Conditions of Sale
Important Information for Buyers
If you are new to Wilkinson's please read the following information and condition of sale. If you are unsure or need any assistance please ask and we will be happy to advise.
Buyer's Premium
A buyer's premium is payable of 20.00% of the hammer price of each lot purchased plus VAT as well as 5% Online Buyers Premium.
V.A.T.
Unless indicated, no VAT will be payable on the hammer price and the premium will be shown inclusive of VAT. (The VAT inclusive with the premium is not normally recoverable by the buyer.) However, occasionally VAT is charged on the hammer price at the appropriate rate. In these cases the lots will be indicated in the catalogue and announced by the auctioneer.
Bidding
Buyers must register before the sale at the office for a bidding number. The highest bidder is the buyer. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer will determine the buyer, or at his discretion re-offer the lot. All lots become the responsibility of the buyer at the fall of the hammer. All lots should be paid for within seven days of the sale.
Commission and Telephone Bids
If you are unable to attend the sale the auctioneers will be happy to execute commission bids. Buyers can complete a commission bid form online from our direct website. Any commission bids left through the invaluable site are subject to additional commission of 5%. Forms are also available from the office and may be sent by post, fax and telephone. Any buyer wishing to bid by telephone during the sale must make prior arrangement as telephone lines are limited. The auctioneers do not accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions arising from commission or telephone bids.
Methods of Payment
Payments are required promptly after a sale, and within two weeks of the sale date, unless alternative arrangements have been agreed by the auctioneer. If as a buyer you are registered with the Stripe system payments that have not been made by 10 days after invoices have been issued will be automatically taken. There is an additional surcharge of 5% added to any and all invoices which are not paid directly and for which payment has to be taken through the Stripe payment system. We accept the following methods of payment:
Paying by cash.
Cash payments can be made at the office, either during or after a sale.
Paying by Debit or Credit Cards.
Payments can be made by Switch, MasterCard and Visa Cards either directly or through the Stripe system, there are some exceptions so if in any doubt please contact us directly. (There is no surcharge, however some cards are not accepted, please check within the office).
Paying by Cheque.
All cheques should be payable to "Wilkinson's" for the total amount due. Cheques for large amounts will be cleared before goods are released unless prior arrangements have been made with the auctioneer.
Condition Reports
Wilkinson's are pleased to give verbal condition reports, which are meant as a guide only. Buyers are reminded that they should view before the sale to satisfy themselves as to the condition, any restoration, damage, origin, date, age, authorship, attribution and provenance.
Any statement made by the Auctioneer from the rostrum before accepting any bids shall be deemed to supersede any conditions, notices, descriptions and statements made in the catalogue or elsewhere.
Wilkinson's endeavour to catalogue all lots correctly, however should any lot prove to be a deliberate forgery, the auctioneers upon receipt of a written notice of such within seven days of the sale, shall rescind the sale, provided that the lot is returned within fourteen days of the sale in the same condition as at the time of sale. The benefit of this guarantee shall not be assignable. By making a bid, each buyer conditions, the damages recoverable by the vendor or the auctioneers from the defaulters shall include any loss incurred on sale, together with commission and expenses in respect of both sales.
Electrical Goods
It is essential that lots which were originally operated by mains electricity be checked by a qualified electrician before use. They may not comply with the current statutory requirements and as such are offered for solely for display of historical purpose.
General
Wilkinson's is situated in the centre of Doncaster near the market and is close to Doncaster's main line station (regular from King's Cross, London). Doncaster is served by M1, M18, M180 and A1(M) motorways.
Deliveries
Deliveries can be arranged by approved carriers, at the best available rates. Items which are not collected/shipped within two weeks of the sale, without prior arrangement will be subject to storage fees of £10 per week.
Buyer's Premium
A buyer's premium is payable of 20.00% of the hammer price of each lot purchased (VAT at the appropriate rate is charged on the premium) as well as an additional 5% Online Buyers Premium (which is not subject to VAT).
We now accept the stripe payment system to receive payments, if paying with this method there is an additional charge for this service. Please contact us for further details or alternative ways to pay without charges.
V.A.T.
Unless indicated, no VAT will be payable on the hammer price and the premium will be shown inclusive of VAT. (The VAT inclusive with the premium is not normally recoverable by the buyer.) However, occasionally VAT is charged on the hammer price at the appropriate rate. In these cases the lots will be indicated in the catalogue and announced by the auctioneer.
Methods of Payment
Paying by cash.
Cash payments can be made at the office, either during or after a sale.
Paying by Debit or Credit Cards.
Payments can be made by Switch, MasterCard and Visa Cards either directly or through the Stripe system, there are some exceptions so if in any doubt please contact us directly. (There is no surcharge to pay directly by card although there is an additional surcharge to pay using the Stripe system. Also some cards are not accepted, please check within the office).
Paying by Cheque.
All cheques should be payable to "Wilkinson's" for the total amount due. Cheques for large amounts will be cleared before goods are released unless prior arrangements have been made with the auctioneer.
If payments are delayed for any reason, by prior arrangement with the auctioneer, a deposit and delayed final payment shall be agreeable if possible in a timely manner agreed by both parties. In the event the final payment is not made within the appropriate time frame the deposit shall be forfeited to cover any costs incurred.
