CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. BIDDING
The highest bidder to be the Purchaser and no bidding shall be retracted after the hammer has fallen. The Auctioneers reserve the right to refuse any bidding and in the event of any dispute the Auctioneers shall have the absolute discretion to either settle such dispute or to re-offer the lot immediately.
2. RESERVES
All lots are put up for sale subject to any reserve price imposed by the Vendor, and to the right of the Vendor to bid either personally or by any other person, who may be the Auctioneer.
3. DESCRIPTION
The description of the various lots is believed to be correct. For the guidance of Purchasers, the approximate number of bales in each lot is given in the catalogue, unless an exact number is stated, but it must be emphasised that this information is given for guidance only. No warranty as to weight, quality or condition can be given, and an intending purchaser must, without exception, inspect any lot in which he is interested and raise any queries with the Auctioneers before the lot is sold.
4. PAYMENT
Payment may be made by Debit Card, Bank Transfer, Cash or Cheque. All lots must be paid for on receipt of invoice. No cash payments in excess of £8,000 will be accepted, and proof of identity is required for all cash payments in excess of £4,000. NO LOT CAN BE MOVED UNTIL PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED, WHICH IN THE CASE OF PAYMENT BY CHEQUE MEANS UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CLEARED.
5. METHOD OF SALE
All lots will be sold at "per stack” or “per lot". Prospective purchasers must make their own assessment of weight.
6. REMOVAL All lots must be removed BEFORE 25th MARCH 2025 unless otherwise stated either in the catalogue or at the time of sale. If not so removed, the purchaser shall pay the vendor a penalty of £1 per tonne per week for each week or part week until final clearance. The purchaser shall indemnify the vendor for any damage that may be caused to gates, fences, etc. in the course of the removal of any lot.
7. ORDER OF SALE The Auctioneers intend to sell in the order lotted and as described in the catalogue, but reserve the right to make any alterations, if so requested by a Vendor.
8. LIABILITY OF PURCHASER
Neither the Auctioneers nor the Vendors will be responsible for any lots damaged by fire, accident, or otherwise and all lots are the purchaser's responsibility from the fall of the hammer.
9 FORFEIT OF DEPOSIT
Upon failure of complying with the above conditions money deposited in part payment will be forfeited and the lots which may remain uncleared after the time aforesaid will be sold by public or private sale, without notice to the former Purchaser and the deficiency (if any) by such sale, together with all charges attending the same, shall be made good by the defaulter.
10. SALE AFTER AUCTION
In the event of non-sale in the Sale Room, any further negotiation must be made through the Auctioneers as Agents of the Vendor. These conditions of sale will apply, subject to any arrangement to the contrary.
11. TRANSFER OF LOTS
In all cases of transfer of lots, the original Purchaser will be held responsible for complying with all conditions.
12. GENERAL NOTES
The Auctioneers will be pleased to supply additional information on any particular lots, as far as they are able, as to the tonnage, quality and position, and arrangements necessary for its removal. The Auctioneers will also be pleased to carry out any written commissions and will purchase lots as cheaply as allowed by other bidders.
13. INSURANCE
Buyers are reminded that each lot is their responsibility from the fall of the hammer and that insurance cover should be taken at once.
NOTES:
ALL LOTS TO BE SOLD ‘PER LOT’ UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
ASSISTANCE TO LOAD WILL BE GIVEN ON AT LEAST 24 HOURS’ NOTICE, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE
NO LOTS MAY BE REMOVED UNTIL PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED IN FULL
IT IS POSSIBLE TO BID AT THIS SALE EITHER IN PERSON (LIVE) OR ONLINE. ALSO, WE WILL BE PLEASED TO CARRY OUT BIDS ON BEHALF OF PROSPECTIVE BUYERS IF ONLINE BIDDING PRESENTS PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND.
TO REGSITER TO BID GO TO: www.tsauction.co.uk/hay-straw-auctions
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE EVER-RISING INCIDENCE OF RURAL CRIME MANY FARMS IMPLEMENT SECURITY PROVISIONS SO PROSPECTIVE BUYERS WILL NEED TO PHONE TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO VIEW