How to Buy
Bidding at Cadmore Auctions has never been easier or more accessible. Whether you are a first-time buyer or seasoned collector, our team is here to help.
Buyer's Premium
22% + VAT
on the hammer price (VAT applies to the premium only for UK buyers)
Example Calculation
Hammer £100 + Commission £22 + VAT £4.40 = £126.40
All buyers outside the UK are exempt from VAT (must be disclosed at registration).
Online Bidding Surcharge
Bidding directly via Cadmore Live carries no surcharge. Third-party platforms (thesaleroom.com, Invaluable, Liveauctioneers) carry an additional 4.95%–5% surcharge.
Choose the bidding method that suits you best. Our team is always on hand to assist.
Join Cadmore Live and bid in real-time from the comfort of your home at no extra cost. View the catalogue, listen to the auctioneer and place bids as the auction happens.
Submit your maximum bid before the auction starts. Our team will bid on your behalf up to your stated limit. This service is completely free of charge.
If you cannot attend or bid online, our team can contact you by telephone during the sale so you can bid live by phone. Arrangements must be made prior to the auction.
New bidders must register prior to the sale. It is strongly advised to register at least 24 hours before the auction. International bidders may be required to register 48 hours before the sale and submit bank details.
Bidders not previously known to us will need to provide official photo ID (passport or photocard driving licence) and proof of address. Corporate clients must provide a certificate of incorporation.
All purchased lots must be paid for within 3 days of the auction. Invoices exceeding £1,000 by new buyers must be paid by 9am the following day. Payment by bank transfer, debit or credit card only.
Lots can be collected from the auction room after the sale or between 10am–5pm on the Friday following the sale. All collections must be arranged via appointment.
14 days free storage from the sale date. Thereafter £5 per lot, per day. After 21 days storage rises to £10 per day and Cadmore reserves the right to sell the lot to recover outstanding charges.
Condition reports are available on request prior to the sale. These are for guidance only. Prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to inspect lots in person before bidding.
Yes, buyers who wish to view items before the auction are asked to contact us directly, either by email or phone. We will require the lot numbers stated in the catalogue to have them ready for inspection. We do not hold a public viewing day before the auction.
In addition to the hammer price, buyers are charged a 22% commission fee. For UK buyers VAT is added onto the commission value. For example: Hammer £100, Commission £22, VAT £4.40, totalling £126.40.
New buyers are expected to pay within 24 hours of the invoice to enable continued bidding for the following days. We only ask this once to ensure buyers are genuine and trustworthy. If the payment deadline expires then the account will automatically sit as pending until the invoice is settled and no further bidding will be available.
If you are the successful bidder you will receive an invoice via email at the end of the auction. Payment can be made by bank transfer, debit or credit card. Cheques are not accepted. We do not currently accept American Express.
Purchased lots can be collected from the auction room after the sale has ended, or between 10am and 5pm up until close of business on the Friday following the sale. All collections must be arranged via an appointment to ensure the lot is on site.
Cadmore Auctions offers a discretionary 14 days free storage on purchased lots from the date of the sale. Thereafter, lots not collected shall incur storage charges of £5.00 per lot, per day. If any purchased lot remains uncollected 21 days after the sale, storage charges rise to £10 per day.