Sales and Auction Forms

Before you change the terms of a customer's order, get them to acknowledge the change in writing by signing this Acknowledgement Form.

Protect yourself and your business by getting all changes acknowledged in writing. This will make it clear that the customer knows about and agrees to the changes, and reduces your exposure to liability claims.

You can download the free form, or copy and paste the text below.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CHANGE OF TERMS TO ORDER

To: (name of customer)

Address: _______________________

Order Number: ____________

It is hereby agreed and acknowledged that Order _____________ is altered and superceded by the following agreed upon change in terms:

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All other terms of the Order shall remain as stated and shall not change. Unless you contact us within a reasonable amount of time or in any event by no later than ________________, we shall assume that the above alteration is mutually agreed, and we shall proceed upon the altered terms.

Please sign below to indicate your agreement to the change of the Order, and return to us.

The above change is acknowledged this _____ day of ______________, 20____.



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(signature of customer)

Auctioneers, write up a seller contract for a reserve bid sale with this customizable Auction Agreement for Sale with Reserve.

• Seller's Costs. The seller will pay for the auction catalog, advertising, delivery of the goods to the auctioneer, and insurance up until the time of delivery.
• Insurance. Once the goods are in the auctioneer's possession, the auctioneer is responsible for all risk insurance coverage.
• Promotion. The auctioneer is responsible for distributing the catalog and arranging the advertising for the sale.
• Compensation. The auctioneer's compensation will be in the form of a buyer's premium on all sales, not to exceed 15%.
• Scope of Agreement. This contract can be used for general sales of vehicles and household goods, or for auctions of collectibles, antiques, art, and other special items.

This Auction Agreement for Sale with Reserve is available in MS Word format. Download and customize for your unique business.

Use this Auction Consignment Agreement to sell goods on auction in Canada.

• This contract template is only for tangible goods (such as art, household items, vehicles, etc.). It cannot be used to sell real estate property.
• The auctioneer has the right to decide which goods are suitable for sale, and whether or not to refurbish certain items in order to make them presentable and sellable. All costs of such refurbishment will be paid for by the consignor.
• It is the consignee's responsibility to provide complete and accurate descriptions for all goods being auctioned.
• The auctioneer will insure the goods in its possession against loss based on a low pre-sale estimate of the value of the goods. The consignee can place additional insurance at its own cost.
• The consignee indemnifies the auctioneer against any losses or damages incurred as a result of any misdescription or misrepresentation of the goods by the consignee.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in Canada.

All sellers who want to submit items for sale at auction should complete this Auction Consignment Contract and Submission Form.

• The contract terms and conditions are on one side of the page, and the submission form is on the other side.
• The form can also be converted to an html page for online auctions.
• Use this contract for general sales or for sales of collectibles, antiques, art, and other special items.
• Downloadable and easy to customize so you can add your company info and logo.

This Auction Consignment Contract and Submission Form is available as a Microsoft Word template.

Authorize a customer to return certain merchandise to you with this downloadable Authorization to Return Goods notice.

• The supplier agrees to accept the return of specific items and apply a credit to the customer's account.
• The value of the goods must not exceed a specific sum, and handling charges will be applied.
• The returned goods must be in a re-saleable condition.
• The customer must pay the costs of shipping and insurance.
• The customer must settle the remaining balance.
• This form is in MS Word format and is easy to download, fill in with your details, and print off.

Create a Bartering Agreement to exchange goods or services with another party using this easy downloadable template form.

• The contract template contains clauses for either a one-time transaction or an ongoing arrangement between the bartering partners.
• The pricing of the goods or services being offered will be based on current fair market value, and each party will have the right to investigate the other party's pricing model.
• The contract form contains a section for dispute resolution procedures.
• Each party indemnifies the other and holds them harmless against any claims for damages or loss.
• The template also contains a set of tips for cultivating successful bartering relationships.
• Available in MS Word format.
• This is a generic legal contract template which can be used almost anywhere.

Prepare a Conditional Sale Contract for the purchase and sale of goods between a buyer and seller with this template form.

• The contract sets out the price and down payment, financing and other charges applicable to the transaction.
• The seller retains title to the goods being sold, and has the right to take back the goods if the buyer defaults in making a payment.
• This is a generic legal form which is not specific to any country, state or province.

The Conditional Sale Contract template is a downloadable, fill-in-the-blank type of form.

Prepare a simple Consignment Form with this easy-to-use template.

• The form is used by one party (consignor) who wants to place goods for sale on consignment with another party (consignee).
• The consignee will then sell the goods in return for a fixed consignment fee or a percentage of the sale price.
• The consignee has no liability for loss or damage while the goods are in its possession.
• This Consignment Form template is provided in MS Word format, and is easy to download, fill in and print.

If you bill customers on a regular recurring basis, you will need pre-authorization to charge the bill to the customer's credit card.

• This Customer Authorization Form is the customer's written consent for you to charge the recurring invoice on the credit card you have on file.
• The pre-authorization form is provided in MS Word format, and is easy to download and use.
• The law requires you to have a customer's authorization before you can bill their credit card. Download this free authorization form today.
• Available in MS Word format.

Retain an agent to track down leads for you with this template Finder's Fee Agreement for Sales Leads.

• The Agreement is between a client looking for sales leads and an agent who will introduce the client to potential customers who have expressed an interest in products or services that the client provides.
• The agent will be paid a finder's fee calculated as a percentage of total sales resulting from a sales lead for a specified period of time following the introduction by the agent.
• If a sales lead is for a customer that the client already deals with, the client must provide the agent with evidence of that relationship within a certain number of days after receiving the sales lead.
• Each party agrees not to disclose any of the other party's confidential and proprietary business information.
• The Finder's Fee Agreement for Sales Leads is a re-usable digital template. Easy to customize for your business.

Give your customers the option to buy merchandise over time with this downloadable Layaway Agreement template.

• A minimum deposit is required to hold the goods.
• The merchandise will only be held for a specified period of time before payment in full must be made.
• The agreement contains a procedure for cancelling a layaway order.
• All refunds on layaway items will be issued as a credit for merchandise.
• This template form can be used in the United States and Canada.
• Having flexible payment options can mean stronger sales for your business. Download the Layaway Agreement for your credit department today.

Give your customers the option to purchase goods on instalment payments with this template Lay-By Agreement for Australia and New Zealand.

• The customer can pay for the goods over time, and take possession when all payments have been made. This method of purchasing is also known as layaway.
• The seller has the right to terminate the Agreement if the customer misses a payment, or if a payment cannot be processed due to some fault of the customer.
• If the customer cancels, the seller will charge a cancellation fee to cover its reasonable costs, such as storage, depreciation, and administrative costs.
• There is a 1-week grace period granted to the customer to decide whether to proceed with the purchase or cancel the Agreement.
• This Agreement can be used in both Australia and New Zealand.

Your customers will appreciate being able to make a purchase by instalments. Get the Lay-By Agreement for your credit department - easy to use, easy to customise for your business.

Shipping goods on consignment? Include this free letter to the reseller setting out the terms on which the goods are shipped.

• The letter acknowledges that the goods are shipped on consignment. If the reseller cannot sell the goods, unsold products can be returned for credit.
• The shipper retains a security interest in the goods.
• This is a free letter template available in MS Word format. Download, edit to fit your circumstances, print for signature, or e-sign and send.

Notify your customers about a new sales representative who will be handling their accounts with these free Notice Forms.

• The notices are provided as business letter templates which can be copied into an email format.
• The package contains two samples for your convenience.
• Downloadable, customizable, reusable business forms available in MS Word format.

Suppliers, stop a shipment of goods from being delivered to a customer by giving your carrier this Notice to Stop Goods in Transit.

• The supplier informs the carrier of the details of the shipment to be stopped in transit and returned, and agrees to pay all return freight charges.
• A copy of the shipping documents must be enclosed with the Notice.
• This is a free and reusable shipping form that can be used as often as you require.

The Notice to Stop Goods in Transit form is easy to download, fill in and print out.

Create the terms and conditions governing online bidders' use of an online auction website with this customizable User Agreement for US-based auctions.

• Submission of a bid creates a binding contract between the bidder and the auctioneer. Bids cannot be retracted once they are submitted.
• If the bidder is successful in winning the auction but subsequently fails to complete the purchase, the auctioneer may pursue legal action against them.
• The auctioneer does not provide any warranties, either express or implied, with respect to the items offered for sale through the auction website.
• The auctioneer and the seller reserve the right to reject any bid, and to resell any property not paid for in full.
• The bidder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the auctioneer and the seller against any claims, liabilities and costs.
• The bidder waives all claims to future litigation for accident, injury, loss or damage arising from picking up their merchandise from the auctioneer's physical premises.
• The template also includes a COVID-19 release.
• Intended to be used by auction websites based in the United States.

Are you looking for an easy way to calculate product mark-ups? Use this Price Calculation Worksheet for product mark-ups.

• The form calculates a product's before-tax retail price based on a determined even dollar amount for the after-tax retail price.
• The Excel worksheet takes into consideration the product's mark-up percentage and any sales tax paid for the product at wholesale cost.
• The document includes instructions on how to enter figures and use the form.

Save yourself time and frustration - use the Price Calculation Worksheet to quickly and easily work out your markups.

Prepare price quotes, sales forecasts, and client and employee evaluations with this package of four Sales Department Worksheet templates:

1. Price Quotation Worksheet for calculating product costs, handling, packaging, and shipping costs to provide customers with a price quote.
2. Product Sales Projection Worksheet to calculate a sales estimate per product based on current customers and sales figures.
3. Sales Representative Questionnaire to assist your sales manager in evaluating a potential sales agent before hiring.
4. Potential Client Worksheet to determine a potential customer's needs and goals, and how to help meet them and ensure customer satisfaction.

The Sales Department Worksheets Package are available in MS Word format. Get your copy today.

Still buying preprinted forms for your sales department? Save money by downloading this package of 7 digital template sales orders, receipts, and returns forms.

• The package contains the following:
  • Telephone order form
  • General sales order form
  • Sales receipt form
  • Sales tracking sheet
  • Returns authorization
  • Returned goods receipt
  • Out of stock notice.
• These are reusable MS Word forms that can be customized to fit your business. No reordering required.
• Print only what you need, when you need it. Save paper and money!

Buy and sell trade goods under the provisions of this Sale of Goods Contract for the United States.

• The seller has the right to terminate the contract if the buyer's account goes into arrears.
• The template contains a procedure for acceptance of goods by the buyer.
• Late charges and interest will be charged on overdue payments.
• The seller gives the buyer a warranty with respect to the condition of the goods.
• The buyer is responsible for paying taxes and other levies.
• The seller may delay performance or cancel the contract in the event of force majeure circumstances beyond its control.

The USA Sale of Goods Contract is a digital template that is easy to customize. Download yours today.