Buying at Omega Auctions

Buying is simple, firstly view the catalogue (available two weeks before auction date):
 

• On this site (www.omegaauctions.co.uk)
• On www.the-saleroom.com
• Sign up to our newsletter to receive catalogue by email as soon as it is available
   

Then come along to our pre-sale viewing, which is usually the day before the auction and also a few hours prior to the auction start. If you are unable to attend in person condition reports are available for most lots on request.

Bidding

Bids can be made by the following methods:
 

In person – buyers attending the sale must register at reception prior to bidding. A bidding number will be allocated to each person registering before the auction begins. If you are a first time bidder you will be asked for your name, address and telephone number in order to create your account and will need to provide ID.
 

To place your bid simply raise your bidding card until the auctioneer acknowledges you. The bidding increments are decided by the auctioneer and will usually not exceed 10% of the previous bid. The final bidder purchases the lot. Lots may have a reserve price, which is the confidential minimum selling price previously agreed with the seller. If the bidding fails to reach this price the lot will remain unsold.
 

Absentee bids, also known as written/commission bids - buyers unable to attend a sale can leave commission bids with the auctioneers. Commission forms may be handed to us during the viewing days or sent via email to office@omegaauctions.co.uk by 7pm on the day prior to the sale (please note that we cannot be held responsible for not receiving any bids by email, please telephone to confirm receipt if necessary). We will always endeavour to buy the lot as cheaply as possible on your behalf subject to any other bids or reserve prices.
 

By telephone – prospective purchasers who are unable to attend the sale can may be able to use this method of bidding. A member of our saleroom staff will call prior to the relevant lot coming under the hammer. The client can then bid over the telephone being fully aware of how that particular sale is progressing. Please note that telephone lines are limited, so please book a call with us in advance and by no later than 7pm on the day prior to the sale.
 

Online via the-saleroom.com. Once registered with the-saleroom.com, you can bid from the comfort of your own home, wherever that may be, so long as you have access to the internet.

Buying charges

All charges are inclusive of VAT where applicable.
 

All purchases made in the room are subject to a buyers premium of 18%. This includes telephone bids and absentee bids placed directly with Omega Auctions. 
 

All winning bids placed via any live bidding site (such as the-saleroom.com or liveauctioneers.com) are subject to a buyers premium of 22.5%.

Payment

Payments can be made by:
 

• Cash
• Debit card
• Credit card
• Cheque (you will need to wait for cheque to be cleared before delivery/collection of items)
   

There is a surcharge of 2.4% (inclusive of VAT) for the use of credit cards, however no charge is made for the use of debit cards.

Collection and Delivery

All items should be paid for and collected by 6pm on the day of the sale unless agreed in advance. Commission, telephone and online bids must be paid for and either collected or delivery arranged where applicable, within 2 working days of the sale.
 

Please read our Standard Conditions of Sale for full details of our terms and conditions