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Preview: January 17th (10am - 5pm)
Pick ups: Jan 21-23 (10am - 5pm)
Preview and Pick up location: 27294 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3P8
* Please read the IMPORTANT LOT! Placing your bid is your acceptance of all Terms and Conditions, Buyers Premium, Taxes, Shipping and Payment information.
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• ALL items are AS IS WHERE IS, NO EXCEPTIONS. Our Catalogues are used as a guideline ONLY! BRING ALL PACKING MATERIAL
Art glass bear sculpture by Daniel Vargas, founder of Arte Vargas Glassblowing Studio in British Columbia, Canada, established in 1976. Vargas, originally from Mexico, is noted for his contemporary blown glass artworks. Handcrafted piece showcasing expert technique and unique design.
Auction Location:
27294 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove, British Columbia, V4W 3P8, Canada
Previewing Details:
January 17th (10am - 5pm) in-person and video calls.
Previewing Address: 27294 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3P8
Video calls & Facetime previews are available as well via appointment only. To book an appointment please email us at auction@directliquidation.ca with a time between 10am-5pm PDT.
International Shipping is available through 3rd party. See shipping details.
Items must be paid in full on the day of the sale.
Preview: January 17th (10am - 5pm)
Pick ups: Jan 21-23 (10am - 5pm)
Preview and Pick up location: 27294 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3P8
NOTE: ITEMS NOT PICKED UP BY JANUARY 23RD WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF DIRECT LIQUIDATION, AND NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH US.
Applicable taxes GST 5% PST 7%
Please make sure to include your PST number if you have one.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| GST |
5% |
GST |
| BPST |
7% |
BC PST |
| NFLD |
5% |
NewFoundland |
| NB |
5% |
New Brunswick |
| NS |
5% |
Nova Scotia |
| PEI |
5% |
Prince Edward Island |
| ON |
5% |
Ontario |
| AB |
5% |
Alberta |
| MB |
5% |
Manitoba |
| NWT |
5% |
Northwest Territories |
| NT |
5% |
Nunavut |
| QC |
5% |
Quebec |
| SK |
5% |
Saskatchewan |
| YK |
5% |
Yukon |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
18% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Shipping
Once your payment is confirmed, we will coordinate with our third-party shipping partner, The UPS Store, to professionally pack and ship your items. For any shipping inquiries, please contact our UPS Store partner directly:
The UPS Store #325-4111 Hastings Street Burnaby, BC
Contact: Steve or Brian Phone: 604-205-5888
Email: store325@theupsstore.ca
UPS will invoice you separately for shipping. You will pay them directly after receiving their quote.
Please be patient—this is a large auction and it will take time to organize and pack all orders. Orders will be picked up by the shippers Monday November 3rd.
If you prefer to use your own shipping provider and have chosen the option of arranging your own shipping; Please contact us and let us know when and who will be coming to pick up your order.
Note: We are unable to ship large items or large orders in-house at this time. Small orders may be able to be shipped in house and you will be notified if this is an option.
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Payment Details:
If your picking your items up, you can save 2% by paying cash or debit, NO discount for E-Transfer! All items not paid for by Friday January 23rd 2026, will be charged on your card. If items are being shipped, your card will be charged twice. Once for your items and again when shipping has been calculated.
* 18% Buyer Premium will be applied on purchases.
* Plus Applicable Taxes
* 16% if paying Debit or Cash
* If paying by E-Transfer, please send to: Accounts@Directliquidation.ca
Password: canada
Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Master Card
- AMEX
- E-Transfer
- Debit
- Cash
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