After Nearly 50 Years, CRC Closes its North Hollywood Operation Amidst Unprecedented Industry Changes…

HOLLYWOOD WARDROBE & COSTUME CO.
3-DAY PUBLIC AUCTION EVENT

Thursday, September 25  approx. 800 consumer/collector lots
Tuesday & Wednesday, September 30 & October 1  approx. 2,500 volume/trade lots

After nearly 50 years serving the Motion Picture Industry, CRC is closing its North Hollywood legacy costume house amid unprecedented industry changes. For the first time ever, its historic collection will be open to the public—featuring thousands of unique pieces of fashion, uniforms, military, and Hollywood history. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood’s story.

The following are some of the many productions that CRC has provided product for over the past five decades:

Apocalypse Now – For the boys – Saving Private Ryan – Windtalkers – Midway 2018 – Outbreak – Good morning Vietnam – Operation Dumbo drop – Jarhead – Ruff Riders – Forest Gump – The Help – Master’s of Sex – Mad Men – Coming to America (including the wedding wardrobe) – Westside Story 2021 – Hidden Figures – The Trial of the Chicago Seven – Everything Everywhere All At Once – Reagan – Fences – Jackie – Roadhouse 2024 – Fast & Furious 8 & 9 – King Richard – A Star is Born 2018 – Death on the Nile 2022 – Promising Young Women – The Irishman – The Greatest Showman – Respect – The Fablemans – Ad Astra – The Eyes of Tammy Faye – Annabelle – The Conjuring 2 & 3 – Black Adam – Barbie – The Joker 2 – A Complete Unknown – And Many Many More

The Auction is Open to the Public (though certain lots may be restricted to verfied costume rental companies or industry professionals only).  Please review important sale information and terms below, and following these links to the Bidding Sites for each Sale:

Note: Day 1  will take place on a different bidding platform from Day 2 & 3, requiring 2 separate logins and 2 separate invoices.
Days 2 & 3 will be treated as a single sale and invoiced together.

• Payments on Day 1 – Live Auctioneers:  When you receive your invoice, you will find a Payment Option that includes Credit Card or ACH… Both are subject to convenience fees up to approximately 4% as determined by the payment system and paid to the processor.  You may also contact our office for wire instructions to avoid any convenience fees.  Note that payments not made within 72 hours of the auction will automatically be charged – including convenience fees – to your credit card on file with LiveAuctioneers. We do not accept payments onsite. Note that if you pay by ACH, you may not arrange for pickup of your items until the payment has cleared, estimated at 5-7 business days after payment is made.
• Payments for Day 2 & 3:  Unless notified PRIOR to the close of the auction, all bills up to $5,000 (total including fees) will be processed on your credit card on file, including a 4% convenience fee.  For invoices in excess of $5,000 or if you notify us prior to the close of the auction, payment must be made by wire transfer (no convenience fees apply).  We will not accept ACH payments for Day 2 or 3… All payments are due by 5pm the day following the auction.    
•  In the event an invoice remains unsettled after the payment deadline, we reserve all rights to pursue damages, including the right to charge the card on file for the outstanding amount or 25% as liquidated damages and/or pursue resell the items on the invoice.
• BUYER’S PREMIUM:
  A 23% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the price of each lot for Auction 1
  An 18% Buyers’ Premium will be added to the price of each lot for Auction 2
• SALES TAX:  Items are deemed as received in North Hollywood, and as such are subject to local sales tax of 9.75%. Buyers that are in the business of reselling their purchases, and provide a valid California Reseller’s permit entitling them to sell the items purhcased will qualify for resale exemption, at Auctioneers sole discretion. Out of state resale certificates are not accepted by the State of California for exemption.  Bidders paying through the Live.Payments (Live Auctioneers payment portal) will need to comply with Live.Payments requirements regarding sales tax, which may vary from the terms otherwise stated. Exemption must be requested PRIOR to the close of the auction.
• PICKUP/REMOVAL: Paid Buyers may pickup their purchases from the CRC warehouse at 11149 Vanowen St, North Hollywood, CA 91605, or make arrangements for items to be shipped using your own contracted Shipper (or for Auction 1, you will have the option to select and pay for LiveAuctioneers Shipping service – unless you are located outside of their service areas). Buyers must bring all materials, carts and manpower necessary to remove their purchases from where the items sit; we do not offer any loading or shipping services. Buyer is responsible for all costs and coordination regarding packaging, handling, shipping and insurance. You may use your own shipper or refer to our list of 3rd Party Shipping Referrals below. All removal is by APPOINTMENT ONLY during the following dates/times.  Contact Natasha: nlarosa@c3.com or 514-616-6222 or Anthony: aruffolo@c3.com or 514-513-4275.
  • Friday, October 3 – Friday October 17 from 9am to 4pm
  • NOTE THAT WE ARE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
• DEFAULT: Upon award of bid, Buyers are deemed responsible for a non-refundable 25% deposit. While Auctioneer may elect not to collect the deposit in good faith, in the event of a Buyer default, Buyer’s acceptance of these Terms of Sale, evidenced by their participation in the auction, shall serve as Buyer’s authorization for Auctioneer to pursue whatever means necessary to collect upon the 25% deposit as liquidated damages, including charging its credit card on file. In addition to the collection or retention of Buyer’s deposit, Auctioneer may report Buyer’s failure to perform on its obligations to the Bidding Platform’s system impacting Buyer’s future ability to participate in future auctions. 
• OTHER: Auctioneer is acting as agent only and is not responsible for the acts or omissions of its client.  Auctioneer is not the shipper or exporter of any purchased items being shipped from the auction site. These terms and conditions together with any amendments or modifications expressly made by the Auctioneer at the time of the auction constitute all the terms and conditions with respect to the sale of the articles at this auction. There are no representations, warranties, terms, conditions, undertakings, or collateral agreements except as hereinabove provided.  Auctioneer reserves the right to add, combine, delete or sell lots prior to the sale.

See the General Terms & Conditions of Sale for complete buyer obligations.

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