Our Auctions
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1. Items can be placed in the online auctions by filling in the appropriate form in our Sell in Auction section on the site. A commission of 5% will be charged on all items sold ( 10% on items that sell below £500) with a minimum of £6 on any individual item. 2. Railwayana.net is unable to accept any items for auction relating to paperwork with the exception of posters and carriage prints. 3. A full description plus a clear digital photograph must be given for each lot that is not delivered to our Dorking office. The sale will be conducted on the basis of this description & photograph and any lot that does not match its description may be refused by the purchaser at the vendors expense. 4. All lots will have a reserve unless stated. A lot that has not reached its reserve by the close of bidding will be offered initially to the highest bidder at the reserve. 5. On the close of bidding you must contact us by phone within four days (or as stated in the catalogue) on 01306 502044 if you think you have been successful with any lot(s). Many items will be at our Dorking office but some will still be with the vendors (these items will be clearly labelled in the catalogue with the town they are located in ). Any item in the auction that must be collected from Dorking due to its size or weight it will be labelled "TBCD". Items that are with us in Dorking that can be delivered free to the next Major auction, or picked up from Dorking but cannot be posted are listed BTC. When you contact us we will note your delivery requirements and agree a postage cost if appropriate. 6. If there is any dispute at the end of bidding the auctioneers decision is final. 7. Full details of the closing times & procedures for each auction are posted on the auction page. 8. All internet bidders will be informed within twenty four hours by e-mail that their bid has been received .If you think you are the winning bidder you must contact us by phone after the close of the auction as stated in the catalogue. 9. Phone bidders will be told at the time of their call if they are leading for any particular lot. No new bidders will be allowed during the last 30 minute period for any bidding block. 10. Postage costs will be for Royal Mail uninsured delivery by letter post or Parcelforce. Items can be sent by Recorded Delivery, Special Delivery or Parcelforce insured for an extra payment. Please ask, when you contact us, for a quote. 11. All items are carefully packed but we can take no responsibility for an auction lot once posted. We always obtain proof of posting & will assist in your claim against Royal Mail if an item is lost or damaged. We always advise buyers to collect in person if possible because of the risk of problems in the postal system. 12. A full set of terms & conditions for live auctions are available in the catalogue produced for that auction. 13. Railwayana.net will not Auction any Replica item unless it is clearly described as a replica, and will withdraw from auction any lot whose authenticity is called into doubt. An item purchased & returned undamaged within 7 days with evidence that the item is a replica or forgery will have the sale rescinded and the purchase price & postage returned. 14. There is no VAT payable by vendors or purchasers & no Buyers premium is charged on our online auctions. 15. The site is run by Railwayana.net Ltd a Limited Company registered in England number 3960549. Any enquiries regarding the company or this website should be directed via the contact us link or by phone to our office at 01306 502044. |
