Sale Terms and Important Information

Buyers Business Terms & Conditions 
Buyers Charge: 15% of the hammer price + VAT 
Please note that any lots purchased via the-saleroom.com live auction service 
will be subject to an additional 3% commission charge +VAT 
1. Bidders must register at our office prior to the commencement of the sale to receive their individual bidding number. Please signal to the Auctioneer that you are bidding by clearly raising your hand, catalogue or bidding number. 
2. Commission Bids are accepted at the sender’s risk without obligation. We prefer to accept bids by email, post or telephone. Bids must be left with the Auctioneer by 5.00pm the day before the sale. 
3. Commission bids are carried out free of charge and lots will be bought for you as cheaply as is allowed by competing bids reserves already on our books. Where there are 2 or more commission bids of the same value the earliest received bid takes precedence. 
4. Bids are subject to the standard conditions of sale which are on display in the showroom and available on request. 
5. Payment must be received within 3 days of the sale and may be made in cash, by bank transfer, debit card or credit card (2% plus VAT charge). If you have registered to bid online, payment may be taken from your debit or credit card immediately following the Auction. Payment by debit card or credit card over the telephone will only be accepted if the purchaser is personally known to Townsend Auction Galleries, and the card holder’s name and address matches the card provider’s records. Bank transfers are acceptable and full details can be given upon request. 
6. Unless otherwise arranged, all lots must be collected within 3 days of the sale. 
7. For goods left on our premises – whether paid for or not – for more than 5 days after the date of the sale, Townsend Auction Galleries reserves the right to charge £10.00 + VAT per lot per day storage. This applies to all types of objects whether big or small. In the event of storage charges accrued becoming in excess of the invoice total of the items, possession of the items will revert to Townsend Auction Galleries, and storage charges in excess of the invoice total will become payable to Townsend Auction Galleries. 
8. If you require postage and packing please contact the Auction rooms for details of recommended packers and shippers. 
9. Estimates and descriptions. The condition of items is not given in the catalogue. Buyers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of lots. We attempt to mention major restorations and alterations. The estimated selling price is a guide for the buyer, but is not to be taken as definite. Dimensions are given height before width. Purchasers are advised to take their own measurements to guard against any unseen catalogue error. 
10. Electrical Goods. Any lot with an electrical fitting must be checked by a qualified electrician before connecting to a mains electrical supply. Townsend Auction Galleries cannot be held responsible for any contravention of this condition (electrical lots are sold disabled as far as is reasonable, to discourage any unchecked use). 

Thank you for choosing Townsend Auction Galleries; we look forward to seeing you again soon.