Please do not bid if you cannot pick up during the designated scheduled pick up, unless you make special arrangements with Caring Transitions.

BRING HELP TO MOVE ITEMS, LOADING ASSISTANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE (assume items may require steps, we will try to put that in the description as well).

Local pick up is preferred. Shipping is available for auction lots marked as “Shippable” and is at the buyer's expense. Please make sure the auction lot is "shippable" on the listing

When you receive the ShippingSaint.com link request you to identify how you want to receive your auction lot and you select shipping, you will receive a separate invoice from ShippingSaint.com for shipping charges when the auction lot(s) is ready to be shipped. Depending on the size of the sale and amount of shipping, it may be 3 to 7 days after pickup before you receive your shipping invoice.

 Shipping Instructions

1. Shipping is available for most non-furniture items at the buyer's expense. Very FRAGILE or challenging lots might be taken directly to a local UPS location where UPS packages and ships the auction lots. UPS packing and supplies tends to be expensive so plan accordingly when bidding. Shipping larger and/or fragile lots can be expensive.
2. Please note that individual auction lot(s) NOT available for shipping were chosen as non-shipping for a variety of reasons.
3. Once the specific auction closes and payments are secured, the winning bidders will receive an email and text from ShippingSaint.com requesting winning bidders select how they want to receive their auction lot(s).
4. If you selected “Shipping”, your auction lot will be moved to the CT shipping area for preparation, and you will receive an email and text from ShippingSaint.com with a separate invoice for shipping, handling and materials when the auction lot(s) are ready for delivery/shipping. The shipping, handling and materials or delivery shipped/delivered. If you do not pay the additional invoice for shipping, handling and materials, CT will consider you winning lot(s) abandoned and CT will dispose at their discretion and no refund for the original winning lot(s) will be provided. Shipping is at Buyer’s expense and for auction lots that are marked “Shippable”. CT typically selects the most economic shipping carrier and attempts to combine winning lots for same winning buyer. In addition to shipping carrier charges, there is a minimum handling/packaging charge of $10 per shipment of lot(s) to cover labor and a charge for materials. Shipment requiring more than 10 minutes to package and handle will be charged at a $1 per minute basis. CT automatically acquires $100 insurance or the value of the auction lot(s) whichever is highest. A separate invoice will be provided to the buyer for shipping, handling and materials. The invoice is typically generated within 3 to 7 days after pick up date. Occasionally, depending on the size of the sale and amount of shipping, it may be a few more days after pickup before you receive your shipping invoice. Not all auction lot(s) can be shipped. Additionally, if payment for the shipping and handling invoice is not received after 3 days of issuing the separate invoice, the auction lot(s) will be forfeited, and bidding privileges may be revoked. Disposal of auction lot(s) is performed at the discretion of C T and no refund will be made. If you require shipping on an auction lot(s) that is indicated as not shippable, please send an email before bidding to ShippingDC@CaringTransitions.com to inquire and discuss shipping options. While most of the shipping process in handled in house, very FRAGILE or challenging lots might be taken directly to a local UPS location where UPS packages and ships the auction lots. UPS packing and supplies tends to be expensive so plan accordingly when bidding. Shipping larger and/or fragile lots can be expensive.
5. After your CTBids.com winning lot(s) invoice is paid, a separate invoice will be e-mailed for shipping, handling, and materials charges. In addition to shipping carrier charges, there is a minimum handling/packaging charge of $10 per shipment of lot(s) to cover labor and a charge for materials(e.g. boxes, bubble wrap, etc.). Shipment requiring more than 10 minutes to package and handle will be charged at a $1 per minute basis. CT automatically acquires $100 insurance or the value of the auction lot(s) whichever is highest. A separate invoice will be provided to the buyer for shipping, handling and materials. The invoice is typically generated within 4 to 7 days after pick up date. Occasionally, depending on the size of the sale and amount of shipping, it may be a few more days after pickup before you receive your shipping invoice. Not all auction lot(s) can be shipped. If you require shipping on an auction lot that is indicated as not shippable, please send an email before bidding to ShippingDC@CaringTransitions.com to inquire and discuss shipping options. All shipments must be fully paid for before they are shipped. Therefore, if payment for the shipment is not received within 3 days of shipping invoice, the items will be forfeited, CT may charge a $50 disposal fee and bidding privileges may be revoked. Disposal of lot(s) is performed at the discretion of CT and no refund will be made.
6. CT reserves the right to NOT ship bulky, large or overly heavy items, or items that sell for less than $20. Please email us to ASK before you bid if we can ship something such as this.
7. Due to the large volume of auctions that we are managing, when emailing or calling us, please refer to which AUCTION you are buying from to get a quicker response to your issues/questions.
8. Local delivery may be available starting at a minimum charge of $50 depending on size of auction lot(s), need to disassemble and/or reassemble, and distance traveled to and from the delivery location. If delivery is needed, please select Delivery when you receive the email/text from ShippingSaint. If any questions please email ShippingDC@CaringTransitions.com