General Instructions

    Welcome to AuctionAddict.com, the internet's easiest way to buy or sell anything.  Your satisfaction is our number one priority.  With this in mind, we have designed our site to meet the needs of both buyers and sellers .  If you have any comments or suggestions on how we can improve our services, please contact us with our online support form;  we look forward to hearing  from you.

Getting Started

Registration
    If you would like to participate in the on-line auctions or classifieds, you must be a registered user of Auctionaddict.com .   Registration in our 'Basic' membership plan is FREE and is necessary so that both buyers and sellers have valid potential contact information.  Registration information includes your name, e-mail, address and telephone number.  This information is kept strictly confidential.  Auctionaddict.com will not, under any circumstances, transfer this information to any third party.  Registered users may request another registered user's e-mail, address and telephone information to help facilitate a transaction if necessary.  If a user requests another users information, both parties are sent each others information.  Any user who uses another's information for non-AuctionAddict.com related business will be barred from the site.

Finding an Item
    From the homepage, you can see a list of our top level categories. Clicking on the category with your mouse will bring up a page showing the listings in that category, as well as clickable subcategories. In addition, look for our search box at the top of most pages. You can use our search engine to quickly find items by keyword, seller, or geographic location.

Listing Types
    At Auctionaddict.com we have two types of listings: Auctions and Fixed-Price (classified ads) items. Auction items are bid progressively higher upon, and are sold to the highest bidder(s) when the listing closes. Fixed price listings are just like traditional classified advertisements. Buyers do not "bid" on fixed-price items, they order them directly from the seller at the price he/she specified. When a buyer orders an item from a fixed price listing page, both buyer and seller are immediately notified via-email.
    listings remain "open" between 1 and 14 days (chosen by the seller) or may exist in an "ongoing" format.  
   Ongoing listings close when there have been no successful bids within the 24 hour period preceeding the listing's posted closing date and time. If a bid/order is placed within 24 hours of the listings end date and time, the listings closing date will be extended 24 hours from the last bid/order. This feature makes your listing more like a "real world" one; i.e. as long as people continue to bid/order your item the item will not close (and make you more money).     All listings end at Eastern time on the day and time specified on the listing page.Please be aware that this time is relative to that which our server keeps, and is conveniently displayed at the top of every page.
 

Understanding the Auction Formats
    Auction listings are further subdivided into two different types:   a single item format, and a multiple quantity (sometimes referred to as "yankee" auction).   

• Single Item Format  -  Bidding on a single item requires you to place a Maximum Bid. The Maximum Bid is the most you are willing to pay for an item and will be kept strictly confidential. AuctionAddict.com will bid on your behalf by increasing your bid by the minimum bid increase (the smallest dollar increment of bidding allowed, which is based on a sliding scale depending on the current price of the item) until your maximum bid has been reached. This format allows you to pay the least amount of money necessary to win the item and saves you the effort of constantly monitoring the auction to make sure you are not outbid.

example - Let's say an item has just been posted and has a starting bid price of $100 . The least amount of money you are allowed to bid is $100.00. However, it is to your advantage to bid the most you are willing to pay. So, let's say "Aaron" put in a maximum bid of $150.00. Aaron will become the high bidder with a "visible" bid of $100.00 (If the auction then ended before other bids were placed he would only have to pay $100.00).  Now, let's say "Naomi" comes along and places a maximum bid of $130.00 for the same item. Because "Aaron" has already placed a higher maximum bid, he will immediately become the highest bidder again with a bid price of $131.00 ($130 plus $1.00 which is the minimum increase value at this price), and Naomi is outbid.  Now let's say "Leny" comes along and places a maximum bid of $175.00 on the item.  Leny becomes the highest bidder with a successful bid price of $151.00, and Aaron has been outbid. If the auction then ends, "Leny" would only have to pay the seller $151.00 (and not her maximum bid of $175).

• Multiple Quantity  - In this type of auction several identical items are placed for auction at the same time. When the auction closes, the high bidders pay their actual bid price. If several bidders have bids at the same price, bidders who requested a greater quantity take precedence over bidders who requested a lesser quantity.  If both bid price and quantity is the same, buyers who bid earlier win over later bidders. One may bid on as few or as many items as one would like, but bidders are expected to take a quantity smaller than that which they bid upon if higher bidders deplete the stock.

example - Let's say there are 5 "widgets" for sale and the starting bid price is $50.  "Manny" bids $50 on a quantity of 2,   "Henry" bids $52 on a quantity of 2, "Arielle" bids $52 on a quantity of 3 and "Heidi" bids $54 on a quantity of 1.  The auction then closes.  Because Heidi has the highest bid price she definitely gets her 1 widget, and she pays $54 for it.  That leaves 4 left.  Both Arielle and Henry have the same bid price of $52, but Arielle asked for 3 and Henry only asked for 2.  Because Arielle asked for a greater quantity, she gets 3 widgets and pays $52 each for them.  That leaves 1 widget left.  Henry gets the last widget and also pays $52 for it.  Even though Henry requested 2 widgets he is still obligated to accept the one remaining.  Poor Manny, he got outbid and has to try his luck some other time!

Closing the deal
    AuctionAddict.com serves solely as the listing agent and is not involved in the actual transaction of goods between buyers and sellers. We would like to remind you that AuctionAddict.com is merely a venue for online person-to-person auctions and classified advertisements and does not act as a guarantor regarding the price or completion of such transactions on its site. The transaction of goods is the sole responsibility of the individual buyers and sellers.  There are several things one can do to facilitate a smooth transaction when an auction listing closes or when an order is placed on a fixed-price item.   If you are confident that the seller is an honest dealer, you may agree to send a personal check or cashier's check to him or her in exchange for the goods.  How can you tell if someone is reputable?  You can review their comments file.  This file holds any comments that other users may have left about a particular user, along with a rating based upon whether their transaction experience was positive or negative.  Users are encouraged to leave feedback about others, especially praise if transactions went as planned.  Keep in mind that AuctionAddict.com is a new service, and hence most users comment files will be empty in the short term.  One can be more careful by choosing to send the goods C.O.D. (cash on delivery).  Federal Express offers this service for a nominal fee.  That way, the buyer is ensured of delivery, and the seller will definitely get a payment.  The most secure form of  transaction (and highly recommended by auctionaddict.com) is via an escrow service. AuctionAddict.com has formed a partnership with IESCROW, who for a small fee will oversee the transaction and eliminate risk. Click Here for more details
 

Selling

    List anything and everything!  You can think of our service as a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week, garage sale.  Do you have some baseball cards that you want to get rid of?  How about that extra toaster you got for your wedding?  You would be surprised at how popular virtually anything is when it has a worldwide audience of buyers.
    Listing an item for sale is fun and easy. First, you must become a registered user. Then, all you have to do is fill out our listing form with information such as the title of your item, the category it belongs in, a description, minimum bid price, quantity, and days until closing. You are free to use HTML tags in the description, and there is a place for you to add a picture of the item if you have one available. The most successful auctioneers are the ones who set a starting bid price lower than the supposed value of the item. This will encourage bidders to place bids on the items, which then encourage others to counterbid (bidders like to see items that have a lot of "action" on them). Our software automatically sets the minimum bid increase based on the bid price. You will be assigned an item number and you can use this number to promote your auction however you see fit.  Your item will have the following URL:

Cost

    We charge absolutely NO LISTING FEES and NO COMMISSION FEES! All buyers and sellers can utilize all of our basic services at no charge. Sellers may choose to enhance the visibility of their listings by paying for optional services, such as having them appear in bold-faced print when returned from our search engine, or paying for higher search engine placement. These enhancements are completely optional, and all fees for these enhancements are detailed on our item listing page.

Payment

    Sellers who have accumulated fees may pay with a check or a credit card. Checks or money orders drawn on foreign banks must include an additional US $10.00 to cover bank fees. Returned checks are subject to a $15.00 service charge. Past due accounts are subject to termination and a $5.00 reactivation fee. Auctionaddict.com reserves the right to recover costs of collection. Fees and policies are subject to change without notice

Terms and Conditions

• AuctionAddict.com is merely a venue for online person-to-person auctions and classified advertisements and does not act as a guarantor regarding the price or completion of such transactions on its site.
• Adult themed or Pornographic listings are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
• Firearms, air guns, and air-rifles are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
• If you have multiple quantities of an item, you may only list them in a maximum of 3 different categories. Violators who "spam" the categories will be suspended from auctionaddict.com .
• The use of private user information, other than as expressly permitted by these Terms and Conditions is strictly  prohibited.
• AuctionAddict.com is not responsible for damage or loss caused by errors in the system or the Internet. The  system may be unavailable unexpectedly as a result of errors or circumstances beyond our control. Use  AuctionAddict.com at your own risk.
• AuctionAddict.com disclaims any implied warranty of merchant ability or fitness for a particular purpose.
• In no event shall AuctionAddict.com's total  liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort including, but not limited to,  negligence), or otherwise exceed the amount paid by you to AuctionAddict.com, if any, that is related to the cause  of action.
• By bidding on an item at auction you demononstrate your intention and ability to purchase that item. Not buying the item after the auction closes may be legally actionable by the seller.
• AuctionAddict.com cannot guarantee that we will notice or prevent users from registering with false demographic  information.
• Users agree to refrain from sending unsolicited commercial e-mail to other users.
• AuctionAddict.com users may  use available information about each other only to the extent necessary to facilitate  AuctionAddict.com related transactions.
• AuctionAddict.com will not remove or edit listings once they are entered into the service, except to comply or to  end auctions with other terms in this agreement. AuctionAddict.com does, however, reserve the right to move  listings from one category to another or to end auctions as appropriate, in its sole discretion.
• AuctionAddict.com cannot guarantee that sellers will complete the sale of an item, or that buyers will go through  with the purchase of an item; all risk is taken by the individual buyers and sellers. This includes but is not limited to  risks associated with dealing with foreign nationals, underage persons, or persons acting under false pretense.
• Certain jurisdictions prohibit or otherwise regulate the sale, purchase and transport of items containing alcohol. In addition, various states impose limitations on the quantity of alcoholic beverages which may be purchased and brought into their jurisdiction by a purchaser from another state without requiring the purchaser, a seller or shipper to possess certain licenses or permits. AuctionAddict.com shall not assume any obligation nor bear any responsibility whatsoever for applying for or obtaining any permits or licenses. Users are strongly advised to investigate the possibility of such limitations and to determine the manner in which alcoholic beverages shall be brought into the buyer's jurisdiction from the seller's jurisdiction to comply with all of said jurisdiction's requirements. AuctionAddict.com is merely a venue for person-to-person auctions and classifieds advertisements. By using AuctionAddict.com, buyers and sellers acknowledge that they have complied with all international, federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to, the purchase, sale, and transport of items containing alcohol.
• AuctionAddict.com cannot guarantee preservation of records, and may expire information without notice, at its  sole discretion.
• Contents of this website are the exclusive property of AuctionAddict.com, copyright © 1998.
• Sellers assume all risk and liability arising from their offer for sale of any item. Users agree to indemnify and hold AuctionAddict.com harmless with regard to loss or damage experienced through use of this service.
• AuctionAddict.com disclaims any warranties expressed or implied on goods or services listed on its website.
• You expressly agree that exclusive jurisdiction for any claim or dispute resides in the courts of the State of  Massachusetts. You further agree and expressly consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in the State of  Massachusetts in connection with any dispute or claim involving AuctionAddict.com.
• AuctionAddict.com is run as a service for the internet community and cannot take responsibility for the condition  or quality of the items presented within its pages.
• AuctionAddict.com cannot guarantee that we will notice or prevent any inappropriate use of the system.
• AuctionAddict.com reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time.
• Payment terms are to be agreed upon between seller and buyer. AuctionAddict.com is not involved in the  transaction.
• The laws of the state of Massachusetts, excluding its conflicts-of-law rules, govern the Auction Rules and these  Terms and Conditions. As noted elsewhere, your conduct may be subject to other local, state, and national laws.
• AuctionAddict.com and all AuctionAddict.com images are trademarks of AuctionAddict.com unless otherwise  stated and may not be used without the prior written consent of AuctionAddict.com.
• Shill bidding on AuctionAddict.com is strictly prohibited.
• Users must be of legal age with the ability to enter into binding contracts.
• The Auction Rules and the Terms and Conditions of this Disclaimer supersede any prior agreements between you  and AuctionAddict.com. The Auction Rules and the Terms and Conditions of this Disclaimer may be amended  from time to time, by AuctionAddict.com in its sole discretion.
• The auction of illegal items, including all counterfeit goods, are expressly prohibited. AuctionAddict.com will  terminate the auction of any such items upon notification by the legitimate trademark or copyright holder and the  Seller of such items may be subject to suspension.
• Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to negligence, shall AuctionAddict.com be liable for any special  or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials in this site, even if  AuctionAddict.com or an AuctionAddict.com authorized representative has been advised of the possibility of such  damages. Applicable law may not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability or incidental or consequential  damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
• AuctionAddict.com does not assume responsibility for the content or the context of the listings.
• By listing an item on AuctionAddict.com for auction, Seller agrees that it does not purchase exclusive rights to a web page on the AuctionAddict.com site. Seller acknowledges that AuctionAddict.com may, in its sole discretion, and without a requirement for  consent by or remuneration to any Seller, place third party advertisements on any web page within the  AuctionAddict.com site.
• AuctionAddict.com may at any time and in its sole discretion prematurely terminate a listing that it feels is not in compliance with these terms and conditions, or that it suspects may be the perpetuation of a fraud.