Terms and conditions
Buyers commission is 20% on the hammer price and no VAT is charged.
Auctioneer:
Droitwich Auctions Ltd
Sales Address:
Saint Andrews Street, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8DY, UK.
(Please Note: Lot locations may vary and be located elsewhere for Collection / Viewing – Please refer to lot description for clarification)
Registered Address:
Droitwich Auctions Ltd company number is 15853602 and our registered address is 16 Saint Andrews Street, Droitwich Spa, England, England, WR9 8DY
Contact Details:
Telephone: 07394 559751
*PLEASE NOTE*
Upon submitting your registration to bid, You may require ‘Manual Bidding approval by the Auctioneer’
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BUSINESS
THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BUSINESS CONSTITUTE THE CONTRACT BETWEEN Droitwich Auctions LIMITED AND THE SELLER, ON THE ONE HAND, AND THE BUYER ON THE OTHER. BY BIDDING AT THE AUCTION, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING TERMS.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
BUYER’S PREMIUM - COMMISSION CHARGES
There is a buyer’s premium of 20 per cent on the hammer price of each lot.
INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
1. INTRODUCTION
The following notes are intended to assist buyers particularly those who may be inexperienced or new to our saleroom. All sales are conducted in accordance with our Conditions of Sale. Our staff will be happy to help you with anything you do not fully understand.
2. AGENCY
As auctioneers we usually contract as agents for the seller whose identity, for reasons of confidentiality, is not normally disclosed. Accordingly, if you buy your primary contract is with the seller.
3. THE BUYER
The highest bidder acknowledged as such by the auctioneer will be the buyer. If any dispute arises, the auctioneer has absolute discretion to settle the matter. The auctioneer rules the bidding and bids cannot be retracted. The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse any bid.
The successful bidder, whether bidding for himself or for a third party, is entirely responsible for paying for the lots they have bought in accordance with Droitwich Auctions Limited Conditions of Sale and Business. The auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf of the sellers for any lot and to withdraw, consolidate or divide any lot or lots.
4. REGISTRATION
Unless registered already on a bidding platform, it is essential that all prospective buyers register with us, giving their full name, address, contact telephone number(s) and email address. First time buyers may be required to provide proof of identity (i.e. driving licence/passport), a valid debit or credit card and a copy of a utility bill confirming their name and address. Upon receipt of the above a paddle will be issued, which is only valid for the current sale. The paddle may be used to indicate your bids to the Auctioneer during the sale. If successful, the bidder must ensure that their number can be seen by the Auctioneer and that it is their number that is called out. Should there be any doubts as to price or buyer, please draw the Auctioneer’s attention to it immediately.
5. BUYER’S PREMIUM - COMMISSION CHARGES
There is a buyer’s premium of 20 per cent on the hammer price of each lot.
6. PAYMENT
Buyers must pay in full before items can be removed from the premises (please see “payment methods” below).
Invoices will be issued from the day of the sale. Buyers must pay their invoice in full within 48 hours and advise when they will be collecting their item(s). Any invoices which remain unpaid after seven days will incur interest at 5% above the base rate, charged from the date of the sale. If buyers are unknown to us, we cannot hand over purchases unless we have adequate references or payment is cleared.
7. Payment Methods
We accept payment by:
Cash – up to £9,000 (subject to money laundering regulations).
Please note that we are unable to accept any card payments.
Bank transfer to:
Droitwich Auctions Ltd
Account Number: 14456774
Sort Code: 231185
*PLEASE NOTE*
When making payment, Please use your invoice number as a payment reference.
Please note that a fee of £15 will be added for international bank payment.
8. Each lot is the buyer’s sole responsibility from the fall of the hammer.
9. TRANSFER OF RISK
Each lot is the buyer’s sole responsibility from the fall of the hammer.
10. COMMISSION BIDS
If instructed, Droitwich Auctions will execute bids and advise prospective buyers. This service is free.
Buyers who cannot come to a sale may leave their bid with our staff after/during viewing, or make their bid in advance by telephone or email (
[email protected]). Such bids are placed at the buyer’s own risk.
Bids must be made at least one hour before the sale starts, but we advise buyers to make bids at the earliest possible opportunity. When making bids, buyers must provide:
Their full name
Address
Email address
Contact telephone numbers
The number of the lot they wish to buy
Their maximum bid amount – excluding commission which will be added to the invoice afterwards.
Buyers must state what their maximum bid would be. We cannot accept an instruction to ‘buy’ or unlimited bid.
We will ensure that lots are bought as cheaply as possible depending on the bids made and other reserves. If identical bids are placed, they will be dealt with on a “first come first served” basis.
11. TELEPHONE BIDS
Lines for telephone bidding should be booked 48 hours before the auction. Lines are booked on a “first come first served basis.” Full name, address and telephone numbers will be required together with proof of identity and address.
12. DATA PROTECTION
Droitwich Auctions will use information provided by its clients or obtained by Droitwich Auctions relating to its clients for the provision of auction services or as required by law. Droitwich Auctions may need to record telephone conversations for security or legal reasons or as necessary to provide a higher quality of service. Clients agree that Droitwich Auctions may use sensitive information that they supply to Droitwich Auctions. Unless permitted by law, Droitwich Auctions will not otherwise process sensitive personal data without express consent. By agreeing to the Conditions of Sale and Business, clients agree to the processing of their personal information.
13. STORAGE AND COLLECTION
Please note all items after the auction will be removed to store. Arrangements for collection can be made with the office. Lots must be collected within 5 days of the fall of the hammer, after 5 days a charge of £1 per day per lot storage will be charged. Should items not be collected within 14 days they will be deemed as abandoned.
14. ELECTRICAL GOODS AND SOFT FURNISHINGS
These are sold as ‘antiques’ only and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations.
15. EXPORT OF GOODS
Buyers intending to export goods should check whether an export licence is required and whether there is any specific prohibition on importing goods of that character because e.g. they may contain prohibited materials such as ivory. Ask us if you need help.
16. PACKING AND DESPATCH
We offer a packing and despatch service for smaller lots. We also use national and local carriers. Further details can be obtained from our office.
17. CITES LICENSE - IMPORTANT NOTICE RELATING TO SPORTING AND NATURAL HISTORY
Clients intending to import/export any item derived from natural history specimens into/from a non-European country should first check for any Import/Export and possession restrictions prior to bidding/selling.
Certain species (?) are also subject to CITES regulations when exporting/importing these items out of the EU. CITES regulations are given on www.ukcites.gov.uk or maybe obtained from Animal Health, Wildlife Licensing and Registration Service, Zone 1/17, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Bristol BS1 6EB. Those species that are covered by the US Endangered Species Act (USESA) or The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA): potential US bidders should check with USF&W (US Fish and Wildlife Services) for trade/possession restrictions in the US prior to bidding.
1. DEFINITION
In these terms of business: Droitwich Auctions Ltd is referred to as ‘Droitwich Auctions.’ The Droitwich Auctions representative conducting the auction is referred to as the ‘auctioneer’.
2. AGENCY
The auctioneer normally acts as agent only and disclaims any responsibility for default by sellers or buyers if the transaction is not completed and paid for.
3. TERMS OF SALE
The seller acknowledges that lots are sold subject to the stipulations of these Conditions in their entirety and on the Terms of Consignment.
4. DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITION OF LOTS
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of statements relating to authorship, descriptions, origin, date, age, provenance and condition of lots. Statements made orally or in the catalogue are opinions given after careful consideration and research. Prospective buyers are given ample opportunity to view lots before any sale. When bidding, buyers acknowledge that they are fully satisfied as to the description and condition of the lot.
5. THIRD PARTY LIABILITY
Every person on Droitwich Auctions premises before, during or after a sale shall be deemed to be there at their own risk and shall have no claim against Droitwich Auctions in respect of any injury they may sustain or any accident which may occur.
6. DISPUTES
Any dispute not covered in these terms of business will be settled at the sole discretion of Droitwich Auctions.
7. English law applies to the interpretation of these Conditions.
