PROFESSIONAL FEES

SALES BY AUCTION IN DERBY, LONDON OR ELSEWHERE

Cavendish's vendor commission rates are highly competitive, and for larger properties (total consignment values above approximately £5,000) or for individual rarities, these rates can be negotiable. In the first instance, please e-mail James Grimwood-Taylor or Ken Baker at Cavendish with details of the items you have for sale;

SALES BY PRIVATE TREATY

Commission rates vary according to the amount of work involved. Cavendish will provide quotations by arrangement.

VALUATION FEES

These fees vary, being charged by the hour plus any out-of-pocket expenses, but they will normally be refunded in full in the event of the material being sold by Cavendish within 6 months of the valuation being undertaken by their experts.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Most charges for UK and EC vendors are subject to VAT at the current rate.

Each lot is received for sale subject to the "Philatelic Auctioneers' standard terms and conditions of sale" and the Terms and condition of sale of Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd. as published in the catalogues and on this site.

Each lot will be sold subject to the standard Cavendish reserve minimum of 66% of printed estimate, unless the contrary is expressed in writing by the vendor. Written instructions as to the reserves (if any) must reach us at least 7 days before the date of sale and must be confirmed after receipt of notification of lot numbers. All reserves should be in sterling (gross).

The auctioneer will not be responsible for the loss or damage to stamps received inadequately mounted or arranged.

Overseas vendors must contact us prior to despatching material for sale to ensure that the method of transit complies with the requirements of our insurance cover.

Errors and omissions excepted.