| Term | Definition |
| Accompanied (By) | Additional items, services or features that come along with the purchase of an item. |
| Advanced Search | Tool that allows you to search for items on Portero.com by description, auction ID, price or status. |
| Antique | made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age. |
| Artist | This item description field indicates the name of the artist who created a painting work of art. |
| Auction | An auction is a process of buying and selling goods by offering them up for bid, taking bids, and then selling the item to the winning bidder. |
| Auctions Ending Soon | Items up for auction that are arranged in order of closing from soonest to latest. |
| Authenticity | Portero verifies the authenticity of each item on our web site before it is listed, and we stand behind the authenticity of our items with a money-back guarantee. |
| Best Values | Portero items that are arranged in order of greatest savings off the retail price.These items offer the largest value to clients in comparison to retail price. |
| Bid | The price or cost to compete in an auction to win an item. |
| Bid Increment | The amount by which a bid must be raised in order for it to be accepted in an auction. The bid increment is automatically determined based on the current high bid. For example, if the current bid for an item is $1,000.00 and the bid increment is $25.00, the next bid must be at least $1,025.00. |
| Bidder | A Portero.com member who bids on an item up for auction. A bid placed on Portero.com enters a buyer into a binding contract. |
| Bracelet/Strap | Describes the part of the body where the item is worn. For example, the wrist. |
| Brand | The name of the company or brand who manufactured the product. |
| Buy Now | This is a feature for those who do not want to miss out on an item or wait until an auction has ended. This feature lets a buyer purchase an item immediately for a price the seller has set. |
| Cancellation Fee | For both auctions won and "Buy Now" purchases, canceled orders will be subject to a $75 Cancellation Fee. The cancellation fee will be billed to the credit card provided during registration. The $75 cancellation fee will be made available in the form of a Portero credit good for (90) days from the date of issue. To redeem Portero credit as full or partial payment for an item, please contact Portero Customer Care prior to check-out at 1.877.307.3767. |
| Cancellations | An auction that has been won, but has not been paid for within 72 hours of the auction close, or an auction that has been won and paid for, but the order is canceled before we have shipped the item, or an auction that has been stopped through our "Buy Now" feature, but the buyer either has not paid for the item within 72 hours or has paid for the item but canceled the order before the item has been shipped. |
| Case | This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the case of a watch |
| Case Dimensions | This description is listed on the item page under product details. It indicates the measurements, size or dimensions of a watch case |
| Circa | Indicates the year or time period that an item is from |
| closure | Type of mechanism or opening and closing or fastening. |
| Color | This description is listed on the item page under product details. This describes the color of an item |
| Complications | This description is listed on the item page under product details. Describes the special features on a watch |
| Condition | Describes the status or condition that an item is in. This will disclose if an item has any scuffing or signs of ware & use. The condition ratings on Portero.com are: Pristine, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair & Vintage |
| contemporary | An art current, belonging to the same period of time. Usually referring to our present time |
| Country of Origin | The country in which a watch was made & created. |
| Cystal | Type of crystal/stone within a watch |
| Design | This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the way or fashion in which an item is designed. |
| Dial | This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the parts that make up the hands and face of a watch. |
| Estate | This term refers to pre-owned jewellery from the twentieth century. |
| Exterior Pocket | This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the pockets on the exterior of a handbag. |
| FAQ | A customer can review frequently asked questions in order find answers about shopping or selling on Portero.com |
| Find it for Me | This is a feature that helps users locate desired items. Our luxury experts can assist customers with finding specific brands, models, colors, etc. |
| Handle drop | This description is listed on the item page under product details. This indicates the size or dimesions of a handle of a handbag. It measures the length of space between the top of a handle and the top of the bag. |
| Hands | This refers to and describes color/material of the hands on a watch. |
| Hardware | The hard elements (usually metal) that are applied to handbags for both function and style. |
| Interior lining | Describes the color and material of the lining of a handbag. |
| Interior pocket | This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the pockets on the interior of a handbag. |
| Items Won | This will list all of the items that you have the highest bid for at an auctions close time.If you choose to "buy now" then, it will show here as well. |
| Live Chat | A feature that allows you to chat online with Portero customer care specialists. |
| Main Stone | This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the large, center stone of a jewelry listing. |
| Markers | Refers to marks or indicators on a watch |
| Marks | Describes any label or inscription on an item including watches, jewelry, luggage & accessories. |
| Materials | Describes the fabric or apparatus in which an item is made. |
| Measurements | Describes the dimensions of an item |
| Medium | This description is listed on the item page under product details. This indicates the method or materials used to create an item. |
| Model | Describes the model number or model name of an item which is used for identification |
| Most Viewed Items | Items up for auction that have been viewed the most by Portero.com visitors. |
| Movement | Refers to an assembly consisting of the principal elements and mechanisms of a watch or clock. |
| My Bids | This will list all of the items that you are currently bidding on. |
| My Online Account | This will show you all of your account details such as billing information and order history. |
| My Watch List | Items that you have selected to "watch". You will receive email alerts when your watched items get bidding activity. |
| Newest Items | These are new items up for auction on Portero.com. New items are listed daily. |
| Portero | Portero means gatekeeper in the Spanish Language. |
| Precious Stones | Describes the precious stones in a jewelry or watch item.This can include color and/or weight. |
| Recently Sold | A list of items that were recently sold and purchased on Portero.com |
| Reserve | The price at which the Seller is obligated to sell the items. Reserve prices are set by the seller, are optional, and implemented to protect the seller's minimum sale price for an item. |
| Semi-Precious Stones | Describes the semi-precious stones in a jewelry or watch item.This can include color and/or weight. |
| Setting | This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the setting or apparatus that encloses the stone(s) on a jewelry item. |
| Signed | This description is listed on the item page under product details. This indicates where a work of art has been signed |
| Size | This description is listed on the item page under product details. It indicates the size or dimensions of an item. |
| Strap | Describes the material of the strap or band on a watch. |
| Style | This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the category, genre or style of an item |
| Title | This description is listed on the item page under product details. This indicates the name of a painting or work of art . |
| Warranty | Portero offers an available one-year limited warranty on all watches sold on our website. This limited warranty is provided directly by Portero. Normally it is made available as an option, for an additional fee, for those buyers who wish to purchase a warranty. However, during our current promotion, this warranty is being provided on all watches at no charge. |
| Watch This Item | This feature will let you "watch" items that you select. You will receive email alerts when your watched items get bidding activity. |
| Water resistant | This description is listed on the item page under product details. It indicates if an item is water resistant or not. |
| weight | This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the mass or weight of an item. |