Buying
Auction and viewing dates and times can be found on the catalogue pages of our website.
COLLECTIONS
Collections are by APPOINTMENT ONLY, and lots must be collected within 10 days of the sale (e.g. items in a sale on Friday 14th Jan would need to be collected by Monday 24th Jan). Uncollected lots will be subject to a storage charge of £3.00 (Inc VAT) per lot per day. We are unable to offer collection appointments on weekends and Bank Holidays.
To make a collection appointment please email [email protected] or phone 01751 431 544. Please wait for a response before you travel to collect.
POSTAGE & COURIERS
We can pack and send singular small items only, such as jewellery and medals (max size = A4 padded envelope). There is a handling charge of £6.00 inc VAT to pay for this service + Royal Mail charges (Special Delivery, inc. insurance up to £500 - prices vary according to weight). Please allow 5 working days after requesting P&P for your parcel to be ready.
We do not offer an in-house packing service for larger items, but we recommend Mailboxes York. They are an approved delivery partner with thesaleroom.com and specialise in bespoke collection, expert packing, comprehensive cover and worldwide delivery of antiques, fine art and collectables.
https://www.mbe.co.uk/york
Tel: 01904 672623
For furniture we recommend Bradley's Furniture Carriers, who travel around England and Europe weekly. They cover everything from furniture to works of art.
https://www.removals.org.uk/quotation-request-form
Tel: 01748 503101
We do not offer a packing or postage service for any type of gun.
For firearms such as shotguns, air rifles and section one items, we recommend the courier company HGSS.
[email protected].
Tel: 07947 858857
CONDITION REPORTS
We always recommend buyers attend our public viewing in person to evaluate the condition of the lots prior to bidding, but if you are unable to attend we can provide a condition report - please email your request to [email protected] or call 01751 431 544 in good time before the sale.
ONLINE BIDDING
Live online bidding for our auctions is available through our website, easyliveauction.com and the-saleroom.com. This extends our reach well beyond the walls of our auction house, with registered users able to bid worldwide at the click of a mouse. These platforms also offer an absentee/autobid service.
Tips for online bidding:
- Register with the platform you want to use in advance of the sale
- Favourite the lots you want to bid on
- Do not wait to hear the auctioneer as there is sometimes an audio delay, follow the bidding onscreen
- Do not wait until the last second to bid as the hammer may go down before your bid is received
Please note there are additional fees to pay to use these services as detailed on their websites.
COMMISSION BIDS
Absentee bids can be left by calling our office on 01751 431 544
IN PERSON
The traditional way! Now restrictions have been lifted we are no longer limiting the numbers of bidders in the saleroom on auction day. Please see the auction catalogue pages of our website for dates and times.
BUYER'S PREMIUM
Buyers Premium 28.2% (23.5% + VAT)
Please note there are additional fees to use easyliveauction.com and the-saleroom.com
PAYMENT METHODS
Payment can be made by the following methods:
- Cash
- Credit / debit card
- Bank transfer
Card payments can be made online (you will receive a link with your invoice) or over the phone.
