Buying

Auction Sales

Sales will start at 1pm on the Sunday

Viewing available from 10.30am on the Sunday

Registration

Buyers will need to register on the day of sale and will be issued with a bidding number. Bids will not be accepted without a bidding number

Payment and Buyer's Premium

Cash and card payments on the day of sale only

A 15% buyers premium will be added to each sale

Collection

All lots must be collected on the day of sale unless agreed prior to sale

A chargeable local delivery service is available, please enquire prior to sale

Buyers can pay for and collect their items before the sale has finished during the second half of the sale

Bidding and Bid Increments

A bidding card will be required in all cases prior to bidding which can be obtained on the day of sale. Please ensure you bid clearly

Bidding increments will follow as below or at the auctioneer’s discretion 

£0-£10 - in £1

£10-£50 - in £2 and £3

£50-£100 - in £5

£100 plus - in £10

Commission Bidding

Commission bids may be left on the day of sale indicating the maximum amount to be bid excluding buyers' premium. They will be executed as cheaply as possible having regard to the reserve (if any) and competing bids. If two buyers submit identical commission bids the auctioneers may prefer the first bid received

Estimates

Estimates are provided to help buyers gauge the sort of sum expected at auction and are not meant as a guide to actual value. The lower estimate may represent a reserve price where set. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium and are not definitive

Electrical Goods

Electrical goods are sold as collectable ‘antiques’ only, untested and all sold as is. They must be checked over by a qualified electrician for compliance with safety regulations before use

Loss and Damage Waiver

Title of goods will transfer to the buyer at fall of hammer. Whilst every care will be given any subsequent loss or damage incurred will be borne by the buyer