The Auctioneers act as agents only.
The auctioneers have sole discretion regarding the type of sale into which all items are entered, and to the description and lotting of all items.
The auctioneers reserve the right to decline or to accept for sale any article.
The right is reserved to charge for the disposal of unsaleable items. This includes items which fail a Portable Appliance Test.
The vendors are bound by the conditions of sale as published in the Drakes Auctions Catalogues and as displayed in the saleroom and on the website.
The auctioneers may sell after the sale (by private treaty) any items that failed to reach their reserve at or above the reserve price.
All goods must comply with safety regulations made under the “Consumer Protection Act 1987” and the “Furnishings Fire/Safety Regulations 1988”.
Acceptance of goods for auction is entirely at the discretion of the Auctioneer.
By instructing Drake’s Auctions to sell items by Public Auction, I am the true owner of the lot(s) or am authorised by the true owner to sell the lot(s). I understand that the cost, if any, of conveying the items to the Sale Room shall be borne by me & that Drake’s Auctions shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the item in transit. All lots will be sold without reserve unless clearly stated on this form when goods are submitted.
When lots are submitted for sale with a reserve it will be given one sale at the set reserve, if unsold it will be entered for a second sale with the reserve lowered 30%. If after two sales it fails to sell it must be collected & lots fees paid by the vendor within 3 days of the sale. The auctioneer will at his discretion dispose of the goods or enter them in a 3rd sale with no reserve to cover auction costs, unless contacted and instructed otherwise by you the vendor after the 1st or 2nd sale. All goods entered remain at the discretion of the auctioneer, and may be removed after, or even before, a single sale, should it be deemed the item is of too low a value, or otherwise poses a risk in selling due to (but not limited to); serious defects, failing a PAT test, defects which make it dangerous.
Third Party Liability:
Every Person on Drakes Auctions Premises will be deemed to be there at their own risk. There shall be no claim against Drakes Auctions in respect of any accident which may occur, or injury, damage or losses, however caused, save in so far as the injury, damage or loss, shall be caused by the negligence of Drake’s Auctions.
Collection of unsold lots:
The Auctioneers reserve the right to charge for storage if any lot(s) has not been collected by Saturday following the auction without prior arrangement. If after 28 days from the sale date the lot(s) has not been collected the Auctioneer reserves the right to resell the lot to cover storage costs.
Acceptance of goods for auction is entirely at the discretion of the Auctioneer/Porter.
I instruct Drake’s Auctions to sell the items listed below by Public Auction, and that I am the true owner of the lot/s or am authorised by the true owner to sell the lot/s. I give my consent for Drake’s Auctions to sell my goods using their best judgment, as per their terms and conditions.
Drake’s Auctions will attempt to inform vendors by email of auction results, however it remains the vendors responsibility to keep in contact with Drake’s Auctions regarding unsold lots, which will be automatically re-entered in a 2nd sale unless advised differently. Lots failing to sell at £5 will be disposed of at the vendors cost if uncollected by Saturday following the sale.
