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A Reserve (sometimes known as an Upset Price) is the figure below which an item will not be sold

The Auctioneers' charges are set down in the Terms & Conditions of Engagement. Commission is only payable when an item is sold but there are small standing charges due every time a lot is offered

The Auctioneers invariably provide pre-auction estimates for the information of prospective buyers. These are very much a matter of opinion and their accuracy can in no way be guaranteed and you are encouraged to make your own assessments of worth.

Yes, but we like to be assured that they are in working order.

There is no minimum commission

Clark's of Amersham have considerable experience in handling everything from valuable antiques to routine household goods and their home removals service operates throughout the UK and mainland Europe

Ultimately, a reserve is set by the seller but this is usually done in consultation with the auctioneers

Sellers can generally expect to receive their proceeds approximately fourteen days after each auction

Yes. We recommend you make an appointment to see the valuer concerned and where appropriate, home visits can be organised if it is impractical to bring the goods in for assessment

No: but we have extensive contacts and are happy to make appropriate recommendations

These are printed in each catalogue, they are on display in the Auction Rooms and can be viewed on our website

Yes: but charges will be incurred and these are set down in the Terms & Conditions of Engagement

Yes: but please ensure that we have your full banking particulars

Some members of the organisation will say "we handle virtually anything except ex-husbands and fur coats" We do now sell fur coats but if it breathes, cries, complains or needs feeding - it comes under the heading of livestock... and this is not our area of expertise

These are printed in each catalogue, they are on display in the Auction Rooms and can be viewed on our website

We account to sellers approximately fourteen days after each auction with particulars of individual price realisations, although you are welcome to telephone in the meantime with a request for this information. Please have your client number available when you call

VAT is payable on all charges at the prevailing rate

No. We act as agents only and are not dealers

If items fail to attract our minimum bid, they will not be re-entered for another auction. They must therefore be collected by the seller or alternatively, we can make arrangements for their disposal. Sometimes, this will incur carriage/disposal charges but you will be advised beforehand of this potential expense. Where goods under reserve have failed to sell, they can often be re-entered in a subsequent auction

We require a small contribution towards photography. This is optional and the valuer concerned will discuss this with you when entering your goods for sale. Charges depend upon the type and location of the promotion

Always - whether this is in respect of an item left with us for appraisal or goods consigned for auction

There are no storage charges for goods held on our premises; although charges are incurred by buyers who fail to collect their purchases within prescribed time limits

We can arrange for the entire contents of a property to be cleared and will sell by auction any items of commercially saleable value; and the remainder will be consigned to the local authority for destruction

The carriers will remove all rubbish, when instructed but we do not generally sweep out premises after the removal of furniture and other effects

The seller pays for all transport costs

We will send you an Information Pack, which contains an application form and a pre-paid envelope for your response

Our staff will be happy to assist