15% (exclusive of VAT, 18% inclusive) on the hammer price for all Auctions. Our commission rates are competitive. However, for significant consignments, high value and exceptional items, they may be subject to negotiation. Please contact us to discuss a bespoke agreement tailored to your specific items.
There is a £7.00 Lotting charge (entry fee) per Lot, per Auction, (plus VAT) on all items whether sold or unsold.
(Lotting includes photography for illustration on our website, live internet bidding platforms, and on Saleday displays in the Saleroom.) The Lot fee is applicable whether sold or unsold and also applies to Lots being re-offered from any previous auctions.
All goods are covered by the auctioneers whilst being packed and transported by our staff, our consultants or our contractors to our premises and during storage. A charge of 1.5% (plus VAT) of the hammer price of each lot will be made to Vendors. If instructed not to cover Vendor's goods then Sheffielc Auction Gallery, our staff, our consultants or our contractors, will not be held responsible for any loss, theft or any form of damage to any items whatsoever.
All Lots are offered without reserve unless Vendors advise the auctioneers, in writing, of any reserve prices they wish to place on their goods prior to Sale On request we will advise suitable reserves. Reserves of less than £30 will not be accepted. Reserves not agreed with the auctioneers will attract a charge of 10% (plus VAT) of that reserve price it they remain unsold. If any items being offered at no reserve only attract the opening bid of £5 they will be sold at that opening bid.
All reserve prices are subiect to a 10% Auctioneer's Discretion.
Vendors must notify the auctioneers if any unsold Lots are not to be automatically re-entered in a future Sale with suitably reduced reserves (half the previously offered reserve prices). Unreserved Lots failing to attract an opening bid of £5 will be treated as unsold and will be disposed of, and a charge will be made for this service. Where possible we can arrange for the return of goods at our haulage charges quoted above it specifically requeste. Vendors wishing to collect unsold Lots back must make an appointment with the Valuer of that auction to do so.
Vendors withdrawing items/Lots prior to Sale will be charged 10% (plus VAT) of Sheffield Auction Gallery's estimated value or of the reserve price (minimum charge £10 plus VAT). Vendors are asked to notify the auctioneers in writing of any items that have a particular value or association to them in a financial or sentimental way so that protective reserves can be agreed prior to Sale. This charge is in addition to the Lot fee.
The cost of our haulage service is £65 per hour plus VAT for general house clearance and single item collection (or any delivery back). There is a minimum, per collection fee of £65 plus VAT. All charges are deducted from Sale proceeds (if sale proceeds do not cover these charges settlement must be made immediately on receipt of the self-billing invoice). Removal and Disposal of rubbish and un-saleable items is also a chargeable expense. (Haulage charges include traveling to and from the saleroom, loading and unloading). Disposal of boxed Lots is charged at £2 plus VAT per box.
Storage Boxes & Containers
If items are brought into us in boxes that are important to you, please request them back at the point of delivery. The saleroom valuers will unpack and re lot items accordingly for auction and all storage containers and boxes are normally disposed of.
Items stored on our premises pending inclusion in a suitable Sale are stored without charge. We reserve the right to dispose of any items, which, in oui opinion, are of no saleable value, and a charge will be made for this service. Unsold Lots must be collected within five days of the Sale or a charge of £10 per lot per week, plus 1% of the value for insurance will be charged.
All electrical items must undergo a safety compliance test on our premises & a charge of £6.50 plus VAT will be made for each item tested. Items failing an electrical safety test will be disposed of without referring back to the Vendor and a charge will be made for this service. Any electrical goods requiring a qualified electrician on-site to remove an item will be charged separately. Any Fridges or Freezer requiring disposal are charged at £38 plus VAT per unit and televisions at £10 per unit, these items must be disposed of in accordance with regulations.
As Agents Sheffield Auction Gallery are not responsible for default by the buyer. Sheffield Auction Gallery will not pay out the Vendor until payment in full is received (and cleared) from the buyer. Any Lots/Items not pald for by the buyer will be ultimately treated as unsold, and, after notitying vendors, will be re-offered for sale in an appropriate auction. Any Instructions given by vendors by telephone is done so at their own risk, the full name of the Gallery staff member must be obtained and the instruction must be confirmed in writing to Sheffield Auction Gallery, Windsor Road, Sheffield, S8 8UB.
Wherever possible Accounts to vendors will be settled by bank transter within four working weeks of the Auction(s). It Is the responsibility of vendors to ensure that all paperwork is correctly named and addressed, and bank details have been provided correctly. The auctioneers will not be held responsible for any payments that are made to incorrectly provided bank account details, or name and address details. The auctioneers reserve the right to make a charge tor any alterations made arter accounts have been generated.
Value added tax at the current rate is applied to all commissions, charges and premiums. Vendors registered for VAT must inform the auctioneers of their registration numbers - and in such cases their goods will be sold exclusive of VAT but that amount to be then added to the hammer price.
