Auction Times
Please note that all of our auctions are set for UK time and will be advertised as such.
Our upcoming December auction is set to have lots ending from 6pm on Sunday the 29th of December.
Bidding
Lot ending times are staggered by 30 seconds in between each lot and end times will be increased by 5 minutes for every bid received within 5 minutes of the lot ending time to prevent bid sniping.
With staggered ending times it can be difficult to keep track of multiple lots at once, to avoid this we recommend placing an Auto-bid for the highest amount you would bid for the item as soon as you can in the auction. This can be done simply by adding an amount into the "Max Bid" bar on the lot page.
Fees
We are required by law to show a total figure for all fees and taxes payable by UK bidders.
This percentage is made up of several parts.
Buyer's premium is 15% plus VAT = 18% inc tax for all.
If you are outside the UK, this is what you pay on all items*
Some items are subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price in the UK only.
For all items shipped outside the UK after purchase, fees will be between 18-21.6% (depending on the fee option you select when registering*)
Registration
When registering through the Easy Live Auction website you can select a £3 flat fee or 3% of your winning bids.
If you register through the Soundgas Auctions website the option for £3 flat fee will not be available.
If you intend to bid in the auction select the flat fee.
If you just want to browse/watch rather than bid then the percentage option is fine (you will not be charged unless you bid and win).
Condition Reports
In our Timed auctions Caveat Emptor applies so please get in touch with any questions if you are in any doubt about an item before bidding. We are testing as much as possible and updating listings up until the auction. If we know something is non-functional this will be stated as clearly as possible. If no mention is made of functionality or testing, you must assume the item is untested. The majority of items have not been serviced but the listing will display any known servicing work. If you are in doubt please ask for more information at least 24 hours before the auction.
Shipping Quotes
In many cases we will be able to ship or deliver your items to you. If you require an approximate quote then please use the calculator at parcel.dhl.co.uk as DHL deal with most of our shipping. There will be a modest packing charge added to this. For large or very valuable items we can provide information as needed - please get in touch. We may elect to use an independent van driver for larger items and multiple lots within the UK.
More Information:
This info can also be found in the Buying section of the site. However, if anything is unclear or if you have questions please don't hesitate to get in touch via the contact form.