Join us for a truly special live auction on October 11, 2025, featuring the second part of the remarkable Smock family collection. This event is a must-attend for enthusiasts of classic audio, vintage collectibles, and exceptional vehicles.
We'll be auctioning a stunning collection of phonographs and a fascinating array of gum ball machines & vintage cigar & tobacco collectibles from the Smock family.
Adding to the excitement is a fantastic selection of vehicles and collectibles:
- From the Smock Collection: A beautifully restored Indian Chief Motorcycle in pristine condition
- From a Private Estate: A super sharp 1959 Chevrolet Impala, a high-performance 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z-06, and two Harley Davidson Motorcycles.
Prepare to bid on this truly unique and one-of-a-kind collection!
Live Auction with Online Bidding Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM – LOT #1 STARTS PROMPTLY AFTR ANNOUNCEMENTS AT 9:00 AM
Previous Inspection: Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM & Auction Day ONLY
Online Bidder’s Premium: 15%
Live In-Person Bidder’s Premium: 15%
Sales Tax: 5.50% - Sales tax applied to invoice total, including Auction Premium (Vehicles are exempt from sales tax at time of purchase)
Title Fee: $ 25.00 per Titled Vehicle
Credit Card Convenience Fee: 3.55% on all Credit & Debit Cards
Participation Requirements: Valid Credit Card required for bidding approval. Authorize.net will ping your card for $25.00. This ping will come off within 72 hours.
Payment Options: Wire, Cash, Business or Cashier’s Check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, (No Personal Checks) – All payments must be made to Jack Nitz & Associates.
Live In-Person Bidders: ALL payments for Live Bidders are due within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the Auction.
(For Online Buyers) Credit Cards are not automatically charged; a secure pay link can be sent to pay by credit card. Please call 402-727-8800 if you have questions.
Invoices (For Online Buyers): If you have not received an email with an attached invoice by Monday, October 13 by 11:00 AM, please contact our office at 402-727-8800. Invoices are emailed from nitzauctions@gmail.com.
PLEASE READ IN FULL – IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ITEM PICKUP & SHIPPING
Important Notes
- Review Item Descriptions: The buyer must arrange shipping/hauling for some items.
- Terms Updates: Notification of any changes to the terms will be sent via email.
Pickup & Shipping Information
- Pickup Date and Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Vehicle Removal Deadline: Vehicles requiring special hauling must be removed by Friday, October 17, 2025.
Shippable Items (handled by Jack Nitz & Associates via Shipping Saint)
- Choosing Pickup or Shipping:
- Click Link: Select the link in the email or text message.
- Make a Selection: Choose "Pickup" (green bar) or "Ship" (blue bar).
- For Pickup:
- Choose your preferred pickup day.
- Choose your desired pickup time.
- For Shipping:
- Updates will be sent via text and/or email during packing.
- Important: Pay the shipping invoice before items are dispatched.
- Confirm Selection: Review and confirm the choice in the pop-up window.
Large Assets
- Buyer's Responsibility: The buyer is responsible for arranging specialized shipping for large items.
- Local Contacts: A list of local shipping/delivery contacts will be provided.
Payment Deadline
- All payments are due by Friday, October 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM for Online Bidders.
Questions?
- Contact 402-727-8800 for assistance with the pickup or shipping process, including editing pickup dates or times.
All assets must be picked up within the specified dates for the auction, items not picked up will incur storage fees of $25/day per asset. Assets not picked up/claimed within 14 days of the conclusion of the auction are considered abandon & become the property of Jack Nitz & Associates. No refunds, credits or charge backs will be granted due to a lack of removal at the designated times.
GENERAL AUCTION TERMS
1. The information provided in this catalog is deemed correct, but is in no way guaranteed. We will in no way be held responsible if the information provided to us was incorrect to begin with. While descriptions are believed to be correct, the Auctioneers or owners make no warranties or guarantees as to the genuineness, authenticity of or defect of any items & will not be held responsible for advertising discrepancies or inaccuracies. It is our sincerest intention to provide the potential buyer all the information that pertains to the various items.
2. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. All Property is offered in 'AS IS, WHERE IS' condition, unless otherwise specified by the Auctioneer. No Warranties, either expressed or implied, will be offered.
3. Once the Auctioneer says 'SOLD', the equipment becomes the Sole Responsibility of the Purchaser.
4. The Auction Company reserves the right to reject the Bid of any purchaser or revoke any/all bidding numbers from any purchase, who in the past has presented a problem for collection to either the Auction Company or Seller.
5. Any/all Purchasers will be expected to rely upon his/her personal inspection or investigation of the property being offered at the Auction, or that of an approved party to Buyer, and not upon any representation of warranty or condition by the Seller or the Auction Company. Seller or Auction Company will, in NO WAY, be held responsible for any discrepancies, damage or loss of any property of Buyer once the Auctioneer says SOLD.
6. Any/all prospective Purchasers will be required to register for a bidder's number and present proper identification when registering.
7. All purchases for Live Bidders MUST be settled for, IN FULL, on Auction Day. Online Bidders will have 5 business days to pay in FULL.
8. ABSOLUTELY NO Assets will be removed from the Auction Site until Settled for. Any/all Assets left at the Auction Site after the Auction will be the SOLE Responsibility of the Purchaser.
9. All Arrangements for Removal of the Equipment MUST be made through the Auction Company or Seller.
10. Any/all announcements made from the Block on Auction Day will take absolute precedence over any matter of print or any matter of previously printed advertising.
11. Neither the Sellers or the Auction Company will assume any liability or responsibility for transfer costs or damages to the equipment resulting in a loss to the Purchaser, either due to negligence or natural accidental occurrence circumstances. Furthermore, Purchaser will hold harmless both the Sellers and the Auction Company, and their heirs and assigns, from any litigation and/or loss due to any lawsuit brought by Purchaser for any loss that he/she may endure.
12. By making a bid, regardless of how such bid is made, Bidder acknowledges that Bidder has received, read, understands, and agrees to comply with and be bound by the Terms.
13. Jack Nitz & Associates shall not be liable or responsible for any interruptions, termination or corruption of any audio feed, video feed or of any other internet registration, bidding or other online related service that occurs before, during or in connection with the auction sale, regardless of the cause of fault attributable to the interruption, termination or corruption of such services.
14. A Credit Card is required for bidding approval and will be used as a verification tool. Credit cards may be accepted as a form of payment on a LIMITED basis - 3.55% administration fee applies
