Information for buyers

All lots will be offered and sold subject to the Conditions of Sale which appear in the auction catalogue as well as any Glossary and posted or oral announcement. By bidding at auction, bidders are bound by those Conditions and Glossary, as amended by any oral announcement or posted notices, which together form the contract of sale between the successful bidder (buyer), Waddington's™ or Joyner™, and the consignor (seller) of the lot.

Descriptions or photographs of lots are not warranties and each lot is sold "as is" in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.

A premium of 18% of the successful bid price of each lot is paid by the buyer as part of the total purchase price.

Ontario Retail Sales Tax is charged on all purchases, whether picked up or delivered in Ontario, unless the buyer completes a valid exemption form at the time of purchase.

All lots are subject to Goods and Services Tax on the hammer price and on the buyer's premium.

Please note that bidding will be in Canadian dollars.

In no event will Waddington's™ or Joyner™ be liable for damage to glass or picture frames.

Bidding
To bid in person at the auction, you must register for a bidding number by showing identification acceptable to the Auctioneer upon entering the salesroom. Your number will identify you if you are the successful bidder number. Banking information may be requested by Waddington's™ or Joyner™.

You may submit an Absentee Bid Form if you are unable to attend the sale. Please refer to the form in the back of the catalogue for the appropriate forms and further information.

Bidding by telephone, in limited circumstances, can be arranged prior to the sale. While we are pleased to offer absentee and telephone bidding as a service to our clients, and take great care in their commission, the Auctioneer will not be responsible for errors or failure to execute bids.

The Auctioneer may also execute bids on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. The reserve is the confidential minimum price the seller is willing to accept for his or her property, below which it will not be sold.

Payment
Payment for purchases must be by cash, travelers cheque, bank draft, electronic transfer (fee applies), and VISA, Mastercard or American Express (up to $25,000). Canadian clients may also utilize INTERAC direct debit and certified cheque as payment. Joyner™ requires credit cards to be presented in person by the cardholder and therefore will not accept credit card payments over the telephone, however fax authorization arrangements can be made.

Removal of Purchases
The purchaser will be responsible for shipping and insurance expenses. The Auctioneer will, upon request, provide names of professional packer and shippers but will not be responsible or have any liability for providing this information.

Purchases must be cleared within 48 hours of the date of the sale (see Conditions of Sale, conditions 8 to 15).

Clients are advised that packing and/or handling of purchased lots by our employees or agents is undertaken solely as a courtesy for the convenience of clients.