RUDD’S AUCTIONEERS, 87 BREE STREET, CAPE TOWN
Tel (021) 426-0384 Fax (021) 424-8238
BUYERS CONDITIONS OF SALE
- The highest bidder shall be the purchaser. Should any
dispute arise the Auctioneer shall have the absolute discretion
to put up the disputed lot or to declare the purchaser.
The Auctioneer’s decision is final in all cases.
- The Auctioneer has the right to advance the bidding at
his absolute discretion. Normal increments are at a rate
of approximately 10%.
- RUDD’S have the right to refuse
any bid, to divide any lot, to combine any two or more lots
and to withdraw any lots from the sale without any given
reason.
- All lots are sold as shown with all faults, imperfections
and errors of any description. Neither RUDD’S
nor the seller being in any way responsible for the genuineness
and authenticity, errors of description of any lot or lots,
or any fault or defect however caused. No warranty whatsoever
is given by RUDD’S or any seller
to any buyer in respect of any lot and any implied conditions
or warranties are hereby excluded. Care is taken to ensure
that any statement as to origin, date, age, attribution
and condition is reliable and accurate, but all such statements
are statements of opinion are not to be taken as representation
of fact. The absence of any reference to the condition of
a lot does not imply that the lot is free from imperfections.
A bid shall be taken as proof that the Buyer has made himself
fully acquainted with the lots for which he bids.
- All accounts are payable on the day of the sale and if
not paid on that day are liable to a charge of 10% for collection.
All purchases must be collected from the Auction Premises
within 24 hours from the end of the sale. Any lot not collected
within the period advised will be stored at the purchaser’s
expense at the rate of R100-00 per day per lot plus VAT.
- Prospective Buyers must register with RUDD’S
prior to bidding at auction. Full name or business name,
permanent postal address, telephone number, email address
and cell number must be provided. RUDD’S
may from time to time request ID numbers or proof of identity.
- On the fall of the hammer responsibility for items sold
will pass to the Buyer. RUDD’S may not be held responsible
for any loss or damage that may occur to items left at their
premises. Any risk passes to the Buyer.
- RUDD’S Vendu Roll is final. No
dispute will be taken into consideration as to the correctness
of same.
- Any estimates given or shown by RUDD’S
are a considered opinion and provided only as a guide to
prospective Buyers. They have no bearing or relation to
reserve prices if any.
- The Buyer shall pay a premium of 15% (inclusive of VAT)
on the hammer price of each and every lot. This charge will
be added to the Buyer’s invoice.
INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
1. Commission Bids:- RUDD’S
will execute absentee bids for prospective buyers. This
service is free. Bids must be received no later than 24
hours prior to the auction. Bids must be in writing. RUDD’S
will endeavour to purchase as cheaply as possible but
cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions
by any member of staff.
2. Telephone Bids:- RUDD’S
are willing to undertake telephone bids for Catalogue
Sales. Telephone bids must be placed no later than 24
hours prior to the auction. No guarantee as to availability
of line can be given. Lines are booked on a first come
first serve basis.
RUDD’S cannot be held responsible
for any losses arising from this form of communication.
Please note: Telephone
bids will only be accepted for lots that have a lower
estimate over R3000
CHARLES RUDD is an Appointed Appraiser
for the District of the Cape and is able to carry out Valuations
for Estates, Insurance and Family Division.
CHARLES RUDD AUCTIONEERS t/a RUDD’S |
