Buyers Fees and Terms and Conditions

Our  buyer's premium is 20% + VAT. This includes telephone bidding and commission bids.
 

We offer an online bidding service via EasyliveAuction.com for bidders. No in room bidding, the room is closed during the Auction. Telephone bidding is on a first come first served  basis.

Please note that any lots purchased via easyliveAuction.com live auction service will be subject to an additional 3% commission charge + VAT at the rate imposed on the hammer price or no commission for the internet bidding if the ‘Flat Fee’ has been chosen at registration.
 

*Buyers premium on timed auctions is 22% VAT 

 ALL payments from outside of the UK regardless of amount, must be paid in full via bank transfer.

We are still accepting cash payments. Payment can also be made in person at our offices with a debit card. Otherwise all payments must be made by bank transfer or via the 3D secure link on your invoice. 

 Lots shall be paid for in full and taken away from the Auction room  no later than 7 Days after the Auction finish Date. 

Storage fees of £2 per Lot per day will be applied after 7 days of the auction date. 

 If after 7 days after the conclusion of the sale Lots are not cleared they may then be sold immediately either publicly or by private treaty, without notice being given to the buyer. to recover costs. Any Balance after costs will then be refunded.

Preferably by appointment please contact us to book a slot. You will need to bring your own boxes and packaging materials.

Viewing is preferably by appointment 2 Days prior to the auction. Please contact us to book a slot. Due to spatial constraints please be aware of the lots you wish to view (Lot Numbers). We will bring them to you!

Our catalogue descriptions  include  information on the condition of the lot but it is up to the purchaser to satisfy themselves as to the condition before bidding. Upon request by email we can give full condition reports on any lot. Any condition report provided is the opinion of Acanthus Auctions, we accept no liability if a purchaser disagrees with a given report after the auction has taken place. All lots are available to view in person.
 

All grading of vinyl records is subjective and therefore you must satisfy yourself before bidding. The auctioneer will not enter into post-sale disputes based on gradings. If grading for a Lot states "overall" that means that some will be better, some will be worse. Gradings are visual only and offer no playback information. Records are graded sleeve first, vinyl second.

We do not authenticate any autographs or offer any certificate of authenticity (COA). Any item sold with a COA will be that which has been supplied by the vendor. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to satisfy themselves as to the provenance and authenticity before bidding on any lot. Under no circumstances will refunds be given based on authenticity claims.

 

 A fee may be applicable for Artist Resale Rights for any piece of art where the artist has been deceased for 70 years or less. This fee is wholly payable by the purchaser and will be added to your invoice if applicable. For more information on Artist Resale Rights please visit www.dacs.org.uk