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Frequently Asked Questions


Buyers

Can I leave an absentee bid?

We accept absentee bids either by filling out the form on our website or in the room during viewing. You must contact us within a couple of days of the sale to see if you were successful. We do NOT contact you unless you have emailed us your bidding form.

Do you allow buyers in the room during an auction?

Currently we do not have bidders in the room on the day of the sale.

Do you conduct phone bids?

We conduct phone bids only on items exceeding $300 lowest estimate. There is no cost for this service

Do you do condition reports on items?

If you email me, I will give you a condition report as well as extra photos if required.

Do you have a mailing list?

You can sign up on our mailing list on the mailing List tab. If you sign up for this list we will notify you when the catalogue is available to view online.

Do you have viewing in the rooms?

We have viewing on the day prior to the auction from 10-5. You can arrange a time earlier in that week by contacting us first.

Do you publish results of the sale?

All our previous sales are available to view on invaluable as per ‘Past Sales’ link on this web site. You will need to be registered with invaluable to gain access.

Do you sell live Online?

Yes we sell live through invaluable.com

Do you ship items?

Yes we have an in-house packing service for your convenience. Charges are posted on the website as well as on invaluable.

How do I bid online?

You must register with invaluable & then register to us. We will approve your bidding & then you can leave a bid or bid live at time of the auction.

How often do you conduct the sales?

We conduct monthly sales. We publish the next date of sale on our website front page.

What are your opening hours?

We open Monday to Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm. Closed for lunch: 12.30 to 1.30 each day. On viewing days we are are open all day as well as collection day after the sale. We have an intercom on the front door which you can press & talk through if the front door is closed.

What are your payment options?

We accept Cash, Cheque, Debit card & bank transfer. We also accept credit card (Mastercard& visa) but a surcharge of 1.54% applies.

What is the link for invaluable web page?

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-house/woodlands-auctions-v347pd52tw

What is your Buyer’s Premium?

To bid through us via phone or absentee, we have a 20% buyer’s premium inc GST & through invaluable 25% inc GST

When can I collect items purchased?

Items are available for collection the day after the sale unless notified i.e. if sale is conducted on saturday. We require you to collect as soon as possible & there will be storage charges if furniture items are not collected within a week of the sale unless prior arrangements are made. Small items can be stored if necessary & collected at your convenience without a storage charge.

When do I have to pay for a purchase?

Items must be paid for ASAP with 7 days being the limit.

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Sellers

Can you arrange delivery of furniture & larger items?

I recommend Ron Sherry to deliver your furniture or larger items. His phone number is 0423857599

Do you conduct appraisals & set reserves?

I can give you an appraisal of an item if you require. We can set reserves if required for which I am happy to advise

Do you conduct on site auctions?

If you have a large amount of items i.e. a house lot or an Estate of many & large items, we will consider an on-site auction.

Do you publish results of the sale?

All our previous sales are available to view on invaluable as per ‘Past Sales’ link on this web site. You will need to be registered with invaluable to gain access.

Do you want to see the items first inc photographs?

For furniture items, please email, text me or bring in photographs of your items. You can also send photos of smaller items which can be a general photo of a group of items. Alternatively you can bring them straight in to our rooms as long as you do not mind me not accepting unsuitable items.

How often do you conduct the sales?

We conduct monthly sales.

If I have a large amount of items, can you come out & inspect at a property?

For large house lots & estates, I will be happy to personally inspect the items at your property

What are your opening hours?

We open Monday to Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm. Closed for lunch: 12.30 to 1.30 each day. We have an intercom on the front door which you can press & talk through if the front door is closed.

What is your commission rate?

16.5% inc GST & a Lot fee of $11 per Lot (charged at each sale the item is offered)

What items do you accept for sale?

We sell mainly antiques, items of quality, rarity & collectables but also retro (classic 1950’s & 1960’s.) Our range is huge inc furniture, Jewellery, Militaria (inc guns & weapons), lighting, rugs, Numismatics, stamps, ephemera, Chinese & oriental items, Art , clocks, taxidermy, Religious items, advertising, ceramics, glass, Toys, , books, radios & gramophones, 1960’s onwards vinyl records, plus much much more inc decorative items

When are sale proceeds paid?

We will send out cheques or bank transfer from 2 to 3 weeks after a sale.

When do you accept items for sale?

We can accept items for sale from 2 days after the previous sale.

When do you cut off entries before the next sale?

We accept items from shortly after the previous sale up until 2 weeks before the next sale. I will put the cut-off date on the home page

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