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Buyer’s terms and conditions

If you are considering bidding for an item in one of our auctions, there are lots of ways to do it. Have a look at the information below and if you still have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Previewing

Prospective purchasers should always thoroughly examine any items they are interested in before placing a bid and before the auction commences. For those unable to attend in person, we offer an image and condition report service by email, however buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves concerning the description and condition of the lots before proceeding to purchase - whilst every care is taken to provide an accurate description in the catalogue, it is based on a statement of opinion and not on fact. 

Bidding

Attend the Sale in Person

Once you are content with your decision, we invite you to attend our auctions to enjoy the drama and theatre of a sale, however we acknowledge this is not always possible, and so we offer the following options:

Absentee Bid

You are welcome to leave a bid with us and the auctioneer will bid on your behalf against other bidders. When you have decided which lots you would like to bid on you may leave bids via our email to info@bromleycountryauctions.com, or by telephone on 07710 024675. We accept bids prior to, and throughout, our sales, however please ensure you allow enough time for the relevant administration work to be carried out before the lot comes under the auctioneers hammer. Absentee bidder’s instructions may be cancelled at any time before the auction takes place, but cancellation cannot be guaranteed once an auction has commenced. 

Telephone Bids

You are welcome to register to bid by telephone; on the day of the auction, a member of our team will contact you within ten minutes of the lot appearing for sale, they will then act as your mouthpiece in the saleroom, bidding on your instruction. We advise that such requests should be placed as far in advance as possible. Please note that this is a first come first served service, and where there are many bidders previously logged we may not always be able to accept registration. 

Online Bidding 

This service allows you to take part in an auction from the comfort of your home, at the office, or perhaps from the pool side whilst you are on holiday! Please go to www.the-saleroom.com for instructions on how and when to register – this is an easy to use service, however should you have any difficulties do please contact us on 07710 024675  and we will be able to advise you further. Please note that there is an additional 5% + VAT buyer’s premium for this service.

Further Information

Registration

Buyers need to register at each sale before bidding in person. Please complete a registration form at the Auction Centre, and pass this to our reception staff who will then issue you with a bidding number – please note a form of ID will be needed. For those placing commission or telephone bids, we will ask for your name, address, telephone number (to include a land line) and email address. We reserve the right to refuse such bids where we feel it appropriate.

Buyers Premium

A buyer’s premium of 16.5% + VAT is payable in addition to the hammer price. Please note VAT (charged at the current rate) is payable on the premium only. For example for every £100 that you spend, this will cost you £119.80 at current rates.

We accept all major debit and credit cards, however do please note there is an additional 3% charge for payments made by credit cards and international debit cards. UK Debit cards are charged at 1%. Cheques are only accepted by prior arrangement and lots purchased in this manner cannot be collected until full bank clearance is completed (approximately seven working days).

After Sale Offers

Where an item remains unsold on auction day, should a reasonable offer be made during the week following the sale, Bromley Country Auctions reserve the right, in their position as agents, to accept on the vendors behalf.

Collection of Purchased Items

All buyers and couriers must check their purchases prior to departure from the auction. Bromley Country Auctions will accept no claims for loss or damage thereafter. All items must be paid for and collected within five days following the end of the sale. After this period storage charges will apply and your items will not be insured – we will not take responsibility for any losses or breakages sustained.

Delivery of Purchased Items

We are happy to discuss delivery of purchased items with you, and can assist with postage and courier deliveries – please contact our team for further advice. For delivery using our own transport team, charges commence at £25 plus VAT.

All clients are advised they are entering into a contract with Bromley Country Auctions under English Law.