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General Disclaimer

The information provided by BidBut.com (“https://www.bidbut.com”) is for general informational and educational purposes only. All information on the site is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the site.

The use of any information or tools from this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your responsibility to ensure that any information or tools available through this website meet your specific requirements and circumstances.

Informational Only, Not Financial or Investment Advice

Content and tools on BidBut.com, including the Max Bid Calculator, Auction Fee Calculator, Bid Increment Calculator, Snipe Timing Calculator, Deal Savings Calculator, and Landed Cost Calculator, are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for your own research on the platform you are bidding on. They do not constitute financial, investment, tax, or purchasing advice of any kind. The figures and suggestions our tools provide are simplified models and general estimates, not guarantees of results. Increment tiers, buyer’s premiums, final-value and payment fees, snipe timing, savings percentages, and landed costs are based on widely-used rules of thumb and the numbers you enter, not personalized recommendations. Real fees, taxes, duties, shipping charges, and platform rules differ from simplified models. Always verify the current terms on the actual auction site and use your own judgment before committing your money to a bid or a purchase.

Auction Fees, Increments, and Rules Vary by Platform

Auction and marketplace guidance, fee figures, and technical information on BidBut.com is informational only and may be incomplete or out of date. Fees, minimum bid increments, buyer’s premiums, proxy-bid behavior, closing rules, shipping charges, and sales tax or import duty vary widely by platform, seller, category, and location, and they change over time. A number that is accurate on one site can be far off on another. Before you place a bid or complete a purchase, you should use your own judgment and verify the current fees, increment table, closing time, and total costs on the actual auction site. Final prices, fees, and shipping depend on many factors; always do your own due diligence.

Tool Accuracy and Limitations

Calculation Accuracy

Our bidding calculators and tools provide estimates based on standard auction conventions, the figures you enter, widely-accepted formulas, and common guidelines. Results should be used as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values or guaranteed outcomes.

Factors Affecting Accuracy

Actual results may vary significantly due to:

• Platform Factors:Fee schedules, buyer’s premiums, increment tables, closing and anti-sniping rules, and how each platform changes its terms over time.
• Cost Terms: Shipping, handling, sales tax, import duty, and payment-processing fees, and how each differs from a simplified model.
• Bidder Choices: The budget, max bid, snipe lead, and strategy you choose, and how each suits your goals and risk tolerance.
• Measurement Factors: Self-reported figures, rounding, estimation, and differences between estimated and actual numbers.

Our Recommendations

For best results with your bids and your budget:

• Use tool results as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values.
• Always consider your specific budget, goals, and circumstances.
• Verify fees, increments, shipping, and closing rules on the actual auction site.
• Read the listing, seller terms, and return policy before you bid.
• Compare multiple listings and platforms to improve future decisions.

Not Professional Advice

BidBut.com tools and content do not constitute:

• Financial or Investment Advice: Information about bids, fees, savings, and resale value is general only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional. Treating collectibles or resale flips as investments carries real risk; confirm critical decisions independently.
• Tax or Legal Guidance: Our tools may ignore taxes, duties, and jurisdiction-specific rules that can materially change outcomes. Consult a tax professional for anything tax-related.
• Guaranteed Outcomes: Calculator outputs are planning aids only and are not a guarantee of winning a lot, the final price, the fees charged, or the value of what you buy.
• Certified Expertise: Our content supplements but does not replace the official terms, help pages, and rules published by the platform you are using.

Consider doing additional research or consulting a professional for:

• Buyer’s premiums, reserves, or fees on a specific platform
• Authenticity, grading, or appraisal of collectibles
• Import duties, customs, or cross-border shipping costs
• Reselling, tax on resale income, or business obligations
• High-value purchases specific to your situation
• Major purchase or financial decisions specific to your situation

Bidding and Purchasing Caution

Our guides describe online auctions and deal hunting in general terms only. Bidding involves real money and binding commitments. Important purchasing decisions can have lasting consequences. Always:

• Read the Listing Carefully: Check condition, photos, seller feedback, shipping terms, and the return policy before you place any bid.
• Know the Fees:Confirm the buyer’s premium, taxes, shipping, and any handling charges on the actual site so the total cost holds no surprises.
• Set a Firm Limit: Decide your max bid in advance and stick to it; do not let a bidding war push you past a sensible price.
• Use Good Judgment:Start with smaller lots and notice how each platform’s rules and fees actually play out.
• Verify Before You Commit: Confirm the current terms, increment, and closing time on the auction site before you bid or buy.

If you have any concerns about a listing or a platform:

• Verify seller reputation, feedback, and return policy before bidding.
• Follow the platform’s buyer-protection and dispute processes carefully.
• Avoid bidding on high-value items without confirming authenticity.
• Follow safe and sensible payment practices; avoid off-platform payments.
• Treat unfamiliar platforms and sellers with extra care and caution.

No Warranty

BidBut.com expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that our tools, calculations, or information are error-free, accurate, or complete, or that our website will be available without interruption at all times.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall BidBut.com be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for financial loss, overpayment on a purchase, auction-related costs, goodwill, use, or data arising out of or related to your use of our tools and services.

User Responsibility

By using BidBut.com tools and services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You will use your own judgment, and do your own research on the platform, when applying our recommendations to your specific situation.
• You will verify calculation results and seek additional sources of information before making important decisions.
• You are responsible for verifying the fees, increments, and rules that apply to any auction or purchase you take part in.
• You assume all risks associated with bidding, buying, and reselling, and the use of our tools and information.

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Changes to This Disclaimer

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