This information was last updated on January 3 2010.

On this page you will find useful background information about our auctions as well as our Terms and Conditions. Please make sure you are aware of the infomation provided before attending our auctions and/or bidding.

Auction Enquiries

Enquiries about estimates and other matters can only be made up to 6:00pm on the Thursday before the auction. Faxed and e-mail bids (please include your name, address and telephone number) are acceptable up to 10:00pm on the Thursday before the auction.

Security at our Auctions

Bags and large coats are not allowed in the viewing areas. Many of the items can only be viewed under steward supervision. Other security surveillance will be in place.

Privacy Policy

Should you request information from us your data will only be used for the purpose for which it was provided. We will only use the information we collect about you with your consent to answer your request. We will never wilfully disclose personal information about you to any third party without first receiving your permission or unless we are under a legal obligation to do so.

Buyer to Collect

Some very large items are marked in the catalogue as BTC Buyer to Collect. These items must be collected from us or one of the events that we attend.

Auction Terms and Conditions

1. All persons attending a Sale under the conduct of the Auctioneers shall be deemed to be on the land and premises at their own risk and shall have no claim against the Auctioneers in respect of the cancellation/postponement of a Sale or any loss, accident or injury, however occasioned, save in so far as the same is proven to be caused by the direct negligence of an employee of the Company.

2. The Auctioneers make every effort, with the help of experts where possible, to ensure the accuracy of advertisements, catalogue descriptions and other publicity but declare that all statements, oral or in writing, are those of opinion only, made without responsibility and shall not give rise to any action in law for damages, compensation or rescission of a sale by a purchaser, against any vendor, the Auctioneers or their employees.

3. Many lots are of an age or nature which preclude their being in pristine condition. Some catalogue descriptions may make reference to damage and/or restoration; however, omission of such a reference does not imply a lot is free from defects nor does any reference to a particular defect imply the absence of others.

4. Ample time is given for the inspection of the lots and purchasers should therefore satisfy themselves by physical inspection of lots, before bidding, as to the origin, authenticity, quality, age, weight, size and general description as lots are sold in their actual state with all faults, imperfections or error of description.

5. Persons handling lots do so at their own risk and shall make good all loss or damage however sustained, such costs as assessed by the Auctioneers, whose decision shall be final.

6. Lots are sold subject to any announcement, declaration, alteration of description or other matters, made by the Auctioneers prior to the auction of any Lots.

7. At the fall of the hammer, the highest bidder, acceptable to the Auctioneers, shall be the Purchaser and any dispute shall be settled by the Auctioneers, whose decision shall be final. Auctioneer’s Discretion may be exercised when a lot reaches within approx 10% of the reserve price and there are no other bids either from the room or on commission.

8. Unless prior arrangements have been made with the Auctioneers, cheques in excess of the recognised limits will not be accepted from purchasers unknown to them who have not previously supplied a Bank or other suitable reference. In all cases, cheques must be supported by a valid Bank Card. Non compliance with this condition may delay the release of lots pending the clearance of cheques.

9. We accept valid credit and debit cards in payment for items bought at the auction but we will levy a commission charge of 3% (in addition to all other charges) for credit card purchases. No charge is made for debit card purchases. Once the transaction confirmation is received goods may be collected.

10. If, within seven days of the Sale, a person gives notice in writing to the Auctioneers that in his/her opinion a particular lot is a deliberate forgery and provides evidence of the same, then the Auctioneers will rescind the transaction and refund the purchase price received by them.

11. Commission bids are accepted free of charge but only if confirmed in writing on the pro forma in the catalogue or from our website. Lots will be purchased for commission bidders at one step up from the highest bid in the saleroom.

12. A Buyer’s Premium of 10% (including VAT) will be raised on all items at the time of settlement.

13. The commission rate to vendors is as shown on the Auction Entry Form which must be completed when entering items for auction. A charge of 10% (plus VAT) of the RESERVE PRICE (minimum £5.88 inc. VAT) will be charged on all items withdrawn from sale for whatever reason.

14. The Company and Derbyshire County Cricket Club reserves the right to refuse admission to the auction venue to any person without necessarily giving a reason.

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