Soundgas Tech Auctioneers reserve the right to amend any or all of their Terms and Conditions of Business at any time. Further details on request.
The auctioneer sells as agent for the seller and as such is not responsible for any default by seller or buyer.
Any representation or statement by the auctioneers in any catalogue as to ownership, attribution, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price is a statement of opinion only and the auctioneers, their servants or agents hereby disclaim responsibility for the correctness of such opinions.
In these conditions:
’Hammer Price’ means the price at which a lot is knocked down by the auctioneer to the buyer.
’Balance Due’ means the hammer price in respect of the lot sold together with any premium, value added tax chargeable and additional charges and expenses, e.g. storage charges and insurance, in pounds sterling.
’Sale Proceeds’ means the net amount due to the seller being the hammer price of the lot sold less commission at the stated rate and expenses and any other amounts due to the Auctioneers from the seller.
The auctioneer has the right at his/her absolute discretion without giving any reason to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding as he/she may decide, to withdraw or divide any lot, to combine any two or more lots and, in the case of a dispute, to put up any lot for auction again.
Soundgas Auctioneers 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, if provenance (written or historical fact) cannot be produced. Please note, Soundgas Auctioneers do not guarantee that condition reports, whether included in the catalogue/website, or given at a later time; cover all aspects of an item(s) condition. No guarantee or warranty is issued or given in any way, either written or verbal and therefore refunds will not be issued on the basis of the lot not being “in working order”, “incomplete”, or “not in original condition”.
Soundgas Auctioneers will continue to do written condition reports as a guide but would respectfully ask that bidders satisfy themselves regarding condition particularly where certain aspects of condition are important to them, Please ensure that you satisfy yourself as to the condition, completeness and originality of any lot prior to making a bid. An absence of condition in the description does not warrant good condition
We do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition, it is recommended that prospective buyers satisfy themselves as to the condition and accuracy of description.
All lots are offered for sale 'as viewed' and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request.
Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Soundgas staff assisting carriers during collection.
Liability of Auctioneers and Sellers
We act as agents for the seller, whose details remain confidential. If you buy at auction your contract is with the seller, not us.
Goods sold are not new and all goods are sold with all faults and imperfections and errors of description. Illustrations in the catalogue and any other illustrations provided are for identification only; colours and appearance may differ to the actual item(s) due to the limitations of the printing process or display screens.
Bidders should prior to the sale satisfy themselves as to the condition of each lot and whether or not in their own judgement the lot accords with the description.
Neither the auctioneers nor the seller, nor their servants and agents, are responsible for errors of description or for the authenticity of any lot.
Neither the auctioneers nor the seller, nor their servants and agents, give any warranty whatsoever other than hereinafter contained to any buyer in respect of any lot; any express or implied conditions or warranties are hereby excluded.
Soundgas Auctioneers reserves the right to reproduce illustrations and to publish sale results.
Buying
Payment for all purchased lots must be made within 48 hours following the sale. After this period, the Auctioneers reserve the right to cancel any sale at their sole discretion or to re-offer lots for which payment has not been received.
Lots may be cleared after payment in full.
Ownership of a purchased lot shall not pass to a buyer until full payment of the ’total amount due’ has been made to the Auctioneers.
Methods of Bidding
Absentee/Automatic Bid – Enables customers to set a maximum bid, triggering automatic bidding until the set limit is reached.
Internet Live bid or Absentee Internet bid via Soundgas.com.
Buyer's Premium
Buyer’s Premium is calculated at 15% plus VAT (18% including VAT) of the hammer price with a minimum premium of £5.00 plus VAT. This will be charged on the hammer price of each lot purchased and is payable regardless of geographical location.
Reserves
Lots entered into this sale may be subject to reserve prices.
Condition Reports
Reports on the condition of any lot are offered by the auctioneers as a statement of opinion only, and not of fact. Soundgas Auctioneers are not liable for any errors or omissions contained therein.
Condition
While indications of condition are given in some lot descriptions, an absence of such advice does not imply that a lot is free from defect, restoration or alteration. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition of a lot prior to bidding.
Caveat Emptor
The principle of caveat emptor applies to the auction of all goods sold at auction by Soundgas Auctioneers. Furthermore, we have no control over the condition of any item offered for auction.
In the case of a dispute, the auctioneers reserve the right to re-offer any lot.
The bidding increments will be at the sole discretion of the auctioneer.
Responsibility for risk, loss or damage to any lot falls to the bidder upon the fall of the hammer or, if the lot is purchased privately, to the purchaser on the day when the contract is made. The auctioneers are not liable for any loss or damage occurring to a lot during clearing. Buyers may accept assistance from Soundgas Auctioneers staff members during clearing, but any loss or damage occurring to lots will be at the buyers’ risk.
Measurements
All measurements and weights provided in lot descriptions should be considered approximate.
Catalogue amendments
It is important for prospective bidders to check the latest version of the catalogue/website prior to the sale for any changes which may affect lots on which they intend to bid.
Payment
Buyers will be directed to a checkout page for any won lots and available payment methods will be shown. Please feel free to get in touch with any enquiries about payment.
Collections
We are happy to help in arranging collection of your item(s). Please get in touch after the auction if you would like to do so. Our normal collection hours are Monday to Thursday from 10am to 4pm (subject to change).
Shipment
We can provide a courier service for any purchased lots at an additional shipping cost. In some cases for larger items we will recommend delivery by van.
Please contact us for further details. No lots will be released to a third-party carrier without first being paid for in full.
Electrical Goods
Goods offered for sale which were once operated by electricity may not comply with statutory requirements.
Import/Export
It is the buyers responsibility to obtain the correct import/export licences and CITES licences for items which they have purchased.
To ensure the protection of all parties we work with from any form of illegal, unfair, or inappropriate behaviour, we take practical measures. This involves keeping track of account activities, including user contact information, device usage, website activity, bidding history, purchase records, and payment history. This information is shared with other relevant partners, such as auctioneers, to assist parties in managing their commercial risks in the context of our joint services.
In the event that behaviour is deemed inappropriate or presents a threat, we reserve the right to temporarily halt automatic approvals. In such cases, you will need to directly communicate with the auctioneer in order to participate in their auction.
