Buying
If you have not bought with us before, we suggest you carefully read the following guide to buying at Morgan O'Driscolls. Our Conditions of Sale may be accessed at any point, which should be read in conjunction with this brief guide. Any queries you may have can be addressed to a member of our staff, who are more than pleased to assist you in any way they can, alternatively you can e-mail us directly to auctionhouse@eircom.net
We operate a paddle bidding system. To bid at auction you will need a paddle number. To register for a paddle you must fill in and sign a bidders registration form. You may be asked to supply identification upon registration, particularly for first time bidders, by way of passport, driving licence together with a credit card. Always allow plenty of time to register. Should you need to clarify anything you are unsure about, please feel free to call a member of our staff,
+353 28 22338 or +353 86 2472425 (48 hours prior to the auction)
+353 87 1277472 or +353 86 2472425 (during viewing times)
who are more than pleased to assist you in any way they can, alternatively you can e-mail us directly to auctionhouse@eircom.net
Lots are offered for sale in numerical order as they appear in your catalogue. We offer for sale an estimated 80-100 lots per hour. We strongly recommend that you arrive in plenty of time before the lot you are wishing to bid on is up for sale. Bids are increased at the Auctioneers discretion by approximately 10% of the bid price. To bid, raise you paddle clearly and promptly, allowing sufficient time for the Auctioneer to note your number upon the success of your bid. It is important to note your paddle number, as this will be your reference for later payment.
Absentee Bidding
If you cannot attend an auction in person, Morgan O'Drsicolls can bid on your behalf, acting upon your instructions to secure an item for you at the lowest possible price This is a free service which enables you to fill out an Absentee Bid Form, detailing your bids, giving your price limit for any specific lot, requesting Morgan O'Drsicolls without legal obligation of any kind, to bid on your behalf. Purchasers premium incl. VAT will be payable on the hammer price in the event of a successful bid. Any bids telephoned in may be asked for a credit card reference to secure the bid. All bids must be received within 1 hour prior the sale in order to ensure their execution.
An alternative to written bids is telephone bidding. As the number of telephone lines is limited, early booking is recommended. (We also recommend that you leave an “emergency cover” bid in case we are unable to reach you by telephone.)
The buyer shall pay the Auctioneer a commission at the rate of 15% on the Hammer Price excl. of VAT @21% on all individual lots.
All purchases must be paid for within two calendar days of the sale. Our payment terms are cash, bankers draft or cheque* drawn on an Irish Bank. Cheques should be vouched to the satisfaction of the Auctioneers prior to sale. We also accept the following Credit Cards: Visa & Mastercard subject to a credit card surcharge of 2% of the total invoice value & American Express subject to a surcharge of 3.65%. Debit card payments by way of Laser are not subject to a surcharge, however the cardholder in person can only make the payment. Bank Transfer details are available on request. Goods will only be released upon clearance through the bank of all monies due.
*Cheques take a minimum of five working days to clear the bank unless you have a cheque clearance facility with Morgan O'Drsicolls.
Collection of purchases is at the responsibility of the buyer. We are happy to assist the buyer in recommending a carrier, however goods remain at the buyers risk from the fall of the hammer. Purchases may may collected during and up to 11pm on the day of the sale and up to 12 noon the day following the sale at the auction venue. Goods remaining uncollected after this time may be subject to storage & handling charges, therefore it is important that you make collection within the designated time, as detailed in the important information for purchasers in your sale catalogue. If you are unable to remove your item immediately you will need to arrange storage and/or shipping. For international deliveries an export licence may be required. This is a guide only to buying at Morgan O'Drsicolls, should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact a member of our staff.
MORGAN O'DRISCOLL FINE ART & ANTIQUES AUCTIONEERS
Cork Road, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. Tel: +353 28 22338 / +353 86 2472425 Fax: +353 28 23601 e-mail: auctionhouse@eircom.net