Your Rostons/Whittaker and Biggs Contacts
01829 773000
Jack Jones – email - jackjones@rostons.co.uk
Location
Location of lots is written in the item lot description, unless given a dispersal where all lots are located at the same location.
Viewing
Viewing of lots by prior appointment only.
Collection
Items need to be collected within 1 weeks from the date of the sale. Items not collected within 1 weeks may be disposed of by the vendor with no refund to the purchaser.
Currency
GBP (Sterling)
Health & Safety
Rostons do not accept any liability for any damage or injury to persons, vehicles, plant, machinery, equipment or any lot not arising out of their negligence. When an item is located on property other than Rostons then both Vendor and Purchaser are responsible for complying with their respective health and safety responsibilities.
Registration & Conditions of Sale
In order to bid, all buyers are required to register online. We recommend that buyers register well ahead of the close date and familiarise themselves with the bidding tool. Rostons reserve the right to request additional information to include Driving Licence/Passport together with a Business Card/Utility Bills/Proof of Address/Business Letterhead and the right to request a deposit ahead of any purchase or during sale proceedings. Rostons also reserve the right to de-register buyers. It is strongly recommended that bidders and buyers read Rostons Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale ahead of the sale. Once you have registered, you are confirming that you have read, agree with and will abide by those conditions and this Notice to purchasers.
In registering you warrant that all of the information is correct, up to date on the sale closure day and you are over the age of 18. All registrations are provisional and subject to approval by Rostons.
Payment
The auctioneers will email an invoice the successful bidders on close of the sale. Payment is thereafter due no later than 24 hours of receiving the invoice by email. Payments will be due in full at the final bid in respect of the lot sold plus all associated costs, buyers premium, including VAT if applicable. Payment will only be accepted from the successful purchaser or their duly appointed agent. Any payment is to be by a means approved by the auctioneers and include the buyers commission and VAT. Our terms are strictly cash, bank transfer, debit card.
No credit cards are accepted.
Our bank account details are Rostons Ltd Client Account, sort code: 55-61-31 account number: 70510350.
Payment in Cash
In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we will not accept cash payment above the maximum permitted at the time of sale. The maximum varies according to exchange rate and currently it is circa £7,000 - £9,000, buyers are advised to check with the auctioneers ahead of the sale.
Commission/Buyers Premium
All lots will be subject to a buyers premium whether sold by auction, by private treaty or tender. VAT at the standard rate will be charged on all commissions. Buyers shall pay commission to the auctioneers at the following rate. 5% plus VAT on any lot (with a Maximum of £500 per lot) plus VAT.
Sales Via Easylive Timed Auctions will also be subject to 3% internet surcharge plus
VAT (Value Added Tax)
Please be aware that VAT is/is not chargeable. Please check the VAT status under the lot.
Bidding For You
The Auctioneers will bid on your behalf if written instructions are received and adequate time is available to enter such bids.
Description of Lots
Rostons have had limited access to lots prior to sale and therefore, buyers should satisfy themselves prior to making bids as to the condition of any lot and should rely on their own judgement as to whether the lot accords with its description. All lots are sold with all faults and imperfections and errors of description. All statements are the auctioneers or sellers opinion and are not statements or representation of facts.
Risk
All lots remain at the risk of the buyers from the fall of the hammer and it is strongly advised that the buyer effects insurance immediately.
Collection of Lots
Once payment has been received, the auctioneers will contact the vendor and the provide them with all buyers' contact details in order to arrange collection.
Collection of lots following payment will be within a week of the sale unless arranged by Vendor/Buyer.
No item will be available for collection without confirmation of payment.
Purchasers from Overseas
European Union Member states shall supply Rostons with their VAT/FISCAL number at the time of purchase to enable Rostons to invoice purchased lots correctly. In the event of non-compliance with this condition, Rostons will charge VAT at the prescribed UK standard rate in addition to the winning bid price of all relevant lots.
