Buying at Arthur Johnson

Why Arthur Johnson and Sons?

There is an enormous range of furnishings and other items to choose from each week. Many customers imaginatively mix antiques with contemporary furnishings in their homes by buying from our various salerooms.

The saleroom atmosphere is unique and we make the buying process as easy as possible for you. Friendly advice is always available.

We are very much aware that buying at auction can seem a daunting process but we are sure that you will find it both enjoyable and rewarding. There is a particular feeling of excitement and achievement in buying at auction for the first time.

 

Information for Buyers

Saturday Auction times

Please note that all our Saturday auctions run simultaneously. The starting lot numbers in each saleroom are as follows:

Saleroom 1	starts at Lot 1	@ 10.00am
Saleroom 2	starts at Lot 601	@ 10.00am
Saleroom 3 & 4	starts at Lot 1301	@ 9.30am
Saleroom 5	starts at Lot 1901	@ 9.30am
Saleroom 6 (when operating)	starts at Lot 3001

 

      

Viewing

All salerooms are open for viewing between 2.00pm and 6.45pm every Friday. Viewing can also take place on the day of sale from 9.00am.

 

Bidding Cards

Prospective buyers are requested to complete a buyer registration form at our Accounts Office and to collect a numbered bidding card prior to the sale.  The card can be used in any of our auction rooms but only for this week’s auctions.  When bidding please have the number ready to hold up should the lot be sold to you.  When you have finished buying the card should be destroyed.  In the event of loss please inform the Accounts Office immediately.

 

Absentee Bids

If you are unable to attend the sale you can leave an absentee bid by completing one of the special forms which are available at the Accounts Office or in the salerooms.  You should fill in the lot number, description and the maximum price you are prepared to pay.  Please ensure that the lot number is correct and that you have given us your full address with at least one contact telephone number.  We will use our best endeavours to buy the lots for you as cheaply as possible allowing for other bidders and any reserve prices.  Conditions under which we accept commission absentee bids are set out on the absentee bid form.  A member of our staff will be pleased to advise you of the approximate time which a lot may be sold and we recommend that you telephone us to establish whether you have been successful thereafter.

 

Payment

We accept payment by cash, cheques supported by a valid cheque guarantee card, Visa, and Mastercard credit cards, Maestro and most debit cards. Note: Payment by Credit Card will be subject to a charge of 1.5% (vat inclusive), with the exception of American Express cards for which the handling charge is 3% (vat inclusive). There are no additional charges for payment by Debit Card.
All goods must be paid for before 2.00 p.m. on the day of sale.  All goods should be removed either by 2.00 p.m. on the day of sale or between 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. on the following Monday.  If you envisage having any problems with clearance of items please let us know prior to the sale so that we can help you with arrangements.

 

Condition of Lots

Prospective purchasers are advised that all lots are sold as seen and they should therefore thoroughly check the condition of lots before bidding.

 

Buyers Premium

A Buyers Premium of 17.5% (inclusive of VAT) will be charged on top of the hammer price.

 

VAT

Lots marked with an asterisk in the catalogue are subject to VAT at the current rate on top of the hammer price.

 

Conditions of Sale

Prospective buyers should be aware of the conditions of sale under which Arthur Johnson & Sons operate.  They can be read here.

 

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