Bidding Increments
| From: | To: | Increment: |
|---|
| £0 | £10 | £2 |
| £11 | £100 | £5 |
| £101 | £200 | £10 |
| £201 | £500 | £20 |
| £501 | £1,000 | £50 |
| £1,001 | £2,000 | £100 |
| £2,001 | £5,000 | £200 |
| £5,001 | £10,000 | £500 |
| £10,001+ | | £1,000 |
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Buyers - Sale Terms & Conditions
1. Buyers premium of 20% on the hammer price plus VAT at 20% is payable on all lots. (The VAT rate may alter and will be levied at the appropriate rate.) Lots purchased via www.the-saleroom.com, www.liveauctioneers.com or www.artfact.com will incur an additional 3% charge plus VAT at 20%.
2. Payment of all bought lots must be made within 21 days following the sale. Hannams Auctioneers reserves the right to cancel any sale after this period, or where he deems it to be in the Sellers best interests, at the Auctioneers discretion.
3. Hannams Auctioneers will not release goods to any buyer in the saleroom, until cheques have been cleared. A period of five working days will be needed to clear the cheques, and a period of 2 days for bank transfers.
4. Lots may be cleared during sale days, however a paid invoice must be produced to a member of staff, payments can be made to cashiers in the Accounts Department.
5. Lots may also be cleared after the sale has concluded, Full ownership of a lot purchased shall not pass to the buyer until full payment has been made to the Auctioneer of 'the total amount due'.
6. Free storage of all lots will be provided for five working days following the sale, after this time has elapsed, a storage charge of £5.00 plus VAT per lot per day will be levied, and must be paid upon collection of the items.
7. Bidding (a) Paddles: Any perspective buyers are asked to complete a paddle registration card prior to the auction, a full address and form of identification will be requested at this time. When a buyer is successful he/she will hold the paddle aloft and the auctioneer will record the paddle number as the buyer of the lot(b) For customers unable to attend the auction they may leave an Absentee bid with the auctioneer, also known as a Commission or Written bid. We are happy to execute these bids on your behalf and will purchase the lot as cheaply as possible, other bids and reserves permitting. Forms are available in the saleroom during the viewing period and in the back of the catalogue. Once completed can be returned to the auctioneers office. Absentee and telephone bids are offered as a free service and at the buyer's risk, we cannot accept liability for any failure to place such bids. Lots will be purchased by the auctioneers on behalf of the commission bidders as cheaply as is allowed by other bids and/or reserves if any. Buy bids are not permitted by the auctioneer. the auctioneers cannot accept responsibility for any neglect or default in executing or failing to execute commission bids.(c) The auctioneers reserves the right to re-offer any lot in the case of a dispute. The bidding increments will be at the sole discretion of the auctioneer.
8. Whilst we seek to describe lots accurately, it may be impractical for us to carry out exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Prospective buyers are given ample opportunities to view and inspect before any sale and they (and any independent experts on their behalf) must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any description applied to a lot. Prospective buyers also bid on the understanding that, inevitably, representations or statements by us as to authorship, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price involve matters of opinion. We undertake that any such opinion shall be honestly and reasonably held. .Subject to the foregoing neither we the auctioneer nor our employees or agents nor the seller accept liability for the correctness of such opinions and all conditions and warranties, whether relating to description, condition or quality of lots, express, implied or statutory, are hereby excluded.
Liability of Auctioneers and Sellers Goods sold are not new and all goods are sold with all faults and imperfections and errors of description. Illustrations in the catalogue are for identification only.(a) Buyers should prior to the sale satisfy themselves as to the condition of each lot and whether or not in their own judgment the lot accords with the description.(b) Neither the Auctioneers the seller or their servants are responsible for cataloguing errors or for the authenticity of any lot and(c) The Auctioneers the seller or their servants and agents give no warranty whatsoever other than hereinafter contained to any buyer in respect of any lot and any express or implied conditions or warranties are hereby excluded. For UK based and International buyers, any disputes over an item are to be made known to the saleroom within 28 days of purchase, we offer a no return policy under any circumstances after this time period. (d) Any lot which proves to be a deliberate forgery may be returned to the Auctioneer within 28 days of the relevant auction provided that it is in the same condition as when bought. If the Auctioneer is satisfied from the evidence presented by you that the lot is a deliberate forgery, the Auctioneer shall refund the price paid by you for the lot including any buyer's premium. The Auctioneer shall not have any liability for any consequential loss suffered by you (whether as buyer or seller or otherwise) as a result of the lot being a deliberate forgery.
9. Where a member of the public causes damage to a Lot (or part thereof) the Auctioneer reserves the right to:(a) sell the aforementioned without reserve and to hold that specific individual liable for the amount of any difference between the hammer price and the reserve or lower estimate whichever might be higher or (b) for the cost of the restoration where appropriateor (iii) for the full amount of the reserve price or lower estimate which ever be the higher Note: that with the exception of Condition 10(c) title to the Lot will remain solely with the seller.
Payment
You may pay with cash up to £10,000, cheque (only accepted upon prior arrangement), credit and debit cards, wire transfer or bankers draft. Please note a handling fee of 2% is payable on all Credit card transactions. Debit cards are no extra charge. Credit or Debit card payments must be made in person unless prior arrangements have been agreed upon. For further details contact the office. You must pay for your purchase immediately following the sale. All funds must be cleared before goods are released for collection or delivery.
Shipping Terms
Our recommended companies for national or internationally delivery of items are Mailboxes Guildford and Essential Address. They will be happy to provide you with a quote for packing and shipping. Customers are invited to contact Mailboxes or Essential Address directly, or if you prefer, we can request this on your behalf.
Essential Address 01276 684 840 or services@essentialaddress.com or essentialaddress.com/hannams
Mailboxes Guildford 01483 453131 or info@mbeguildford.co.uk
Condition Reports
Payment: A valid credit card is required to bid at this auction. We accept MasterCard, Discover, Visa, Amex, and wire transfers for payment. You will be invoiced following the close of the auction and contacted for payment information.
Personal Property Terms:
Cash, Check, Master Card, Discover and Visa, 13% buyer's premium on site, 18% buyer's premium for internet bidders. Information is subject to change. All lots are sold 'As Is, Where Is' with all faults, imperfections, and errors of description. Due diligence is the responsibility of the bidder/buyer. All sales are final. Purchases may be removed upon receipt of payment in full. Buyers assume complete responsibility for care of each purchase at time of sale. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. All statements made prior to the sale of any item take precedence over written material and any prior verbal statements. We are not responsible for accidents, thefts, errors or omissions. Items may be added or deleted.
For sales including firearms: buyers must have a current NC pistol permit or concealed carry permit to purchase handguns. Out of NC state buyers, must submit FFL License information. Fax information directly to 704-663-4561. Guns must be shipped to a FFL holder/gun dealer. Straw purchasing is illegal and will not be tolerated. Firearms may be picked up one week after the auction in Mooresville, NC 28115. No firearm will be shipped or picked up until money has been deposited into our bank account. The condition of firearms is our opinion. Shipping fees will be calculated at time of shipping. High bidder to pay for all shipping and handling charges.
ADDITIONAL ABSENTEE AND INTERNET BIDDING TERMS & CONDITIONS
1.) The Auction Co. has put forth every effort in preparing the catalog for this auction to provide accurate descriptions of all items. All property is sold as-is and it is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition of each item. Printed statements or descriptions by staff are provided in good faith and are matters of opinion. Absolutely no refunds. If you have questions regarding an item please call 828 872 3900 at least one day prior to the auction so that our staff can address your inquiry.
2.) All accounts must be settled at the conclusion of the auction. Your credit card on file with Invaluable will be charged for your purchases. We accept Visa, Discover, MasterCard. No charges will be made to your card until a purchase is made. There is an 18% internet bidding fee added to your total purchase. A $20.00 dollar fee will be added to each item for firearms purchased for FFL License processing fee.
** A $20.00 Surcharge will be charged for each time a credit card is declined.
3.) For most items, the auction company can arrange packing and shipping through the United States Postal Service or United Parcel Service . Packing and shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer and may be quoted before shipping. ALL purchases will be shipped by a professional packer and may result in higher shipping costs. All items will be insured for the purchase price. Our first priority is to deliver your new purchase in excellent condition.
4.)Items that exceed the weight and or size limitations of the USPS will require freight shipping or pick-up. It is the responsibility of the buyer to make arrangements for freight shipping. If large items being freight shipped require additional packing materials or staff resources to prepare for shipping, the buyer will be charged a fee to cover these expenses.
5.) If you win an item in the auction you will be notified by email.
6.) In order to better serve our customers, all bidders must provide their name, address, daytime phone number, and email address at which they can be contacted. This is to ensure good communication between Muscarelli Auction Co. and the bidder throughout any transactions.
7.) North Carolina residents are subject to 6.75% sales tax unless NC form for Sales Tax Exemption is on file. This form is available on the NCDOR website and may be scanned and emailed.
Items that can be packed to meet USPS shipping guidelines for size and weight will automatically be shipped to the shipping address on file with Invaluable following payment processing. No additional action is required by the buyer. Packing and shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer and will result in a second credit card charge once items are prepared for shipping. All items will be insured for the purchase price. Our first priority is to deliver your new purchase in excellent condition. High bidder to pay for all shipping and handling charges.
Items that exceed the allowable shipping size or weight by the USPS or UPS standard ground shipping will require pick-up or freight shipping to be arranged by the buyer. Our staff will assist in preparing purchases for freight shipping however, the buyer may be charged for materials and staff resources.
Our company makes every effort to ensure your items arrive as safely and economically as possible. Our shipping fees directly reflect the costs charged by the USPS and UPS and a small handling fee for shipping materials and staff resources.
Please contact Muscarelli Auction Co. 704.872.3900 within 24 hours of auction end to schedule an appointment for pick up. Most items will be shipped with 5 business days of payment receipt.
