Vintage & Antiques ** Interiors & Furniture ** 60s 70s 80s 90s 2000s Music & Vintage Vinyl **The Beatles Memorabilia ** Ceramics ** Collectables …and Much More! Lots being added until Tuesday 8th - 500 Lots
Thu 10th Sep 2026 from 10:30am
Tong's Auction House
Advance Park
Park Road
Rhosymedre
Wrexham
LL14 3YR
United Kingdom
Advance Park
Park Road
Rhosymedre
Wrexham
LL14 3YR
United Kingdom
Telephone(s):
01978 822769
01978 822769
Sale Description:
Vintage & Antiques ** Interiors & Furniture ** 60s 70s 80s 90s 2000s Music & Vintage Vinyl **The Beatles Memorabilia ** Ceramics ** Collectables …and Much More! Lots being added until Tuesday 8th
Vintage & Antiques ** Interiors & Furniture ** 60s 70s 80s 90s 2000s Music & Vintage Vinyl **The Beatles Memorabilia ** Ceramics ** Collectables …and Much More! Lots being added until Tuesday 8th
Sale Dates:
Thu 10th September 2026 from 10:30am - (Lots 1 to 900)
Thu 10th September 2026 from 10:30am - (Lots 1 to 900)
Viewing Dates:
Tue 8th September 2026 - 10am to 6pm
Wed 9th September 2026 - 9am to 10:30am
Wed 9th September 2026 - 10am to 6pm
Tue 8th September 2026 - 10am to 6pm
Wed 9th September 2026 - 9am to 10:30am
Wed 9th September 2026 - 10am to 6pm
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24% inc VAT*
Online and Autobid:
27.6% inc VAT*
24% inc VAT*
*These fees include buyers premiums and internet surcharges. Other fees may apply.Please see the Terms & Conditions for more information
TONG’S AUCTION HOUSE
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Where Treasures Find New Homes
These Terms & Conditions apply to all Sellers/Vendors and Buyers/Bidders using the services of Tong’s Auction House.
By entering goods for sale, registering to bid, placing a bid or purchasing a Lot through Tong’s Auction House, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
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SELLER / VENDOR TERMS
1. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
Auction House / Auctioneer – Tong’s Auction House.
Seller / Vendor – Any person or business entering goods for sale through Tong’s Auction House.
Buyer / Bidder – Any person or business registering to bid or purchasing goods.
Lot – Any individual item or group of items entered for sale.
Hammer Price / Sale Price – The price at which a Lot is sold, excluding Buyer’s commission and any other applicable charges.
Reserve – The minimum selling price specifically agreed between Tong’s Auction House and the Seller.
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2. Seller Authority & Ownership
The Seller confirms that they are the legal owner of all goods entered for sale or have full legal authority to sell them.
The Seller confirms that goods are free from finance, charges, liens or third-party claims unless these have been disclosed to Tong’s Auction House in writing before entry.
Tong’s Auction House reserves the right to refuse any item or consignment at its discretion.
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3. Acceptance & Entry of Goods
Once goods have been accepted by Tong’s Auction House, they may be catalogued, photographed, researched, stored, displayed, advertised and allocated to an appropriate live or timed auction.
Tong’s Auction House reserves reasonable discretion over:
Lot numbers and sale dates
Whether items are offered individually or grouped together
Catalogue descriptions and photographs
The order in which Lots are offered
Starting prices and bidding increments
Whether an unsold Lot is re-entered into a subsequent auction
Whether a Lot is offered through a live or timed auction
Tong’s Auction House may postpone or move a Lot to another appropriate sale where reasonably necessary.
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4. Seller Commission & Charges
Seller commission is charged as follows:
Lots selling for £10 or less: Minimum commission of £2 per Lot.
Lots selling for more than £10: 20% of the Hammer Price.
Commission and any applicable or agreed charges will be deducted from the Seller’s proceeds before payment.
Additional charges may apply where applicable or agreed, including:
Storage
Specialist handling
Transport
Marketing or photography
Disposal
Other specifically requested services
Current charges may be amended from time to time. Any changes will apply to new consignments from the date the revised charges take effect.
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5. Reserves
Any reserve must be specifically agreed with Tong’s Auction House.
A reserve is not automatically applied because a Seller has provided a valuation, estimate or preferred selling price.
Unless a reserve has specifically been agreed, a Lot may be offered without reserve.
Tong’s Auction House may advise a Seller where it considers a reserve unrealistic or no longer appropriate.
Where a Lot remains unsold, the Seller may be asked to reduce or remove the reserve before the Lot is re-entered into a subsequent auction.
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6. Seller Warranties & Descriptions
The Seller must disclose all information reasonably relevant to the description, condition, authenticity and value of a Lot, including any known:
Damage or faults
Repairs or restoration
Reproductions or alterations
Questions concerning authenticity
Missing components
Ownership or provenance issues
The Seller confirms that information supplied to Tong’s Auction House is accurate to the best of their knowledge.
Catalogue descriptions, valuations and estimates are expressions of opinion and are not guarantees of value, age, attribution, authenticity or final selling price.
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7. Unsold Lots & Re-entry
Unless otherwise agreed or notified, unsold Lots may, at the discretion of Tong’s Auction House, be re-entered into a subsequent live or timed auction.
Tong’s Auction House may recommend reducing or removing a reserve before re-entry.
Where Tong’s Auction House notifies the Seller that an unsold Lot is to be collected, it must be collected within 3 days of notification, unless another arrangement has been agreed in writing.
Goods cannot be stored indefinitely.
Storage and handling charges may apply to goods not collected within the required period.
Where goods remain uncollected for a prolonged period, Tong’s Auction House may take further reasonable steps in accordance with applicable law, including giving the Seller notice requiring collection and advising what will happen if the goods remain uncollected.
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8. Withdrawal of Lots by the Seller
Once goods have been accepted and entered for sale with Tong’s Auction House, the Seller should not withdraw those goods without the agreement of Tong’s Auction House.
Where Tong’s Auction House agrees to the withdrawal of a Lot after entry, a withdrawal fee will be payable at 20% of the agreed reserve price, subject to a minimum withdrawal fee of £3 per Lot.
Where no reserve has been agreed, a withdrawal fee of £3 per Lot will apply.
The withdrawal fee applies to each individual Lot withdrawn and reflects the administration and work undertaken in accepting, handling and preparing the Lot for sale.
Any additional costs specifically incurred in relation to the Lot, including agreed specialist handling, transport, storage or other services, may also be payable.
A Lot cannot be withdrawn once it has been sold or where a binding sale has otherwise been concluded.
Any withdrawal fees, storage charges or other outstanding sums due may be deducted from monies otherwise payable to the Seller.
Where permitted by law, Tong’s Auction House may require outstanding charges relating to withdrawn goods to be settled before those goods are released.
Collection of withdrawn goods must be arranged in advance and completed within the timeframe specified by Tong’s Auction House.
Storage charges may apply where withdrawn goods are not collected within the agreed period.
By entering goods for sale with Tong’s Auction House, the Seller confirms acceptance of these Terms & Conditions, including the withdrawal provisions and charges set out above.
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9. Post-Sale Offers
Where a Lot remains unsold, Tong’s Auction House may receive and communicate offers from prospective Buyers.
Where the Seller has given prior authority for Tong’s Auction House to accept offers within specified parameters, the Auction House may accept an appropriate offer on the Seller’s behalf.
Otherwise, the Seller may be contacted for approval before an offer is accepted.
Once an offer has been accepted and a binding sale concluded, the Seller cannot subsequently withdraw the Lot.
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10. Seller Payments
Seller payments are normally made approximately 21 days after the relevant sale date, provided cleared funds have been received from the Buyer.
Payment dates are estimates and may be affected by circumstances including late Buyer payments, payment disputes or banking delays.
Tong’s Auction House reserves the right to withhold payment where:
Buyer funds have not cleared
Ownership is disputed
Authenticity is disputed
A transaction remains unresolved
A sale has legitimately been cancelled
Money is otherwise legitimately due to Tong’s Auction House from the Seller
Applicable commission and charges will be deducted before payment.
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11. Risk & Care of Seller’s Goods
Tong’s Auction House will take reasonable care of goods accepted onto its premises.
Tong’s Auction House will not be responsible for loss or damage resulting from inherent defects, deterioration, fair wear and tear or circumstances outside its reasonable control, except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
Sellers should notify Tong’s Auction House before consignment if an item requires specialist storage, handling or insurance.
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BUYER / BIDDER TERMS
12. Registration
All Buyers must register before bidding.
Tong’s Auction House may request identification, proof of address or other reasonable information before permitting registration or bidding.
Tong’s Auction House reserves the right to refuse or cancel a registration where reasonably necessary.
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13. Bidding
By placing a bid, the Bidder makes an offer to purchase the Lot.
When a bid is accepted and the sale is concluded, a binding contract is formed between the Buyer and Seller.
The Auctioneer has discretion to resolve bidding disputes, regulate bidding increments and reopen bidding where reasonably necessary to resolve an immediate bidding error or dispute.
Online, telephone and absentee bidders are responsible for ensuring their bids and instructions are submitted correctly.
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14. Buyer Commission
Buyer commission is charged as follows:
Lots selling for £10 or less: Minimum commission of £2 per Lot.
Lots selling for more than £10: 20% of the Hammer Price.
Buyer commission is added to the Hammer Price.
Any additional charges relating to a particular online platform or service will be notified where applicable.
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15. Buyer Payment
Full payment must be made within 24 hours of the auction closing, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Accepted payment methods include:
Bank transfer
Cash by prior agreement
Buyers should use their bidder number or other requested reference when making payment.
Goods will not be released until cleared payment has been received.
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16. Late or Non-Payment
If payment is not received within the required period, Tong’s Auction House reserves the right, where appropriate, to:
Contact the Buyer requesting immediate payment
Refuse release of the goods
Cancel the sale
Re-offer or resell the Lot
Refuse future bidding registration
Recover reasonable losses, fees or costs arising from late or non-payment
Any deposit held may be applied against sums legitimately due, subject to applicable law.
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17. Collection
Unless otherwise stated, purchased goods must be collected within 3 days of the auction closing.
Tong’s Auction House publishes collection dates and opening arrangements for each auction. Buyers are responsible for checking and complying with these arrangements.
Tong’s Auction House is not continuously open for collections between auctions.
Collections outside published collection periods are strictly by prior arrangement.
Storage charges may apply to goods not collected within the required period.
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18. Uncollected Purchased Goods
Where purchased goods remain uncollected, Tong’s Auction House may charge reasonable storage and handling costs.
Goods may be moved to alternative or off-site storage where reasonably necessary, with reasonable associated costs charged to the Buyer.
Where goods remain uncollected for an extended period, Tong’s Auction House may take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable law, including giving notice requiring collection and advising the Buyer of the consequences of continued non-collection.
Where legally permitted, goods may ultimately be resold and the proceeds applied towards legitimate outstanding charges.
Any remaining balance will be dealt with in accordance with applicable law.
If legitimate costs exceed the proceeds available, the Buyer may remain responsible for the outstanding balance where legally enforceable.
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19. Shipping, Postage & Courier Services
Tong’s Auction House may offer in-house packing, postage, delivery or courier arrangements.
Shipping is arranged at the Buyer’s request and applicable charges will be quoted or notified before dispatch.
Particularly fragile items, including porcelain, ceramics and glass, carry an increased risk during transit.
Tong’s Auction House will take reasonable care when providing any in-house packing or shipping service.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
Third-party courier services may also be used or recommended. Where a Buyer contracts directly with a third-party courier, that service will be subject to the courier’s own Terms & Conditions.
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20. Condition of Lots
Lots are offered in their existing condition.
Buyers are strongly encouraged to inspect Lots personally wherever possible or request further information before bidding.
Condition reports are provided as guidance only and represent opinion. They are not exhaustive guarantees that a Lot is free from other faults or defects.
Age-related wear, previous use, restoration and deterioration should be expected where appropriate.
Nothing in these Terms affects any statutory rights that cannot legally be excluded.
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21. Electrical & Mechanical Goods
Unless expressly stated otherwise, electrical and mechanical goods are sold untested.
Tong’s Auction House does not represent that an electrical item is safe to connect to a power supply or use without inspection.
Buyers are advised to have electrical goods inspected and tested by a suitably qualified person before use.
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22. Title & Risk
Ownership of purchased goods does not pass to the Buyer until full cleared payment has been received.
Risk will pass in accordance with applicable law and the circumstances of collection, delivery or dispatch.
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GENERAL TERMS
23. Catalogue Descriptions, Estimates & Images
Catalogue descriptions, photographs, measurements, estimates and condition reports are provided to assist Buyers and represent opinion only.
Reasonable care is taken when cataloguing Lots, but estimates are not guarantees of final selling price.
Tong’s Auction House reserves the right to correct genuine catalogue errors before or during a sale.
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24. Online & Remote Bidding
Online and remote bidding facilities are provided for convenience.
Tong’s Auction House cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to third-party bidding platforms.
Tong’s Auction House will not be responsible for missed bids caused solely by internet failure, platform outages or other technical failures outside its reasonable control, except where liability cannot legally be excluded.
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25. Auctioneer’s Discretion
The Auctioneer may take reasonable steps necessary for the orderly and fair conduct of an auction.
This includes regulating bidding, determining bidding increments, resolving immediate bidding disputes and withdrawing a Lot before sale where appropriate.
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26. Storage
Storage space at Tong’s Auction House is limited.
Sellers and Buyers must collect goods when requested and within the applicable collection periods.
Reasonable storage and handling charges may be applied where goods are not collected within the required period.
The Auction House is not obliged to provide indefinite storage for sold, unsold or withdrawn goods.
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27. Communication
Sellers and Buyers are responsible for providing accurate and current contact information.
Tong’s Auction House may communicate with customers using the contact information supplied, including:
Email
Telephone
Text message
WhatsApp
Post
Customers are responsible for informing Tong’s Auction House of any changes to their contact information.
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28. Data Protection
Personal information will be processed in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation.
Information will be collected, used and retained only where there is an appropriate business, contractual, regulatory or legal basis for doing so.
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29. Limitation of Liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
Subject to these rights, Tong’s Auction House will not be responsible for losses that could not reasonably have been foreseen or losses resulting from circumstances outside its reasonable control.
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30. Changes to These Terms
Tong’s Auction House may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.
Updated Terms will apply to new consignments, registrations and transactions from the date the revised Terms take effect.
Changes will not retrospectively alter the terms applicable to an existing consignment or completed transaction unless agreed or otherwise permitted by law.
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31. Severability
If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply.
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32. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any dispute will be subject to the applicable jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, subject to any mandatory consumer rights concerning jurisdiction.
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33. Acceptance of Terms
By entering goods for sale with Tong’s Auction House, the Seller confirms that they have read, understood and accepted the Seller Terms and applicable General Terms & Conditions.
By registering to bid and/or placing a bid, the Buyer confirms that they have read, understood and accepted the Buyer Terms and applicable General Terms & Conditions.
Customers should read these Terms & Conditions before consigning goods, registering or bidding.
Tong’s Auction House
Rhosymedre, Wrexham
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Where Treasures Find New Homes
These Terms & Conditions apply to all Sellers/Vendors and Buyers/Bidders using the services of Tong’s Auction House.
By entering goods for sale, registering to bid, placing a bid or purchasing a Lot through Tong’s Auction House, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
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SELLER / VENDOR TERMS
1. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
Auction House / Auctioneer – Tong’s Auction House.
Seller / Vendor – Any person or business entering goods for sale through Tong’s Auction House.
Buyer / Bidder – Any person or business registering to bid or purchasing goods.
Lot – Any individual item or group of items entered for sale.
Hammer Price / Sale Price – The price at which a Lot is sold, excluding Buyer’s commission and any other applicable charges.
Reserve – The minimum selling price specifically agreed between Tong’s Auction House and the Seller.
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2. Seller Authority & Ownership
The Seller confirms that they are the legal owner of all goods entered for sale or have full legal authority to sell them.
The Seller confirms that goods are free from finance, charges, liens or third-party claims unless these have been disclosed to Tong’s Auction House in writing before entry.
Tong’s Auction House reserves the right to refuse any item or consignment at its discretion.
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3. Acceptance & Entry of Goods
Once goods have been accepted by Tong’s Auction House, they may be catalogued, photographed, researched, stored, displayed, advertised and allocated to an appropriate live or timed auction.
Tong’s Auction House reserves reasonable discretion over:
Lot numbers and sale dates
Whether items are offered individually or grouped together
Catalogue descriptions and photographs
The order in which Lots are offered
Starting prices and bidding increments
Whether an unsold Lot is re-entered into a subsequent auction
Whether a Lot is offered through a live or timed auction
Tong’s Auction House may postpone or move a Lot to another appropriate sale where reasonably necessary.
---
4. Seller Commission & Charges
Seller commission is charged as follows:
Lots selling for £10 or less: Minimum commission of £2 per Lot.
Lots selling for more than £10: 20% of the Hammer Price.
Commission and any applicable or agreed charges will be deducted from the Seller’s proceeds before payment.
Additional charges may apply where applicable or agreed, including:
Storage
Specialist handling
Transport
Marketing or photography
Disposal
Other specifically requested services
Current charges may be amended from time to time. Any changes will apply to new consignments from the date the revised charges take effect.
---
5. Reserves
Any reserve must be specifically agreed with Tong’s Auction House.
A reserve is not automatically applied because a Seller has provided a valuation, estimate or preferred selling price.
Unless a reserve has specifically been agreed, a Lot may be offered without reserve.
Tong’s Auction House may advise a Seller where it considers a reserve unrealistic or no longer appropriate.
Where a Lot remains unsold, the Seller may be asked to reduce or remove the reserve before the Lot is re-entered into a subsequent auction.
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6. Seller Warranties & Descriptions
The Seller must disclose all information reasonably relevant to the description, condition, authenticity and value of a Lot, including any known:
Damage or faults
Repairs or restoration
Reproductions or alterations
Questions concerning authenticity
Missing components
Ownership or provenance issues
The Seller confirms that information supplied to Tong’s Auction House is accurate to the best of their knowledge.
Catalogue descriptions, valuations and estimates are expressions of opinion and are not guarantees of value, age, attribution, authenticity or final selling price.
---
7. Unsold Lots & Re-entry
Unless otherwise agreed or notified, unsold Lots may, at the discretion of Tong’s Auction House, be re-entered into a subsequent live or timed auction.
Tong’s Auction House may recommend reducing or removing a reserve before re-entry.
Where Tong’s Auction House notifies the Seller that an unsold Lot is to be collected, it must be collected within 3 days of notification, unless another arrangement has been agreed in writing.
Goods cannot be stored indefinitely.
Storage and handling charges may apply to goods not collected within the required period.
Where goods remain uncollected for a prolonged period, Tong’s Auction House may take further reasonable steps in accordance with applicable law, including giving the Seller notice requiring collection and advising what will happen if the goods remain uncollected.
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8. Withdrawal of Lots by the Seller
Once goods have been accepted and entered for sale with Tong’s Auction House, the Seller should not withdraw those goods without the agreement of Tong’s Auction House.
Where Tong’s Auction House agrees to the withdrawal of a Lot after entry, a withdrawal fee will be payable at 20% of the agreed reserve price, subject to a minimum withdrawal fee of £3 per Lot.
Where no reserve has been agreed, a withdrawal fee of £3 per Lot will apply.
The withdrawal fee applies to each individual Lot withdrawn and reflects the administration and work undertaken in accepting, handling and preparing the Lot for sale.
Any additional costs specifically incurred in relation to the Lot, including agreed specialist handling, transport, storage or other services, may also be payable.
A Lot cannot be withdrawn once it has been sold or where a binding sale has otherwise been concluded.
Any withdrawal fees, storage charges or other outstanding sums due may be deducted from monies otherwise payable to the Seller.
Where permitted by law, Tong’s Auction House may require outstanding charges relating to withdrawn goods to be settled before those goods are released.
Collection of withdrawn goods must be arranged in advance and completed within the timeframe specified by Tong’s Auction House.
Storage charges may apply where withdrawn goods are not collected within the agreed period.
By entering goods for sale with Tong’s Auction House, the Seller confirms acceptance of these Terms & Conditions, including the withdrawal provisions and charges set out above.
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9. Post-Sale Offers
Where a Lot remains unsold, Tong’s Auction House may receive and communicate offers from prospective Buyers.
Where the Seller has given prior authority for Tong’s Auction House to accept offers within specified parameters, the Auction House may accept an appropriate offer on the Seller’s behalf.
Otherwise, the Seller may be contacted for approval before an offer is accepted.
Once an offer has been accepted and a binding sale concluded, the Seller cannot subsequently withdraw the Lot.
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10. Seller Payments
Seller payments are normally made approximately 21 days after the relevant sale date, provided cleared funds have been received from the Buyer.
Payment dates are estimates and may be affected by circumstances including late Buyer payments, payment disputes or banking delays.
Tong’s Auction House reserves the right to withhold payment where:
Buyer funds have not cleared
Ownership is disputed
Authenticity is disputed
A transaction remains unresolved
A sale has legitimately been cancelled
Money is otherwise legitimately due to Tong’s Auction House from the Seller
Applicable commission and charges will be deducted before payment.
---
11. Risk & Care of Seller’s Goods
Tong’s Auction House will take reasonable care of goods accepted onto its premises.
Tong’s Auction House will not be responsible for loss or damage resulting from inherent defects, deterioration, fair wear and tear or circumstances outside its reasonable control, except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
Sellers should notify Tong’s Auction House before consignment if an item requires specialist storage, handling or insurance.
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BUYER / BIDDER TERMS
12. Registration
All Buyers must register before bidding.
Tong’s Auction House may request identification, proof of address or other reasonable information before permitting registration or bidding.
Tong’s Auction House reserves the right to refuse or cancel a registration where reasonably necessary.
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13. Bidding
By placing a bid, the Bidder makes an offer to purchase the Lot.
When a bid is accepted and the sale is concluded, a binding contract is formed between the Buyer and Seller.
The Auctioneer has discretion to resolve bidding disputes, regulate bidding increments and reopen bidding where reasonably necessary to resolve an immediate bidding error or dispute.
Online, telephone and absentee bidders are responsible for ensuring their bids and instructions are submitted correctly.
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14. Buyer Commission
Buyer commission is charged as follows:
Lots selling for £10 or less: Minimum commission of £2 per Lot.
Lots selling for more than £10: 20% of the Hammer Price.
Buyer commission is added to the Hammer Price.
Any additional charges relating to a particular online platform or service will be notified where applicable.
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15. Buyer Payment
Full payment must be made within 24 hours of the auction closing, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Accepted payment methods include:
Bank transfer
Cash by prior agreement
Buyers should use their bidder number or other requested reference when making payment.
Goods will not be released until cleared payment has been received.
---
16. Late or Non-Payment
If payment is not received within the required period, Tong’s Auction House reserves the right, where appropriate, to:
Contact the Buyer requesting immediate payment
Refuse release of the goods
Cancel the sale
Re-offer or resell the Lot
Refuse future bidding registration
Recover reasonable losses, fees or costs arising from late or non-payment
Any deposit held may be applied against sums legitimately due, subject to applicable law.
---
17. Collection
Unless otherwise stated, purchased goods must be collected within 3 days of the auction closing.
Tong’s Auction House publishes collection dates and opening arrangements for each auction. Buyers are responsible for checking and complying with these arrangements.
Tong’s Auction House is not continuously open for collections between auctions.
Collections outside published collection periods are strictly by prior arrangement.
Storage charges may apply to goods not collected within the required period.
---
18. Uncollected Purchased Goods
Where purchased goods remain uncollected, Tong’s Auction House may charge reasonable storage and handling costs.
Goods may be moved to alternative or off-site storage where reasonably necessary, with reasonable associated costs charged to the Buyer.
Where goods remain uncollected for an extended period, Tong’s Auction House may take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable law, including giving notice requiring collection and advising the Buyer of the consequences of continued non-collection.
Where legally permitted, goods may ultimately be resold and the proceeds applied towards legitimate outstanding charges.
Any remaining balance will be dealt with in accordance with applicable law.
If legitimate costs exceed the proceeds available, the Buyer may remain responsible for the outstanding balance where legally enforceable.
---
19. Shipping, Postage & Courier Services
Tong’s Auction House may offer in-house packing, postage, delivery or courier arrangements.
Shipping is arranged at the Buyer’s request and applicable charges will be quoted or notified before dispatch.
Particularly fragile items, including porcelain, ceramics and glass, carry an increased risk during transit.
Tong’s Auction House will take reasonable care when providing any in-house packing or shipping service.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
Third-party courier services may also be used or recommended. Where a Buyer contracts directly with a third-party courier, that service will be subject to the courier’s own Terms & Conditions.
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20. Condition of Lots
Lots are offered in their existing condition.
Buyers are strongly encouraged to inspect Lots personally wherever possible or request further information before bidding.
Condition reports are provided as guidance only and represent opinion. They are not exhaustive guarantees that a Lot is free from other faults or defects.
Age-related wear, previous use, restoration and deterioration should be expected where appropriate.
Nothing in these Terms affects any statutory rights that cannot legally be excluded.
---
21. Electrical & Mechanical Goods
Unless expressly stated otherwise, electrical and mechanical goods are sold untested.
Tong’s Auction House does not represent that an electrical item is safe to connect to a power supply or use without inspection.
Buyers are advised to have electrical goods inspected and tested by a suitably qualified person before use.
---
22. Title & Risk
Ownership of purchased goods does not pass to the Buyer until full cleared payment has been received.
Risk will pass in accordance with applicable law and the circumstances of collection, delivery or dispatch.
---
GENERAL TERMS
23. Catalogue Descriptions, Estimates & Images
Catalogue descriptions, photographs, measurements, estimates and condition reports are provided to assist Buyers and represent opinion only.
Reasonable care is taken when cataloguing Lots, but estimates are not guarantees of final selling price.
Tong’s Auction House reserves the right to correct genuine catalogue errors before or during a sale.
---
24. Online & Remote Bidding
Online and remote bidding facilities are provided for convenience.
Tong’s Auction House cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to third-party bidding platforms.
Tong’s Auction House will not be responsible for missed bids caused solely by internet failure, platform outages or other technical failures outside its reasonable control, except where liability cannot legally be excluded.
---
25. Auctioneer’s Discretion
The Auctioneer may take reasonable steps necessary for the orderly and fair conduct of an auction.
This includes regulating bidding, determining bidding increments, resolving immediate bidding disputes and withdrawing a Lot before sale where appropriate.
---
26. Storage
Storage space at Tong’s Auction House is limited.
Sellers and Buyers must collect goods when requested and within the applicable collection periods.
Reasonable storage and handling charges may be applied where goods are not collected within the required period.
The Auction House is not obliged to provide indefinite storage for sold, unsold or withdrawn goods.
---
27. Communication
Sellers and Buyers are responsible for providing accurate and current contact information.
Tong’s Auction House may communicate with customers using the contact information supplied, including:
Telephone
Text message
Post
Customers are responsible for informing Tong’s Auction House of any changes to their contact information.
---
28. Data Protection
Personal information will be processed in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation.
Information will be collected, used and retained only where there is an appropriate business, contractual, regulatory or legal basis for doing so.
---
29. Limitation of Liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
Subject to these rights, Tong’s Auction House will not be responsible for losses that could not reasonably have been foreseen or losses resulting from circumstances outside its reasonable control.
---
30. Changes to These Terms
Tong’s Auction House may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.
Updated Terms will apply to new consignments, registrations and transactions from the date the revised Terms take effect.
Changes will not retrospectively alter the terms applicable to an existing consignment or completed transaction unless agreed or otherwise permitted by law.
---
31. Severability
If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply.
---
32. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any dispute will be subject to the applicable jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, subject to any mandatory consumer rights concerning jurisdiction.
---
33. Acceptance of Terms
By entering goods for sale with Tong’s Auction House, the Seller confirms that they have read, understood and accepted the Seller Terms and applicable General Terms & Conditions.
By registering to bid and/or placing a bid, the Buyer confirms that they have read, understood and accepted the Buyer Terms and applicable General Terms & Conditions.
Customers should read these Terms & Conditions before consigning goods, registering or bidding.
Tong’s Auction House
Rhosymedre, Wrexham
14. Shipping & Courier Services
Tong’s Auction House offers in-house shipping and courier services.
Please note:
Shipping is arranged at the Buyer’s request
Costs will be quoted before dispatch
Shipping is at the Buyer’s risk once dispatched
Tong’s Auction House is not liable for courier delays or damage once items leave the premises
Tong’s Auction House offers in-house shipping and courier services.
Please note:
Shipping is arranged at the Buyer’s request
Costs will be quoted before dispatch
Shipping is at the Buyer’s risk once dispatched
Tong’s Auction House is not liable for courier delays or damage once items leave the premises
