Stamps and Collection Auctioneer

These are held twice a year in May and November at the guild hall, Salisbury, wilts, UK, and lots are available to view in our Salisbury or our London office.

Condition of business
Bidders and sellers at the auction agree to be bound by the standard terms and conditions of business. These are outlined under the heading terms and conditions of sale.

Buyers
Buyers premium is 15% plus vat where applicable -credit card surcharge is 1.95%

sellers
Seller commission rate will be 11.75% (equal to 10% commission plus 17.5% vat ) on the hammer price, which will be the final bid price.

Bidding
Bidding increments are normally in 10% steps. There is an absentee bid form inside the catalogue. You may fax or phone your bids to us, but bids are accepted at the bidders risk. Nb: faxed bids must be received by close of business on the day prior to the sale. Telephone bids on the day of the sale must be received by 11 a.m.

Reserves
Please note that all estimates are the same as reserve prices. Some lots are reserved at 80% of estimate.

Shipping of lots
We will happily send goods to clients by post upon receipt of payment. The appropriate cost for packaging and postage will be added to your invoice.

Extensions
Buyers who wish to obtain expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps) are requested to notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the sale. Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert which will be subject to our agreement. Buyers are reminded that any lot(s) purchased on extension are subject to full payment in accordance with our normal terms & conditions of business. Settlement of any lots on extension should be made at the time of invoice payment. Overdue accounts are subject to interest charges. Extensions requested on account of condition will not normally be accepted for expert opinions.

Catalogues and full information on line.

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