Operational pages keep information compact, ordered, and easy to scan before and after a sale.
Sent by email after the sale closes.
Bank transfer, card, or approved alternative methods.
Collection or courier release after cleared funds.
Fees may apply after the stated collection window.
Useful for smaller invoices; surcharge rules shown on invoice.
Preferred for larger purchases and faster release.
Buyer-appointed couriers can collect by appointment.
Limited support for small, non-fragile lots only.
A simplified front-end registration form based on the supplied absentee bid form. Buyers can also leave commission bids by email or PDF.
Absentee bid PDFInvoices should be paid within 5 days of the auction date. If bidding via LiveAuctioneers and payment is not made directly to Swanley within that window, the buyer authorises Swanley to take full or part payment from the registered card.
Payment may be made by cash, debit card, credit card, or bank transfer. Credit cards and non-UK personal or business debit cards may carry a 3.5% surcharge. International bank transfers may carry a £25 administration fee.
The buyer pays the hammer price plus buyer's premium: 22% on the hammer price up to and including £250,000, and 18% on any amount above £250,000. VAT is charged where applicable.
Catalogue descriptions, estimates, attribution, age, origin, and condition statements are opinions only. Buyers should inspect lots, request condition information, and satisfy themselves before bidding.
Lots should be paid for and collected by 5pm on the Friday following the sale. Storage charges of £2 per lot per day plus VAT may apply after the stated collection window.
