1.Commission bids will be executed as cheaply as any other bids or reserves allow and are carried out free of charge.
2.All bids shall be treated as offers made on the Notice and Conditions of Sale printed in the catalogue.
3.A maximum bid (exc. Premium & VAT) should be indicated over; “Buy” or unlimited bids will not be accepted.
4.In the event of identical bids, the earliest will take precedence.
5.Commission bids left by telephone should be confirmed by fax or in writing.
6.All commission bids are left entirely at the Buyers risk and neither the Auctioneers, their agents or staff will be responsible for any errors in the execution of bids howsoever caused.
7.No commission or telephone commission bids will be accepted on the morning of the sale. All bids are to be received 2 days prior to the auction.
8.All buyers will be asked for credit card details when executing commission bids. In the event of a successful commission bidder not paying 14 days after the sale, we reserve the right to take any outstanding monies including charges, postage and packing off the credit/debit card as supplied.
9.Successful commission bidders will receive an invoice detailing purchases and giving instructions for payment and collection of goods. Payment to be received in full within 7 days.
10.Successful purchasers must notify the Auctioneers within 48 hours with packing/collection instructions. After which time all items will be packed automatically and these charges will be passed on to the purchaser whether collected of shipped.
11.Storage Charges. Commission bidders please note that a storage charge will be levied after 10 days where shipping instructions have not been received and will be charged at a rate of £1 per day.
12.Successful purchasers must notify the Auctioneers within 24 hours if you are making your own arrangements for collection. Collections must be made from the premises of Mullocks within 10 days of the auction, after which time all items will be packed automatically for despatch and charged at the purchaser’s expense. Although Mullocks are not expert packers, we will pack and despatch lots for those bidders who are unable to collect their items in person.
Charges for this service will be made to cover all costs including labour, packing materials, storage, sourcing, documentation preparation, post office and courier collection & delivery, insurance and fuel surcharges. Please be aware larger, bulkier and more expensive items will attract further charges to cover the extra carriage and associated insurance costs.
VAT will be applied at the standard rate where applicable.
Quotes for this service will not generally be provided for consignments that cost under £15 to pack and despatch.
Please be aware all glass will be removed from framed and glazed items prior to posting.
13.Firearms requiring a relevant licence must be collected in person, you must be over 18 and have the correct licence. It is your responsibility to check the details prior to making a bid which will be bound by our terms and conditions.
