Terms of Service

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Welcome to McAlpin Luxury Collections.

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the McAlpin Luxury Collections website, services, and transactions. By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with any portion of these Terms, please discontinue use of our website and services.

1. About McAlpin Luxury Collections

McAlpin Luxury Collections is a Veteran-owned and family-owned luxury timepiece company specializing in luxury watch buying, selling, trading, sourcing, advisory services, authentication assistance, and collection support.

Our mission is to provide clients with a trusted and transparent experience centered around integrity, expertise, and long-term relationships.

2. Services Provided

McAlpin Luxury Collections provides luxury watch-related services, including but not limited to:

• Luxury timepiece acquisition and sourcing
• Watch buying, selling, and trade services
• Authentication and resale assistance
• Timepiece servicing and repair consultation
• Watch polishing and refinishing solutions

The scope, availability, and terms of individual services may vary depending on the specific needs of each client and transaction.

3. Website Use and Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the McAlpin Luxury Collections website, submitting an inquiry, requesting services, purchasing a watch, selling a watch, or participating in a transaction, you agree to comply with these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not access our website or utilize our services.

4. Watch Listings, Descriptions, and Condition Assessments

McAlpin Luxury Collections makes every effort to provide accurate and detailed information regarding each timepiece offered through our services.

Descriptions, photographs, specifications, and condition assessments are provided in good faith and are intended to represent the watch as accurately as possible at the time of evaluation or listing.

Condition grades, including:

• Brand New / Unworn
• Like New / Mint
• Excellent
• Very Good
• Good
• Fair
• Poor / Project Watch

are based on commonly accepted industry terminology and represent our professional assessment of the watch’s condition.

Because watches are mechanical objects and condition assessments may involve subjective evaluation, clients are encouraged to review all available information and ask questions prior to completing a transaction.

5. Authentication and Verification

McAlpin Luxury Collections performs authentication and verification procedures designed to evaluate the authenticity, condition, and characteristics of luxury timepieces.

When appropriate, we may utilize trusted third-party authentication specialists, service providers, or industry professionals to assist with verification.

While we make every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy, authentication is based on the available information and evaluation process at the time of review.

Clients are encouraged to obtain independent verification from a qualified professional if they desire additional assurance before completing a purchase.

6. Watch Condition, Wear, and Mechanical Performance

Luxury watches are precision mechanical instruments and may exhibit variations based on age, usage, maintenance history, and previous ownership.

Unless otherwise stated, pre-owned watches may contain normal signs of wear consistent with their condition grade.

Condition descriptions may include cosmetic assessments but do not represent a guarantee of future mechanical performance, accuracy, or service requirements.

Vintage and previously owned watches may require maintenance or servicing due to age, prior use, storage conditions, or manufacturer recommendations.

7. Pricing and Payment Terms

All prices displayed or quoted by McAlpin Luxury Collections are listed in United States Dollars unless otherwise stated.

Prices are subject to change without notice until a transaction has been confirmed.

Payment terms, accepted payment methods, deposits, and transaction requirements will be communicated and agreed upon before finalizing any purchase, sale, or trade.

A transaction is considered confirmed only after all required agreements, payments, and documentation have been completed.

McAlpin Luxury Collections reserves the right to decline or cancel any transaction due to pricing errors, suspected fraud, inability to verify information, or other legitimate business concerns.

8. Trade-In, Purchase Offers, and Valuations

Any preliminary estimates, trade-in values, or purchase offers provided by McAlpin Luxury Collections are based on the information available at the time of evaluation.

Final offers may be adjusted following physical inspection of the timepiece.

Factors that may affect valuation include, but are not limited to:

• Authenticity verification
• Actual condition
• Included accessories
• Service history
• Market conditions
• Mechanical performance
• Differences between submitted information and the received watch

McAlpin Luxury Collections reserves the right to revise or withdraw an offer if the condition, authenticity, or details of a timepiece differ materially from the information provided.

9. Market Value Disclaimer

Luxury watches may fluctuate in value based on market conditions, demand, rarity, brand reputation, production changes, and other factors.

McAlpin Luxury Collections does not guarantee future appreciation, investment returns, or resale value of any timepiece.

Any information provided regarding market trends or values is intended for educational and advisory purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

10. Shipping and Delivery

Shipping terms, responsibilities, insurance coverage, and delivery requirements will be communicated during each transaction.

When shipping luxury timepieces, McAlpin Luxury Collections may utilize trusted carriers and require appropriate safeguards, including tracking, insurance, and signature confirmation.

Clients are responsible for providing accurate shipping information.

McAlpin Luxury Collections is not responsible for delays caused by shipping carriers, incorrect information provided by clients, weather events, customs delays, or circumstances outside of our reasonable control.

11. Third-Party Services

McAlpin Luxury Collections may work with trusted third-party providers, including:

• Authentication specialists
• Watchmakers
• Repair facilities
• Polishing and refinishing specialists
• Payment processors
• Shipping providers

While we carefully select our partners, services performed by third parties are subject to the terms, policies, and practices of those providers.

McAlpin Luxury Collections is not responsible for independent actions, delays, or outcomes caused by third-party service providers.

12. Intellectual Property

All content displayed on the McAlpin Luxury Collections website, including but not limited to:

• Logos
• Brand elements
• Text
• Images
• Graphics
• Website design
• Written materials

are the property of McAlpin Luxury Collections and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, or use any website content without prior written permission.

13. User Responsibilities and Prohibited Activities

By using our website and services, you agree that you will not:

• Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Submit counterfeit, stolen, altered, or misrepresented merchandise
• Use the website for unlawful purposes
• Attempt to interfere with website functionality
• Attempt unauthorized access to website systems or data
• Misuse information obtained through our website or services

McAlpin Luxury Collections reserves the right to refuse service or terminate communication with individuals engaging in fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful behavior.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, McAlpin Luxury Collections shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website, services, or transactions.

Our total liability relating to any specific transaction shall not exceed the amount paid by the client for that specific transaction.

This limitation does not apply where prohibited by applicable law.

15. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

McAlpin Luxury Collections values client relationships and encourages all disputes or concerns to first be addressed through good-faith communication and reasonable efforts toward resolution.

If a resolution cannot be reached, these Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Georgia.

Any legal proceedings arising from these Terms or your relationship with McAlpin Luxury Collections shall be brought exclusively in the appropriate courts located in Columbia County, Georgia, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

16. Changes to These Terms

McAlpin Luxury Collections reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time.

Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us.