SHIPPING

In general, what should you cover in your Shipping Policy?

1. Order processing times.

2. Shipping costs

3. Domestic and international shipping options

4. Potential service interruptions

The explanations and information provided herein are only general explanations, information and samples. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your shipping policy.

SHIPPING: Gevel and Barrel (hereby known as "G&B") will arrange shipping on behalf of a buyer for the buyer of record. Bidders requesting shipping thereby appoint a common carrier and arrange for transportation on your behalf for the delivery of alcoholic beverages and any other purchased merchandise to you.  By making use of this service from G&B, you are representing you are acting in agreement with your local and State laws regarding the purchase, transportation, and delivery of alcoholic beverages.  Accordingly, we make no representations or warranties concerning the legal requirements of shipping alcoholic beverages to your State; our website merely provides a list of those states where common carriers have indicated their willingness to deliver alcohol.  As such, you understand and acknowledge you are accountable and liable for compliance with all laws concerning such shipments to your state, and you further agree to indemnify and hold harmless G&B, its agents, officers, directors, shareholders, and employees, from any and all claims, demands, damages, liability whatsoever, whether in tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of the shipment of alcoholic beverages to your State, including any and all claims that such shipment may violate any federal, state, or local regulation pertaining to the sale and shipment of alcoholic beverages. The customer is solely responsible for the shipment of alcohol and must abide by their local and state laws.

PROHIBITED STATES: G&B Does not arrange shipping to the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Rhode Island, and Utah.

WEATHER: G&B does not recommend shipping spirits in temperatures below 20°F (-7°C) or above 80°F (27°C). Temperatures outside this range may damage spirits. It is recommended that shipping be delayed or pick up arranged during season that will cause exposure to high temperatures, i.e. summer months.

SHIPPING LAWS: You are responsible for abiding by all federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations of your locality pertaining to the receipt of alcoholic beverages from out of state.  You additionally represent you have obtained any required permission, paid any required fees, are working through properly licensed intermediaries where required, and are legally entitled to take possession of the alcoholic beverages.  You further represent you are legally entitled to take possession of the quantities ordered, and that you and the person accepting delivery of the alcoholic beverages are at least 21 years of age.

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CHANGE IN SHIPPING LAWS: Following the placement of any order, and prior to the goods being shipped, in the event the laws of your State change so as to make it illegal for you to import alcoholic beverages into your State, G&B will resell your items, provided however, you have submitted proof to Good Bottle Auctions, and its counsel, of regulations pertaining to such law changes.  All returns must be made in accordance with Connecticut law and returns across state lines are not permitted. 

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LOST SHIPMENTS: G&B is not responsible for any lost shipments or stolen packages, including but not limited to packages lost because of hold requests or delivery rescheduling.

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ADDRESS: G&B is not responsible for incorrect shipping addresses. Buyers must verify the shipping address listed on their invoice prior to shipment. Once an order is placed, any address change request must be made promptly.  G&B will make a good faith effort to accommodate such requests but makes no guarantee such address change can be accomplished.  All fees and costs associated with an address change request will be passed to the buyer of record.

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FAILED DELIVERY ATTEMPTS: If you fail to receive your order after the allocated number of attempts of delivery under the shipping agency’s policies, and the product is sent back to G&B, a twenty percent (20%) restocking fee will be deducted from your refund. Shipping costs will not be refunded. If the package is returned to G&B damaged because of failed delivery attempts or refusal of delivery, you are responsible for the full cost of the order. If the package is returned to G&B damaged because of failed delivery attempts or refusal of delivery, you are responsible for the full cost of the order.

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DAMAGED GOODS: While G&B takes every precaution to ensure your order is packaged properly and arrives safely. All orders are shipped in durable boxes and packaged with layers of foam cushioning to protect the bottles.  Orders that include original packaging from the manufacturer or contain non-conventional shaped bottles may be packed differently, but securely in G&B’s sound business judgment.  During times of extreme weather conditions, you are responsible for notifying G&B of any special request to hold and postpone your order. Spillage, minor damage and/or cosmetic defects are all possible to occur during transit. Good Bottle Auctions does not take responsibility for any damage. Due to the nature of glass bottles and Decanters, G&B at our sole discretion, may require an item to be “PICK UP ONLY”

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INSURANCE: Insurance for alcoholic beverages is offered 1% of invoice total. Insurance is at buyers request and cost. Insurance may be required for invoices over $2,500.

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OVERSIZE: Certain auction items exceed standard shipping fees and may require oversized and heavy shipping surcharges. Every effort is made to note these charges prior to catalog publication but may be included on a buyers invoice post auction without notice.

INTERNATIONAL: Internal shipping is offered where available and on a case-by-case basis. Please contact G&B 48 hours prior to the auction to make arrangements. G&B welcomes international buyers. It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibility to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property and for paying all shipping costs, customs and duties on the items. By law, G&B cannot, and will not, declare lesser values for any international purchases and all shipments will include the invoice with purchase totals including the buyer’s premium and shipping cost.