Buying

You can make a purchase at Dominic Winter Auctioneers by using any of the following methods:

In person: Being present at the auction provides the convenience of being able to remove the lots that you have purchased when the sale ends, provided you choose to pay by credit or debit card, guaranteed cheque or cash. Please bring your own boxes as we are unable to provide these for you.

Online bidding: You can bid live online at our auctions via our own website (dominicwinter.co.uk) after completing the registration process or alternatively you can live bid on the-saleroom.com or invaluable.com

Please note successful bids made via live bidding cannot be invoiced or paid for until the day after an auction. A live bidding fee will be added to your invoice as follows:

• Dominic Winter website: 3% + VAT
• Invaluable.com : 3% + VAT, subject to a minimum of the UK equivalent of $10 per lot
• the-saleroom : 4.95% + VAT

Commission bid: Also called an 'Absentee bid'. A member of our staff will bid on your behalf and attempt to purchase the lot as cheaply as is permitted by other bids or reserves. Commission bids can be posted or or emailed to us (please remember to provide your full name and address), or you can enter a commission bid on our website after completing the registration process. 

Telephone bid: You can contact our office to arrange a telephone bid. A member of our staff will telephone you a few minutes before bidding commences on your specified lot and will bid on your behalf, according to your instructions. This service is normally only available on lots with a minimum pre-sale estimated value of £300.

Increments: Our bidding increments are as follows:

Payment

By Cheque : Sterling (please allow 5 working days for the cheque to clear before collection of purchases)

Cash: Payments can be made at the Cashier's office, either during or after the auction. No credit or debit card payments will be accepted via phone unless by prior arrangements with the auctioneers. We will accept card payments in person at the auction rooms if presented with the relevant ID confirming address details.

Overseas payment: Due to the high bank charges levied on many foreign cheques, we request payment is made by the following method:

By direct transfer to our bank: Bank details will be supplied with invoices.

By Credit Card: There are no charges for paying by credit card and this method is only available by PRIOR ARRANGEMENT DIRECTLY WITH THE AUCTION HOUSE and a maximum figure is applicable on request. We do not accept American Express.

Commission rates: Most purchases are subject to a Buyer Premium (commission) of 22% of the 'hammer' price. If the lot is marked with an asterisk (*) in the catalogue then the lot is subject to VAT on the Buyer Premium and the total Buyer Premium will be 26.4%.

Collection: Purchases can be paid for and collected on the day of auction or within 2 weeks.