Buyer’s Information
Congratulations on winning your piece of fine art! Below we will tell you hopefully everything you need to know to finalize your purchase. All sales are final and no refunds will be given with the limited exception of circumstances. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the Terms and Conditions for full details.
Payment
All items must be fully paid for by the end of the next business day following the sale, including any additional amounts owed, and removed from the premises of the auction by the winning bidder, at the winning bidder’s expense.
Late fees and/or storage fees may be assessed after five days. Payment for each item purchased must be made before the item is removed. Barridoff encourages bidders to pay for and remove purchased items immediately after the sale.
We accept the following methods of payment:
Cash
Checks will be accepted and must be received on the day of the auction only. Barridoff reserves the right to hold purchases until the check has cleared.
Verified Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express)
Wire Transfer
Sales Tax
All purchases are subject to Maine sales tax (5.5%) unless the bidder is located out-of-state or the bidder presents a signed/valid reseller certificate. Sales shipped or delivered to Massachusetts are subject to Massachusetts sales tax (6.25%). Other out-of-state purchases may be subject to that state’s sales tax depending on the jurisdiction. Please visit our Sales Tax page for further information.
Pick Up
You may pick up your item(s) from our facility in South Portland, Maine. Late fees and/or storage fees may be assessed after five days.
An appointment is not required, but is recommended.
Pick up hours:
Monday - Friday
9:30am - 5:00pm
Please contact our staff via email or telephone here:
fineart@barridoff.com
(207) 772-5011
Our address is:
312 Gannett Drive
South Portland, ME 04106
Shipping
Shipping arrangements and all packing and shipping charges are the responsibility of the buyer. Barridoff Auctions assumes no responsibility of any kind for the packing or shipping of any item.
For your convenience, we recommend our in-house partner to receive, pack, and ship items purchased at the auction:
Eastern Art Services
Barridoff’s In-House Shipping Partner
(207) 815-8960
info@easternartservices.com
If you are not using our in-house partner, once you have made arrangements for shipping with the shipping service of your choice, please send an email to fineart@barridoff.com releasing your purchase to be shipped, include the lot number and any additional pertinent details.
After we receive your release, we will coordinate the details of pick-up with your designated shipper. We will send an email confirmation when your item(s) have been retrieved.
Delivery
If you are in the Northeast and wish to have your item delivered by our consolidated fine art shuttle, we offer door-to-door concierge delivery within a 300-mile radius of South Portland, Maine. Our van meets museum transport standards (air-ride equipped, climate controlled), the artwork is fully insured under our fine art policy and is handled only by our driver, who is an experienced art handler.
*Additionally, If you have artwork you wish to sell, we can pick up those items at no additional charge. Please contact us in advance to arrange this option.