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Lot
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Delivery of Won Lots: PLEASE SEE 'IMPORTANT INFORMATION' for details of updates we have made to our delivery & collection services due to the coronavirus pandemic.
PLEASE NOTE: Some auctioned items are held off-site and must first be delivered to our premises by a third party before they are available for delivery. Lead times, where applicable, are provided in the Lot description (except for all Garden Buildings and Hot Tubs, These are detailed within the Lot under description – see section 3).
1. Some items can usually be packed and shipped to arrive next day upon receipt of payment. This includes items which are available from stocks we hold on site. For such items, applicable delivery costs are automatically added to your invoice. Please note that we can only ship once payment is received.
Shipping smaller items to a UK Destination via DPD - the following prices should be taken as a guide only:
Items weighing under 2kg - from £8.50;
Items between 2kg and 10kg - from £10;
Items over 10kg and up to 20kg - from £15 (insured for loss, not damage).
Standard terms & conditions limit liability to a maximum cover per consignment of £10 per kilo with an excess of £50. Exclusions apply.
PLEASE NOTE the above prices do not include shipment of TVs, monitors, or other large and/or fragile items. We will only ship these items via courier if the buyer is willing to accept responsibility for the item in transit.
If you have included a mobile phone number on your registration, we will give this to the courier company and the driver will text you to advise an approximate delivery time on the day of delivery. If you are not in when delivery is attempted, the shipment will return to the local depot for you to collect or re-arrange delivery.
2. Larger items are usually shipped by pallet @ from £80 + VAT per pallet, subject to delivery destination.
(Please note: pallets can only be delivered to kerbside, so please ensure you have someone available to help carry the goods at the delivery address)
This includes TVs, monitors, garden furniture, tool chests, large/heavy items such as generators, white goods and quad bikes, and large mixed consignments of stock.
It is possible to send TVs over 49” in size via courier, but this is done at the buyer's risk. General stock is sent with a weight-based insurance, whilst TVs are sent with extra insurance because of their increased value. Typically, pallets take 3-6 days to arrive from receipt of payment, except where there is a different lead time stated.
3. Garden buildings & hot tubs
These are shipped from overseas. The delivery timescale is subject to variation according to volume of orders and is currently described on the Lots and description.
Factors which may lead to a delay in timescales include adverse weather conditions, public holidays, delays outside of our control (Such as Transport issues, Manufacturing delays and Material shortage)
When you purchase a garden building/hot tub, you will see on your invoice that it says ‘Contact us for shipping quote’. We can provide a quote for delivery of these items. Buyers will receive a separate email detailing the information needed to request a quote. Buyers can alternatively arrange collection from our premises. We can let you know the full dimensions of your cabin to enable safe offloading.
It is possible to collect some smaller cabins by van, but this is at the buyer's risk, and requires unpacking of the cabin from its pallet and removal of the packaging from our site.
If it's not possible to arrange delivery direct to the buyer, or the buyer is arranging collection, the shipment will come to our premises and we will advise buyers when the goods have arrived with us.
Important information
ANY LOTS MARKED x2, x4 etc ARE MULTIPLE LOTS AND THE BID PRICE IS FOR 1 (ONE) ITEM SO THE BID PRICE WILL BE MULTIPLIED BY THE NUMBER ITEMS IN THE LOT. If you require further clarification please contact Hertfordshire Auctions.
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS CORRECT AND UP TO DATE AS THIS IS OUR FIRST POINT OF CONTACT.
All lots may be viewed on Saturdays at our saleroom for week-end sales and by appointment on the day of sale for week-day sales.
• All lots are sold as seen and carry no warranty or guarantee whatsoever
• We do not accept credit or debit cards over the phone, Our preferred payment method is by Bank Transfer. Cash and chip & pin cards are accepted at the counter only ( maximum £5000 cash in single transaction)We do not accept cheques. For those not local unable to pay by bank transfer we will accept cash paid in to our account but subject to an additional 2%.This must be added to the invoice total as it is a charge made by the bank for accepting cash.
• All Lots marked V are subject to 20% VAT on the Hammer Price
• All Lots are subject to Buyers Premium 20% + VAT This will be increased to 25% from 5pm on the second working day after the sale concludes (late payers premium) if bills are not settled on time For weekend sales ( Friday / Saturday /Sunday) the payment deadline is 5pm Tuesday. For Tuesday sales the payment deadline is Wednesday 5pm
• All Lots are subject to i-Bidder Premium of 3% + vat
• Any buyers who default on payment of purchased items may be “blacklisted” and barred from all further i-bidder sales.
DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU CAN PAY BY ONE OF THESE METHODS WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIMESCALES.
Packing and Shipping policy
Shipping to a UK Destination with a Valid Postcode
Items weighing under 2kgs - from £12 (insured for loss not damage in the post up to £2500 sent by Royal Mail Special delivery)
Items weighing between 2kgs and 10kgs - from £25 (insured for loss not damage in the post up to £2500 sent by Royal Mail Special delivery)
Larger items over 10kgs up to 20kgs - from £15 (insured for loss not damage sent by Interlink Express) Standard conditions limit liability to a maximum cover per consignment of £13 per kilo with an excess of £50. Exclusions apply and some goods travel at own risk*All fragile items are shipped at purchasers risk, this includes all glass and china items .
Larger Shipping items we can arrange ie pallets via palletline. Pallets can be packed and shipped from £60
ALL ITEMS REQUIRE A SIGNATURE ON RECEIPT
Shipping to UK Mainland Only
ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL BEFORE A QUOTATION CAN BE ARRANGED
Small Items weighing under 2kgs- from £15 (insured for loss but not damage in the post) Packed parcel dimensions not to exceed 30x30x30cms sent by Royal Mail International Signed For
Items weighing over 2kgs- from £35 (insured for loss but not damage in the post sent by Royal mail Global Priority)
Packing cost £5 per item or group of small items. If we are unable to offer packing, we will put you in touch with MBE who offer this service combined with shipping.
Please note all costs plus vat at the current rate.
Under no circumstances will we allow couriers to collect from us.
Please remember that all lots are at the risk of the Purchaser from the time of the fall of the hammer. Should purchasers require specialist packing for shipping please contact us for advice.
We will include an invoice for packing and shipping on your pro- forma invoice. Should you not require this and are planning to collect items personally, simply notify us and we will remove this from your invoice.
Hertfordshire Auctions
Terms And Conditions Of Business
1.The Auctioneers will not warrant or guarantee any item, lot or part lot in anyway whatsoever. Purchasers are invited to fully inspect items as all items are sold “as is” whether complete or incomplete working or otherwise. Any exception to this will be stated by the auctioneer at the time of sale. Any statements made by any other persons shall be considered void. Items marked AF (meaning as found) are likely to have faults, having been brought to the attention of the auctioneers. The auctioneers will not mark all faulty or damaged items in this way, just the ones brought to their attention. All goods are deemed second hand.
2. The Auctioneer’s Condition of sale are on display in the auction rooms. Vendors are considered to have had notice of these and to have agreed acceptance of the same when requesting the entry of goods or purchasing from the saleroom.
3.All buyers must register with the auctioneers before bidding and the auctioneers reserve the right to REFUSE a sale to a prospective purchaser who has not registered before bidding. A deposit of £100 will be required on the issue of a bidding card. Internet bidders will be required to pay a deposit of £100 upon registering which will be charged to their card (102.50 for credit cards). Further deposits will be required as bids are taken up to 50% of the total outstanding amount.
4.No person shall advance on any bid less than the sum named from time to time by the auctioneers. The BIDDING to be regulated by the auctioneer, who reserves to himself the right of refusing the bidding of any person, and to bid for himself or any other client. If a dispute arises as to any bidding then at the discretion of the Auctioneers either: The lot which the disputed bid relates shall immediately be put up again, OR The Auctioneers shall determine the dispute and their decision shall be final and binding on all parties. The person making the highest accepted bid shall be the purchaser.
5.All lots are sold in accordance with the “Auctions and Bidding agreements Act” which places responsibility upon the purchaser and all risks to the purchaser. All sales are regarded as “Wholesale” Not “Retail” and so are not afforded protection under the “Consumer Protection Act” and other laws.
6.All statements as to the authenticity of lots shall be statements of opinion. Brand names etc should not be regarded as genuine unless stated by the auctioneer at the time of sale as being so.
7.All goods shall be at the risk of the vendor or, after sale, purchaser whilst on the premises or in the care of the Auctioneers. Vendors and purchasers are advised to obtain insurance to indemnify them in the event of their losses, Unless notified to the contary the auctioneer will arrange insurance for vendors items whilst in our care. A 2% charge on the hammer price or reserve price will be chargeable. After payment lots may be removed from the premises subject to no interruptions to sales then being made in the removal Process. In any event the Auctioneers and their staff shall have discretion to decide which lots may be removed whilst the sale is in progress.
8.The BUYERS PREMIUM is 20% added to the hammer price (Minimum £1) plus VAT. After 5pm on the second working day after the sale day, the buyers premium will increase to 25% plus VAT.
8a. Internet Fees will be added to the invoice. For easylive this is 3% unless buyers have opted to pay the £3 charge in advance. For ibidder/bidspotter the fee is 3% of the hammer price
9.The VENDORS COMMISSION is 15% or £1.50 whichever is the greatest (£1.50 being the minimum commission charged at their discretion And £1.00 Per Item Loting Fee.
10.The Auctioneers reserve the right to catalogue goods as they see fit, determine in which sale these shall be included and refuse any lots considered to be unsaleable or of negligible value. They shall not be held responsible for any expenses or loss incurred thereby or for the postponement or cancellation of sales, for whatever cause. Any goods refused entry will be diposed of without further notice to the vendor.
11.The Auctioneers do not hold themselves responsible for any default on the part of vendors or purchasers. Furthermore, the Auctioneers give notice that they are not liable for faults or imperfections found with any lot or for any errors of description made by the vendor or persons on their behalf.
12. The vendor shall indemnify the Auctioneers against any claims in connection with goods sold on the vendor’s instructions.
13.The Auctioneers disclaim responsibility for all loss or damage to goods unless directly the result of negligence on the part of one of their employees.
14.Payment (without interest) will usually be made to the vendor within 14 days of the sale date, after deduction of commission, VAT and expenses, where applicable (expenses shall include transport, insurance, storage and valuation), but the Auctioneers shall not be liable for payment to the vendor until they themselves receive full payment from the purchaser.
15.The Auctioneers reserve the right to charge a premium on the total bill on any credit card transaction i.e. Visa, Access etc. Payment other than by cash will be entirely at the discretion of the Auctioneers. Payment by switch card will also be at the discretion of the Auctioneers. Cheques are not accepted for payment.
16.The Auctioneers will charge a storage fee of £1 per day (small items) and £5 per day (furniture and large items) any goods not collected within 3 days of sale unless prior arrangements have been made. Storage fee will be payable from the date of sale. Failure to collect items after this period, may result in goods being sold, without reserve, to cover expenses. Buyers Premium will be increased to 20% for any goods not paid for by the close of business on the 2nd Day after the auction.
17.Notwithstanding any other of these Terms and Conditions of Engagement, if within 7 days of the sales of any lot the purchaser gives written notice to the Auctioneer that in his or her opinion it is a deliberate forgery, as defines below, and within 14 days of such notice, returns the lot to the Auctioneer, in the same condition as it was at the time of sale and by producing evidence (the burden of proof being on the purchaser) satisfies the Auctioneer that the lot is a deliberate forgery, then the Auctioneer will be entitled to rescind the sale and will refund the purchase price to the purchaser if the same is still held by the Auctioneer. If the purchase price has been paid to the vendor the Auctioneer shall be under no obligation to the purchaser for the refund of the purchase price. In the context of this guarantee ‘a deliberate forgery’ means a lot made with the intention to deceive when considered in the light of the catalogue entry and which at the date of sale had a value substantially less then it would have had, had it been in accordance with the description. However, there will be no right where the catalogue description, at the time of sale, was in accordance with then general opinion of experts, or fairly indicated there to be a conflict of opinion. The Auctioneers reserve the right in forming their opinion to consult and rely upon any expert or authority considered by them to be reliable.
18.Goods withdrawn prior to sale but after cataloguing or valuation, ‘Bought-in’ lots and unsold reserved goods (where reserves have not been agreed with the Auctioneers) will attract a charge at the rate of 5% of the value based on reserve prices or valuation provided by the Auctioneer (plus expenses where applicable) which shall be binding upon the vendor. This charge is levied in addition to any other fees which may be payable.
19.A Vendor may place reserves on any lots (Minimum £10) but unless instructed to the contrary, all lots will be sold without reserve or at the Auctioneers discretion. Lots failing to reach reserve prices may be sold after the sale at or above reserve or entered into a subsequent sale(s) without reserve.
20.The Auctioneers reserve the right to dispose of all unsaleable lots which they consider to be of negligible value, without reference to the vendor and at the vendor’s full expense.
21.The Auctioneers shall not be responsible for any loss or injury whether accidental or otherwise (not arising out of their negligence) which may be suffered by any person on the sale premises or which causes damage to any item within the premises ie the salerooms, reception areas, kitchen, warehouse or car park/yard.
22.Payment acceptance and deadlines
All lots must be paid for and all invoices settled by Midday the next working day after the sale.
After this time storage charges may be applied.
Buyers may pay by cash, debit card, credit card or bank transfer.
Credit card payments will attract a 2.5% surcharge and business credit cards a 3.5% surcharge.
Bank transfers must include all charges in connection with receiving the funds into our account.
Payments made over the phone will only be acceptable if the card used is registered to the address given at registration.
Payments and Collections
• I-Bidders must register with i-Bidder to Bid
• After Auction day, We are open for payment and collection• WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS OVER THE TELEPHONE. DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO PAY BY BANK TRANSFER OR BEING PRESENT AT THE SALEROOM AFTER THE SALE WITH DEBIT CARD (CHIP AND PIN REQUIRED) OR CASH. Our preferred payment method is by Bank Transfer.
• The Lot(s) will not be released until payment is received and/or cleared through our Bank Account.
• The buyer is responsible for the cost of removal of purchased lot
• Payment must be received within 24 hours and collection of your items within 72 hours. If you are collecting (off site sales) or sending someone to collect on your behalf you will need to book in a timeslot at least 24hours before. To do this you will need to call our customer service team on 01727846090 before 4pm.
• Please be aware that if goods remain uncollected after the 72hr deadline late collection/storage charges will be applied at the following rates:
- £1 per lot per day
- £5 per lot per day for furniture and larger items
• Once the late collection fee exceeds the value of the goods ownership of the goods transfers to Hertfordshire Auctions and the goods will be sold to cover costs
• Please note that collection slots are only open between 9am and 4pm Mon - Fri. We are closed on Sundays and collections are not possible on Saturdays. If on the day you are expecting to arrive outside of your designated timeslot please contact us immediately as we may not be able to release the goods when you arrive.
• You will also need to take a copy of your invoice and confirmation email with you to help the team find your items.
If you need any further assistance do not hesitate to contact us.
All lots may be viewed on Saturdays at our saleroom
• All lots are sold as seen and carry no warranty or guarantee whatsoever
• We do not accept credit or debit cards over the phone, Our preferred payment method is by Bank Transfer. Cash and chip & pin cards are accepted at the counter only ( or cash) No cash or cheques to be paid in at bank branches.
• All Lots marked V are subject to 20% VAT on the Hammer Price
• All Lots are subject to Buyers Premium 20% + VAT This is increased to 25% from 5pm on the second working day after the sale concludes (late payers premium) For weekend sales the payment deadline is 5pm Tuesday
• All Lots are subject to i-Bidder Premium of 3% + vat
• Any buyers who default on payment of purchased items may be “blacklisted” and barred from all further i-bidder sales.
DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU CAN PAY BY ONE OF THESE METHODS WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIMESCALES.
Packing and Shipping policy
Shipping to a UK Destination with a Valid Postcode
Items weighing under 2kgs - from £12 (insured for loss not damage in the post up to £2500 sent by Royal Mail Special delivery)
Items weighing between 2kgs and 10kgs - from £25 (insured for loss not damage in the post up to £2500 sent by Royal Mail Special delivery)
Larger items over 10kgs up to 20kgs - from £20 (insured for loss not damage sent by Interlink Express) Standard conditions limit liability to a maximum cover per consignment of £13 per kilo with an excess of £50. Exclusions apply and some goods travel at own risk*All fragile items are shipped at purchasers risk, this includes all glass and china items.
Larger Shipping items we can arrange ie pallets via palletline. Pallets can be packed and shipped from £60
ALL ITEMS REQUIRE A SIGNATURE ON RECEIPT
Shipping to Europe, Ireland USA , Asia and Rest of World
ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL BEFORE A QUOTATION CAN BE ARRANGED
Small Items weighing under 2kgs- from £15 (insured for loss but not damage in the post) Packed parcel dimensions not to exceed 30x30x30cms sent by Royal Mail International Signed For
Items weighing over 2kgs- from £35 (insured for loss but not damage in the post sent by Royal mail Global Priority)
Packing cost £5 per item or group of small items. If we are unable to offer packing, we will put you in touch with MBE who offer this service combined with shipping.
Please note all costs plus vat at the current rate.
Under no circumstances will we allow couriers to collect from us.
Please remember that all lots are at the risk of the Purchaser from the time of the fall of the hammer. Should purchasers require specialist packing for shipping please contact us for advice.
We will include an invoice for packing and shipping on your pro- forma invoice. Should you not require this and are planning to collect items personally, simply notify us and we will remove this from your invoice.
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Delivery of Won Lots: PLEASE SEE 'IMPORTANT INFORMATION' for details of updates we have made to our delivery & collection services due to the coronavirus pandemic.
PLEASE NOTE: Some auctioned items are held off-site and must first be delivered to our premises by a third party before they are available for delivery. Lead times, where applicable, are provided in the Lot description (except for all Garden Buildings and Hot Tubs, These are detailed within the Lot under description – see section 3).
1. Some items can usually be packed and shipped to arrive next day upon receipt of payment. This includes items which are available from stocks we hold on site. For such items, applicable delivery costs are automatically added to your invoice. Please note that we can only ship once payment is received.
Shipping smaller items to a UK Destination via DPD - the following prices should be taken as a guide only:
Items weighing under 2kg - from £8.50;
Items between 2kg and 10kg - from £10;
Items over 10kg and up to 20kg - from £15 (insured for loss, not damage).
Standard terms & conditions limit liability to a maximum cover per consignment of £10 per kilo with an excess of £50. Exclusions apply.
PLEASE NOTE the above prices do not include shipment of TVs, monitors, or other large and/or fragile items. We will only ship these items via courier if the buyer is willing to accept responsibility for the item in transit.
If you have included a mobile phone number on your registration, we will give this to the courier company and the driver will text you to advise an approximate delivery time on the day of delivery. If you are not in when delivery is attempted, the shipment will return to the local depot for you to collect or re-arrange delivery.
2. Larger items are usually shipped by pallet @ from £80 + VAT per pallet, subject to delivery destination.
(Please note: pallets can only be delivered to kerbside, so please ensure you have someone available to help carry the goods at the delivery address)
This includes TVs, monitors, garden furniture, tool chests, large/heavy items such as generators, white goods and quad bikes, and large mixed consignments of stock.
It is possible to send TVs over 49” in size via courier, but this is done at the buyer's risk. General stock is sent with a weight-based insurance, whilst TVs are sent with extra insurance because of their increased value. Typically, pallets take 3-6 days to arrive from receipt of payment, except where there is a different lead time stated.
3. Garden buildings & hot tubs
These are shipped from overseas. The delivery timescale is subject to variation according to volume of orders and is currently described on the Lots and description.
Factors which may lead to a delay in timescales include adverse weather conditions, public holidays, delays outside of our control (Such as Transport issues, Manufacturing delays and Material shortage)
When you purchase a garden building/hot tub, you will see on your invoice that it says ‘Contact us for shipping quote’. We can provide a quote for delivery of these items. Buyers will receive a separate email detailing the information needed to request a quote. Buyers can alternatively arrange collection from our premises. We can let you know the full dimensions of your cabin to enable safe offloading.
It is possible to collect some smaller cabins by van, but this is at the buyer's risk, and requires unpacking of the cabin from its pallet and removal of the packaging from our site.
If it's not possible to arrange delivery direct to the buyer, or the buyer is arranging collection, the shipment will come to our premises and we will advise buyers when the goods have arrived with us.
Important information
ANY LOTS MARKED x2, x4 etc ARE MULTIPLE LOTS AND THE BID PRICE IS FOR 1 (ONE) ITEM SO THE BID PRICE WILL BE MULTIPLIED BY THE NUMBER ITEMS IN THE LOT. If you require further clarification please contact Hertfordshire Auctions.
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS CORRECT AND UP TO DATE AS THIS IS OUR FIRST POINT OF CONTACT.
All lots may be viewed on Saturdays at our saleroom for week-end sales and by appointment on the day of sale for week-day sales.
• All lots are sold as seen and carry no warranty or guarantee whatsoever
• We do not accept credit or debit cards over the phone, Our preferred payment method is by Bank Transfer. Cash and chip & pin cards are accepted at the counter only ( maximum £5000 cash in single transaction)We do not accept cheques. For those not local unable to pay by bank transfer we will accept cash paid in to our account but subject to an additional 2%.This must be added to the invoice total as it is a charge made by the bank for accepting cash.
• All Lots marked V are subject to 20% VAT on the Hammer Price
• All Lots are subject to Buyers Premium 20% + VAT This will be increased to 25% from 5pm on the second working day after the sale concludes (late payers premium) if bills are not settled on time For weekend sales ( Friday / Saturday /Sunday) the payment deadline is 5pm Tuesday. For Tuesday sales the payment deadline is Wednesday 5pm
• All Lots are subject to i-Bidder Premium of 3% + vat
• Any buyers who default on payment of purchased items may be “blacklisted” and barred from all further i-bidder sales.
DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU CAN PAY BY ONE OF THESE METHODS WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIMESCALES.
Packing and Shipping policy
Shipping to a UK Destination with a Valid Postcode
Items weighing under 2kgs - from £12 (insured for loss not damage in the post up to £2500 sent by Royal Mail Special delivery)
Items weighing between 2kgs and 10kgs - from £25 (insured for loss not damage in the post up to £2500 sent by Royal Mail Special delivery)
Larger items over 10kgs up to 20kgs - from £15 (insured for loss not damage sent by Interlink Express) Standard conditions limit liability to a maximum cover per consignment of £13 per kilo with an excess of £50. Exclusions apply and some goods travel at own risk*All fragile items are shipped at purchasers risk, this includes all glass and china items .
Larger Shipping items we can arrange ie pallets via palletline. Pallets can be packed and shipped from £60
ALL ITEMS REQUIRE A SIGNATURE ON RECEIPT
Shipping to UK Mainland Only
ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL BEFORE A QUOTATION CAN BE ARRANGED
Small Items weighing under 2kgs- from £15 (insured for loss but not damage in the post) Packed parcel dimensions not to exceed 30x30x30cms sent by Royal Mail International Signed For
Items weighing over 2kgs- from £35 (insured for loss but not damage in the post sent by Royal mail Global Priority)
Packing cost £5 per item or group of small items. If we are unable to offer packing, we will put you in touch with MBE who offer this service combined with shipping.
Please note all costs plus vat at the current rate.
Under no circumstances will we allow couriers to collect from us.
Please remember that all lots are at the risk of the Purchaser from the time of the fall of the hammer. Should purchasers require specialist packing for shipping please contact us for advice.
We will include an invoice for packing and shipping on your pro- forma invoice. Should you not require this and are planning to collect items personally, simply notify us and we will remove this from your invoice.
Hertfordshire Auctions
Terms And Conditions Of Business
1.The Auctioneers will not warrant or guarantee any item, lot or part lot in anyway whatsoever. Purchasers are invited to fully inspect items as all items are sold “as is” whether complete or incomplete working or otherwise. Any exception to this will be stated by the auctioneer at the time of sale. Any statements made by any other persons shall be considered void. Items marked AF (meaning as found) are likely to have faults, having been brought to the attention of the auctioneers. The auctioneers will not mark all faulty or damaged items in this way, just the ones brought to their attention. All goods are deemed second hand.
2. The Auctioneer’s Condition of sale are on display in the auction rooms. Vendors are considered to have had notice of these and to have agreed acceptance of the same when requesting the entry of goods or purchasing from the saleroom.
3.All buyers must register with the auctioneers before bidding and the auctioneers reserve the right to REFUSE a sale to a prospective purchaser who has not registered before bidding. A deposit of £100 will be required on the issue of a bidding card. Internet bidders will be required to pay a deposit of £100 upon registering which will be charged to their card (102.50 for credit cards). Further deposits will be required as bids are taken up to 50% of the total outstanding amount.
4.No person shall advance on any bid less than the sum named from time to time by the auctioneers. The BIDDING to be regulated by the auctioneer, who reserves to himself the right of refusing the bidding of any person, and to bid for himself or any other client. If a dispute arises as to any bidding then at the discretion of the Auctioneers either: The lot which the disputed bid relates shall immediately be put up again, OR The Auctioneers shall determine the dispute and their decision shall be final and binding on all parties. The person making the highest accepted bid shall be the purchaser.
5.All lots are sold in accordance with the “Auctions and Bidding agreements Act” which places responsibility upon the purchaser and all risks to the purchaser. All sales are regarded as “Wholesale” Not “Retail” and so are not afforded protection under the “Consumer Protection Act” and other laws.
6.All statements as to the authenticity of lots shall be statements of opinion. Brand names etc should not be regarded as genuine unless stated by the auctioneer at the time of sale as being so.
7.All goods shall be at the risk of the vendor or, after sale, purchaser whilst on the premises or in the care of the Auctioneers. Vendors and purchasers are advised to obtain insurance to indemnify them in the event of their losses, Unless notified to the contary the auctioneer will arrange insurance for vendors items whilst in our care. A 2% charge on the hammer price or reserve price will be chargeable. After payment lots may be removed from the premises subject to no interruptions to sales then being made in the removal Process. In any event the Auctioneers and their staff shall have discretion to decide which lots may be removed whilst the sale is in progress.
8.The BUYERS PREMIUM is 20% added to the hammer price (Minimum £1) plus VAT. After 5pm on the second working day after the sale day, the buyers premium will increase to 25% plus VAT.
8a. Internet Fees will be added to the invoice. For easylive this is 3% unless buyers have opted to pay the £3 charge in advance. For ibidder/bidspotter the fee is 3% of the hammer price
9.The VENDORS COMMISSION is 15% or £1.50 whichever is the greatest (£1.50 being the minimum commission charged at their discretion And £1.00 Per Item Loting Fee.
10.The Auctioneers reserve the right to catalogue goods as they see fit, determine in which sale these shall be included and refuse any lots considered to be unsaleable or of negligible value. They shall not be held responsible for any expenses or loss incurred thereby or for the postponement or cancellation of sales, for whatever cause. Any goods refused entry will be diposed of without further notice to the vendor.
11.The Auctioneers do not hold themselves responsible for any default on the part of vendors or purchasers. Furthermore, the Auctioneers give notice that they are not liable for faults or imperfections found with any lot or for any errors of description made by the vendor or persons on their behalf.
12. The vendor shall indemnify the Auctioneers against any claims in connection with goods sold on the vendor’s instructions.
13.The Auctioneers disclaim responsibility for all loss or damage to goods unless directly the result of negligence on the part of one of their employees.
14.Payment (without interest) will usually be made to the vendor within 14 days of the sale date, after deduction of commission, VAT and expenses, where applicable (expenses shall include transport, insurance, storage and valuation), but the Auctioneers shall not be liable for payment to the vendor until they themselves receive full payment from the purchaser.
15.The Auctioneers reserve the right to charge a premium on the total bill on any credit card transaction i.e. Visa, Access etc. Payment other than by cash will be entirely at the discretion of the Auctioneers. Payment by switch card will also be at the discretion of the Auctioneers. Cheques are not accepted for payment.
16.The Auctioneers will charge a storage fee of £1 per day (small items) and £5 per day (furniture and large items) any goods not collected within 3 days of sale unless prior arrangements have been made. Storage fee will be payable from the date of sale. Failure to collect items after this period, may result in goods being sold, without reserve, to cover expenses. Buyers Premium will be increased to 20% for any goods not paid for by the close of business on the 2nd Day after the auction.
17.Notwithstanding any other of these Terms and Conditions of Engagement, if within 7 days of the sales of any lot the purchaser gives written notice to the Auctioneer that in his or her opinion it is a deliberate forgery, as defines below, and within 14 days of such notice, returns the lot to the Auctioneer, in the same condition as it was at the time of sale and by producing evidence (the burden of proof being on the purchaser) satisfies the Auctioneer that the lot is a deliberate forgery, then the Auctioneer will be entitled to rescind the sale and will refund the purchase price to the purchaser if the same is still held by the Auctioneer. If the purchase price has been paid to the vendor the Auctioneer shall be under no obligation to the purchaser for the refund of the purchase price. In the context of this guarantee ‘a deliberate forgery’ means a lot made with the intention to deceive when considered in the light of the catalogue entry and which at the date of sale had a value substantially less then it would have had, had it been in accordance with the description. However, there will be no right where the catalogue description, at the time of sale, was in accordance with then general opinion of experts, or fairly indicated there to be a conflict of opinion. The Auctioneers reserve the right in forming their opinion to consult and rely upon any expert or authority considered by them to be reliable.
18.Goods withdrawn prior to sale but after cataloguing or valuation, ‘Bought-in’ lots and unsold reserved goods (where reserves have not been agreed with the Auctioneers) will attract a charge at the rate of 5% of the value based on reserve prices or valuation provided by the Auctioneer (plus expenses where applicable) which shall be binding upon the vendor. This charge is levied in addition to any other fees which may be payable.
19.A Vendor may place reserves on any lots (Minimum £10) but unless instructed to the contrary, all lots will be sold without reserve or at the Auctioneers discretion. Lots failing to reach reserve prices may be sold after the sale at or above reserve or entered into a subsequent sale(s) without reserve.
20.The Auctioneers reserve the right to dispose of all unsaleable lots which they consider to be of negligible value, without reference to the vendor and at the vendor’s full expense.
21.The Auctioneers shall not be responsible for any loss or injury whether accidental or otherwise (not arising out of their negligence) which may be suffered by any person on the sale premises or which causes damage to any item within the premises ie the salerooms, reception areas, kitchen, warehouse or car park/yard.
22.Payment acceptance and deadlines
All lots must be paid for and all invoices settled by Midday the next working day after the sale.
After this time storage charges may be applied.
Buyers may pay by cash, debit card, credit card or bank transfer.
Credit card payments will attract a 2.5% surcharge and business credit cards a 3.5% surcharge.
Bank transfers must include all charges in connection with receiving the funds into our account.
Payments made over the phone will only be acceptable if the card used is registered to the address given at registration.
Payments and Collections
• I-Bidders must register with i-Bidder to Bid
• After Auction day, We are open for payment and collection• WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS OVER THE TELEPHONE. DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO PAY BY BANK TRANSFER OR BEING PRESENT AT THE SALEROOM AFTER THE SALE WITH DEBIT CARD (CHIP AND PIN REQUIRED) OR CASH. Our preferred payment method is by Bank Transfer.
• The Lot(s) will not be released until payment is received and/or cleared through our Bank Account.
• The buyer is responsible for the cost of removal of purchased lot
• Payment must be received within 24 hours and collection of your items within 72 hours. If you are collecting (off site sales) or sending someone to collect on your behalf you will need to book in a timeslot at least 24hours before. To do this you will need to call our customer service team on 01727846090 before 4pm.
• Please be aware that if goods remain uncollected after the 72hr deadline late collection/storage charges will be applied at the following rates:
- £1 per lot per day
- £5 per lot per day for furniture and larger items
• Once the late collection fee exceeds the value of the goods ownership of the goods transfers to Hertfordshire Auctions and the goods will be sold to cover costs
• Please note that collection slots are only open between 9am and 4pm Mon - Fri. We are closed on Sundays and collections are not possible on Saturdays. If on the day you are expecting to arrive outside of your designated timeslot please contact us immediately as we may not be able to release the goods when you arrive.
• You will also need to take a copy of your invoice and confirmation email with you to help the team find your items.
If you need any further assistance do not hesitate to contact us.
All lots may be viewed on Saturdays at our saleroom
• All lots are sold as seen and carry no warranty or guarantee whatsoever
• We do not accept credit or debit cards over the phone, Our preferred payment method is by Bank Transfer. Cash and chip & pin cards are accepted at the counter only ( or cash) No cash or cheques to be paid in at bank branches.
• All Lots marked V are subject to 20% VAT on the Hammer Price
• All Lots are subject to Buyers Premium 20% + VAT This is increased to 25% from 5pm on the second working day after the sale concludes (late payers premium) For weekend sales the payment deadline is 5pm Tuesday
• All Lots are subject to i-Bidder Premium of 3% + vat
• Any buyers who default on payment of purchased items may be “blacklisted” and barred from all further i-bidder sales.
DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU CAN PAY BY ONE OF THESE METHODS WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIMESCALES.
Packing and Shipping policy
Shipping to a UK Destination with a Valid Postcode
Items weighing under 2kgs - from £12 (insured for loss not damage in the post up to £2500 sent by Royal Mail Special delivery)
Items weighing between 2kgs and 10kgs - from £25 (insured for loss not damage in the post up to £2500 sent by Royal Mail Special delivery)
Larger items over 10kgs up to 20kgs - from £20 (insured for loss not damage sent by Interlink Express) Standard conditions limit liability to a maximum cover per consignment of £13 per kilo with an excess of £50. Exclusions apply and some goods travel at own risk*All fragile items are shipped at purchasers risk, this includes all glass and china items.
Larger Shipping items we can arrange ie pallets via palletline. Pallets can be packed and shipped from £60
ALL ITEMS REQUIRE A SIGNATURE ON RECEIPT
Shipping to Europe, Ireland USA , Asia and Rest of World
ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL BEFORE A QUOTATION CAN BE ARRANGED
Small Items weighing under 2kgs- from £15 (insured for loss but not damage in the post) Packed parcel dimensions not to exceed 30x30x30cms sent by Royal Mail International Signed For
Items weighing over 2kgs- from £35 (insured for loss but not damage in the post sent by Royal mail Global Priority)
Packing cost £5 per item or group of small items. If we are unable to offer packing, we will put you in touch with MBE who offer this service combined with shipping.
Please note all costs plus vat at the current rate.
Under no circumstances will we allow couriers to collect from us.
Please remember that all lots are at the risk of the Purchaser from the time of the fall of the hammer. Should purchasers require specialist packing for shipping please contact us for advice.
We will include an invoice for packing and shipping on your pro- forma invoice. Should you not require this and are planning to collect items personally, simply notify us and we will remove this from your invoice.