How To Buy
Your Definitive Buying Guide
At Trevanion we would like to make your buying experience an easy and enjoyable one. Our auction house team are always on hand to offer assistance to any query you may have.
Here we explain the whole process of buying at auction. Click here for further information on bidding:
Buyers Premium & Charges
All purchases are subject to buyers premium at 28.8% inclusive of VAT. The final price that you pay is the hammer price (the value you bid at the auction), plus the buyers premium.
There is a minimum buyers premium of £5 + VAT
If you are successful in buying through our website bidding platform you will be charged an additional 2% + VAT (live bidding fee)
We also offer live online bidding through the-saleroom.com and easyliveauctions.com. Please note, bidding on these platforms also incurs additional charges.
VAT is added at the standard rate.
Where stated the lot may be subject to additional VAT or Driot de Suite charges. See our Conditions of Sale for further details.
Viewing in person
Viewing for our auctions is held on the Monday and Tuesday prior to our auctions. Our galleries will be open between 9.30am – 5pm.
Viewing online
All our auctions are listed and fully illustrated online, here.
Additional images or further information and condition reports can be requested by emailing us with your request to info@trevanion.com
Condition reports
We recommend that potential bidders inspect lots in person. Where this is not possible condition reports on specific lots can be requested from Trevanion Auctioneers. Condition reports are opinions to be used as a guide and are not guarantees. Reports can be requested from info@trevanion.com
Condition reports can be found attached to the lot of interest once a request has been submitted, and can be found attached to the lot on our online catalogue, please only bid if you are satisfied with the condition of the lot. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is free from defects.
Please be aware that we receive a large volume of condition report requests prior to an auction and while we aim to reply to all lot enquiries as efficiently as possible, we may not be able to provide reports until closer to the auction. Also, the auctioneers will not conduct condition reports on the morning of the auction.
Please note: Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers LLP take great care to ensure that any statements as to attribution, age, date, origin, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate but it should be noted that all such statements are skilled opinions prepared with due care, if provenance (written or historical fact) cannot be produced. However, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers do not guarantee that condition reports, whether included in the catalogue, or given at a later time, cover all aspects of an item(s) condition.
Further information regarding condition reports, the sale of clocks & watches and jewellery can be found in our conditions of sale here. (Under section 30)
Estimates & Reserves
All lots are accompanied by an auction estimate as a guide to potential purchasers. Some lots will carry reserves, this is the figure which the lot can not be sold below. Reserves will not be higher than the lower figure of the estimate, but can be set below it. Reserves are not printed in the catalogue or listed on any online auction service.
Catalogue and sale room amendments
Lot estimates and descriptions are arranged prior to the auction and may be subject to change. Amendments are announced prior to the auction, a list of these is available from reception or the main office.
Registration
Buyers can register to bid at any time prior to the auction. Please be aware that we recommend buyers allow ample time for this process especially on the morning of the auction which can be very busy.
First time bidders may be asked to supply identification to register for an auction, this is to comply with the current government Anti Money Laundering regulations. Buyers who are required to supply identification can submit documents via email to info@trevanion.com
You will be required to provide:
- Photo driving licence or Government issue passport
- Proof of address i.e Utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months
Trevanion reserve the right to request a deposit on condition of allowing a buyer to bid or ask you to provide a bank reference. We may, at our discretion, refuse a bid(s).
