Terms and Conditions
CONDITIONS OF SALE
BIDS The highest bidder shall be the purchaser. Where floor bids do not exceed the highest postal bid, that postal bidder will pay the reserve when no other floor or postal bids have been received or one bidding step over the second highest postal or highest floor bidder.
BIDDING For those not attending the auction, bids can be placed by mail, telephone, fax or email. Such bids should be received in our offices no later than 8pm WA time on Friday 15th April for Sale 9 Parts 1 and 2 and no later than 8pm WA time on Saturday 16th April for Sale 9 Part 3. Thank you.
BIDDING INCREMENTS Bidding shall progress in the following increments;
From $2 to $20 bidding will rise in increments of $1
From $21 to $100 bidding will rise in increments of $5
From $101 to $500 bidding will rise in increments of $10
From $501 to $1000 bidding will rise in increments of $20
From $1001 upwards bidding will rise in increments of $50
BINDING CONTRACT By placing bids in the auction, the bidder is entering into a binding contract to purchase all the lots he/she is awarded with the additional Buyers Premium.
BUYER'S COMMISSION A Buyers Commission of 10% (plus GST for Australian Residents) will be added to the hammer price.
DELIVERY shall be made to bidders upon receipt of payment. Postage & packing is at the purchaser's expense and unless otherwise requested, lots will be mailed within Australia by ordinary mail and overseas lots by Airmail. Lots over $100 will be posted by Registered Post with any additional insurance, over and above Australia Post's maximum payout ($100 & Postage costs), to be requested by the successful bidder if required.
DISPUTES In the case of a dispute arising, the decision of the auctioneer shall be final. If necessary, he may re-offer the lot.
ESTIMATES The estimates are the reserves and thus bidding will begin at the estimated prices. Bids under the estimate will not be accepted.
EXCHANGE RATES At time of printing (subject to fluctuation) the Australian Dollar equals;
UK £0.62p, US $0.99, Euro €0.70, Japan ¥80, NZ$1.36, Singapore $1.26
GOODS & SERVICES TAX (GST) Most lots in this auction are sold on behalf of private vendors and as such are exempt from GST. All lots are sold GST inclusive where applicable. (A GST Tax invoice will be supplied on request.)
PAYMENT can be made immediately upon your last bid in the room on the day. Payment by cash is preferred however personal cheques will be accepted with identification. In addition we also accept the credit cards, Visa & Mastercard and all Debit cards. A 2% service charge will be added to all invoices when a credit card is used.
POSTAL BIDDERS are encouraged to include credit card details on the bid form so that lots can be despatched immediately. The 2% service charge will be added to the total amount. Alternatively full payment should be sent within 3 days of the receipt of invoice. Payment can be made by Bankers cheque in Australian dollars (or personal cheque if known by Ian Boulton), Money Order, bank notes in Pounds Sterling, US Dollars or Euros sent by Registered Mail at senders risk or Direct bank transfer.
Direct Bank Transfer Details:
Name: Ian Boulton
Bank: ANZ, Shop 9 The Promenade, Ellenbrook Western Australia, 6069
Acc No: 483096739 BSB: 016-352
PRICES REALISED Bidders can visit the website for prices realised the day following the auction onwards.
UNSOLD LOTS may be available for direct purchase week commencing Monday 18th April depending on the vendors instructions. Please telephone for further information following the sale. (08) 9297 3040
VIEWING All lots can be viewed on Saturday 16th April 9am to 5pm and Sunday 17th April 9am to 12.30pm at the auction venue, University of Western Australia, Guild Function Centre, Hackett Drive, Crawley. Selected lots will also be available for viewing at the Sydney Stamp Expo at the Royal Randwick Racecourse, Thursday 31st March to Sunday 3rd April. In addition there will be a selection of scanned lots on the website. www.acestampauctions.com