Online Entry Form
I/We certify that the items entered for the above sale are my/our sole property, or that I am authorised by their owner to sell the items at auction, that they are not
subject to any hire purchase agreement or other third-party rights, and that the particulars are correct to the best of my/our knowledge.
I/We agree to the terms and conditions printed below.
- 1. Conditions of Sale – All lots will be offered subject to Thimbleby and Shorland’s usual Conditions of Sale, which are available on our website or on request.
- 2. Entries – Vendors should ensure that they recieve a copy entry form, by way of confirmation of receipt, when they submit goods for sale.
- 3. Delivery – By appointment with the Auctioneers. Goods will be entered into the next available sale following delivery, space permitting.
- 4. Reserve Prices – All reserve prices should be agreed with the Auctioneers in writing by 5:00pm 48 hours before the sale, otherwise all lots will be sold to the highest bidder. Reserves of less than £50 will not be accepted. In the event of a lot failing to reach its reserve at auction the Auctioneers may sell the lot by private treaty for not less than the reserve price.
- 5. Liability - The Auctioneers do not accept responsibility for any accident, loss or damage from any cause whatsoever which may occur on the auction premesis.
- 6. Clearance – In the event of a lot failing to sell the Vendor must remove it in its entirety within seven days of the Vendor receiving notification that it is unsold, unless otherwise agreed with the Auctioneers. After this time the Auctioneers reserve the right to sell such lots in order to defray the cost of storage, or to charge for their disposal if deemed of no value.
- 7. Lotting - The Auctioneers reserve the right to lot and catalogue items in what they consider to be the most appropriate way. The Auctioneers will use their best endeavours to describe lots as accurately as possible. We will assume that you have approved the catalogue description of your lots unless informed to the contrary.
- 8. The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 - Electrical & Mechanical Goods. It is an offence to sell goods that are unsafe. Cosigners of electrical or mechanical goods warrant that they are safe to be used for the purpose for which they were designed and free from any defect not obvious on external inspection which could prove dangerous to human life or health, and indemnify the Auctioneers against any loss or damage suffered in consequence of any breach of this warranty and undertaking. All electrical goods must have a current PAT test label and accompanying certificate, and if not then the Auctioneers will condcut a test at a cost of £5 plus VAT per item payable prior to testing. Any items not passing a PAT test will not be offered for sale and must be removed from the premises by the Vendor.
- 9. Payment to Vendor - This will be made 15 working days after the sale date, provided that payment has been received from the Buyer. No interest is payable to Vendors on sale monies held by the Auctioneers. Vendors' monies are protected under NAVA Regulations.
- 10. VAT - Goods that are the asset of a VAT registered business will be sold on a Tax Exclusive basis, with VAT added to the purchasers' accounts. If the VAT status of the Vendor is not disclosed to the Auctioneers, then the goods will be sold Tax Inclusive and it is the sole responsibility of the Vendor to account to HMRC.
- 11. Charges, subject to VAT at the appropriate rate:
Commission of 15% on the hammer price, subject to a minimum of £2 per lot;
An entry fee of £5.00 per lot;
A charge of 5% of the agreed reserve or the Auctioneers' estimate will be made on lots withdrawn after cataloguing.