Terms & Conditions

§ 1 Scope

(1) These Terms & Conditions apply to all business relationships between Frank Bull, VOD-Records, Alpenstrasse 25/1, 88045 Friedrichshafen, Germany (hereinafter "Seller") and the customer via the VOD Auctions platform (hereinafter "Platform").

(2) The version of these Terms & Conditions valid at the time of contract conclusion shall apply.

(3) Deviating terms of the customer shall not be recognised unless the Seller expressly agrees to their validity in writing.

§ 2 Contracting Party & Contract Formation

(1) The purchase contract is concluded with Frank Bull, VOD-Records, Alpenstrasse 25/1, 88045 Friedrichshafen, Germany.

(2) The presentation of products on the Platform does not constitute a legally binding offer, but rather an invitation to submit a bid or order.

(3) For auctions: The contract is concluded when the highest bid is awarded at the end of the auction. The award is confirmed by email.

(4) For direct purchases: The contract is concluded upon order confirmation by email.

§ 3 Auction Terms

(1) Auctions are conducted in thematically curated blocks. Each block has a defined duration.

(2) Bids are binding. A bid cannot be retracted once placed.

(3) The minimum bid is set by the Seller. Each subsequent bid must exceed the current highest bid.

(4) Proxy bidding: Customers may set a maximum bid. The system automatically bids the lowest amount necessary to hold the highest bid until the maximum is reached.

(5) In the case of identical bids, the earlier bid takes precedence.

(6) The Seller reserves the right to cancel or end auctions early without stating reasons. In such cases, all submitted bids become void.

§ 4 Prices & Payment

(1) All stated prices are final prices including statutory VAT where applicable. Shipping costs are shown separately.

(2) For auctions: The final price equals the highest bid at auction end plus shipping costs.

(3) Payment is processed via the payment service provider Stripe. Accepted payment methods: credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), SEPA direct debit, and other methods supported by Stripe.

(4) Payment is due within 7 days of the award or order confirmation.

(5) Customers outside the EU may purchase without German VAT (19%), provided the requirements for a tax-exempt export delivery are met.

§ 5 Shipping & Delivery

(1) Shipping is handled via DHL or a comparable parcel service.

(2) Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on weight and destination.

(3) For multiple items from the same auction or order, shipping is charged only once.

(4) Estimated delivery times: 3–7 business days (Germany), 5–14 business days (EU), 7–21 business days (worldwide) after receipt of payment.

(5) Transport damage must be reported immediately to the Seller and the carrier.

§ 6 Retention of Title

The goods remain the property of the Seller until full payment has been received.

§ 7 Warranty & Condition Grading

(1) The items offered are predominantly used sound carriers and printed materials. Condition is described according to industry-standard grading (Mint, Near Mint, Very Good Plus, Very Good, Good Plus, Good, Fair, Poor).

(2) Statutory warranty rights remain unaffected. For used goods, the warranty period is 12 months from delivery.

(3) Defects must be reported in writing or by email within 14 days of receiving the goods.

§ 8 Liability

(1) The Seller is fully liable for intent and gross negligence.

(2) For slight negligence, the Seller is only liable for breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations), limited to foreseeable, contract-typical damage.

(3) The above limitations of liability do not apply to injury to life, body, or health.

§ 9 Data Protection

Information on the processing of personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.

§ 10 Final Provisions

(1) The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

(2) If the customer is a merchant, a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law, the place of jurisdiction for all disputes is the Seller's place of business.

(3) Should individual provisions of these Terms & Conditions be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.