Buyers terms and conditions

Buyers Charge

17.5% of the hammer price + VAT

20% + Vat for Fine Art Sales
 
Payment Terms

Cash, Cheque (all cheques must be cleared before goods are removed). Debit cards - 35p charge

Credit Cards - 2% charge

Notices to Buyers

Bidders must register at our office prior to the commencement of the sale to receive their individual paddle number. Please signal to the Auctioneer that you are bidding by clearly raising your hand, catalogue or paddle number.
Commission Bids are accepted at the sender’s risk and without legal obligation. We prefer to accept bids by in writing by fax, post or telephone. Emailed bids will need to be later confirmed by fax, post or telephone. Bids must be left with the Auctioneer by 5p.m. the day before the sale.

Commission bids are carried out free of charge and lots will be bought for you as cheaply as is allowed by competing bids or reserves already on our books.

Bids are subject to the Standard Conditions of Sale which are on display in the showroom and available on request.

Payment is expected within 3 days of the sale and should be made by cash or credit card only if you wish to collect lots immediately. All payments by cheque must clear our bank prior to purchases being collected.

Unless otherwise arranged, all lots must be collected within 3 days of the sale.

Goods left on our premises – whether paid for or not – for more than 3 days after the date of the sale will be charged £10 + VAT per lot per day & shall be payable to Boningtons. This applies to all types of objects whether big or small.

Boningtons are unable to pack goods for transit, please feel free to call Mailboxes Etc. on 01277 200098

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 definitive. Dimensions are given height before width. Purchasers are advised to take their own measurements to guard against any unseen catalogue error.

Electrical Goods.

Any lot with an electrical fitting must be checked by a qualified electrician before connecting to a mains electrical supply. Boningtons 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)

Catalogue Conventions.

Although research has taken place, the buyer must satisfy him or herself for the authenticity and attribution. Boningtons cannot be held responsible or liable.

Thank you for choosing Boningtons; look forward to seeing you again soon