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INTERESTED IN BUYING?
HERE'S HOW...
At Galleria Texana, we welcome art enthusiasts, collectors, and buyers interested in acquiring unique pieces through our auction platform. Whether you’re seeking fine art, cultural artifacts, or rare antiques, we offer a seamless experience to help you find and bid on extraordinary items. Here’s how to get started:
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Buyers Must Pre-Register On-Line
Buyer Pre-registration is encouraged for two to three (2-3) weeks before the Auction Date and Time. Pre-registration requires posting payment processing information, billing, and shipping addresses, e-mail address, and cell phone contact information. Buyers can then bid in any auction, by any other auction house on Liveauctioneers.com, by searching “Items of Interest.”
GALLERIA TEXANA Account Number: 9513
Registration Link: http://www.lineauctioneers.com/9513/galleria-texana
Helpful Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0IkiE0BcZM
Note: REGISTERED BIDDERS receive an e-mailed, detailed notice with GALLERIA TEXANA’S auction schedule outlining the auction preview period, sale dates, and post-auction processes.
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Schedules
Galleria Texana auction dates include:
Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Tentative future auction dates in 2025:
2nd Thursdays of March, June, September, and November.
Pop-up auctions are scheduled in between our quarterly auctions.
All GT auctions are timed to Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Preview period runs two to three (2-3) weeks before the auction.​​​
​Notice of Winning Bid and Payment Processing:
Once your items have been accepted bidders purchase is immediately processed for payment. Buyers receive a detailed Receipt breaking down the purchase, taxes, shipping with shipper contact information and tracking number.
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Shipping Options
GALLERIA TEXANA offers BUYERS Shipping Options that are Specific to the LOT LOCATION of our VENDORS. Note: Options vary with the location of both buyer and Vendor.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICE IS PROVIDED FOR ANY OF THE THREE OPTIONS
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“FULL SERVICE (available if VENDOR lives in the United States AND BUYER lives in the United States, Canada or Europe (Note: Mexico currently is NOT Available for VENDORS OR BUYERS IN MEXICO with One (1)Option, SEE OPTION 3 below) or
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“E LABEL SERVICE” using FED EX or
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”HYBRID SERVICE” suitable for SPECIALTY shipping such as climate-controlled OR COMBINATION of small local couriers, local pick-ups, and shipping lines that serve other international countries NOT served under option 1 (FULL SERVICE).
Each LOT publicly posted to buyers as to which options are available and/or VENDOR preferred. For BUYERS to select. After the bid is awarded, buyers can opted to select their preferred shipping method (note: shipping costs vary with which option WINNING BIDDER selects.) Each option covers Insurance and Customer Service throughout the shipping period.
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Payments, Schedule, and Reports to Sellers
After the auction, Galleria Texana’s On-Line Platform provider will handle MOST BUYER payments. BUYERS will receive a detailed RECEIPT by e-mail outlining the final sale prices and applicable deductions such as shipping costs or taxes. Shipping Tracking Info is provided in this receipt. Payment is processed immediately after the auction closes.
Note: VENDORS are paid directly from Galleria Texana five (5) business days after the sale allowing time for merchandise to get shipped to Buyers first. ​
​Sales Tax Collection and Payments
Galleria Texana utilizes the Auction Platform Contractor to handle the collection of applicable SALES TAX collected on each LOT from BUYER. SALES TAX rates and Laws depend on the location of the sale which is based on Galleria Texana’s address of record. BUYERS can claim Exempt status (if applicable) and their billing address is used to determine relevant State and Federal tax laws. Collected Sales Tax, when applicable, is paid directly to the Texas State Comptroller. Out of Country VENDORS are not subject to Sales tax but may be subject to charging buyers for
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Duty Tax Collection and Payments
If a BUYER is determined to be a foreign BIDDER to the US, BIDER is subject to DUTY TAX. HOWEVER, FOREIGN Bidders who are purchasing from VENDORS from their own country are NOT SUBJECT to DUTY TAX.
GALLERIA TEXANA utilizes the Auction Platform Contractor to handle the collection of applicable DUTY TAX collected on each LOT from BUYER. DUTY TAX rates and Laws depend on the location of the AUCTION HOUSE, VENDOR and BUYER and The Type of Merchandise being purchased/sold.. Galleria TEXANA posts VENDOR Country on each Lot so that the AUCTION PLATFORM CONTRACTOR Billing Department can access appropriate Duty Fees (if any.)
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DutyTax (see Duty Tax requirements specific to the vendor link to How to Sell webpage.) ​​
​Galleria Texana Pricing Policy
Galleria Texana works with VENDORS to set their competitive pricing based on United States market values in accordance with FAIR MARKET TRADE STANDARDS (see LINK), condition, and buyer interest. Reserve pricing (minimum price for sale) is also set by the VENDOR for high-value items however many VENDORS do not set Reserve Price and instead, set Lowest Price in the LOT information auction catalog.
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Galleria Texana Quality Standards
To maintain our reputation for excellence, GALLERIA TEXANA requires all items to meet specific quality standards. Items should be authentic, well-preserved, and culturally or artistically significant. Galleria Texana reserves the right to reject items that do not meet our criteria and utilizes In-House curators to evaluate prior to posting LOTS on the Auction Catalog.​​
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Important Emails:
Seller Support - support@liveauctioneers.com
Shipping Support - shipping@liveauctioneers.com