• About Our Business

    About Us:
    There's Nothing Typical About Us Greetings from Gavel-will-travel, her friends and family We would very much like to THANK-YOU for stopping in.........So many times in all the hustle and bustle of our daily life....... We forget to take a moment for ourself or give our family and friends a hug while we enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. We are so happy that you took the time to learn alittle about us.Personally, I have been a live chanting auctioneer for over 25 years and we were the proud owners of Old Palmetto Mercantile Auctions & Antiques in Manatee County Florida (recently retired due to prperty being sold).........We do live on site auctions of General,Household,Antiques & Collectibles.Plus WE have the privledge of working with 3 great auction companies in the area McCoys Auctions form Largo Florida, Scotts Auctions of Zepherhills, Florida & Crazy Mikes' Arcadia Auction Barn ......Please contact us for dates or to be but on email list for upcoming auctions..........We also can give you a list of other weekly auctions in the area......................., I am also licenced to sell Real Estate in Florida and my Real Estate licence is held at Century 21 All Aces with Robert Rotondo (my broker and leader Bradenton(Manatee County) Florida......................We believe in the old fashioned customer service that seems to have left many customer based business. If your looking for something ....by all means e-mail us and let us try to locate your item. [email protected] again for stopping In. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Things You Need to Know When Purchasing Personal Property on the Internet From Us We will always endeavor to describe the items as correct and accurately as possible. Unfortunately, we cannot be an expert on everything....................So if you have a question ask before bidding............. All our items come from estates, store liquidations and new merchandise close-outs and are Sold As Is ! Payment is expected within 7 days of auction closing. If you need an additional invoice please ask !!!! We take personal checks, Money orders or paypal. We prefer that if your purchase is under $20.00 that you mail us a money order. I ship once a week (sometimes twice a week).............If you need something special or RUSHED PLEASE ASK and we will try to make it happen !......................... The only exception to shipping is in the event that you buy a large piece of furniture, than you will be responsible for picking it up in Sarasota, Florida or you must arrange for shipping (we do not arrange for large furniture shipping, we will assist.You must pay by certified check ,PayPal or cash (if picking up in person) for immediate pick-up............payment by personal check or money order must clear our bank before pick-up or shipping.Large furniture transaction must clear our premises within 30 days of auction closing and be paid for within 10days ....................................... Checks and Money orders must usually clear my bank before I ship anything !!! All Florida residents must include sales tax on all purchases in Florida. I strongly recommend you purchase insurance and/ or delivery confirmation. We will not be responsible if you make the decision to ignore or not purchase insurance(Furniture must be insured by shipper) ....... The USPS (Fed x or UPS) is (are) not perfect..........things do get lost and broken....... If you have purchased insurance and something happens...........notify me and go to the post office and get the proper paperwork filled out........I will then send you a copy of the insurance so you can collect. Remember, if you don't insure than you are the only one responsible for loss and or damage . Thanks again for stopping in and Please Bid Now! Here's to a really Great Day!!!!!! Laurel (gavel-will-travel)
  • Our Business Policies and Services

    Shipping:
    When you are the winning buyer please contact us within 3 days and tell us how you will be paying and give us your shipping address. All Payments are expected within 10 days. All auctions are final. If you have any problem please contact us immediately.If you pay with a check please note that your purchase cannot be shipped until the funds have been deposited into our account (usually 7-10 days ).. Thanks for shopping with us!
    Policies:
    Returns must be made within 3 days and must follow tese guidelines. If by chance we have mistakenly misrepresented something,we will issue a refund. Please contact us immediately because communication is the key to all transactions.Otherwise all sales are final.Happy Shopping !
    Payment Methods:
    • Money Order/Cashiers Check,
    • Personal Check,
    • PayPal
    • PayPal
    Tax Information:
    All residents in the state of Florida must pay 6.5% Sales tax