing fee of $7.00 per lot will be charged, and service charges on all shipments will not exceed 10%. Any loss or damage resulting from shipping wines via any carrier will be the sole responsibility and at the risk of the purchaser or such carrier. Acker Merrall & Condit will not be held responsible for any deterioration of wines occurring while in transit.

Wines shipped within the State of New York and within the State of California are subject to taxation. Holders of New York State Liquor Authority Licenses and California State Liquor Authority licenses may be exempt from taxation and should present the required documents to Acker Merrall & Condit prior to purchase. Wines shipped outside the State of New York and outside the state of California are exempt from New York State and California State taxation provided the purchaser complies with his/her state regulations. Acker Merrall & Condit assumes no liability for the collection of Sales Tax except within New York State and the State of California. Taxation is determined by the governing body of the final destination of the shipment. Successful bidders are required to comply with their respective states' regulations regarding importation of alcoholic beverages. AMC assumes no liability for arranging any customer's shipping. The customer is always shipping to him-or-herself.
Insurance coverage does not cover confiscation by any government or law enforcement agency as a result of alleged violations of applicable laws by sellers or bidders.

All shipping must be prepaid.