All collections are by appointment only 

Care is taken to ensure that any statements as to authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate, but all such statements are statements of opinion and are not to be taken as statements or representations of fact. Barry L Hawkins reserve the right, in forming their opinion, to consult and rely upon any expert or authority reasonably considered by them to be reliable. All clients are advised they are entering into a contract with Barry L Hawkins Independent Auctioneers and Valuers under English Law and Jurisdiction.

1. The Buyer 
The highest bidder to be the buyer. If any dispute arises, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to settle it and to put any disputed lot up again for sale. 

2. Buyer Identification 
Buyers are requested to register in advance of the sale in order to avoid delay in clearing purchases. Goods will not be cleared until full payments have been received or cheques cleared. Barry L Hawkins will not accept commission bids for any unregistered buyers. 

3. Buyer’s Premium 
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a buyer’s premium at the rate of 15% plus VAT.   Internet bidding incurs an additional 5% plus VAT charge. 

VAT is charged on Barry L Hawkins’ services NOT on the goods and is payable at the standard rate set by the UK government. 

4. Payment 
Immediately on the fall of the hammer, all lots shall be at the sole risk and expense of the respective purchasers. 

All Bidders need to pay and arrange collection of smalls within 5 working days of the auction. Furniture buyers need to pay and collect within 3 working days of its sale day. 

Failure to pay for goods within six weeks of the auction will result in the sale being rescinded. The defaulting buyer will also be blocked from bidding at future Barry L Hawkins auctions.

5. Methods of Payment 
Cash, debit card, credit card or direct bank payment. 
UK Debit cards incur no extra charge. All credit and international debit cards incur an additional 3% charge. 

Personal cheques will only be accepted at the discretion of Barry L Hawkins and on the understanding that NO goods will be released until bank clearance of the cheque has completed. 

6. Collection / Shipment of Goods 
If you are successful in winning a lot, you have 5 working days after the auction sale to pay and collect your lots.  However, if you live out of the area and require shipment or postage then our in-house packers Jentel Packing will be happy to provide you with a quote for your lots.

Jentel Packing can be contacted by phone on 01268 776777 or via email enquiries@jentelpacking.co.uk for further information please see their website www.jentelpacking.co.uk

7. Loss or Damages

All buyers / couriers must check their purchases prior to departure from the auction. Barry L Hawkins will accept no claims for loss or damage thereafter. 

8. Third Party Liability 
Every person at Barry L Hawkins Auctions shall be deemed to be there at his own risk. They shall have no claim against Barry L Hawkins in respect to any accident which may occur or injury, damage or loss howsoever caused. 

9. Rights of Admission 
The right is reserved to refuse admission to the auction premises and may be used by Barry L Hawkins without giving a reason. 

10. Selling Rate 
Lots are sold at approximately 100 lots per hour

Important information:

 This sale is a dispersal sale of a family butchers which is being conducted as a timed online auction. 

Viewings are strictly by appointment only 

Collections will be by appointment only 

BUYERS PREMIUM 15% + VAT

PLEASE NOTE IF YOUR FINAL BID SHOWS RESERVE NOT MET, THIS BID WILL STILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE VENDOR TO SEE IF THEY WISH TO ACCEPT THE BID OR NOT.  ONCE THE SALE HAS ENDED WE WILL LET YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL OR NOT. 

ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS SEEN  - VIEWING IS ADVISED PRIOR TO THE AUCTION. VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT THE WEEK COMMENCING 22 MARCH. 

SALE CURRENCY: GBP

VAT: All lots are subject to VAT @ 20% unless otherwise stated

BUYERS PREMIUM: All lots are subject to buyers premium at the following rate:

15% + vat

REGISTERING: All bidders must register with I-bidder / BidSpotter to be able to bid at the auction.

PAYMENT: All lots must be paid for in full by 5pm on the Friday following the sale

COLLECTION: Due to the coronavirus please contact us to make collection arrangements.  All lots must be collected within 10 days of the sale ending or the lots will be re-entered without reserve at the next auction.

MISREPRESENTATION: Whilst every effort has been made to provide reliable information. Burnley Auctioneers do not warrant the information contained herein and prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection as to its correctness.

All lots are sold as seen. No warranty implied or given.