Hopes Furniture Auctioneers
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Conditions Of Sale


  1. The entry list must be accurate and to facilitate prompt payment ALL ITEMS MUST BE LISTED.
  2. ALL ITEMS are sold without reserve, unless the Vendor specifically instructs the Auctioneers to the contrary.
  3. All goods are sold subject to Trading Standard Regulations. In the event of any dispute the Vendor would be solely responsible for the guarantee.
  4. All electrical items are sold subject to Department of Trade & Industry safety standards. The Auctioneers cannot be responsible for the refund of purchase monies in respect of faulty items.
  5. All furniture and furnishings must comply with (Fire) Safety Regulations 1988, the only exemptions being furniture made before 1950. Proof of purchase or declarations are required for any furniture in question to the above.
  6. Goods can only be accepted for sale if goods are formerly entered on the form. The form should be returned to the Auctioneers Offices 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SALE.
  7. The lowest accepted bid is £1.00 and if no bid is received at that amount the Auctioneers reserve the right to dispose of the items solely at their discretion. Any Vendor wishing to remove unsold goods MUST DO SO PROMPTLY at the end of the sale. It is suggested that Vendors should contact the Auctioneers before 5.00pm on the day of the sale to check the position. A handling charge of £2 per furniture items unsold will be charged if not collected after the sale.
  8. V.A.T. A Vendor who sends for sale by Auction any chattels which are an asset of his business MUST disclose to the Auctioneers whether or not he is Registered person for V.A.T. purposes and, if so, his Registration Number.
  9. If the Vendors are in any doubt about the saleability of an item they should consult the Auctioneers before sending the goods for sale.
  10. A lotting fee of £1 will be charged per lot, in addition to our commission of 15%