Browsers and buyers are welcome at The Cotswold Auction Company's sales. Entry is free and any member of staff will be happy to help with queries.
VIEW DAY
This is the day preceding the sale - a good opportunity for you to examine the lots on offer. Detailed catalogues with estimates of value will be on sale. The catalogue can also be viewed on our website and pages printed as required.
DUE DILIGENCE
ALL CUSTOMERS ARE NOW REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTITY WHEN REGISTERING
Thank You.
BIDDING
You need a bidding number - see the auction office at the saleroom. You will be given a card and the easiest way to make a bid is by waving this bidding number. If you are a novice bidder do not worry - the blink of an eye will not be taken as a bid! The auctioneer will always establish whether a bid is genuine before accepting it.
BUYING ONLINE
An exciting new development in buying at auction was launched by The Cotswold Auction Company in October 2007, with the introduction of live online bidding. This enables you to 'bid there without being there' and brings the auction right into your office, sitting room or even kitchen ! Once you have registered online you can hear the auction as it occurs, view photographs of the lots and simply click to bid - all for an additional charge of 3% (of the hammer price)+ vat. Log on to www.the-saleroom.com to bid live on any of our sales advertised as 'live online bidding'.
COMMISSION
If you are unable to attend the sale you can leave a commission bid with the auctioneer who will bid on your behalf as if you were present in the room. Don't forget that there is a buyers premium of 17.5% (+VAT) on the hammer price (the price at which the lot is knocked down).
PAYMENT & COLLECTION
Payment must be made before lots are removed on the day of sale by cash, debit or credit card (2.53% charge on credit cards. Please note we only accept credit and debit cards - we do not accept cheques. We can arrange the transport or storage of furniture and other large items with local removers. We do not post items. We can recommend couriers or you use your own. Items must be collected within seven days of the sale unless a different arrangement is made with the auctioneers.
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