HOW TO BUY
You can rely on Ardent Auctions to provide you with a variety of safe and secure purchasing methods. Enquiries from prospective bidders are always welcome and we will enthusiastically answer any questions about the buying process or individual lots you may be interested in. You can buy at an Ardent Auction in a number of ways, all of which are described below.
BID LIVE AT AUCTION
All bidders are required by law to register their details prior to the commencement of bidding at an auction.
This can be done during viewing sessions or on the day of the auction. Each bidder is provided with a unique bidders number. When you wish to bid on an item during the conduct of the auction, simply raise your number and ensure you catch the auctioneer’s attention.
This can be done during viewing sessions or on the day of the auction. Each bidder is provided with a unique bidders number. When you wish to bid on an item during the conduct of the auction, simply raise your number and ensure you catch the auctioneer’s attention.
ONLINE BIDDINGRegister at invaluable.com to bid online live or to leave commission bids. At most auctions you can watch and hear the auction live online. Please be aware that bidding online has an additional 5% plus gst of the final selling price (invaluable Fee). Please don’t hesitate to ask for further images or a condition report on any lot.
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ABSENTEE BIDDINGBidders can leave Ardent an absentee bid over the phone, via email or fill out a form in person. Simply state the maximum price you would like to pay and the lot number, we will attempt to secure it for you at the lowest possible price whilst taking the reserve price and other bids into consideration.
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PHONE BIDDINGWant the thrill of the auction as you bid but can't be there? Book a phone bid before the sale requesting the lots you would like to bid on by phone, we will call you shortly before the lot is being sold. An Ardent staff member will bid on your behalf and will relay your bids to the auctioneer as the item is being auctioned.
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CONDITION REPORTS & DIGITAL IMAGES
If condition reports or additional digital images are not available on our website for the lot you may wish to buy, please contact us and we will be happy to provide any additional information you require.
BUYERS COMMISSION
Each lot is subject to commission on the sale price of 18% plus GST For example:
Hammer price - $100
Commission – 18% of $100 = $118.00
GST – 10% of $18.00 = $1.80
Total price - $119.80
Hammer price - $100
Commission – 18% of $100 = $118.00
GST – 10% of $18.00 = $1.80
Total price - $119.80
PAYMENT
We accept Cash, Debit or VISA and MASTERCARD Credit Cards (there is currently no charge for using Credit / Debit Cards ). If you wish to bid from overseas we will require card details and a scan of a passport or ID card as proof of identity prior to the auction (unless registered through Invaluable).
Payment must me made with in 4 working days (unless prior arrangement's have been made in writing)
Payment must me made with in 4 working days (unless prior arrangement's have been made in writing)
COLLECTION / DELIVERY
It is your responsibility to arrange collection of your purchases within 3 days of the sale. We offer a postage and handling services. This is on a fee for service basis depending on the items purchased.
Please contact Ardent for a quote if you would like to make use of this service.
Buyers are requested to bring their own boxes and wrapping material when collecting purchased items from our premises.
Please contact Ardent for a quote if you would like to make use of this service.
Buyers are requested to bring their own boxes and wrapping material when collecting purchased items from our premises.
