This document provides information about a sealed bid auction for the inventory, office furniture, and vehicle of Thomas J. Anthoine Co. Interested bidders must submit sealed bids along with a 10% deposit by December 28th. The winning bidder will be notified and must pay the balance by December 29th. The terms and conditions specify that all items are sold "as is" and the seller makes no guarantees. The document includes a listing of the lots being auctioned and bid forms to be submitted in a sealed envelope along with the deposit.

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
SEALED BID ANNOUNCEMENT & PROCEDURES ….1
SEALED BID OFFERING ….2
SEALED BID FORM ….3
SEALED BID TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE ….4

2. One Runway Road
Keenan South Portland, ME 04106
Auction Tel: (207) 885-5100
Fax: (207) 885-5877
Company www.KeenanAuction.com
Steve@KeenanAuction.com
Dear Prospective Bidder:
The Keenan Auction Company is pleased to offer by Sealed Bid Sale, the Inventory, Office Furniture
and 2002 Ford Van of the Thomas J. Anthoine Co. A description of the offering has been enclosed for
your review.
If you would like to submit a sealed bid, the following procedures will apply:
Please complete the enclosed sealed bid form, which must be sealed in an envelope and labeled as
follows:
Sealed Bid - (your name)
A deposit of 10% (ten percent) of your bid amount, Non-refundable as to the winning bidder, in CASH or
CERTIFIED U.S. FUNDS made payable to the Keenan Auction Company must accompany your sealed
bid. Place the deposit in a separate envelope labeled as follows:
Sealed Bid Deposit - (your name)
Mail or hand deliver both envelopes to: Keenan Auction Company, One Runway Road, South Portland,
Maine 04106 on or before December 28, 2011 at 1PM.
TERMS: A complete set of terms and conditions of sale is included below. All bids must be received no
later than Wednesday, December 28, 2011 by 1:00 p.m. Bid opening will be conducted on the same
day. The balance of the accepted bid will be due and payable on or before Thursday, December 29,
2011 in CASH or CERTIFIED U.S. FUNDS. All bids may be subject to confirmation of Secured Creditor.
Unaccepted bid deposits will be returned via U.S. Mail on Friday, December 30, 2011. If you should
have any questions, please contact our office at (207) 885-5100.
Sincerely,
Steven P. Keenan, CAI, GPPA
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3. SEALED BID OFFERING:
Lot #1 - Safety & Industrial Apparel Inventory
Lot #2 - 2002 Ford E250 Cargo Van
Lot #3 - Warehouse Racking
Lot #4 - Material Handling Equipment & Miscellaneous Tools
Lot #5 - Phone System – Computers – Printers – Faxes – Electronics
Lot #6 - Office Furniture – Small Appliances
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4. SEALED BID FORM
Secured Party’s Sale by Sealed Bid #11-328 ~ Assets of Thomas J. Anthoine Co.
Name Of Submitter: _____________________________________________________
Firm: _____________________________________________________
Street Address: _____________________________________________________
P.O. Box #: _____________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________
Business Phone: _____________________________________________________
Cell Phone: ___________________________________________________________
Lot # 1: _______________________________________________________________
Lot # 2: _______________________________________________________________
Lot # 3: _______________________________________________________________
Lot # 4: _______________________________________________________________
Lot # 5: _______________________________________________________________
Lot # 6: _______________________________________________________________
Total Amount of Bid(s): $_________________________________________________
Please include a deposit equal to 10% (ten percent) of your bid amount by personal or company check.
Deposit is non-refundable if bid is accepted.
Bidder agrees that upon submission of bid, that they have seen and agreed to the Terms and Conditions of
Sale and acknowledges a receipt of copy of same.
Signature of Submitter: __________________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name: _________________________________________________________
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5. TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SECURED PARTY’S SALE BY PUBLIC SEALED BID 11-328
SAFETY & INDUSTRIAL APPAREL - 2002 FORD VAN - WAREHOUSE EQUIPMENT - OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
RE: THOMAS J. ANTHOINE CO., 647 PLEASANT STREET, LEWISTON, ME
BID DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011 at 1PM
TERMS: Prospective bidders must complete and submit prior to the bid deadline, a sealed bid form. Bids may be mailed
to: Keenan Auction Company, 1 Runway Rd., So. Portland, ME 04106. You may also present your sealed bid form at the
Bid Opening Site at auctioneer’s office at 1 Runway Rd., So. Portland, ME on or before Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at
1PM. Each bid must be accompanied with a deposit equal 10% of the bid amount (NON-REFUNDABLE AS TO THE
WINNING BIDDER, and made payable to Keenan Auction Company). The accepted bid will be due and payable on or
before, Thursday, December 29, 2011 in Cash or Certified US Funds, made payable to the Keenan Auction Company. All
bids are subject to confirmation of the secured party. Unaccepted bid deposits will be returned via U.S. Mail on Friday,
December 30, 2011. If you should have any questions, please contact our office at (207) 885-5100.
Bidding and acknowledgment will be by sealed bid only. Please complete the required sealed bid form available from the
auctioneer, or by downloading from the auctioneer’s website. Once you become a winning bidder, title passes (UCC) and
you are responsible for your own merchandise. Auctioneer & Seller are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
SALES TAX: 5% Maine sales tax on all items. Dealers or exempt agencies must provide us with a copy of their annual
resale certificate with the clerk at time of registration. Out-of-state residents are subject to Maine sales tax.
DOCUMENT FEES: Purchasers of Lot # 2 will be required to pay a $35.00 documentation fee at time of settlement to
process Motor Vehicle Paperwork. Title will be provided upon receipt of payment.
REMOVAL OF MERCHANDISE: Items may not be removed until completion of sale and after complete payment has been
made. Complete payment must be received by Thursday, December 29, 2011. Please contact auctioneer to make
arrangements for removal of items purchased.
WARRANTIES: While descriptions are believed to be correct, the Auctioneer and the Seller make no warranties or
guarantees, expressed or implied as to the genuineness, authenticity of, or defects in any lot, and will not be held
responsible for advertising discrepancies or inaccuracies. Purchaser acknowledges that purchaser has had the
opportunity to inspect the lots and that everything is sold on an "AS IS", "WHERE IS" basis except as expressly made in
writing. No warranties are made as to the merchantability of any item or their fitness for any purpose.
Purchaser does hereby indemnify and hold harmless Auctioneer and Seller from any and all damages and claims of any type
whatsoever, caused during the sale or arising out of the sale, or by the removal of the items purchased. Purchasers will be
held responsible for any damage they may create to the property, other items at the sale, or parties during the removal
process.
The Auctioneer reserves the right to bid and to reject any and all bids including any bid, which is only a fractional advance over
the preceding bid. The Auctioneer reserves the right to group one or more lots into one or more selling lots and to add to or
delete from lots at Auctioneer's sole discretion. All bids subject to confirmation of Secured Party.
In the event the Purchaser fails to pay the whole of the purchase price within the time set forth by the Seller, and/or fails to
comply with any of the Terms and Conditions of Sale, the Seller may retain and/or recover the deposit specified as liquidated
damages, and in addition thereto, can be resold at public or private sale without further notice. Any deficiency resulting from
such resale shall be paid to the Seller by such resale and enforcement of the obligation there under. Buyer agrees to pay
any and all charges and expenses incurred by reason of any breach of the Terms and Conditions of Sale, including without
limitation reasonable attorney's fees.
PLEASE NOTE: You have signed a written binding contract agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of Sale, and
understand that any bid you make falls under the Maine Auction Law, Title II, Section 2-328 of the Uniform Commercial
Code, and the Statute of Frauds. Maine auctions are under the jurisdiction of the State of Maine Department of
Professional and Financial Regulations, Board of Licensure of Auctioneers, 35 State House Station, Augusta, Maine,
04330. If you do not agree with the Terms and Conditions of the Sale, please do not submit a Sealed Bid.
AUCTIONEERS – APPRAISERS
ONE RUNWAY RD.
Keenan SO. PORTLAND, MAINE 04106
TEL (207) 885-5100
Auction FAX (207)885-5877
ME.AUCT. LIC. #236
Company ME. R.E. LIC. #2175
Email: info@keenanauction.com
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