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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Original costume on full size alien figure with production-made head and hands. From the finale where alien children emerge from spacecraft. Very Rare and from one of the most famous scenes in any Spielberg film. Mounted on circular base. (52" tall x 18" wide x 18" deep) This item is oversized and will require additional shipping costs. Please email for shipping rates prior to bidding.
Auction Location:
128 Sierra Street, El Segundo, California, 90245, United States
Previewing Details:
9am to 11am PST
Premiere Props
128 Sierra Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
888-761-PROP
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| SST |
9.75% |
CA State Sales Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Please allow 6-8 weeks from the date payment is received for your order to ship.
Standard Shipping and Handling to the continental U.S. is $14.98 plus standard USPS insurance rates. The rate of $14.98 does not apply to oversized items. Please contact us for all oversized item's rates. Please email for international rates, rates to Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico. All orders are shipped via USPS, no exceptions.
Oversized items: Additional shipping charges will apply, based on postal code and item size and weight. E-mail for shipping estimates before bidding.
International shipments/shipments going to Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico:
The cost will be greater than the standard $14.98 rate and will include USPS insurance rates. If you elect to bid on an item, you will be held responsible for the final cost of the item including all related shipping fees and standard USPS insurance. All international shipments are subject to additional duties and tax fees, which will be billed directly to you via USPS and we will not claim a lower value on a lot to avoid customs on international shipments.
Please note that online purchasers who wish to pick up their items may do so on Saturday up to 4pm. Items remaining will be shipped once payment is received. Any items remaining left at the auction site will be placed in storage. Fee for storage will be $100 per item, per day.
For oversized items that cannot be shipped, packing, shipping and insurance may be handled by the following third party shipper (local deliveries in CA only):
Victor (323) 855-8860
Art Pack (310) 324-5553
For vehicle pick up and delivery, buyers are responsible for removal. Shipping may be handled by the following third parties:
Guarantee Auto Shippers (508)340-0495
Reliable (480)496-8000
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Premiere Props
128 Sierra Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Terms & Conditions
This auction is being conducted under section 535 of the Penal Code and Section 2325 of the Commercial Code and Laws and Acts of Auctioneering. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication.
1. A buyer's premium of 18% of the hammer price shall be added to each purchase. For buyers bidding via iCollector online and via phone, a buyer's premium of 20% shall be added to each purchase.
2. Sales tax will be added to the purchase of all items. The buyer's premium is part of the purchase price and is taxable. CA residents will pay 9.75% unless a tax exempt form is on file at time of auction and resale permit filed at time of registration, or the equipment is physically removed by a trucking company and shipped out of state, providing us with a bill of lading.
3. Complete payment is required the day of the auction. Acceptable forms of payment are Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Checks (with bank letter of guarantee), Cash (In House Only) and PayPal. An additional fee of 2.5% will be charged when using a credit or PayPal for the amount of $5,000.00 and over.
4. Paid items must be removed from the auction location by purchaser at the conclusion of the auction, unless otherwise arranged. Please note that online purchasers who wish to pick up their items may do so on Saturday up to 6pm. Items remaining will be shipped upon receival of shipping payment. Items not paid for on the day of the auction will be charged a storage fee of $100 per item/day.
5. For oversized items that cannot be shipped, such as vehicles, buyers are responsible for their own asset removal. Buyers may utilize any commercial mover or shipper of their choice. However all commercial movers/shippers must provide to auction company proof of liability insurance prior to any removal or packaging work to be done at auction site. Local packing, shipping and insurance may be handled by the following third party shippers: Victor (323) 855-8860.
For vehicle pick up and delivery:
Guarantee Auto Shippers (508)340-0495
Reliable (480)496-8000
6. Purchasers may inspect the merchandise and are urged to do so. The Auctioneer makes no warranty as to condition and shall not be held responsible for any defects in any lot. All goods are on display for Public Exhibition and, condition is described in the listings for online bidders. Item descriptions, dimensions and estimates are provided for guidance. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect all lots prior to bidding to ensure that the condition is to their satisfaction. These are for guidance only, and all lots will be sold as described, as per our Terms and Conditions of Sale. All goods are sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranties or guarantees "WITHOUT RECOURSE".
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9. In the event of a tie between an online bidder and a floor bidder, the floor bid will take precedence. The auctioneer's decision will be binding and final.
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13. Shipping takes 6-8 weeks from the date payment is received.
Standard Shipping and Handling to the continental U.S. is $14.98. The rate of $14.98 plus the cost of USPS insurance (based on value of the items in shipment) does not apply to oversized items. Please contact us for all oversized item's rates. Please email for international rates, rates to Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico. All orders are shipped via USPS, no exceptions.
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15. If you elect to bid on an item, you will be held responsible for the final cost of the item including all related shipping fees and standard USPS insurance. All international shipments are subject to additional duties and tax fees, which will be billed directly to you via USPS and we will not claim a lower value on a lot to avoid customs on international shipments.
16. Due to revised customs regulations, we can no longer ship articles of clothing or electronics to Mexico. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Items being sent to or claimed in California are subject to applicable Sales Tax.