Terms and Conditions (Revised 01/02/2018)
- ISG Ltd Trading as The Stamp Group upon
acceptance of a bid will ensure the highest bidder will be the Purchaser,
at one increment above the second highest bid or Reserve. Bids may be
entered in the confidence that lots will be secured as cheaply as other
bids, or reserve permiting. The placing of a bid constitutes acceptance of
our terms and conditions. We do not accept “Buy” bids.
- All Bids must be received by 1p.m., or otherwise
advertised close date, of the sale.
- Bidding is increased by the following increments:
Up
to £50 - £1, £50-300 - £2 or £3, £300-500 - £5, Over £500 - £10, £20 thereafter, or at auctioneers discretion.
- Estimates are conservative, and take into
consideration any faults which may be present. All descriptions are
carefully constructed and lots genuine unless otherwise stated. A reserve
of 80% Estimate applies, and lower bids will not be accepted. Most lots
realise between 10% above or below estimate. All lots are offered by non
VAT registered vendors, or registered traders selling on a tax inclusive
basis. We operate the Global Accounting system. Lots on occasion may be
withdrawn at any time.
- A Handling Charge per lot of 15% shall apply to
the hammer price.
- Postage and Packing is added at cost, insurance
is extra if required.
- An interest charge of 5% per month, or part month
will be applied to overdue accounts.
- Photocopies are available of small lots at 20p
per black and white sheet or £1 per colour sheet remittance in advance
please. Scans sent via E-mail are free. Images are also available on our
Website www.stampgroup.net or
Easy live listing.
- Postal Viewing is available to known clients at
cost. Lots must be returned before the sale date.
- Settlement may be made by cash, cheque, Bank
transfer (details on invoice) or Mastercard/Visa credit or debit card for
which no surcharge is made. Cheques drawn on an overseas bank should
include the equivalent of £8 GBP to cover bank costs, the same applies to
sending payment via bank transfer, Quote your invoice number and advise
us. Payment in euros by cash accepted at no extra cost., call us for the
daily rate. Instalments or staged payments are available for purchases
over £300, please call before bidding. Lots are posted once full/cleared
payment has been received.
- Extensions on single items will be considered for
certification only before bids are accepted, lots must be paid for and
fees paid for certification if you require us to send it. A full refund if
the lot and H/Fee will be given if the lot is misdescribed, Not the
Certificate cost.
Postal
Bidders
Personal,
Postal, Telephone, Answer phone, Fax or E-mail bids are accepted, subject to
their receipt at our office by 1p.m. on the day of the sale. Lots purchased may
only be returned if “not as described” providing such action is taken strictly
in accordance with Conditions of sale (i.e. written/phone notice within 7 days
of receipt, return of material within 30 days of auction). Lots are NOT supplied
‘on approval’. We make every effort to ensure problems are quickly and amicably
resolved. Lots will be forwarded as soon as practically possible (normally
within 3 days of payment) but please allow up to 21 days after auction by the
most practical and economical method. Bulkier sendings will be despatched by
2-3 day carrier service. Postage or Carrier/Packing/Insurance costs shall be
borne by the purchaser. Instructions to use less reliable alternatives will be
adhered to, but at the Buyers risk. We are conscious of the need to minimise
this burden and high denomination commems will be used whenever possible.
Settlement
to be made within 7 days of receipt of invoice. Lots unpaid for aftr 30 days
will be defaulted and the purchaser reported to the PTS and ADPS and bids for
future sales disregarded. Sole title of all lots remains with The Stamp Group
until payment has been made in full.
Office
Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, Caller by appointment only
The
Auctioneer acts as ‘agent’ only and shall not be liable for any default of the
purchaser or vendor.