CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR INTERNET SALES

1.         The highest bidder of each lot, if in due time, shall be the buyer thereof, but subject to the Auctioneer reserving the right of refusing the bidding of any person, without giving any reason for such refusal.  Should any dispute arise between two or more approved bidders, or between the Auctioneer and any approved bidder, the lot or lots to be put up again or not, at the discretion of the Auctioneer.  The Vendor reserves the right to bid by himself or his agent and withdraw any lot previously to or at the time of sale.

2.         BUYERS PREMIUM.  19% charged over and above the hammer price on all lots plus V.A.T. on buyers premium.

3.         VAT.  20% payable over and above the hammer price on all lots.   

4.         The whole shall be sold, with the faults, imperfections and errors of description in the lots or the catalogue; or, as these may be divided or co-joined at the sale, and without any warranty whatever, the Buyers being held to have satisfied themselves as to the condition, quality and description of lots before bidding.  No person to advance less then 10p at each bidding up to £5: less than 50p above £5: and so on in proportion.  No bidding shall be retracted.

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6.         The Buyer shall pay the whole of his purchase money for lots purchased by him IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SALE.

7.         The lots are to be taken away with all faults, imperfections and errors of description at the Buyer’s expense and risk ON OR BEFORE THE LAST DAY OF SALE, UNLESS ARRANGED OTHERWISE WITH THE AUCTIONEERS and to be at the Buyer’s risk from the fall of the hammer.  In cases where one Buyer purchases more than one lot, the whole of the amount of the lots purchased to be paid before any one lot can be collected and no person is to be entitled to anything not described in the lots; neither will any lot be transferred from the Buyer to a Sub-Buyer.  No allowance will be made whatever for errors in description or quality, but the lots are to be cleared as shown at the sale.

8.         All lots left after the specified time will be entirely at the Buyer’s risk, and will be liable to any expense that may arise from their not having been cleared in accordance with the above conditions.

9.         The Buyers shall be answerable for all damage, they, their carriers or other agents may do to any lots or to the premises in taking down or removing their respective lots, and to properly repair the same, before their lots are removed from the premises or deposit with the Auctioneer such sum of money as the Auctioneer may determine to cover the cost of making good such damage.

10.       Every person whilst on the premises where the goods are exhibited or sold, before, during, or after the sale shall be deemed to be there at his own risk and with notice of the condition of the premises and that the dismantlement of the plant and machinery will be, is being, or has been carried out and no person shall have or make any claim against the Vendor or the Auctioneer or the owners of the premises where sale takes place in respect of any injury he may sustain or accident which may happen.

11.       The Auctioneers have no legal responsibility in the event of loss or damage by fire, burglary or water and would point out that all lots are on site at the owner’s risk from the fall of the hammer.

12.       In as much as the Auctioneer acts only as agent, he will not be considered personally responsible for any default on the part of either Buyer or Vendor.

13.       Upon failure to comply with the above conditions, any amounts paid or deposited shall be forfeited; the lots un-cleared at the time aforesaid may be re-sold either by public sale or by private contract, without any imitation to the defaulter and the deficiency (if any) on such second sale, together with all charges and expenses attending the same, shall be made good by the defaulter or the defaulters at this present sale, and be recoverable as for liquidated damages; but any surplus that may arise therefrom shall belong solely to the Vendor.  The Auctioneer or Vendor shall have full right to enforce any contract made at this sale and to sue for the full price of the goods and the foregoing provision as to re-sale shall be entirely without prejudice to such right.

14.       All conditions and warranties as to the condition, quality, description or fitness for any purpose whatsoever of any lot sold by the Auctioneer are hereby expressly excluded.  Neither the Auctioneer, nor the Seller, will be bound by or liable for any representation or any kind whatsoever, whensoever, or howsoever made.  Neither the Auctioneer nor the Seller shall be liable for any loss or damage whether caused by negligence or otherwise, of either or both of their servants or agents, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, neither the Auctioneer nor the Seller shall be liable for any loss of profit, business or production or similar or other loss, whether direct or indirect or consequential, however caused.  In the circumstances any potential buyer should rely solely and exclusively upon his own inspection of any lot and should not treat statements made in sale particulars, or before or during the auction, by the Seller or Auctioneer, either as representations, or to be relied upon.

            NB: A SALE BY AUCTION IS NOT A CONSUMER SALE: SALE OF GOODS ACT 1893 SECTION 55 (7) AND UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS ACT 1977 SECTION 12 (2)

            NO VEHICLE IS WARRANTED OR HELD OUT TO BE ROADWORTHY AND NO LOT IS WARRANTED OR HELD OUT TO BE MERCHANTABLE OR SAFE FOR USE OR COMPLYING WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR USE, DISPLAY OR MOVEMENT.  THE AUCTIONEER, HIS SERVANTS AND AGENTS HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO MAKE REPRESENTATIONS.

15.       The Auctioneers to be the sole arbitrator in every matter or dispute.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE RELATING TO INTERNET AUCTIONS

17.       Viewing: Access to the location is allowed on the understanding that viewers attend a location entirely at their own risk and are responsible for and will indemnify the seller and the seller’s agent against any losses, damage or claims occasioned by their presence at the location.

18.       Registration: All bidders must register their details on www.bidspotter.co.uk.  It is preferable to register at least 24 hours before the sale is due to finish.

19.       Payment: Terms of payment are bank to bank transfer, debit card in person.  We regret we no longer accept credit cards. Please note that for any debit card transaction the purchaser must attend our offices in person as these payments cannot be made over the phone.  For bank to bank transfers our account details are as follows:- Bank: Yorkshire Bank, 7 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1RF.  Account Name: R Storry t/a Lithgow Sons & Partners No. 2 Auction Client Account.  Sort Code: 05-06-11.  Account No.: 14474015.  IBAN Number:  GB76YORK05061114474015.

20.       Deposits:  Lithgow Sons & Partners reserve the right to request a deposit to be paid.

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22.       Buyer’s premium:  Online bidders will pay a premium as stated in the auction catalogue and VAT where applicable.  The premium is not negotiable and payable by all buyers.  The Auctioneer when acting as agent for the seller may also receive commission from the seller.

23.       Online bidding:  The internet is not fool proof and a number of factors such as speed of connection (Broadband or modem), number of users accessing at the same time, telephone line and human error may affect how the sale is viewed.  Please be aware that due to the number of people actually bidding immediately prior to the close of the sale, occasional delays may be encountered for the BidSpotter system to process bids.  Please be aware that to avoid this situation, bidders can place ceiling bids on lots well in advance of the closure of the sale thus preventing any delay.  Lithgow Sons & Partners will not be held liable in the event of any dispute due to errors, omissions, disruptions to internet service or power failures which may occur when bidding online.

24.       General Conditions of Sale which apply to all sales and we stress that you read bidspotters terms and conditions of registration.  Lot descriptions will be amended as appropriate as and when information becomes available.  It is highly recommended that prospective purchasers read lot descriptions before every bid so that they are fully aware of any amendments and also Conditions of Sale relating to that particular lot.

25.       Bidding Process through www.bidspotter.co.uk:  In completing the bidding registration providing your credit card details you: A. authorise the Auctioneer, to charge the credit or debit card given in part or full payment including all fees of items successfully purchased, B. authorise the Auctioneer to take payment as stated above on completion of the auction, C. confirm that you are authorised to supply these credit card details to the Auctioneer, and have sufficient funds to complete the transaction, D. agree to abide by the Auctioneer’s Conditions of Sale, special Terms and Conditions as stated in these particulars, and on the bidspotter website, E. some lots in the sale are subject to reserve and if this reserve is not met then these lots will remain unsold. 

26.       The purchaser is responsible for collection of their lots.  The purchaser is responsible for the disconnection of electricity and making safe the electricity supply for their lots. There is an 5-Tonne Capacity Overhead Crane available to assist purchasers in removal.  However some lots weigh more than 5-Tonnes and the purchasers will need to make their own arrangements with regards to removal.  The removal times and dates are as follows; Thursday 28^th November 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm, Friday 29^th November 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm and Thursday 5^th December 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm.   Lots may only be collected upon receipt of cleared funds.

27.Risk:  the bidder is on risk once the offers are accepted and is strongly advised to effect insurance at once.

Sale Summary

Title:                        Fabrication and Metalworking Machinery.

Location:                 Premises of Quality Engineering Services Ltd, Unit 8D Hackworth Industrial Estate, Shildon, DL4 1HF.

Auction Method:    Online Auction only via www.bidspotter.co.uk.  Sale opens on Bidspotter on 11:00am Tuesday 12^th November 2019.

Date and Time:      Sale Closes from 11:00am on Tuesday 26^th November 2019.

Viewing:                  10:00am to 3:00pm Monday 25^th November 2019 at Unit 8D Hackworth Industrial Estate, Shildon, DL4 1HF.

VAT:                        All items attract UK VAT at 20%.

Buyer’s Premium: 19% Plus VAT on all lots.

Collection / Clearance:              The purchaser is responsible for collection of their lots.  The purchaser is responsible for the disconnection of electricity and making safe the electricity supply for their lots. There is an 5-Tonne Capacity Overhead Crane available to assist purchasers in removal.  However some lots weigh more than 5-Tonnes and the purchasers will need to make their own arrangements with regards to removal.  The removal times and dates are as follows; Thursday 28^th November 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm, Friday 29^th November 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm and Thursday 5^th December 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm. 

Payment:                 On day of sale by bank-to-bank transfer, debit card (In person at our office, not over the phone) (no credit cards accepted), or cash.

Bank Account

Details:                    Bank:  Yorkshire Bank, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1RF,  Account       Name:  R Storry t/a Lithgow Sons & Partners No. 2 Auction Client Account,  Sort Code:  050611,  Account No.:  14474015