Antiques

Buyers Frequently Asked Questions

How do I buy from Halfway Auctions?

Simply follow these easy steps

  1. Firstly you must register with us and we issue you with a Bidders number. This is free of charge at Halfway Auctions.
  2. You then look around the auction room during the viewing period, making a note of any items you want to bid on. We also suggest you make a note of the limit you wish to spend per item.
  3. Once the auction is underway and the item you wish to bid on is announced, raise your bidders card or catalogue to indicate to the auctioneer that you are bidding. If you are outbid and wish to continue bidding again indicate to the auctioneer that you are bidding. Please note that there is a 15% buyers premium charged on each lot.
  4. If you have successfully purchased any lots and you decide to leave, please settle your account in the office where you will be given a receipt.
  5. You hand this receipt to a porter at the packing area who will collect your items from the saleroom for you.
  6. Feel free to use any packaging provided to ensure your items are safe and secure.
What if I cannot attend the auction?

Simply pick up a catalogue and a bidding slip or ask a member of staff for one during viewing. Fill the slip in with the item number, your maximum bid and contact details and hand to a member of staff. Ring the day after the sale to see if your bid is successful, and arrange a collection time.

What if I cannot attend the viewing and the auction?

We always urge people to try to view the items so they are happy with what they are bidding for. If you are unable to attend the viewing and the auction, you can view the catalogue of items (with pictures) on this website or/and call a member of staff who will be happy to describe the item and answer any questions you may have. We can then fill in a bidding slip for you and the auctioneer will bid on your behalf, we will then notify you if you are successful within an hour of the completion of the sale.

Can I bid over the phone?

Yes we will accept phone bids on any items. We will contact you approximately five lots prior to the item you are interested in.

What if I am unable to collect the item?

If you are the successful purchaser of any lots we can arrange transport or posting of the item. This service is at your cost. Please contact us before the day of sale to give the relevant information.

How Can I Pay?

We accept cash, and a cheque with a bankers card on the night of the sale. We can take payments by post but please do not send cash through the post. (Large amounts will have to be arranged before bidding).

Buyers Terms & Conditions of Purchase

  1. The Purchaser to be the highest bidder who will pay the hammer price plus a premium of 15%.

  2. In the case of a dispute the Lot may be re-offered at the discretion of the Auctioneer who shall be the sole arbitrator.

  3. Each purchaser shall register with the Auctioneers giving their Name, Address and Telephone number.

  4. All purchases must be paid for, in full, and no lots may be removed until such payments have cleared.

  5. Payments are accepted in Cash, Cheque with cheque guarantee card. Payment by cheques for large amounts by prior agreement.

  6. The Auctioneers act as agents for the Vendor and reserve the right to bid on their behalf on Lots offered subject to reserve.

  7. Commission bids are accepted by the Auctioneers who undertake to purchase the lots on the bidders behalf at the best advantage. Lots purchased by absent buyers will be consigned at the Auctioneers earliest convenience at packing and postage charges to be agreed.

  8. All electrical appliances have to be compliance with current regulations, for safety, wiring, fuses and plugs. But this does not guarantee them to be in working order.

General Information

  • All sales start at 6pm unless otherwise stated
  • Items for inclusion into any of the sales can be brought in any Wednesday to Friday (2pm - 5pm) but not on viewing or sale days
  • If you are unable to attend, please call Philip Chester on 07508 427 088 to make alternative arrangements
  • Viewing times for the regular Wednesday auctions are the Tuesday (2pm - 8pm) and from 2pm Wednesday prior to the start of sale at 6pm
  • Viewing times for Special Sales to be announced

Vendors

  • Furniture
  • Ceramics
  • Glassware
  • Antiques
  • Jewellery
  • Lorna Bailey
  • Anita Harris
  • Spode
  • Beswick
  • Pictures & Prints
  • Household Goods
  • Collectors Items
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