Conditions of Sale
Important Information for Buyers
If you are new to Wilkinson's please read the following information and condition of sale. If you are unsure or need any assistance please ask and we will be happy to advise.
Buyer's Premium
A buyer's premium is payable of 20.00% of the hammer price of each lot purchased plus VAT as well as 5% Online Buyers Premium.
V.A.T.
Unless indicated, no VAT will be payable on the hammer price and the premium will be shown inclusive of VAT. (The VAT inclusive with the premium is not normally recoverable by the buyer.) However, occasionally VAT is charged on the hammer price at the appropriate rate. In these cases the lots will be indicated in the catalogue and announced by the auctioneer.
Bidding
Buyers must register before the sale at the office for a bidding number. The highest bidder is the buyer. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer will determine the buyer, or at his discretion re-offer the lot. All lots become the responsibility of the buyer at the fall of the hammer. All lots should be paid for within seven days of the sale.
Commission and Telephone Bids
If you are unable to attend the sale the auctioneers will be happy to execute commission bids. Buyers can complete a commission bid form online from our direct website. Any commission bids left through the invaluable site are subject to additional commission of 5%. Forms are also available from the office and may be sent by post, fax and telephone. There are a limited number of telephone bids available for this sale due to the c-19 virus quarantine issues. Please contact the auction house directly to organise a telephone bid if available. The auctioneers do not accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions arising from commission or telephone bids.
Methods of Payment
Payments are required promptly after a sale, and within two weeks of the sale date, unless alternative arrangements have been agreed by the auctioneer. If as a buyer you are registered with the Stripe system payments that have not been made by 10 days after invoices have been issued will be automatically taken. There is an additional surcharge of 5% added to any and all invoices which are not paid directly and for which payment has to be taken through the Stripe payment system. We accept the following methods of payment:
Paying by cash.
No cash payments are accepted on this sale.
Paying by Debit or Credit Cards.
Payments can be made by Credit or Debit Card through the Stripe system only, on this sale. If you would like to pay by this method please contact the office after the sale so they can send you the appropriate link with any appropriate surcharges.
Paying by BACS or transfer:
Our bank details are at the bottom of all invoices sent out after a sale, but if any further information is required please contact the office and they will gladly send confirmation of our full international and UK bank details.
Condition Reports
Wilkinson's are pleased to give verbal condition reports, which are meant as a guide only. For the current sale items are largely sold as seen due to a limit to the amount of testing possible with these items.
Any statement made by the Auctioneer from the rostrum before accepting any bids shall be deemed to supersede any conditions, notices, descriptions and statements made in the catalogue or elsewhere.
Wilkinson's endeavour to catalogue all lots correctly, however should any lot prove to be a deliberate forgery, the auctioneers upon receipt of a written notice of such within seven days of the sale, shall rescind the sale, provided that the lot is returned within fourteen days of the sale in the same condition as at the time of sale. The benefit of this guarantee shall not be assignable. By making a bid, each buyer conditions, the damages recoverable by the vendor or the auctioneers from the defaulters shall include any loss incurred on sale, together with commission and expenses in respect of both sales.
Electrical Goods
It is essential that lots which were originally operated by mains electricity be checked by a qualified electrician before use. They may not comply with the current statutory requirements and as such are offered for solely for display of historical purpose.
General
Wilkinson's is situated in the centre of Doncaster near the market and is close to Doncaster's main line station (regular from King's Cross, London). Doncaster is served by M1, M18, M180 and A1(M) motorways.
Deliveries
Deliveries can be arranged by approved carriers, at the best available rates. Alternatively we are happy to post the majority of items, there are two pieces which can't be posted due to their size, these are lots 111 Items which are not collected/shipped within two weeks of the sale, without prior arrangement will be subject to storage fees of ?10 per week.
Shipping Terms
Auction House can help arrange shipment, at buyer's expense, with the exception of pieces marked with a "*".
Buyer's Premium
A buyer's premium is payable of 20.00% of the hammer price of each lot purchased (VAT at the appropriate rate is charged on the premium) as well as an additional 5% Online Buyers Premium (which is not subject to VAT).
We now accept the stripe payment system to receive payments, if paying with this method there is an additional charge for this service. Please contact us for further details or alternative ways to pay without charges.
V.A.T.
Unless indicated, no VAT will be payable on the hammer price and the premium will be shown inclusive of VAT. (The VAT inclusive with the premium is not normally recoverable by the buyer.) However, occasionally VAT is charged on the hammer price at the appropriate rate. In these cases the lots will be indicated in the catalogue and announced by the auctioneer.
Methods of Payment
Methods of Payment
Payments are required promptly after a sale, and within two weeks of the sale date, unless alternative arrangements have been agreed by the auctioneer. If as a buyer you are registered with the Stripe system payments that have not been made by 10 days after invoices have been issued will be automatically taken. There is an additional surcharge of 5% added to any and all invoices which are not paid directly and for which payment has to be taken through the Stripe payment system. We accept the following methods of payment:
Paying by cash.
No cash payments are accepted on this sale.
Paying by Debit or Credit Cards.
Payments can be made by Credit or Debit Card through the Stripe system only, on this sale. If you would like to pay by this method please contact the office after the sale so they can send you the appropriate link with any appropriate surcharges.
Paying by BACS or transfer:
Our bank details are at the bottom of all invoices sent out after a sale, but if any further information is required please contact the office and they will gladly send confirmation of our full international and UK bank details.
