Terms and Conditions

for proxy, telephone and internet bidding

1. A prospective purchaser must complete and sign the authorisation form opposite, using one form for each lot. In

particular the purchaser should complete the part which shows the maximum price which he authorises the auctioneer

to bid for a particular property. The maximum price to which the auctioneer is authorised to bid must be an exact figure

(not, for example, “£100 over the highest bid in the room”). The auctioneer reserves the right not to bid on

any purchaser’s behalf should there be any error of confusion in respect of these instructions or the accompanying

deposit cheque.

The completed form(s) must be delivered to Edward Mellor Auctions, 65-81 St Petersgate, Stockport SK1 1DS no later

than the day before the auction. Any request to alter or withdraw any proxy or telephone bidding form at any time prior

to the auction must be in writing. Please include two forms of ID (one with photo).

2. The prospective purchaser appoints the auctioneer as agent and authorises the auctioneer to bid for the relevant lot on

behalf of the purchaser in such manner as the auctioneer thinks fit in his absolute discretion, and authorises

the auctioneer or any partner or employee of Edward Mellor Auctions to sign the Memorandum of Sale on his behalf.

3. The prospective purchaser is considered to have inspected the auction catalogue including the Notices to Buyers, General

Conditions of Sale, and Sales Particulars for each lot, and to be aware of any Special Conditions or Amendments which

have been made to the details for each lot, and agrees that the signing of the Memorandum of Sale indicates

acceptance of the information so provided.

4. Prospective purchasers should enclose with their authorisation form(s) a valid cheque or bank draft drawn on a United

Kingdom branch of their bank, representing 10% of their maximum bid (minimum £2000,) PLUS the 0.5% (min.

£495.00) Buyers Premium, for each lot. Where the lot is purchased below the maximum bid, the balance of the deposit

cheque will be considered an additional deposit towards the purchase price.

In the case of telephone/internet bidding, the purchaser may instead provide a blank cheque which the auctioneers will

complete on behalf of the successful purchaser for 10% of the purchase price plus the 0.5% of the purchase price (min.

£495.00) contract documentation charge.

5. Unless the relevant lot is sold to the prospective purchaser, the amount of the maximum proxy or telephone bid will not

be disclosed to the vendor or any other person whether before or after the sale without the consent of the prospective

purchaser.

6. The auctioneer reserves the right to bid himself or through an agent up to the reserve price for a particular lot.

7. The auctioneer will make no additional charge for this service, and will accept no liability whatsoever for any bid

not being made on behalf of the prospective purchaser whether through lack of clarity or instructions, late arrival of a

proxy bid authorisation form, failure to contact a telephone bidder from the auction room, or for any other

reason whatsoever. Telephone/internet bidders are advised that should they become disconnected or interrupted during

bidding, Edward Mellor Auctions will not be held responsible for any loss suffered in respect thereof.

8. The prospective purchaser will be advised if the relevant lot has been successfully purchased on their behalf as soon as

possible after the auction. Where the bid has not been successful, the proxy, telephone, internet bidder will be notified

and the deposit will be returned as soon as reasonably possible. Banks processes may cause delays in refunds for some

card payments.

9. Prospective purchasers are advised to telephone Edward Mellor Auctions (0161-443 4740) before 10.00 am on the day

of the auction to ensure that there are no amendments to the particulars of sale or special conditions relating to the

lot they are bidding on. The purchaser will be expected to have knowledge of any such changes and will buy subject to

them in any event. If the prospective purchaser does not telephone and such amendments have been made,

the auctioneer may in his absolute discretion decide not to bid for the relevant lot on the prospective purchaser’s behalf,

or refuse to accept bids by or on behalf of prospective purchasers, and the auctioneer will not be held responsible for

any loss, costs or damages incurred as a result thereof.

10. When a prospective purchaser intends to bid at the auction in person or through an agent, such intention must be

conveyed in writing to the auctioneer in person prior to the lot being offered for sale. In such a case the auctioneer will

not make any bids on behalf of the prospective purchaser.