This page is meant to help new and old bidders with placing bids in our auctions.

• Always read the Conditions of Sale page before placing bids ( this page is on the inside cover of the first page of the printed catalogue).

• In the catalogue, an * beside an item lot ie: *A1 indicates that there is a picture available in the catalogue ( on occasion, if space does not allow, we will not place a photograph in the catalogue, although it is listed).

• If a lot has ** beside the estimate price this indicates that the consignor has placed a reserve on this lot. No bids lower than this amount will be accepted. 

• If time allows, we are happy to scan or take a digital camera photo of any lot that is for sale in our auction, and send it via email, mail or fax. A fax copy does not come out clear through our fax machine, but it can help with size . Please note, that descriptions are given in the catalogue, and Wayne does a very good job at these descriptions. Please limit the amount of scans that you would like. Any requests made two or three days before the auction date may not be processed as it is a busy time around here.

• A  reserve List is featured at the end of each Auction catalogue for the previous auction. This is a good opportunity to pick up lots that you might have missed in the previous sale.

• We also include a  Prices Realized section at the end of each catalogue from the previous sale, for your reference. Errors can happen when entering in the prices realized, if you have any questions or concerns please get in touch with us.

• We are happy to give you an update on what the bids are on current lots. You may call, email or fax your request up to 6PM the day before the auction.

CONDITIONS OF AUCTION SALE

 1. All successful bidders will be charged a 10% buyers commission, which will be added to the hammer price of each lot purchased. Canadian residents will pay 5% G.S.T. on the total. Provincial Sales Tax will be collected under the law of the Province of Manitoba, unless a valid vendors permit number is provided, or lots are shipped out of province.

 

 2. We reserve the right to withdraw any lot prior to sale.

 

 3. Bids by mail, telephone, fax or email will be accepted until closing date and time specified. ALL telephone bids MUST be confirmed in writing on a bid sheet before the Auction Closes. Bids are treated as limits.

 

 4. No “ BUY” or “UNLIMITED” bids will be accepted.

 

 5. In the case of a tie mail bid, the first bid received is normally given preference. In a tie between a mail bid and a floor bid, the mail will takes preference.

 

 6. All bids must be made in whole dollars amounts, this includes percentage increase. Bids sent in with a percentage increase, will be recorded with the increase, as your limit Bid. Ie: A $30 bid plus 10% would be entered as $ 33.00 limit.

 

 7. Please check you bidders sheet carefully. We cannot be held responsible for errors made in the amount, or the lot number listed. Make sure your bid sheet is signed. Please Retain a copy of your bid sheet for your reference.

 

 8. No minors may participate in our sales. Agents bidding on behalf of others will be held liable if their principles fail to make payment.

 

 9. Marway Auction Services may reopen bidding on a lot under the following circumstances: (i) The Auction house has failed to execute a mail bid. (ii) A party purchasing the lot on the floor has done so in error. (iii) Where a protest is made after the hammer has fallen but before the bidding has commenced on the next lot. (iv) Where the auctioneer has determined that he has overlooked a party still bidding on the lot but before the calling of the next lot. (v) At the discretion of the auctioneer.

 

 10. Postage, insurance, shipping and handling fees are added to all shipments.

 

 11. Care has been taken to secure accuracy concerning authorship, origin, age and condition but all such statements represent opinion and are not to be taken as fact. All information is to the best of our knowledge and belief, correct. Cataloguing errors will promptly and cheerfully corrected.

 

 12. No price adjustments will be made on the hammer price of a lot whether there is a complaint about the whole lot or any one item in it. The entire lot must be returned if a refund is to be made to a bidder.

 

 13. All claims and adjustments by bidders, for reason of non- authenticity or improper description must be made within seven days of receipt. As the Auction house acts as an agent for various consignors, NO CLAIMS OF ANY KIND can be made 30 days after the Auction Date.

 

 14. Terms of Sale are in Canadian funds. Payment is to be made immediately upon receipt. Payment from foreign accounts must be made in Canadian Dollar Bank Draft or International Money Order.

 

 15. As a convenience, invoices may be charged to Visa or Master Card accounts. Please supply account number, expiration date and signature in the space provided on th e bid sheet, before the auction is closed. Please note: an additional service charge of 2% if  using a charge card. We ARE NOT accepting PAYPAL payments for Auction purchases.    

 

 16. BIDDING IN THIS AUCTION SALE CONSTITUTES FULL ACCEPTANCE BY THE BIDDER OF ALL THE FOREGOING TERMS OF SALE.