Buyer’s Information

The conditions of sale apply. The German version of these conditions is legally binding AGB.

1. Catalogue prices

As a general rule bidding starts with the price stated in the catalogue. Bidding usually takes place in 10 % steps.

2. Written bids

We ask you to submit written bids with the enclosed buying order until 6 pm the day before the auction. Written bids are executed on behalf of the prospective buyer at the lowest price possible.

3. Telephone bidding

Is only possible for objects with a catalogue price above 500,- Euro. Bidding the catalogue price is a precondition for telephone bidding. We will use reasonable efforts to contact prospective buyers on the telephone, but we do not accept liability for errors with the telephone connection.

4. E-mail form

Bids via email require a separate written confirmation with a valid signature. Bidding form.

5. Catalogue descriptions

All items coming up for auction may be viewed and inspected prior to the auction at the times publicised (cf. § 2 conditions of sale).
Descriptions in the catalogue are intended as a lead. The items have been in use and are auctioned in their present state. The absence of statements does not mean the items are in perfect condition or free from obvious or hidden defects. Catalogue descriptions as well as verbal explanations before or during the auction are made to the staff’s best knowledge. We therefore recommend that all property be viewed and inspected in person. If the property cannot be inspected in person, we advise you to contact our specialists, who will be pleased to give you further information on the items. Defects will only be mentioned globally providing they were visible for our specialist. Abbreviations are deciphered in the list at the end of the catalogue. For technical reasons, slight deviations in the colour may occur in the illustrations, likewise illustrations and figures in the catalogue may show sections of the actual objects.

6. Photographs

Photographs or digital images are available on request. Per photograph we charge 3, - Euro (plus VAT), there is a flat rate for multiple photographs.

7. New customers

Bids can only be accepted from bidders known to us. Written bids from new customers need to include a copy of the passport as well as bank details and the credit card number with the date of expiry.
Bidders in the hall, who are not known to us, are asked to identify themselves with their passport when registering and to leave their credit card number or a cash-deposit for security reasons. Bids are only executed if the bidder provides sufficient security appropriate to the value of the bid.

8. Payment modalities

Payment is made in cash (cf. § conditions of sale). New customers may collect their purchased items after we have received their payment (cash, credit card or bank transfer). Otherwise the items are handed over to the buyer as soon as payment has been booked to our bank account. We ask for your understanding that foreign cheques cannot be accepted and ask you to pay by credit or Euro cheque card. Credit card payments are charged with 4.2 % of the total amount.

9. Post-auction sale

Our conditions of sale apply to the post-auction and day-to-day sale to the same degree. The post-auction sale via telephone starts on the first working day after the auction.

10. Collection of purchases

Purchases are to be collected promptly by the buyer and within 10 working days from the date of sale during our opening hours. The auction house is not liable for packing, transport and storage. Furniture and larger items not collected within 10 working day will be removed from the auction house by a transport company for storage. Storage is subject to the transport company’s rates and conditions and is charged at the buyer’s expense. Where purchases are not collected in due time a storage fee of 2, - Euro per day is charged.

11. Dispatch

Purchases will be dispatched after we have received full payment, at the buyer’s expense and risk. Purchases will be send cash on delivery (COD) as registered parcel, including a flat rate for packing. If transport is carried out by a transport company, payment for transport is made directly to the transport company.

12. Transport

Buyers are responsible for the transport of goods bought at auction. We would be pleased to recommend a suitable company (possibly a cost-saving consolidated transport).