Attendance

On the day of the auction, prospective bidders will probably attend the auction with a view to bidding in person. To do so, the prospective bidder must (a) have obtained a unique bidding number by presenting satisfactory identification to the registration desk, (b) be able, if required, to lodge a deposit with the Auctioneers, and (c) be able to comply with the Conditions of Sale printed in the catalogue.

Procedure at an On-site Auction

Prospective bidders, having obtained a copy of the auction catalogue, must inspect the lot(s) they are interested in by attending the public viewing on the day(s) advertised. An auction sale is not a consumer sale, so it’s essential that prospective bidders satisfy themselves that the lot(s) they are interested in are fit for the intended purpose. No lot can be returned or refunded after the sale; there are no warranties, and all lots are purchased ‘as seen’. This is considered by some as not very fair, but bidders generally attend auctions in the hope of availing themselves of a bargain, and bargains there will surely be; the bargain prices generally paid reflect the risk purchasers take with regard to the suitability and condition of the goods in question.