Terms and Conditions

1. All persons attending a Sale under the conduct of the Auctioneers shall be deemed to be on the land and premises at their own risk and shall have no claim against the Auctioneers in respect of the cancellation/postponement of a Sale or any loss, accident or injury, however occasioned, save in so far as the same is proven to be caused by the direct negligence of an employee of the Company.

2. The Auctioneers make every effort, with the help of experts where possible, to ensure the accuracy of advertisements, catalogue descriptions and other publicity but declare that all statements, oral or in writing, are those of opinion only, made without responsibility and shall not give rise to any action in law for damages, compensation or rescission of a sale by a purchaser, against any vendor, the Auctioneers or their employees.

3. Many lots are of an age or nature which preclude their being in pristine condition. Some catalogue descriptions may make reference to damage and/or restoration; however, omission of such a reference does not imply a lot is free from defects nor does any reference to a particular defect imply the absence of others.

4. Ample time is given for the inspection of the lots and purchasers should therefore satisfy themselves by physical inspection of lots, before bidding, as to the origin, authenticity, quality, age, weight, size and general description as lots are sold in their actual state with all faults, imperfections or error of description.

5. Persons handling lots do so at their own risk and shall make good all loss or damage however sustained, such costs as assessed by the Auctioneers, whose decision shall be final.

6. Lots are sold subject to any announcement, declaration, alteration of description or other matters, made by the Auctioneers prior to the auction of any Lots.

7. At the fall of the hammer, the highest bidder, acceptable to the Auctioneers, shall be the Purchaser and any dispute shall be settled by the Auctioneers, whose decision shall be final. Auctioneer’s Discretion may be exercised when a lot reaches within approx 10% of the reserve price and there are no other bids either from the room or on commission.

8. Unless prior arrangements have been made with the Auctioneers, cheques in excess of the recognised limits will not be accepted from purchasers unknown to them who have not previously supplied a Bank or other suitable reference. In all cases, cheques must be supported by a valid Bank Card. Non compliance with this condition may delay the release of lots pending the clearance of cheques.

9. We accept valid credit and debit cards in payment for items bought at the auction but we will levy a commission charge of 3% (in addition to all other charges) for credit card purchases. No charge is made for debit card purchases. Once the transaction confirmation is received goods may be collected.

10. If, within seven days of the Sale, a person gives notice in writing to the Auctioneers that in his/her opinion a particular lot is a deliberate forgery and provides evidence of the same, then the Auctioneers will rescind the transaction and refund the purchase price received by them.

11 Commission bids are accepted free of charge but only if confirmed in writing on the pro forma in the catalogue. Lots will be purchased for commission bidders at one step up from the highest bid in the saleroom.

12. A Buyer’s Premium of 10% (including VAT) will be raised on all items at the time of settlement.

13. The commission rate to vendors is as shown on the Auction Entry Form which must be completed when entering items for auction. A charge of 10% (plus VAT) of the RESERVE PRICE (minimum Ł5.88 inc. VAT) will be charged on all items withdrawn from sale for whatever reason.

14. The Company and Derbyshire County Cricket Club reserves the right to refuse admission to the auction venue to any person without necessarily giving a reason.