TERMS OF SALE & ENTRY OF GOODS.
Emporium Auctions act as agents only.
Acceptance of goods for auction is entirely at the discretion of the auctioneer.
The auctioneers, Emporium Auctions, have sole discretion regarding the type of sale into which all items are entered, the description and lotting of all items.
The auctioneers, Emporium Auctions, reserve the right to decline or to accept for sale any article. The right is reserved to charge for the disposal of unsaleable items. This includes items that fail a Portable Appliance Test.
The vendors are bound by the conditions of sale as published in Emporium Auctions catalogues, as displayed in the saleroom and on the website. The auctioneers, Emporium Auctions, may sell after the sale (by private treaty) any items that failed to reach their reserve, at or above the reserve price.
All goods must comply with safety regulations made under the “Consumer Protection Act 1987” and the “Furnishings Fire/Safety Regulations 1988”.
I, the Vendor, understand that the cost, if any, of conveying the items to the sale room shall be borne by me & that Emporium Auctions shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the item in transit.
All lots will be sold without reserve unless clearly stated on this form when goods are submitted. When lots are submitted for sale with a reserve it will be given one sale at the set reserve, if unsold it will be entered for a second sale with the reserve lowered 25%. If after two sales it fails to sell it must be collected by the vendor within 3 days of the sale. The auctioneer will at his discretion dispose of the goods or enter them in a 3rd sale with no reserve to cover auction costs, unless contacted and instructed otherwise by you, the vendor, after the 1st or 2nd sale. All goods entered remain at the discretion of the auctioneer, and may be removed after or even before, a single sale, should it be deemed the item is of too low a value or otherwise poses a risk in selling due to (but not limited to); serious defects, failing a PAT test, defects which make it dangerous.
Third Party Liability: Every person on Emporium Auctions premises will be deemed to be there at their own risk. There shall be no claim against Emporium Auctions in respect of any accident which may occur resulting in injury, damage or losses, however caused, save in so far as the injury, damage or loss, shall be caused by the negligence of Emporium Auctions. Collection of unsold lots: The auctioneers, Emporium Auctions, reserve the right to charge for storage if any lot(s) has not been collected by Saturday following the auction without prior arrangement. If after 28 days from the sale date the lot(s) has not been collected the auctioneer reserves the right to resell the lot to cover storage costs. Acceptance of goods for auction is entirely at the discretion of the auctioneer/porter.
By instructing Emporium Auctions to sell items listed below by public auction, I, the Vendor, declare I am the true owner of the lot/s or I am authorised by the true owner to sell the lot/s. I, the Vendor, give my consent for Emporium Auctions to sell my goods using their best judgment, as per their terms and conditions. Emporium Auctions will attempt to inform vendors by email of auction results, however it remains the vendors responsibility to keep in contact with Emporium Auctions regarding unsold lots, which will be automatically re-entered in a 2nd sale unless advised differently.
BUYERS TERMS & CONDITIONS.
Upon the hammer falling, the highest bidder shall be the buyer. The auctioneer, Emporium Auctions, reserve the right to settle any and all disputes and reject bids as seen fit, for any reason. When the lot is sold, the buyer shall pay the auctioneer, Emporium Auctions, in full the hammer price (plus VAT when applicable), together with a premium of 20%, where applicable, of the hammer price on the day of the sale and if applicable a further premium for online bidding. Please see ‘Fees’ next to each lot for complete clarification.
Upon request, buyers shall provide the auctioneer, Emporium Auctions, with names, addresses and if required, bank and other references. The ownership of the lot shall become the buyer’s responsibility as soon as the hammer drops. Although a lot may not be removed from the premises until payment in full has been made. All items contained within the lot MUST be removed or charges will apply. All lots must be removed at the buyer’s risk and expense after the sale, unless previously arranged with the auctioneer, Emporium Auctions.
If payment is not made or goods are not removed as required within these terms and conditions, the auctioneer, Emporium Auctions, may reject any bids made by or on behalf of the buyer at any future auction or obtain part payment before accepting any future bids. The auctioneers, Emporium Auctions, will, on the buyer’s written instruction, execute bids on their behalf, but neither the auctioneer, his employees or his agents, be liable for any neglect in doing so or failure to do so.
All goods are sold as seen and no warranty or guarantee is given. No warranty whatsoever is given by the auctioneer, Emporium Auctions or the vendor in respect of any lot and any warranties of conditions whether expressed or implied by statute, common law or otherwise are hereby excluded. It is the buyer's responsibility to rely on their own judgement in respect of goods purchased. Items described by the auctioneer, Emporium Auctions, are only a basic description unless otherwise advised by the vendor. Items specifically listed as ‘AF’ (As Found) will have obvious defects that may be noticed only by the most cursory of inspections, but items with defects are not limited to ‘AF’ listed goods. We, Emporium Auctions, are normally unable to carry out a detailed or any examination of lots in order to ascertain their condition in the way in which it would be wise for a buyer to do. Intending buyers have ample opportunity for inspection of goods and therefore, accept responsibility for inspecting and investigating lots in which they may be interested.
POST-1950 FURNITURE:
All items of furniture included are offered for sale as works of art, for this reason, items may not comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) Safety Regulations 1988 and for this reason, they should not be used in a private dwelling.
ESTIMATES:
Estimates are used to help the buyer gauge what sum may be involved in the purchase of the lot. The bottom value of an estimate may represent the reserve, but will not be lower than it. It is by no means definitive and excludes buyers' premiums & online sales premiums.
ELECTRICAL ITEMS:
We offer a 48hr money-back guarantee on items found to be not working when sold as an electrical item and having been issued with a PAT test. The 48hrs commences from the hammer falling on the sale of the lot and any returns are done so at the expense of the Buyer.
LEFT BIDS:
All commission bids must be left at least 60 minutes (1 hour) before the auction commences. We, Emporium Auctions, cannot guarantee to execute bids left after this. If you have left a bid on an item please be prepared to pick the items up within the allotted time scale.
COLLECTION OF GOODS:
All lots should be paid for and collected by 2pm Friday following sale day unless otherwise agreed. Any lots uncollected by the Friday after sale will be subject to a £3 per day, per lot storage fee. After one week, uncollected lots will be re-lotted and subject to re-lotting fees and uncollected commission.
We, Emporium Auctions, are able to carry out local deliveries as well as advise on national deliveries. However, the collection of goods remains solely the buyer's responsibility. All items from lots must be removed, left items will be subject to a disposal fee. We, Emporium Auctions, have full discretion over charges and always prefer to work with our customers where possible. Any persons not adhering to these terms and conditions will be barred from our, Emporium Auctions, auction site and online bidding. We, Emporium Auctions, reserve the right to change our terms without giving notice, please check you are up to date with our terms.
If there is something you do not understand please ask and we will do our best to help you.
If you bid on an item and win the lot it denotes that you agree to these terms and conditions.

At Emporium Auctions, we pride ourselves on the high levels of customer care and service we offer. We are able to carry out local deliveries as well as advise on national deliveries. Wherever possible, Emporium Auctions will endeavour to give guidance on local companies offering National and International transport.
Extra services such as in-house packing and postage incurr additional costs for any items requiring shipment across the UK or Internationally. Carefull packaging by our experienced packers helps to avoid in-transit damage.
Postage and packaging costs are calculated on the quantity of items, size, weight and destination. An uninsured tracked shipping service maybe available on most smaller lots. Please contact us for an exact postal quote based on your purchase for both UK and international shipments.
It is advisable to call us, Emporium Auctions, prior to the auction you plan to bid on for more postage information to avoid disappointment.
For large furniture purchases or purchases of multiple lots, we can offer a local delivery service. Alternatively, customers are advised to make their own courier arrangements.
All items from lots must be removed, left items will be subject to a disposal fee (see Terms and Conditions).
We, Emporium Auctions, have full discretion over charges, always preferring to work with our customers where possible.
Please note: We, Emporium Auctions, reserve the right to refuse postage on any item, in particular any awkward and/or bulky items. The collection and delivery of goods remains solely the buyer's responsibility.