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GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS TO THE SALE

The machinery sale ground fronts onto the A142 at Sutton, approximately 6 miles west of Ely, Cambridgeshire and approximately 18 miles North of Cambridge. The recommended approach from the North, West and South is via Huntingdon joining the A141 signposted to March at the junction of the A14/A141. At Chatteris, follow the A142 signposted to Ely and the sale ground will be seen on the left-hand side, opposite Sutton village. Access is gained from the roundabout off the A142 sign posted AGRICULTURAL AUCTION. If approaching from the East or the M11, follow the A10 and join the A142 signposted to March at Ely. Access is gained from the roundabout off the A142 sign posted AGRICULTURAL AUCTION.

WE KINDLY REQUEST THAT YOU DO NOT USE THE MINOR ROADS THAT RUN THROUGH SUTTON

BUYERS' PREMIUM

A buyer’s premium at the following rates will be added to the hammer price.

Class 1 - 5% plus VAT - Tractors, Steam & Other Vehicles

Class 2 - 8% plus VAT - Motorcycles

Class 3 - 10% plus VAT - All Other Items

An additional 1% plus VAT is added to purchases made on-line through i-bidder.com

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A MINIMUM BUYERS PREMIUM OF £2.50+VAT PER LOT.

VALUE ADDED TAX
Items in this sale sold subject to VAT are marked with a ‘v’ before the lot number.

(i)    In the case of overseas purchasers from EC countries will be required to supply the Auctioneers with their VAT/FISCAL NUMBER AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION AS REQUESTED in order that the items may be invoiced at zero rate for VAT purposes. HOWEVER, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY A VAT DEPOSIT EQUIVALENT TO THE STANDARD RATE OF UK VAT ON ALL LOTS SUBJECT TO VAT ON THE PURCHASE PRICE as stated in catalogue and addendum with asterisk and/or at the time of bidding. THE GOODS MUST BE SENT OR TRANSPORTED OUT OF THE UK TO A ­DESTINATION IN ANOTHER EC MEMBER STATE. It is the responsibility of overseas purchasers from EC Countries to ensure that they or their haulier complete and sign a COLLECTION CERTIFICATE on collection of the goods purchased. The original certificate must be left with the Auctioneers. Upon the above requirements being met in full, a refund of the VAT deposit will be made to the purchaser. Failure to do so will result in the VAT deposit being paid over to Customs & Excise as VAT.

(ii)   In the case of overseas purchasers from Non EC Countries, they will be required to pay a VAT deposit equivalent to the standard UK rate. Such amount will be refunded to the overseas purchaser if the Auctioneers receive, within three months of the time of supply, a satisfactory Bill of Lading or Certificate of Shipment as proof of shipment of the lots outside the EC, failing which the VAT deposit will be paid over to Customs & Excise as VAT.

COMMISSION BIDS

The Auctioneers are pleased to faithfully execute commission bids on behalf of Purchasers unable to attend the Sale. Such commission bids will only be accepted from persons who have viewed the Sale and completed the requisite bidding form available at the Sales Office.

BIDDING

People wishing to bid for specific lots should assume the rate of selling at approximately 100 lots per hour, although the sale of Motorcycles, Vehicles and Tractors will be slower.

BUYER’S BIDDING NUMBERS

Cheffins operate a buyer’s bidding number system. Purchasers will need to register at the sales office during the viewing day or before the sale starts. Full details of the intending Purchaser's name, address, bankers and other relevant information will be required. Failure to obtain a buyer's bidding number will result in the Auctioneer refusing to accept your bid. If you have a permanent bidding number with us, please use this number. If you are unsure please enquire in the main office on the viewing or sale day. PLEASE NOTE: There is a one-off nonrefundable administration charge of £20 (incl. VAT) for all new registrations.

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES

Certain types of machinery could contain blue & white asbestos, dangerous chemicals and hazardous waste and, if not handled correctly during their removal, could be in breach of Health & Safety at Work 1974, Controls of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988 (COSHH) or other current regulations. The buyer undertakes to handle correctly any toxic chemicals and dangerous substances and to indemnify the agent against any failure to observe this undertaking.

ELECTRICAL GOODS

These are sold as ‘antiques’ only and, if bought for use, must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician first.

ALL LOTS ARE SOLD STRICTLY AS SEEN WITHOUT WARRANTY

Purchasers are urged to satisfy themselves prior to the sale as to the condition of each lot and whether the lot accords with its description.

CLEARANCE OF LOTS

Purchasers may remove their lots during or after the Sale but ONLY having first obtained a ‘pass out’ from the Office. All lots entered for sale inside must be cleared without exception on the Day of Sale. Outside lots must be cleared from the saleground by Friday 22^nd July 2016. Failure by purchasers to remove their lots within this time will incur a penalty storage charge of £5 per lot per day, payable on collection. Purchasers are reminded that ALL LOTS become their responsibility at the fall of the hammer (see Conditions of Sale). Forklift loading facilities will NOT be available on the day of Sale. We will be open on Sunday 17^th July 2016 from 8.00am until 12noon, after which the gates will be locked.

SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS – PLEASE NOTE NEW BANK DETAILS

All lots must be paid for on the day of sale. Purchasers unknown to the Auctioneers and wishing to pay by cheque must make one of the following arrangements BEFORE the day of sale.

1. Inform your own Bank Manager that you wish to pay by cheque, tell him the maximum amount you are likely to spend and ask him to instruct our Bankers that it will be in order to accept your cheque. Our Bankers will then inform us. Our Bank is Barclays Bank plc. PO Box No.885, Mortlock House, Vision Park, Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9DE Fax: 01223 545787. Please specify date and location of sale.

1. Arrange with your Bank Manager for the issue of a guaranteed cheque to be brought with you.

1. Provide a letter from your Bank stating the amount up to which your cheque will be honoured. Fax copies and photocopies are NOT acceptable and the letter must specify the sale and date.

1. Buyers wishing to pay by direct bank transfer are to use the following account quoting their buyers number or invoice number:
   Barclays Bank
   Account Name: Cheffins
   Sort Code: 20 17 19
   Account No: 50237698
2. Overseas payments should be made by Inter Bank transfer using SWIFT to:
   Barclays Bank, Cambridge
   Sort Code: 20 17 19
   Quoting: Cheffins Auction Account
   Account No: 50237698
   IBAN No: GB21 BARC 2017 1950 2376 98
   SWIFT CODE: BARCGB22
   Please quote your name or invoice number when making a payment.

1. Payment can be made by Visa & MasterCard Credit Cards; a surcharge of 2% plus VAT will be added to the invoice total for this method of payment. We also accept payment by Switch/Maestro or Visa/Delta Debit Cards for which there is no additional charge.

6.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2003

In order to comply with these regulations, we are unable to accept cash payment for sums in excess of £7,500. This includes single payments amounting to this sum or multiple payments totaling £7,500.

REFRESHMENTS

Catering facilities will be available throughout the Sale Day.

ENQUIRIES

Enquiries regarding this sale should be made to:

Oliver Godfrey                          07748 596062 (Classic tractors and machinery)

William King                             07831 732617 (Tractors, steam engines and machinery)

Jeremy Curzon                         07775 866166 (Motorcycles, models, automobilia and memorabilia)

Edward Claydon                      07768 159978 (General enquiries, tractors and machinery)

Willem Middlemiss                   07801 229129 (Steam engines and live steam models)

Mary Freeman                         01353 777767 (Accounts)

Helen Musto                            01353 777767 (General & Administration)

IMPORTANT NOTICE

HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The auction sale includes items of WORKING MACHINERY and those persons attending are advised to take all reasonable precautions to avoid accidents.

We have a duty to increase safety for both our staff and the public wherever possible and the following precautions must be adhered to by all those entering the saleground.

• No lifting of machinery by forklifts, cranes, hiabs or any other means on sale day. This includes our telescopics and customers own machines.

• No tractors or machinery to be left running. Vendors and Purchasers must at all times maintain supervision of machinery and vehicles whilst the engine is running.

• Please keep children under supervision at all times. NO DOGS ALLOWED.

• Do not drive tractors around the sale yard other than for the purposes of loading or unloading.

• The speed limit in the saleground for ALL VEHICLES is 5mph. Be aware of pedestrians.

• Do not smoke in the vicinity of the marquee, building, tractors or engines.

• All loader arms to be lowered and contents of buckets emptied.

• If starting tractors across the solenoid please ensure two people are present, one person being in the driving seat with control of the clutch and brakes, and ensuring  that the tractor is in neutral.

• Prior to unloading, please check brakes, clutch and position of the engine stop.

We thank you in advance for your help and compliance.

BE SAFE, ACT CAUTIOUSLY AND WITH CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS.

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE AND OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PRINTED OR ACTS OF

RECKLESSNESS COULD RESULT IN EXCLUSION FROM OUR SALEGROUND.

PERSONS ATTENDING THIS SALE, DO SO ENTIRELY AT THEIR OWN RISK.

ROUTE PLAN

From the A142, follow signs to The Elean Business Park - Agricultural Auctions

HAULIERS

Duncan James Fraser (East)                                         07831 531069

West Brothers Transport (South & South East)                        01227 832539

Phil Bascombe (South / South West & UK)                   01202 822085 / 07850 87883

Trevor Prior - East Anglia                                              07711 697903

Geoff Townshend - South/South-East                          07836 575198

Woods Commercials - UK                                            07771 902758

Robert Wraight - South-East                                        07976 705147

W M Ellison - North/North-East                                    07860 652414

R & J Perry Plant Hire - South/West                              07831 732101

G Webb (Wayne) - UK                                                 07970 475403

Longcrofts Transport Services Ltd – UK                                    01763 247386

Richard Long - UK/Europe                                            01953 603291

David Wilson - Ireland                                                  00353 87 2574461

HAULIERS - MOTORCYCLES & CARS

Robin Hunter                                                                07759 092687

Oakbridge International Ltd                                         01799 513366

Shippio – Giles Ernsting                                                01604 419815

Stanley Motors                                                             01279 850901 / 07885 639166

TOURIST INFORMATION

East Cambridgeshire Tourist Information                     Nearest train station: Ely (6 miles)

01353 662062

www.eastcambs.gov.uk                                              Nearest airport: London Stansted (50 miles)

Buyers Frequently Asked Questions

How can I bid at the sale?

To bid at the auction a bidder’s number is required. To obtain a bidding number complete a registration form at the sale ground. It will require a confirmation of identity, so please bring a form of photo ID i.e. passport or driver’s license. If you are VAT registered we will require your VAT number as well. There is a one off charge of £20 to complete the process. The bidding number obtained is a permanent number and can be used at all future vintage, onsite and machinery sales.

Can I do a telephone bid?

We can accept telephone bids on vehicles and higher value items only. A telephone bidding form must be completed with your name, address and contact number for the sale day. A member of Cheffins staff will contact you just prior to the lot(s) coming under the hammer and will instruct you from there. Please note that Cheffins can accept no responsibility for the telephone connection, it would therefore be wise to provide us with an alternative number. Arrangements for telephone bids will not be accepted on the day of sale. If you are a first time bidder you must supply us with proof of identity.

Can I leave a bid with the Auctioneers?

A commission bid or absentee bid can be accepted on completion of a ‘Commission Bid Form’ providing us with your name, address and telephone number and your credit/debit card details. You will need to clearly identify the lot(s) on which you wish to leave a bid with both lot number and brief description, along with the maximum amount you wish to bid excluding buyer’s premium and VAT. Cheffins will execute your bids with the remit of buying as cheaply as possible for you. The absentee bid form must be with the auctioneers no later than 9.00am on the day of sale. If you are a first time bidder you must supply us with proof of identity.

Can I bid online?

Cheffins offer a live online bidding service via i-bidder.com, currently this does not operate on all sales. This allows you to hear and see the sale in real time and carry out bidding as if you were in the sale room. To bid online you will need to register with i-bidder/bidspotter and then sign up for the separate auction you wish to bid on. It is required that you enter credit card details which are used for identification purposes and a refundable deposit of £250 will be required prior to being accepted to bid. Cheffins reserve the right to refuse any registrant from bidding.  Following a successful bid, invoices are issued in accordance with the information provided via i-bidder and Cheffins will contact you via telephone and email a copy of your invoice following the sale.  Cheffins can accept no responsibility for the internet connection.

How fast will the auctioneer sell?

Cheffins auctioneers will generally aim to sell lots at the rate of 100 per hour and vehicles at 40 lots per hour. Please note that this can vary dependent upon various factors and should not be taken as an absolute.

Is there any warranty offered with the lots?

No, all lots are sold strictly as seen. If you are contemplating a purchase of an item of any kind that is outside your personal experience we recommend that you have it examined by a suitably qualified professional prior to bidding. Cheffins will provide a catalogue description of the item to the best of our ability and based upon information supplied by the vendor. You must satisfy yourself as to the completeness and originality of the lot before bidding.

Are my purchases insured?

At the fall of the hammer the lot(s) becomes entirely your responsibility. Cheffins strongly recommends that you effect suitable insurance immediately

Can I look at relevant vehicle paperwork?

Yes, the vehicles in the sale will, where appropriate, have a suitable file containing all of the relevant documentation and keys provided by the vendor. These files are available for examination prior to the sale and we recommend you take the time to look at them thoroughly before bidding. Please note that Cheffins execute the transfer of ownership on the V5C documents, if you purchase a vehicle that has a V5C you must provide us with the relevant information of the new keeper on the day of sale that will allow us to process it with the DVLA.

Can I talk to the seller?
The vendors (seller) details are strictly confidential and will not be divulged at any time. Cheffins are happy to pass on buyers details post sale to the vendor if requested, however, it is entirely the vendor’s prerogative to reply or not.

Can I change my mind after I’ve bought a lot?

No, the contract between buyer and seller is made at the fall of the hammer, and you are bound to proceed with the contract. There are no exceptions, bid only if you are absolutely sure it is the lot you want, at a price you want.

How and when do I pay?

Payment for purchases is on the day of sale, we can accept cash up to a maximum of £7,500, debit card payment and credit card payment. Please note that a surcharge of 2% plus VAT of the invoice total if you choose to pay by credit card. You may also pay by cheque, these payments can take 5 to 7 working days to clear and you may not collect your purchases until Cheffins have cleared payment. Direct bank transfer may also be made and our account details are printed at the front of the catalogue. If you have made a purchase via telephone bid, commission bid or i-bidder.com, Cheffins will contact you immediately post sale.

What charges are there?

Cheffins charge a buyer’s premium in addition to the hammer price at the following rates:

Class 1 - 5% plus VAT - Tractors, Steam & Other Vehicles

Class 2 - 8% plus VAT - Motorcycles

Class 3 - 10% plus VAT - All Other Items

Please note there is a minimum buyer’s premium charge of £2.50+ vat per lot. Some lots may be subject to VAT in addition to the hammer price and are marked in the catalogue against the lot number with a ‘v’.

When can I collect my purchases?

On receipt of cleared payment on the sale day, a pass-out will be issued to you and the porters will identify your lots based upon that, you will also be asked to hand this in at the security gate prior to leaving the site and your vehicle will be checked at that time. We understand that some of the larger items will need transportation organising and, by arrangement with the auctioneer, must be cleared within one working week from the date of sale. If you have made a purchase via telephone bid, commission bid or i-bidder.com, Cheffins will contact you immediately post sale to arrange for payment and collection.

Can my purchases be delivered?

Cheffins do not carry out deliveries directly, we do however, publish a list of recommended hauliers at the front of the catalogue along with contact details. Any arrangement you may make with them is entirely independent of Cheffins. Your haulier must report to the office upon collection to obtain a pass-out for your lots when he comes to collect on your behalf.