GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SALE
Auctions are validated by the firm of Maître Thierry Collard, bailiff in Verviers - Belgium.
Participation in the auction implies unconditional acceptance of the following conditions of sale:
*The highest bidder - last bidder - will be the successful bidder. He will be obliged to pay the hammer price of the lot plus 27% VAT included (via Katheleys website) or 30% if you are bidding on invaluable.com. Sales are subject to the special margin system, with non-deductible VAT.
*Each bidder is deemed to be acting on his own behalf and in his own name, and is held personally liable for payment of the lots awarded to him in any capacity whatsoever.
As soon as a lot is awarded to a buyer, the risks are transferred to the buyer, who is required to pay the price before collection.
Buyers are required to pay for and take possession of the lots they have been awarded within 5 working days of the auction. The utmost care is taken with auctioned items, but after the auction neither KATHELEY'S nor any of its agents will be liable for loss or damage.
Application for any export license (CITES) is the responsibility of the buyer. An auction cannot be cancelled for this reason or for refusal of an export license.
In the event of dispute or error, the lot will be re-sold. The auctioneer will be the sole arbiter of any dispute that may arise during the sale.
Buyers may place bids or participate in auctions by telephone. In this case, the buyer must request this by e-mail. KATHELEY'S reserves the right to request bank details. KATHELEY'S cannot be held responsible for any errors made by the buyer in indicating the number of the lot they wish to purchase or the telephone number to call, nor for any problems with telephone lines.
The KATHELEY'S website is registered with the Commission for the Protection of Privacy (CPVP). Personal data relating to Members is collected, recorded and stored in accordance with the provisions of the law of December 8, 1992 relating to the processing of personal data on the Internet, as amended by the law of December 11, 1998, transposing Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament of October 24, 1995.
Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights to content, whether provided by KATHELEY'S or any other Content provider, remain our exclusive property and/or that of the other Content provider. We will vigorously protect its rights in all countries. You may not copy, modify, publish, transmit, assign or sell, reproduce, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, display or in any way exploit any Content, in whole or in part, except as expressly authorized in this agreement.
In the event of any dispute, the courts of Verviers shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
Payment
We accept payment by credit card : Mastercard and Visa or Amex. In this case, 2.5% of Bank commission are passed to the buyer.
To avoid these additional bank charges, we also accept payment by wire transfer.
We accept cash payment up to 3000€.
Please remit payment within 5 days of the sale.
Wire Transfers
All transfers must be made in EURO to the following account :
Bank: BNP PARIBAS FORTIS
IBAN: BE60 0018 7164 1470
BIC: GEBABEBB
Shipping
The auction house does not handle the shipping or transport of the lots. The responsibility for transport, and export lies entirely with the buyer. KATHELEY'S cannot be held responsible for breakage or loss of consignments.
For those who have successfully acquired a cherished piece from Katheley’s Auctions, arranging safe and prompt delivery is the next essential step. We understand the importance of having your item reach you in impeccable condition. Therefore, for precise shipping estimates and arrangements, we warmly invite you to get in touch with our reputable logistics partner, MBE Belgium. mbebrussels@mbebelgium.be
Our collaboration with MBE Belgium ensures a seamless transition from our auction house to your chosen destination, whether it be local or international.
Collection
In the event of collection by the buyer, cash payment in euros is also possible up to a maximum of €3,000. Collections facilities are possible in Brussels, Paris, NYC on a quaterly basis. In this case of collection, a fixed fees of 150€ will be automatically charged. Some insurance cost might be added.
With the exception of gross negligence or intent on its part, KATHELEY'S cannot be held responsible for any damage which may be caused to a Member, in particular: Loss of operations or information. KATHELEY'S cannot be held responsible for any malfunction, breakdown, delay or interruption in access to the Internet network.