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Sale Ter ms & Con dition s

4. Con signor ’s Guar antee: Auction Services LLC to include but not limited to the
1. Bidding:
Based upon representations made solely by the mule following:
Bidders have 4 options to bid: onsite, online, phone, or agent
consignor, all mules consigned have passed our vet check • Title of the animal, free from all claims of ownership
bidding. See our “Register to Bid” page to get registered for
& sifting process prior to the sale. All mules are sold • Sound of limb, eyes, and wind
our next sale. New Bidders are required to provide a driver’s
guaranteed sound by the consignor only that at the time • Not a cribber or wind sucker
license, bank contact information, and bank account number
of sale the mule was sound of limb, wind, and eye unless • Not cryptorchid
so we can verify you are a customer in good standing in order
other announcements are made from the auction block. • Be exactly what they represent them to be.
to obtain a bidder number. Please know that all online &
Th is soundness guarantee is shall be exclusively between • If said mule is not what the consignor represents it to be,
phone bidders must be registered by noon the day before the
buyer and seller only and does not include any other Consignor will be expected to take the mule back and give
sale. Any online or phone bidders trying to register after this
persons. Buyer understands and agrees that MM Auction the buyers a mule that they claimed to have purchased or
deadline, are not guaranteed to bid. All bidders must be at
Services is not responsible to perform any inspection or to the consignor can refund the buyers money minus auction
least 21 years of age. Th e highest bidder is the buyer. If any
independently confi rm or verify the soundness of Consignor’s fees. A decision will be made based on what is best for
dispute arises between or among two or more bidders, sole
mule. Buyer understands and agree that MM Auction both parties. Whether the buyer did their homework or
authority to settle the dispute as he sees fi t is reserved by the
Services is unaware of the condition of Consignor’s mule, not, will also be taken into consideration.
auctioneer and the decisions shall be fi nal. Seller reserves the
and therefore is relying solely upon representations made .
right to waive the sale (bids) of his/her mule before it leaves
by Consignor regarding the condition of the mule and that 5. Requir ements for Transpor t:
the ring. Th e auctioneer reserves the right to reject any or all
the mule is sound. All soundness guarantees do not include • Brand Inspection – Required by the State of Utah on all
bids. Th e auctioneer completes sale of a mule at the fall of the
any time period following the sale including transportation. sale mules: A brand inspection (AKA Ownership Papers)
gavel. We reserve the right to refuse bidding to anyone.
Buyers are encouraged to purchase “drop of hammer” equine is included with mule payment at checkout and must be
2. Payment: insurance to protect their investments. Shall any soundness obtained from the brand inspector once you have paid for
Payment in full is required to be made to MM Auction disputes arise; the buyer must contact the seller and settle your mule(s) $10 fee charge.
Services immediately after the sale by credit card, cash, the dispute between the two of them and Buyer agrees to • Coggins – Required for transport in and out of Utah:
check, or e-check. International purchases are payable only indemnify, release and hold harmless MM Auction Services, All mules sold are required to provide a negative coggins
by credit/debit card or wire transfer. A 3% convenience Colby or Codi Gines, Chrome in the Canyon Premier Mule test current within six months of sale date (provided by
fee will be charged if payments are made with a credit or Sale, or Bryce Canyon Mule Days to and from any claims, consignor).
debit card (4% international). By making payment with liability or damages which may be asserted by buyer of the • Health – Required for transport in & out of Utah: A
your card, you acknowledge that you waive the right for a mule on account of any breach of warranty, breach of promise veterinarian will be on grounds to provide all mules
return of mule(s) along with any and all refunds of monies or alleged misrepresentation. In the event it is determined going out of state a current health inspection. Fees will be
paid, etc. in conjunction with any purchases at this sale/ that the defect was present at the time of sale, the consignor included with mule payment at checkout. $40 per mule
auction from MM Auction Services, LLC. MM Auction is required to trade the buyer a mule of same value or pay (International Health is additional $200).
Services is a pass-through agency and does not hold funds them back purchase price minus auction fees. If the mule
for guarantees, returns or refunds of monies paid on animals is determined not to have the alleged defect, the sale of 6. Transpor ter s:
purchased at auction. Th ere is an 8.1% sales tax rate in Utah said mule is valid and enforceable and purchaser assumes We highly recommend that buyers hire a licensed and
and will be applied to all winning bids. For Utah residents, all costs of examination, treatment, and sale purchase price. insured transporter. Yoder Equine Transporters is our sales
you will be required to fi ll a Resident Exemption Form out Soundness does not guarantee pass of a check by any vet or exclusive transporter. Call ahead to get a quote 478-387-
and turn it into our offi ce before paying for your purchase. trainer following the sale. Buyers are to ride and visit the 8582.
For a nonresident, you will be required to fi ll a Nonresident mule before the sale giving them confi dence they need to bid 7. Equine Insur ance:
Exemption Form out and turn it into our offi ce before come sale day. If they want additional x-rays, they need to We highly recommend that buyers protect their investments
paying for your purchase. Only resellers will provide a sales have them completed before the sale at their own expense. and purchase equine insurance. Giddy Up Equine Insurance
tax license number on the form. All buyers agree to not place Th e buyer understands and agrees that the consignor of off ers drop of hammer coverage and is our exclusive equine
any kind of charge back on any payment made towards the each animal (and not MM Auction Services and Chrome in insurance provider. Call Jamie @ 406-220-0260..
purchase of a mule. the Canyon Premier Mule Sale) represents and warrants to 8. Car e of & Pick-Up:
3. Private Sales: the buyer, Chrome in the Canyon Premier Mule Sale, MM Buyer assumes full ownership and responsibility of the
Absolutely no private sales with consignors either prior to animal from the time it is sold in the sale ring. It is the
the sale or after the auction. Consignors have given MM new owner’s responsibility and sole risk from the time of
Auction Services, LLC Exclusive Rights for selling the purchase for proper feed, care, and maintenance. Buyers will
consigned mules. All mules brought to the sale must go be responsible to pick-up purchased mule(s) immediately
through the auction ring. Any mules “no sold” in the ring following the sale or a $50/night boarding fee will be
but sold outside are expected to report it to the offi ce. We assessed. Do not take sale numbers off the mules, as they will
will leave it up to the integrity of the seller to make sure this be needed for checkout.
happens so the seller will be welcome back to the sale.

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