BIDDER REGISTRATION DEADLINES & INFORMATION
GAA Classic Cars @ the Palace 301 Norwalk St Greensboro, NC 27407 * 1-855-862-2257 Fax: 1-877-504-2346
BIDDER REGISTRATION DEADLINES & INFORMATION SALE DATES & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday July 28th, 2016
Welcome Dinner at 5pm We invite registered bidders and sellers to pick up their credentials, preview the vehicles, and enjoy food and beverages while mingling with staff bidders, sellers and other guests of GAA.
Memorabilia & Vehicle Sale Starting at 6:00 pm Memorabilia will cross the block starting at 6:00pm. Items to include neon signs, porcelain signs, gas pumps, antique coolers and more. 80 Vehicles, Many at No Reserve to follow.
Friday July 29th, 2016
Sale Starts promptly at 10am 275 vehicles to cross the block
Saturday July 30th, 2016
Sale Starts promptly at 10am 185 vehicles to cross the block
Please be advised that Dining Options have changed and to read this section below REGISTRATION FEE Register Prior to July 25, 2016 Individual
$100 per bidder badge/number
Register Monday, July 25, 2016
$125 per bidder badge/number
ANNUAL Registration
$250 per bidder badge/number Registration for ALL 3 sales in 2016 (March 3 – 5, July 28 – 29, November 3 – 5)
DEADLINES Pre-Registration Deadline: Now thru 7/25/16 @ 5pm EST Register between now & 7/25/16 at a cost of $100 per bidder badge (which is good for all three sale days). Registering by 7/25/16 allows for admittance to the sale without paying the general admission fee. By registering prior to sale day all your information will be on hand and verified prior to your arrival. All bidders who are pre-registered may be asked to display/show their bidder badge at the gate to gain access to the facility. Pre-Registration includes an invitation to the Welcome Dinner on Thursday night 7/28/16 @ the Palace. The Welcoming event is open to bidders/sellers and their guests only. Doors open at 5pm with food and beverages served as you walk the vehicles and mingle with staff and others attendees. Beginning at 6:00 pm GAA will auction off a great selection of automotive memorabilia followed by 85 vehicles, many at no reserve!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES The Bidder Registration fee includes:
(1) Bidder Badge allowing you access to the bidder area of the sale. (1) Guest Pass allows ONE guest to enter into the bidder area of the sale with you. Access to the Bar Area (near the sales block) set up for bidders, sellers & their guest on sale day (must be wearing their badge for entrance). Drink tickets will be distributed and punched to receive drinks.
You may register via email, fax, mail or on site on sale day. You can register online or print the form off our website at www.gaaclassiccars.com. You can return your forms via fax number 1-877-504-2346, email to [email protected] or mail to 301 Norwalk St, Greensboro, NC 27407.
NO BIDS will be taken from unregistered bidders. If you are also consigning cars for this sale you will not be required to pay the “Bidder” registration fee. GAA does require you to complete the bidder registration documents and follow the guidelines as a bidder.
DINING OPTIONS GAA Classic Cars realizes that you are a “captive” audience here and that to leave the facility to find something to eat might mean you miss the car you came to see. GAA Classic Cars offers several options on the premises. The GAA Restaurant
Breakfast 8am – 10am @ $9 per person, Lunch 11am – 1:30 am @ $11 per person
The restaurant upstairs is open to BADGED guests only (bidders, sellers and their guest who have a badge.) Badges will be checked and the prices listed above are for a full meal per person at your cost. The menu will be available in the lobby each day (Friday and Saturday). GAA Diner and Food Vendors on the main floor -- Open to the public and badged guests, prices vary The GAA Diner near the entrance to the sales arena and the food vendors located near the sales block are available to all guests at their own cost.
BUYERS FEES $500 on vehicles sold for $8,000 or less
6% on all other vehicle purchases
15% on all memorabilia NC Sales Tax equaling 3% of the price of the vehicle for vehicles sold to individuals who reside in North Carolina. It will be the BUYERS RESPONSIBILTY to pay these taxes when the vehicle is titled.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Dealers Already Registered With GAA:
Are not required to provide us with a Bank Letter of Guarantee. All other paperwork and fees must be submitted.
Individual Bidders:
You must have valid photo identification with you (driver’s license, passport, etc) a copy will be made & placed in your file. A Bank Letter of Guarantee. o Your Bank Letter MUST match our sample letter exactly. o You must send us a copy of your Bank Letter with your registration. o You must bring the ORIGINAL Bank Letter of Guarantee with you to registration or mail it with your original registration documents. WITHOUT a COMPLETE Bank Letter there will be a required $500 Deposit. 1. $500 Deposit, GAA will accept either
- $500 Cash - $500 Credit Card if you do not buy anything during the sale you will receive a refund within 14 business days. No refunds will be given during the sale.
PAYMENT OPTIONS All in U.S. Funds Payments can be made via:
Cash Certified Funds Personal or Company Checks No Credit Card Payments allowed for vehicles or fees
Buyers Premiums will be added automatically to the final price upon settlement and payable without relief to the auction company. Payment is required within one (1) hour of the sale of each individual vehicle. Sales tax is governed by North Carolina. Individual buyers will be responsible for payment of any and all taxes when the vehicle is titled. NOTE: IF you are planning on purchasing more than one vehicle please note this on your registration form so that we can establish a single payment method vs. payment for each individual purchase. BIDDER BADGES Bidder Badges are your responsibility. A Bidder Badge is good for the full length of the sale, opening day through closing. IF a Bidder Badge is lost or stolen it is YOUR responsibility to inform auction staff immediately. Once purchases or non-purchases have been verified, a new bidder number can be issued at a cost of $100 to the bidder.
CONSIGNMENT ENTRY RULES 1. Sale position will not be established until fee has been paid. Unpaid entries can be cancelled at the discretion of GAA Classic Cars. 2. Sale position is based on a first come, first serve basis. Requests for position will be taken into consideration. GAA Classic Cars does however have the right to change sale position and make adjustments as we see fit. 3. If you do not declare/announce the vehicle you are bringing, you will not be eligible for “prime” positions within the sale. 4. Vehicles may be changed up to the close of business on Friday, July 22nd 2016. Once your vehicle has been stocked in & placed on its auction spot it will not be moved to any other spot or location. 5. After 7/1/16, if the designated vehicle is not brought to the sale you are subject to the loss of the position in the sale as well as the 6% fee if you sold the vehicle at the reserve you listed. 6. Seller agrees that GAA Classic Cars shall have no liability for loss, theft or damage of any type to the Vehicle/Boat/etc, its contents, or components at any time and that GAA Classic Cars is not a Bailee of such vehicle. Seller further agrees to indemnify and hold GAA Classic Cars, its agents, owners, directors, stock holders, representatives and employees harmless from and against any claims for personal injury and property loss or damage arising out of this transaction. Seller hereby represents that the vehicle is currently insured and that seller shall maintain its own insurance on the vehicle throughout the duration of this agreement, and until the closing of the sale of the vehicle to a buyer under the purchase invoice and bill of sale. GAA Classic Cars provides no insurance and is not an insurer of any vehicle or other article offered for sale. 7. GAA Classic Cars will designate vehicles that do not reach their desired selling figure and provide an avenue for buyers to have the opportunity to continue to bid on these vehicles once they have left the block. 8. GAA Classic Cars pays the seller when payment is received and confirmed from the buyer. In the event of a wire transfer, payment may not arrive until the first business day after the auction. Seller checks are then mailed within 5 – 7 business days. 9. GAA Classic Cars will not release a vehicle until payment by the buyer has been made. 10. Should either buyer or seller default on any part of the transaction, GAA Classic Cars shall remain entitled to any and all fees and commissions by the defaulting party. 11. GAA Classic Cars will be entitled to attorney’s fees incurred in the enforcement of this contract. 12. This document shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of North Carolina. 13. Serial Number/Vin/ID numbers on entered vehicle must match Serial Number/Vin on the title. CARS WITHOUT A VIN OR INCORRECT VIN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE SALE. 14. Please check your serial number prior to coming to the sale, especially on Model A’s and Street Rods, to avoid complications. Our staff can assist you on titles with typographical errors. Homemade VIN’s (those not stamped or issued by the manufacturer) may be subject to additional requirements. Discrepancies with VIN NUMBERS/TAGS/IDS/SERIAL NUMBERS could keep your vehicle out of our sale. 15. Vehicles identified as having “matching numbers” will be subject to additional requirements. Matching Number form (Seller) Matching Number form (Buyer) 16. Sale date/position/run numbers are the property of GAA Classic Cars and cannot be sold/ traded/reassigned to another seller or vehicle. 17. The auctioneer has the right to place a bid for a consignor up to the reserve amount. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place a bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve amount. 18. Vehicles/items must be removed from the auction site within 48 hours of the end of the auction. They are the responsibility of the owner and if not removed, may be removed and stored at the owner’s expense. Reminder: Fraud or misrepresentation by the seller can supersede “as is” in a court of law. A seller may remain liable for issues with a vehicle because of misrepresentation and/or fraud. Be sure that you can confirm or back up any and all claims about your vehicle(s). If you have questions you are welcome to contact at us at [email protected] or 1-855-862-2257.
CONSIGNMENT PROCESS 1. Complete a CONSIGNMENT FORM for EACH vehicle you wish to sell. You can visit gaaclassiccars.com, look under “SELL” to find the consignor contract. You can fax them to 877-504-2346 or email them to us at [email protected]. 2. Make sure to include payment information (credit card) on the form. Cost per vehicle will be determined based on position requested and availability. GAA will charge your credit card once both GAA & the consignor have acknowledged the position. 3. Due to Federal regulations GAA is required to run every “individual” (buyer or seller) through the OFAC list to ensure that our guests are not on the terrorist watch list. To do this GAA requires your social security number if you are buying or selling as an “individual”. Dealerships need to provide their dealer’s license number. For more information you can visit our website on the seller information tab 4. GAA will take all requests into consideration when assigning position. Upon receipt of your information GAA will assign lot number(s). 5. GAA will contact you at the phone number(s) you provide to confirm your request. 6. Upon the determination of position or upon request of information, GAA will mail a SELLERS KIT. This kit will include important information and documents needed to register your vehicle(s). Please read it carefully and return any and all documents at your earliest convenience. A copy of the title, front and back is requested when sending in this information, especially if you are not sending the original title in at that time. 7. A Fed Ex shipping label & envelope is included in your kit. We encourage you to use this to send GAA your ORIGINAL titles and completed registration documents. 8. ALL ORIGINAL TITLES should be received by GAA within 1-2 weeks after Vehicle(s) Consigned. (Vehicle Consignment 1-2 weeks before the sale, titles are due immediately)
9. This kit will be sent to your attention at the address you provide on your request for position form(s). 10. Your titles will be verified against the consignor forms and the vehicle as it is checked in for the sale. 11. If you do not wish to Fed Ex your titles to GAA you can contact our Sale Day Manager, Sonia Joyce at [email protected] or 336-420-2404 to work out another avenue to receive your titles. 12. Once you have received confirmation of your vehicle(s) lot number we request that you email your pictures and vehicle information to [email protected] as soon as possible. The sooner we receive this information the quicker we can advertise your vehicle. Please include your vehicle lot number in the subject line of any emails. 13. Please be aware that photos will be used for our website, a sales catalog and multiple classic car websites. GAA provides “Photo Tips” to help ensure that your vehicle is presented in the best possible light.
AUCTION PROCESS 1. Make arrangements to get your vehicles to the selling facility during the check in dates & times. This information was included in your Sellers Kit and is also available online. 2. Check in dates will be July 20th – July 27th during regular business hours (8am – 5pm) and from 8am-12:00 noon on Saturday, July 23rd. 3. No vehicles will be checked in on Sunday, July 24th. 4. When vehicles arrive at the Palace facilities (301 Norwalk St, Greensboro) proceed to the Registration office. 5. If you have completed all the pertinent paperwork and sent your title in prior to arrival this will simply be a confirmation process. 6. If you have not completed all the paperwork that was sent to you or you have not sent in your title prior to your arrival, you will need to meet with office personnel and await a VIN inspection of your vehicle. 7. Once everything has been confirmed completed your vehicle will be placed on its number. Once your vehicle is stocked in & placed on its auction spot it will not be moved to any other spot or location. 8. Any vehicle documentation should be turned into the registration office. DO NOT leave any vehicle documentation in the vehicle. 9. Sellers should be present during the sale of their vehicle(s). Sellers should make their presence known to the auctioneer/ring man and be available while your vehicle(s) are on the block.
If you have questions you are welcome to contact at us at [email protected] or 1-855-862-2257
PHOTO TAKING TIPS GAA Classic Cars, provides these guidelines/tips as a way to assist you to ensure that your vehicle is represented in the best light possible. Remember, a picture can say a thousand words. These photos will be used for both the website as well as advertising that could include the sales catalog and other advertising in flyers, magazines & emails. PHOTO REQUIREMENTS Size – to ensure quality photos, the minimum size is 1.5 MB, maximum file size is 5MB, 400 x 300. Make sure your date/time stamp is turned off on your camera. Small files will not display well on our website and will limit what we are able to do with regards to advertising. Please DO NOT crop, trim or edit your pictures before sending them to us, this could cause distortion of your photo and poor representation of your vehicle. Let us do the editing please. Polaroid’s, low res digital photos and photos printed on paper will be accepted but the quality cannot be insured when scanning and may or may not be usable for print purposes. TIPS ON HOW TO ENSURE A QUALITY PHOTO: 1. Stage your photos, make sure your vehicle is the focus of the photo. Anything taking your eye off the vehicle is a distraction and should be removed from the area around the vehicle including people, objects on, in or around the vehicle 2. Always have the hood closed, trunk closed and doors closed for the “beauty” shots 3. Keep the background clean and clutter free. 4. Try to take the photo of the vehicle on pavement/asphalt/concrete. 5. Vehicles on grass or near nice landscaping will also work well. Just make sure the vehicle is the focus of the photo. 6. We recommend taking photos outside as natural light provides the best lighting. 7. The best time of day to take photos is at dusk. 8. Take the picture with the sun at your back, this will provide proper shadowing and will better highlight the vehicle 9. Please make sure the entire vehicle fits in the photo. Step back one more step if the nose or tail of the vehicle fully in your photo 10. We suggest the following list of photos: - A good full ¾ angle shot from nose to tail down the driver’s side of the vehicle - A good full side shot from nose to tail down the passenger side of the vehicle - A nose shot - An interior shot from the front to the rear/back seat area - A rear/tail shot - Cargo area shot if applicable - Engine shot - A detail shot or anything special you want to show about the vehicle - Additional photos are welcome and will be posted to the website Example photos are included to give you a better idea, and remember these pictures speak for your vehicle. When sending the pictures to GAA Classic Cars make sure to include your vehicle run number in the subject line. If you could also please include seller name/company and yr/make/model as a part of the email as well. Send your email to [email protected].
EXAMPLE PHOTOS THAT ARE NOT IDEAL FOR SHOWCASING YOUR VEHICLE
EXAMPLE PHOTOS THAT WERE STAGED TO SHOW OFF THE BEAUTY OF YOUR VEHICLE
The other cars take your focus of the car meant to be the feature
A simple nice background shows off this T-bird well
The shadows make it difficult to see the vehicle and it will only darken if used for print
Another simple background makes this orange vehicle really pop
The background is too busy and the vehicle needs the hood down
This vehicle looks great simply sitting in a driveway
GAA Classic Cars @ the Palace, 301 Norwalk St Greensboro, NC 27407 1-855-862-2257 Fax: 1-877-504-2346
MATCHING NUMBERS SELLER: _____________________________________________ DATE ____________ LOT # ____________________ The seller description of Matching Numbers/Number Matching is to inform Bidders/Buyers that the vehicle described has a matching numbers engine block to the best of our knowledge. The seller is making no claim to the engines originality. Matching Numbers/Numbers Matching describes the proper numbers visually inspected without requiring any disassembly of engine, and, DOES NOT include other assemblies or components. Check Box that is applicable to this vehicle:
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Numbers Matching Engine Block Not the Matching Numbers Engine. Appears to be: _______________________________________________ Do not know if Numbers Match
The following Numbers have been visually inspected on: ___________________________________________________ Year___________________ Make __________________________________ Model _____________________________ VIN Tag ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Casting Number_____________________________________ Casting Date _____________________________________ Stamp Pad VIN ___________________________________ Manufacturers Stamping _____________________________ Trim Tag Build Date ___________________________Trim Tag Body Number ___________________________________ I understand that the VIN or Vehicle Identification Number may refer or identify a specific model or option and that the VIN of this vehicle is correct for the model and options represented. Any and all remaining numbers on the vehicle may not be applicable to this transaction or meeting the term “matching numbers”. Should the vehicle be sold and found to not have matching numbers as determined by the buyer and auction company, the auction company has the right to void the sale and that I as the SELLER will be responsible for all fees incurred for the sale of the vehicle, including but not limited to entry fees, all buyers fees, all sellers commissions and fees due the auction company. I will further be bound by any and all seller agreements associated with this sale and understand that by representing the vehicle as having “matching numbers” that I offer a guarantee that may supersede the “As Is” terms of the sale. Both the seller and the auction company know that some numbers are difficult to locate or view prior to the sale and will allow the buyer 24 hours or until the end of the last day of the scheduled auction to inspect and accept the numbers and statement “matching numbers” as described herein. Payment for the sale of this vehicle will be made after meeting the requirements of this document. _____________________________________________ Seller (print) name
_____________________________________________ Seller (Signature)
_____________________Date
Matching Numbers_nov.docx All rules that apply at Greensboro Auto Auction are applicable at this/for this sale.
BIDDER REGISTRATION DEADLINES & INFORMATION SALE DATES & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday July 28th, 2016
Welcome Dinner at 5pm We invite registered bidders and sellers to pick up their credentials, preview the vehicles, and enjoy food and beverages while mingling with staff bidders, sellers and other guests of GAA.
Memorabilia & Vehicle Sale Starting at 6:00 pm Memorabilia will cross the block starting at 6:00pm. Items to include neon signs, porcelain signs, gas pumps, antique coolers and more. 80 Vehicles, Many at No Reserve to follow.
Friday July 29th, 2016
Sale Starts promptly at 10am 275 vehicles to cross the block
Saturday July 30th, 2016
Sale Starts promptly at 10am 185 vehicles to cross the block
Please be advised that Dining Options have changed and to read this section below REGISTRATION FEE Register Prior to July 25, 2016 Individual
$100 per bidder badge/number
Register Monday, July 25, 2016
$125 per bidder badge/number
ANNUAL Registration
$250 per bidder badge/number Registration for ALL 3 sales in 2016 (March 3 – 5, July 28 – 29, November 3 – 5)
DEADLINES Pre-Registration Deadline: Now thru 7/25/16 @ 5pm EST Register between now & 7/25/16 at a cost of $100 per bidder badge (which is good for all three sale days). Registering by 7/25/16 allows for admittance to the sale without paying the general admission fee. By registering prior to sale day all your information will be on hand and verified prior to your arrival. All bidders who are pre-registered may be asked to display/show their bidder badge at the gate to gain access to the facility. Pre-Registration includes an invitation to the Welcome Dinner on Thursday night 7/28/16 @ the Palace. The Welcoming event is open to bidders/sellers and their guests only. Doors open at 5pm with food and beverages served as you walk the vehicles and mingle with staff and others attendees. Beginning at 6:00 pm GAA will auction off a great selection of automotive memorabilia followed by 85 vehicles, many at no reserve!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES The Bidder Registration fee includes:
(1) Bidder Badge allowing you access to the bidder area of the sale. (1) Guest Pass allows ONE guest to enter into the bidder area of the sale with you. Access to the Bar Area (near the sales block) set up for bidders, sellers & their guest on sale day (must be wearing their badge for entrance). Drink tickets will be distributed and punched to receive drinks.
You may register via email, fax, mail or on site on sale day. You can register online or print the form off our website at www.gaaclassiccars.com. You can return your forms via fax number 1-877-504-2346, email to [email protected] or mail to 301 Norwalk St, Greensboro, NC 27407.
NO BIDS will be taken from unregistered bidders. If you are also consigning cars for this sale you will not be required to pay the “Bidder” registration fee. GAA does require you to complete the bidder registration documents and follow the guidelines as a bidder.
DINING OPTIONS GAA Classic Cars realizes that you are a “captive” audience here and that to leave the facility to find something to eat might mean you miss the car you came to see. GAA Classic Cars offers several options on the premises. The GAA Restaurant
Breakfast 8am – 10am @ $9 per person, Lunch 11am – 1:30 am @ $11 per person
The restaurant upstairs is open to BADGED guests only (bidders, sellers and their guest who have a badge.) Badges will be checked and the prices listed above are for a full meal per person at your cost. The menu will be available in the lobby each day (Friday and Saturday). GAA Diner and Food Vendors on the main floor -- Open to the public and badged guests, prices vary The GAA Diner near the entrance to the sales arena and the food vendors located near the sales block are available to all guests at their own cost.
BUYERS FEES $500 on vehicles sold for $8,000 or less
6% on all other vehicle purchases
15% on all memorabilia NC Sales Tax equaling 3% of the price of the vehicle for vehicles sold to individuals who reside in North Carolina. It will be the BUYERS RESPONSIBILTY to pay these taxes when the vehicle is titled.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Dealers Already Registered With GAA:
Are not required to provide us with a Bank Letter of Guarantee. All other paperwork and fees must be submitted.
Individual Bidders:
You must have valid photo identification with you (driver’s license, passport, etc) a copy will be made & placed in your file. A Bank Letter of Guarantee. o Your Bank Letter MUST match our sample letter exactly. o You must send us a copy of your Bank Letter with your registration. o You must bring the ORIGINAL Bank Letter of Guarantee with you to registration or mail it with your original registration documents. WITHOUT a COMPLETE Bank Letter there will be a required $500 Deposit. 1. $500 Deposit, GAA will accept either
- $500 Cash - $500 Credit Card if you do not buy anything during the sale you will receive a refund within 14 business days. No refunds will be given during the sale.
PAYMENT OPTIONS All in U.S. Funds Payments can be made via:
Cash Certified Funds Personal or Company Checks No Credit Card Payments allowed for vehicles or fees
Buyers Premiums will be added automatically to the final price upon settlement and payable without relief to the auction company. Payment is required within one (1) hour of the sale of each individual vehicle. Sales tax is governed by North Carolina. Individual buyers will be responsible for payment of any and all taxes when the vehicle is titled. NOTE: IF you are planning on purchasing more than one vehicle please note this on your registration form so that we can establish a single payment method vs. payment for each individual purchase. BIDDER BADGES Bidder Badges are your responsibility. A Bidder Badge is good for the full length of the sale, opening day through closing. IF a Bidder Badge is lost or stolen it is YOUR responsibility to inform auction staff immediately. Once purchases or non-purchases have been verified, a new bidder number can be issued at a cost of $100 to the bidder.
CONSIGNMENT ENTRY RULES 1. Sale position will not be established until fee has been paid. Unpaid entries can be cancelled at the discretion of GAA Classic Cars. 2. Sale position is based on a first come, first serve basis. Requests for position will be taken into consideration. GAA Classic Cars does however have the right to change sale position and make adjustments as we see fit. 3. If you do not declare/announce the vehicle you are bringing, you will not be eligible for “prime” positions within the sale. 4. Vehicles may be changed up to the close of business on Friday, July 22nd 2016. Once your vehicle has been stocked in & placed on its auction spot it will not be moved to any other spot or location. 5. After 7/1/16, if the designated vehicle is not brought to the sale you are subject to the loss of the position in the sale as well as the 6% fee if you sold the vehicle at the reserve you listed. 6. Seller agrees that GAA Classic Cars shall have no liability for loss, theft or damage of any type to the Vehicle/Boat/etc, its contents, or components at any time and that GAA Classic Cars is not a Bailee of such vehicle. Seller further agrees to indemnify and hold GAA Classic Cars, its agents, owners, directors, stock holders, representatives and employees harmless from and against any claims for personal injury and property loss or damage arising out of this transaction. Seller hereby represents that the vehicle is currently insured and that seller shall maintain its own insurance on the vehicle throughout the duration of this agreement, and until the closing of the sale of the vehicle to a buyer under the purchase invoice and bill of sale. GAA Classic Cars provides no insurance and is not an insurer of any vehicle or other article offered for sale. 7. GAA Classic Cars will designate vehicles that do not reach their desired selling figure and provide an avenue for buyers to have the opportunity to continue to bid on these vehicles once they have left the block. 8. GAA Classic Cars pays the seller when payment is received and confirmed from the buyer. In the event of a wire transfer, payment may not arrive until the first business day after the auction. Seller checks are then mailed within 5 – 7 business days. 9. GAA Classic Cars will not release a vehicle until payment by the buyer has been made. 10. Should either buyer or seller default on any part of the transaction, GAA Classic Cars shall remain entitled to any and all fees and commissions by the defaulting party. 11. GAA Classic Cars will be entitled to attorney’s fees incurred in the enforcement of this contract. 12. This document shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of North Carolina. 13. Serial Number/Vin/ID numbers on entered vehicle must match Serial Number/Vin on the title. CARS WITHOUT A VIN OR INCORRECT VIN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE SALE. 14. Please check your serial number prior to coming to the sale, especially on Model A’s and Street Rods, to avoid complications. Our staff can assist you on titles with typographical errors. Homemade VIN’s (those not stamped or issued by the manufacturer) may be subject to additional requirements. Discrepancies with VIN NUMBERS/TAGS/IDS/SERIAL NUMBERS could keep your vehicle out of our sale. 15. Vehicles identified as having “matching numbers” will be subject to additional requirements. Matching Number form (Seller) Matching Number form (Buyer) 16. Sale date/position/run numbers are the property of GAA Classic Cars and cannot be sold/ traded/reassigned to another seller or vehicle. 17. The auctioneer has the right to place a bid for a consignor up to the reserve amount. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place a bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve amount. 18. Vehicles/items must be removed from the auction site within 48 hours of the end of the auction. They are the responsibility of the owner and if not removed, may be removed and stored at the owner’s expense. Reminder: Fraud or misrepresentation by the seller can supersede “as is” in a court of law. A seller may remain liable for issues with a vehicle because of misrepresentation and/or fraud. Be sure that you can confirm or back up any and all claims about your vehicle(s). If you have questions you are welcome to contact at us at [email protected] or 1-855-862-2257.
CONSIGNMENT PROCESS 1. Complete a CONSIGNMENT FORM for EACH vehicle you wish to sell. You can visit gaaclassiccars.com, look under “SELL” to find the consignor contract. You can fax them to 877-504-2346 or email them to us at [email protected]. 2. Make sure to include payment information (credit card) on the form. Cost per vehicle will be determined based on position requested and availability. GAA will charge your credit card once both GAA & the consignor have acknowledged the position. 3. Due to Federal regulations GAA is required to run every “individual” (buyer or seller) through the OFAC list to ensure that our guests are not on the terrorist watch list. To do this GAA requires your social security number if you are buying or selling as an “individual”. Dealerships need to provide their dealer’s license number. For more information you can visit our website on the seller information tab 4. GAA will take all requests into consideration when assigning position. Upon receipt of your information GAA will assign lot number(s). 5. GAA will contact you at the phone number(s) you provide to confirm your request. 6. Upon the determination of position or upon request of information, GAA will mail a SELLERS KIT. This kit will include important information and documents needed to register your vehicle(s). Please read it carefully and return any and all documents at your earliest convenience. A copy of the title, front and back is requested when sending in this information, especially if you are not sending the original title in at that time. 7. A Fed Ex shipping label & envelope is included in your kit. We encourage you to use this to send GAA your ORIGINAL titles and completed registration documents. 8. ALL ORIGINAL TITLES should be received by GAA within 1-2 weeks after Vehicle(s) Consigned. (Vehicle Consignment 1-2 weeks before the sale, titles are due immediately)
9. This kit will be sent to your attention at the address you provide on your request for position form(s). 10. Your titles will be verified against the consignor forms and the vehicle as it is checked in for the sale. 11. If you do not wish to Fed Ex your titles to GAA you can contact our Sale Day Manager, Sonia Joyce at [email protected] or 336-420-2404 to work out another avenue to receive your titles. 12. Once you have received confirmation of your vehicle(s) lot number we request that you email your pictures and vehicle information to [email protected] as soon as possible. The sooner we receive this information the quicker we can advertise your vehicle. Please include your vehicle lot number in the subject line of any emails. 13. Please be aware that photos will be used for our website, a sales catalog and multiple classic car websites. GAA provides “Photo Tips” to help ensure that your vehicle is presented in the best possible light.
AUCTION PROCESS 1. Make arrangements to get your vehicles to the selling facility during the check in dates & times. This information was included in your Sellers Kit and is also available online. 2. Check in dates will be July 20th – July 27th during regular business hours (8am – 5pm) and from 8am-12:00 noon on Saturday, July 23rd. 3. No vehicles will be checked in on Sunday, July 24th. 4. When vehicles arrive at the Palace facilities (301 Norwalk St, Greensboro) proceed to the Registration office. 5. If you have completed all the pertinent paperwork and sent your title in prior to arrival this will simply be a confirmation process. 6. If you have not completed all the paperwork that was sent to you or you have not sent in your title prior to your arrival, you will need to meet with office personnel and await a VIN inspection of your vehicle. 7. Once everything has been confirmed completed your vehicle will be placed on its number. Once your vehicle is stocked in & placed on its auction spot it will not be moved to any other spot or location. 8. Any vehicle documentation should be turned into the registration office. DO NOT leave any vehicle documentation in the vehicle. 9. Sellers should be present during the sale of their vehicle(s). Sellers should make their presence known to the auctioneer/ring man and be available while your vehicle(s) are on the block.
If you have questions you are welcome to contact at us at [email protected] or 1-855-862-2257
PHOTO TAKING TIPS GAA Classic Cars, provides these guidelines/tips as a way to assist you to ensure that your vehicle is represented in the best light possible. Remember, a picture can say a thousand words. These photos will be used for both the website as well as advertising that could include the sales catalog and other advertising in flyers, magazines & emails. PHOTO REQUIREMENTS Size – to ensure quality photos, the minimum size is 1.5 MB, maximum file size is 5MB, 400 x 300. Make sure your date/time stamp is turned off on your camera. Small files will not display well on our website and will limit what we are able to do with regards to advertising. Please DO NOT crop, trim or edit your pictures before sending them to us, this could cause distortion of your photo and poor representation of your vehicle. Let us do the editing please. Polaroid’s, low res digital photos and photos printed on paper will be accepted but the quality cannot be insured when scanning and may or may not be usable for print purposes. TIPS ON HOW TO ENSURE A QUALITY PHOTO: 1. Stage your photos, make sure your vehicle is the focus of the photo. Anything taking your eye off the vehicle is a distraction and should be removed from the area around the vehicle including people, objects on, in or around the vehicle 2. Always have the hood closed, trunk closed and doors closed for the “beauty” shots 3. Keep the background clean and clutter free. 4. Try to take the photo of the vehicle on pavement/asphalt/concrete. 5. Vehicles on grass or near nice landscaping will also work well. Just make sure the vehicle is the focus of the photo. 6. We recommend taking photos outside as natural light provides the best lighting. 7. The best time of day to take photos is at dusk. 8. Take the picture with the sun at your back, this will provide proper shadowing and will better highlight the vehicle 9. Please make sure the entire vehicle fits in the photo. Step back one more step if the nose or tail of the vehicle fully in your photo 10. We suggest the following list of photos: - A good full ¾ angle shot from nose to tail down the driver’s side of the vehicle - A good full side shot from nose to tail down the passenger side of the vehicle - A nose shot - An interior shot from the front to the rear/back seat area - A rear/tail shot - Cargo area shot if applicable - Engine shot - A detail shot or anything special you want to show about the vehicle - Additional photos are welcome and will be posted to the website Example photos are included to give you a better idea, and remember these pictures speak for your vehicle. When sending the pictures to GAA Classic Cars make sure to include your vehicle run number in the subject line. If you could also please include seller name/company and yr/make/model as a part of the email as well. Send your email to [email protected].
EXAMPLE PHOTOS THAT ARE NOT IDEAL FOR SHOWCASING YOUR VEHICLE
EXAMPLE PHOTOS THAT WERE STAGED TO SHOW OFF THE BEAUTY OF YOUR VEHICLE
The other cars take your focus of the car meant to be the feature
A simple nice background shows off this T-bird well
The shadows make it difficult to see the vehicle and it will only darken if used for print
Another simple background makes this orange vehicle really pop
The background is too busy and the vehicle needs the hood down
This vehicle looks great simply sitting in a driveway
GAA Classic Cars @ the Palace, 301 Norwalk St Greensboro, NC 27407 1-855-862-2257 Fax: 1-877-504-2346
MATCHING NUMBERS SELLER: _____________________________________________ DATE ____________ LOT # ____________________ The seller description of Matching Numbers/Number Matching is to inform Bidders/Buyers that the vehicle described has a matching numbers engine block to the best of our knowledge. The seller is making no claim to the engines originality. Matching Numbers/Numbers Matching describes the proper numbers visually inspected without requiring any disassembly of engine, and, DOES NOT include other assemblies or components. Check Box that is applicable to this vehicle:
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Numbers Matching Engine Block Not the Matching Numbers Engine. Appears to be: _______________________________________________ Do not know if Numbers Match
The following Numbers have been visually inspected on: ___________________________________________________ Year___________________ Make __________________________________ Model _____________________________ VIN Tag ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Casting Number_____________________________________ Casting Date _____________________________________ Stamp Pad VIN ___________________________________ Manufacturers Stamping _____________________________ Trim Tag Build Date ___________________________Trim Tag Body Number ___________________________________ I understand that the VIN or Vehicle Identification Number may refer or identify a specific model or option and that the VIN of this vehicle is correct for the model and options represented. Any and all remaining numbers on the vehicle may not be applicable to this transaction or meeting the term “matching numbers”. Should the vehicle be sold and found to not have matching numbers as determined by the buyer and auction company, the auction company has the right to void the sale and that I as the SELLER will be responsible for all fees incurred for the sale of the vehicle, including but not limited to entry fees, all buyers fees, all sellers commissions and fees due the auction company. I will further be bound by any and all seller agreements associated with this sale and understand that by representing the vehicle as having “matching numbers” that I offer a guarantee that may supersede the “As Is” terms of the sale. Both the seller and the auction company know that some numbers are difficult to locate or view prior to the sale and will allow the buyer 24 hours or until the end of the last day of the scheduled auction to inspect and accept the numbers and statement “matching numbers” as described herein. Payment for the sale of this vehicle will be made after meeting the requirements of this document. _____________________________________________ Seller (print) name
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Matching Numbers_nov.docx All rules that apply at Greensboro Auto Auction are applicable at this/for this sale.
