Quire Auctions Ltd
Suite 7, Unit 2A The Brunel Centre, Brunel Way, Stonehouse GL10 3RU
Email: contact@quireauctions.com | 01242 379079
These terms explain how bidding at Quire Auctions works and what your responsibilities are if you bid and buy.
Buyer’s premium: A buyer’s premium of 20.4% of the hammer price is payable on all lots. Quire Auctions does not charge VAT on its buyer’s premium. Bids placed through The Saleroom platform are subject to an additional charge of 3.6% (including VAT) applied by The Saleroom.
The handling of client money is governed by our Handling Client Money Policy, which forms part of and should be read together with these Terms & Conditions.
Please read the full terms below before registering or bidding.
“Auctioneer”, “we”, “us” means Quire Auctions Ltd.
“Buyer”, “you” means the highest bidder accepted by the Auctioneer.
“Lot” means any item offered for sale.
“Hammer Price” means the final bid accepted by the Auctioneer.
“Buyer’s Premium” means the commission payable by the Buyer in addition to the Hammer Price.
“Price” means the Hammer Price plus Buyer’s Premium and any applicable taxes or fees.
You must register and provide accurate contact details before bidding. We may request identification or proof of address before accepting bids or completing a transaction.
Bids placed through the auction platform constitute binding offers to purchase. The highest bid accepted by the Auctioneer forms a legally binding contract of sale between the Buyer and the seller.
The Auctioneer may withdraw, combine or divide any lot, refuse any bid, set bidding increments, advance bidding, or resolve disputes at its absolute discretion.
Online bidding may be provided through third-party platforms. The Auctioneer is not responsible for failures of internet connections, software, or bidding platforms that may affect the ability to place bids.
Bidders are responsible for all bids placed through their registered account.
Consumer cancellation rights
Lots sold through this auction are sold by public auction. In accordance with the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, the statutory 14-day cancellation rights that normally apply to distance sales do not apply to contracts concluded at a public auction.
By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge that bids are binding and that successful bids create a legally enforceable contract of sale.
Payment for all lots is due within five working days of the auction unless otherwise agreed.
A Buyer’s Premium of 20.4% (plus online surcharge of 3.6% including VAT) of the Hammer Price is payable on all purchases. Quire Auctions does not charge VAT on its Buyer’s Premium.
The total amount payable includes the Hammer Price, Buyer’s Premium and any applicable taxes, shipping, packing, insurance or payment processing fees.
By registering and placing bids, bidders authorise the Auctioneer to charge the payment method provided for all amounts due arising from successful bids.
Title to the goods will not pass to the Buyer until full cleared payment has been received.
The Auctioneer reserves the right to charge interest on overdue accounts at a rate of 4% above the Bank of England base rate until payment is received in full.
Bidders agree not to initiate a chargeback or payment dispute in relation to a successful bid. If a chargeback occurs, the bidder remains liable for the full amount due and any recovery costs.
Where VAT applies to a lot this will be indicated in the catalogue.
Lots will not be released for collection or shipping until full cleared payment has been received.
The Auctioneer may retain possession of all purchased lots until all outstanding balances owed by the Buyer have been paid in full.
All lots are sold “as seen”.
Catalogue descriptions, condition reports and statements are provided as opinions for guidance only and are not guarantees.
Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves as to the condition, completeness and suitability of a lot before bidding.
Illustrations are provided for guidance. Items shown in photographs but not described in the lot description are not included in the lot.
Condition reports may not list every fault, defect, restoration or imperfection. The absence of reference to condition does not imply that a lot is free from defects or restoration.
Catalogue descriptions may include information derived from standard bibliographical references and scholarly research and reflect the Auctioneer’s opinion at the time of cataloguing.
Except in cases of material misdescription or fraud, lots may not be returned.
If a Buyer fails to make payment within the required time the Auctioneer may:
a) cancel the sale;
b) re-offer the lot for sale;
c) recover from the defaulting Buyer any loss arising from the resale together with any associated costs.
Buyers are responsible for arranging collection of purchased lots within the stated collection period.
Quire Auctions may offer shipping services. Where shipping is arranged by the Auctioneer, packing, shipping and insurance costs will be charged to the Buyer.
The Auctioneer may decline to ship fragile, oversized or high-value lots where safe transit cannot be reasonably assured.
All shipments arranged by the Auctioneer are insured while in transit. Risk passes to the Buyer upon delivery.
Buyers must inspect shipments promptly. Any transit damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery so that an insurance claim may be made.
Lots not collected within the stated period may incur reasonable storage charges.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Auctioneer shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from participation in an auction or purchase of a lot.
Nothing in these terms excludes liability for fraud or any liability that cannot legally be excluded.
If within fourteen days of the sale a Buyer provides written notice that a lot is believed to be a deliberate forgery and returns it in the same condition as at the time of sale, the Auctioneer may rescind the sale and refund the purchase price if satisfied that the lot is a deliberate forgery.
The seller warrants that they have good title to the lot and the right to transfer ownership to the Buyer.
Upon receipt of full payment, ownership passes to the Buyer free of any undisclosed third-party claims.
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any dispute arising from the auction shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Agreement to Terms
By registering to bid with Quire Auctions you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Bidder (Buyer) Terms & Conditions.