SALE NOTES

THE SALE WILL BE HELD under the usual Conditions of Sale, which are to be found at the end of this catalogue. In particular, descriptions made verbally or in this catalogue are not guaranteed, including sizes of harness and vehicles.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS All lots will be on view up to and during the auction on the day of sale. Horse-drawn carriages should be in the Market prior to sale day, but most vendors prefer to bring their smaller items early in the morning of the auction. Tuesday is not officially a viewing day but prospective purchasers are welcome to inspect vehicles, although we cannot guarantee the time of their arrival.

WITHDRAWN OR NOT FORWARD LOTS Despite our best endeavours to ensure that all lots catalogued come forward for sale we are at the mercy of individual vendors some of whom regrettably do not always send the lots entered. This inevitably causes frustration and annoyance to prospective customers who may have travelled long distances for a particular lot. To avoid such disappointment we recommend that you make a phone call to check the availability to any particular “one off” lot before setting out.

BUYERS’ NUMBERS All prospective purchasers are requested to register with the Auctioneers prior to the sale when they will be given a Buyer’s Number to enable bidding and assist the cashiering arrangements. The Auctioneers reserve the right to request a deposit of £500 from customers not known to them upon registration.

MONEY LAUNDERING In order to comply with money laundering regulations we will not accept payments in cash exceeding £9,000. Cash payments of over £4,000 must be accompanied by valid proof of identity ie passport/driving licence supported by 2 utility bills, bank statement or equivalent.

PAYMENT for all lots must be made of the day of sale and methods of payment are (1) CASH (2) DIRECT DEBIT CARDS such as Switch, Delta or Connect with PIN number (3) CREDIT CARDS with PIN number, which are subject to a 2% + VAT premium surcharge. Payments can also be made by BACS/CHAPS – bank details as follows: NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC., 13 Market Place, Reading RG1 2EP; Account number 67642977 and sort code: 60:17:21. (IBAN NO GB N WBK 601721 67642977, BIC Code No. NWBKGB 2L). Tel: 0845 6013399. No clearance of purchases will be allowed until satisfactory payment has been received.

A BUYERS’ PREMIUM of 7.5% (plus VAT at the standard rate) will be added to the purchase price of all lots at this sale.

VALUE ADDED TAX All items consigned by VAT registered vendors are indicated by an asterisk (*), alongside the lot numbers, and VAT at the standard rate will be added to purchasers’ accounts in respect of these lots. No VAT will be payable upon the items consigned by unregistered vendors. Any known variation in the VAT status of vendors will be announced by the Auctioneers when selling.

CLEARANCE All lots should be cleared on the day of sale, unless alternative arrangements are made, and remain at the risk of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BID will be executed with care and judgment by the Auctioneers. Clients who are interested in lots which are due to be offered in more than one section of the sale at the same time are reminded of this free service.

PRIVATE SALES All lots are accepted on the understanding that they must not be sold prior to being auctioned, and any private transactions resulting from the exposure for sale of any items must be conducted through the Auctioneers.

INSURANCE Carriage House Insurance Services and the National Farmers Union can effect transit and longer term insurances, which have been devised for carriage owners and drivers.

EXPORT PURCHASERS should ensure that the country of destination has no import or currency restrictions on the goods they wish to purchase. Our normal terms of business otherwise apply and payment is due in full on the day of sale. VAT will be charged in the normal way and refunded on proof of exportation. A specific Export License is required before export from the UK of any item costing £43,484 or more, which is at least 75 years old.

THE CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008: All goods at this auction are second hand unless otherwise stated.

HOTELS Clients are reminded that Reading’s hotels are often fully booked so it’s recommended that you make arrangements well in advance of arriving at the sale. Hotels in walking distance of the Market and Station – Crowne Plaza, Penta Hotel, Premier Inns, Ibis, Novotel, Travelodge, Quality Inn and Premier Inn. Hilton Hotel near Junction 11 off the M4. Further information on these hotels can be found at the back of the catalogue.

REFRESHMENTS are available from the Market Café and the Queens Arms Public House, both located on Great Knollys Street.

CAR PARKING Due to developments, the size of the Market car park has been reduced. There is a Pay & Display car park behind the Market which is operated by NCP. Please arrive in good time, particularly with lorries and trailers, to secure a place here. Alternatively, there are a number of other Pay & Display car parks located around Reading town centre. Park & Ride off M4, junctions 10 & 11 to station. Please see www.reading-travelinfo.co.uk for fares and times.