Buying at Auction
Whether you are new to buying or selling with Sean Eacrett Antiques, Auctions and Restoration we would like to welcome you and hope this simple guide may be of some help. When you come to one of our events you can get all the support you need by approaching any member of staff and explaining that you are new to our auctions. Our team will gladly help you through the simple processes. Sean Eacrett Antiques, Auctions and Restoration has a range of specialist and general sale auctions. Auctions are an exciting way of buying and we make the process as easy as possible.
The following is a simple guide to getting the most from your visit to us.
The first step in buying at auction is to find out when they are on, check out our upcoming auctions page to see our future dates and catalogues. We also hold specialist sales when required.
There are two different types of auctions.
The Live Event: This is where you are at your computer, tablet or mobile device (there can be issues about connectivity and sound). The auctioneer will be live selling the items and will either have audio or video or both available where you can listen and watch the sale live and bid live. If you cannot take in all or none of the auction you can leave an AUTO BID. This can be as high as you like as NOBODY will see that bid.
The Timed Auction: A timed online-only auction is automated and takes place solely online throughout. The bidding for each lot is opened at a predetermined level set by the auctioneer, for a set period. During this period you will be able to see the current highest bid on each lot. You may place a higher bid at the pre-determined bidding increment. Bidders are automatically informed by email if they are the winning bidder, or if they have been outbid by another competing bidder. At the end of the defined bidding period, if the highest bid offered meets the minimum price designated by the Auctioneer. (i.e. the seller’s reserve price), the lot is sold. Bidding on all lots in a timed online auction will close at a specified time and lots will sell at stepped times ( i.e. lot 1 finishes at 6pm, Lot 2 finishes 20 – 30 seconds later). If a bid is placed on a lot within a specific time before closing, the bidding may automatically be extended for a set period to facilitate the last-minute bidding. The length of extended bidding is set by the Auctioneer prior to the opening of the auction
You can call us on (057) 8626290 or (086) 2640459 or email us: sean@ashgrovegroup.ie
If you attend our sales, ask to sign up for free email reminders or email ‘ALERT’ to request an email to sinead@ashgrovegroup.ie We’ll send an email to alert you to a forthcoming sale when the catalogue is online. You can also sign up to email alert on our web site. Your email address is used solely for auction info and is not given to any third party.
There is ample free car parking adjacent to our auction rooms in Ballybrittas for all clients and refreshments are available in our Tea Rooms in Ballybrittas on auction days. If you are unable to attend the auction in person then we are happy to carry out commission bids on your behalf. Lots will be purchased for the lowest possible price allowing for reserves and competing bids. If you would rather bid on the telephone, then this can easily be arranged. No extra charge is applied but there is a minimum lot value of €100 necessary to book a telephone bid. Lines are limited so are booked on a first come first served basis. Commission bids may also be left via online., please let us know these by 4 p.m. the day before the auction.
At Sean Eacrett Auctions we welcome online bidding and frequently have hundreds of online bidders registered for each auctions from all corners of the world. We recommend carriers to ship your items. All details for shipping can be found here. We are also happy to assist with condition reports, extra images of lots and any other information needed by distance bidders. Internet bidders bidding live or leaving commission bids online will be charged an additional 3% + VAT, this is paid to the live bidding host. Sean Eacrett auctions list all our auctions online as well as at the auction event itself.
All goods must be paid for on the Friday following the sale. We accept payment by debit card or credit card, bank transfer or cash. CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS A METHOD OF PAYMENT There is no surcharge on any credit card and business debit card payments. As long as the goods are paid for on the Friday following the sale, we are happy to kept them until the following Wednesday at no additional charge if organised with us. After this, storage charges will apply unless agreed with us.
A buyer’s premium rate of 20% + VAT of the hammer price is bidding direct with our auction house. Internet bidders bidding live or leaving commission bids online will be charged an additional 3% which is paid to the live bidding host.
Responsibility for a purchased lot shall pass at the fall of the hammer to the buyer, however, legal title shall not pass until The Auctioneer is in possession of cleared funds in payment for that lot.
The following is a simple guide to getting the most from your visit to us.
The first step in buying at auction is to find out when they are on, check out our upcoming auctions page to see our future dates and catalogues. We also hold specialist sales when required.
There are two different types of auctions.
The Live Event: This is where you are at your computer, tablet or mobile device (there can be issues about connectivity and sound). The auctioneer will be live selling the items and will either have audio or video or both available where you can listen and watch the sale live and bid live. If you cannot take in all or none of the auction you can leave an AUTO BID. This can be as high as you like as NOBODY will see that bid.
The Timed Auction: A timed online-only auction is automated and takes place solely online throughout. The bidding for each lot is opened at a predetermined level set by the auctioneer, for a set period. During this period you will be able to see the current highest bid on each lot. You may place a higher bid at the pre-determined bidding increment. Bidders are automatically informed by email if they are the winning bidder, or if they have been outbid by another competing bidder. At the end of the defined bidding period, if the highest bid offered meets the minimum price designated by the Auctioneer. (i.e. the seller’s reserve price), the lot is sold. Bidding on all lots in a timed online auction will close at a specified time and lots will sell at stepped times ( i.e. lot 1 finishes at 6pm, Lot 2 finishes 20 – 30 seconds later). If a bid is placed on a lot within a specific time before closing, the bidding may automatically be extended for a set period to facilitate the last-minute bidding. The length of extended bidding is set by the Auctioneer prior to the opening of the auction
You can call us on (057) 8626290 or (086) 2640459 or email us: sean@ashgrovegroup.ie
If you attend our sales, ask to sign up for free email reminders or email ‘ALERT’ to request an email to sinead@ashgrovegroup.ie We’ll send an email to alert you to a forthcoming sale when the catalogue is online. You can also sign up to email alert on our web site. Your email address is used solely for auction info and is not given to any third party.
There is ample free car parking adjacent to our auction rooms in Ballybrittas for all clients and refreshments are available in our Tea Rooms in Ballybrittas on auction days. If you are unable to attend the auction in person then we are happy to carry out commission bids on your behalf. Lots will be purchased for the lowest possible price allowing for reserves and competing bids. If you would rather bid on the telephone, then this can easily be arranged. No extra charge is applied but there is a minimum lot value of €100 necessary to book a telephone bid. Lines are limited so are booked on a first come first served basis. Commission bids may also be left via online., please let us know these by 4 p.m. the day before the auction.
At Sean Eacrett Auctions we welcome online bidding and frequently have hundreds of online bidders registered for each auctions from all corners of the world. We recommend carriers to ship your items. All details for shipping can be found here. We are also happy to assist with condition reports, extra images of lots and any other information needed by distance bidders. Internet bidders bidding live or leaving commission bids online will be charged an additional 3% + VAT, this is paid to the live bidding host. Sean Eacrett auctions list all our auctions online as well as at the auction event itself.
All goods must be paid for on the Friday following the sale. We accept payment by debit card or credit card, bank transfer or cash. CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS A METHOD OF PAYMENT There is no surcharge on any credit card and business debit card payments. As long as the goods are paid for on the Friday following the sale, we are happy to kept them until the following Wednesday at no additional charge if organised with us. After this, storage charges will apply unless agreed with us.
A buyer’s premium rate of 20% + VAT of the hammer price is bidding direct with our auction house. Internet bidders bidding live or leaving commission bids online will be charged an additional 3% which is paid to the live bidding host.
Responsibility for a purchased lot shall pass at the fall of the hammer to the buyer, however, legal title shall not pass until The Auctioneer is in possession of cleared funds in payment for that lot.
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