Terms and Conditions

With our auctions, we want everything to be as straightforward as possible. However, we also want to protect both the buyer and seller to ensure everyone is satisfied. Therefore, we tried to keep everything cut and dry and easy to follow.

If you have issues with a lot or auction, or as a seller, please bring it to our attention right away.

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Disclosure:

Everyone agrees to these terms and conditions by bidding, buying, consigning, or otherwise participating in any Pips 'n Chicks Auctions. Breaking any of these terms and conditions can result in a ban from the platform and voiding sales. All disputes between buyers and sellers on lots from Pips 'n Chicks Auctions will be mediated by Pips 'n Chicks, and Pips 'n Chicks' decisions will be final. Pips 'n Chicks also reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time, and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of these changes.

Full Terms and Conditions

Eligibility

Everyone must be over 18

You must be at least 18 years old and legally able to enter a binding contract to participate in auctions as a buyer, bidder, or seller. By creating an account and bidding or consigning, you agree to provide accurate and truthful information.

Auction Process

Every bid must be a serious attempt to buy the lot.

All bids are binding and cannot be retracted. The highest bidder at the end of the auction is legally obligated to complete the purchase and considered the buyer.
All bids are made in standard USD, and must be made through the website by the direct buyer.
Bidders can sign up for notifications on any lot, which may be subject to technology delays due to no fault of Pips 'n Chicks or the consigner. By signing up for notifications you acknowledge said risk.
Sellers agree to ship or transport lots within 5 business days of auction close. Failure to do so or appropriately cancel the auction will result in a ban from future auctions.
Auctions can be canceled prior to close for extenuating circumstances at the discretion of Pips 'n Chicks. In the event of a canceled auction, all bidders will be notified and the seller may be subject to fees at Pips 'n Chicks' discretion.

Payments

Everyone must pay and be paid timely. Fees are covered by the buyer.

Buyers must make a payment in full within 48 hours of winning the auction. Failure to pay within this timeframe will result in a ban from future auctions.
All bidding prices include shipping, handling, and packaging fees. The buyer is responsible for paying an additional 6% sales tax on the final bid.
A 3.5% processing fee will be added to all credit and debit card charges at the expense of the buyer.
Sellers will be paid on or before the 31st of the month for every completed and shipped auction. Sellers receive a check directly from Pips 'n Chicks for 90% of the final bid for each auction.
If a seller is unable to complete the auction once the auction is closed, a full refund will be issued to the buyer and the seller be liable for the 10% commission fee to Pips 'n Chicks, due within 2 weeks of the final bid close.

Shipping

Pips 'n Chicks and the Sellers are not liable for post office damage or hatch rates.

Sellers are responsible for packaging fertile eggs and birds according to standard industry practice, as well as state and national transport guidelines with the USPS. The seller is also responsible for the health and viability of these animals up until the animals leave for transport.
All shipping will be done through standard USPS unless explicitly stated in the auction description. All auctions include shipping in the final bid.
All sellers must maintain NPIP status and follow full legal compliance when transporting across state lines.
All lots become the property of the buyer at the auction close, and as such, the buyer assumes all risk from shipping, handling, and packaging, as well as care for the animal post transport.
Pips 'n Chicks nor the Seller can not guarantee the shipping speed or hatch rate post transport. Pips 'n Chicks makes no warranty for the lots or animals sold and no refunds will be issued for hatchability, fertility, or otherwise success from the animals.
Bidders are responsible for full inspection of the lots and animals prior to placing bids. Seller is responsible for accurate representation of the lots at the time of the auction. It should be noted that show quality lineage or previous awards does not guarantee birds will be without faults or any future placings.
Neither the Seller nor Pips 'n Chicks is responsible for the quality, viability, or health of the animal during or after transport.