BUYING CONDITIONS
BUYER'S PREMIUM
All lots purchased are subject to Buyer's Premium at 17.5% (plus VAT at the prevailing rates). Please note that there is no VAT charged on the premium for books.
BIDDING
Bids can be made in person, by leaving a commission bid with a member of staff, by telephone, online or viaemail (remember to include your full address and a telephone number), or live online for selected sales. We also offer live internet bidding via www.the-saleroom.com for all of our sales (surcharge 3%).
Prospective sale day buyers are required to register at reception. You will be asked to provide your name, address and telephone number to substantiate this with some form of ID i.e. driving license or credit card, then you will be given a bidding number. This numbered bidding system ensures confidentiality.
The minimum bid that we can accept is £5.
COMMISSION BIDS
Commission bids can be accepted from potential buyers who are unable to attend the auction. This service allows the Auctioneer to bid on behalf of prospective purchasers up to their maximum bid, allowing for other bids and reserves, if any.
Commission bidding forms are available in the Saleroom or printed in the catalogues. Alternatively, you can telephone oremail the Auction Centre with your bids (remember to include your full address and telephone number). Bids can also be faxed to the Auction Centre on 01284 748620.
*We ALWAYS acknowledge bids - do not assume that your bids have been received unless we have replied to you.
SELLING RATE
Our Auctioneers sell at approximately 140 lots per hour, buyers are advised to make sure that they are in the saleroom at least 20 minutes before a lot is expected to be offered in case the Auctioneer is ahead of schedule.
TELEPHONE BIDDING
A limited number of telephone lines are available to those clients who are unable to attend the auction. Arrangements for this service should be made at least 24 hours before the beginning of the sale. We are only able to accept live telephone bidding on those lots expected to realise in excess of £300.
CONDITION REPORTS
Specialists are happy to give condition reports on any lot where applicable. These are sent by email and can be supported by further digital images. All weights and measures given in the catalogue should be regarded as approximate.
PAYMENT & CLEARANCE
Payment is due immediately after the auction in pounds sterling. Please note that goods will not be released until payment is made in full.
We accept the following methods of payment:
Cash (up to a maximum of £10,000).
Cheque (supported by valid identification) made payable to Lacy Scott & Knight.
Banker's Draft.
Bank Transfer.
ACCOUNT NAME: LACY SCOTT & KNIGHT
BANK: LLOYDS, RISBYGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK
SORT CODE: 309149
ACCOUNT NO: 01619573
SWIFT CODE: LOYDGB2L
IBAN NO: GB90LOYD309149 01619573
BIC NO: LOYDGB21200
Debit cards (Delta, Switch, Electron) etc.
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard etc but not Amex or Diners Club). Please note that credit cards are subject to a surcharge of 2% inclusive of VAT. No charges are made for the use of debit cards.
Due to a recent rise in credit card fraud, particularly in respect of gold and jewellery lots, we are no longer able to accept payments by credit or debit cards for these items over the telephone. Card payments are still accepted at our saleroom in person, and for all other types of lots bought. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you. Payments not made in person can be made by bank transfer to our account:
Where practical, payment can be made and purchases collected during the auction
PACKING & SHIPPING
Lacy Scott & Knight offer a full packing service, this is charged at £5 per parcel packed, where possible lot(s) will be packed into one parcel. Buyers must then instruct a carrier to collect at their expense. We can also post smaller parcels to UK addresses only, either by Royal Mail Signed for, Special Delivery or Parcel Force 48 signed for. Please note that Lacy Scott & Knight DO NOT accept any liability for loss or damage, however caused. Please call our offices 01284 748 623/4 or emailpostage@lsk.co.uk for a shipping quote. A basic guide to fees is here. For large, high value parcels(over £2500) or overseas shipping we recommend Mail Boxes Etc, tel. 01245 262 527 (email info@mbeessex.com); for larger items such as furniture Alban Shipping, tel.01582 493 099 (email info@albanshipping.co.uk)
RESTORATION
We are regularly asked for local furniture restorers details and would recommend E W Cousins of Ixworth who can be contacted on 01359 230 254.
VAT* (*) subject to VAT. In addition to the hammer price ** Subject to VAT at 5% on the hammer price
Shipping Terms
PACKING & SHIPPING
Lacy Scott & Knight offer a full packing service, this is charged at £5 per parcel packed, where possible lot(s) will be packed into one parcel. Buyers must then instruct a carrier to collect at their expense. We can also post smaller parcels to UK addresses only, either by Royal Mail Signed for, Special Delivery or Parcel Force 48 signed for. Please note that Lacy Scott & Knight DO NOT accept any liability for loss or damage, however caused. Please call our offices 01284 748 623/4 or emailpostage@lsk.co.uk for a shipping quote. A basic guide to fees is here. For large, high value parcels(over £2500) or overseas shipping we recommend Mail Boxes Etc, tel. 01245 262 527 (email info@mbeessex.com); for larger items such as furniture Alban Shipping, tel.01582 493 099 (email info@albanshipping.co.uk)
PAYMENT
PAYMENT & CLEARANCE
Payment is due immediately after the auction in pounds sterling. Please note that goods will not be released until payment is made in full.
We accept the following methods of payment:
Cash (up to a maximum of £10,000).
Cheque (supported by valid identification) made payable to Lacy Scott & Knight.
Banker's Draft.
Bank Transfer.
ACCOUNT NAME: LACY SCOTT & KNIGHT
BANK: LLOYDS, RISBYGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK
SORT CODE: 309149
ACCOUNT NO: 01619573
SWIFT CODE: LOYDGB2L
IBAN NO: GB90LOYD309149 01619573
BIC NO: LOYDGB21200
Debit cards (Delta, Switch, Electron) etc.
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard etc but not Amex or Diners Club). Please note that credit cards are subject to a surcharge of 2% inclusive of VAT. No charges are made for the use of debit cards.
Due to a recent rise in credit card fraud, particularly in respect of gold and jewellery lots, we are no longer able to accept payments by credit or debit cards for these items over the telephone. Card payments are still accepted at our saleroom in person, and for all other types of lots bought. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you. Payments not made in person can be made by bank transfer to our account:
Where practical, payment can be made and purchases collected during the auction
