
At Wine Auctioneer, we are as passionate about our customers as we are about fine wines, and we recognise the fundamental importance in ensuring our customers have confidence and trust in our services. As such, we are committed to providing information on our fees clearly and accurately to help our customers make informed decisions on buying in our auctions.
WINE AUCTIONEER'S BUYER FEES:
AUCTION FEES
Buying Commission - 12% of the final hammer price.
Please note that if you are within the E.U, 20% Value Added Tax (VAT) is applicable and charged to the commission, delivery and surcharges. VAT is not applicable to the hammer price of the wine.
ADDITIONAL FEES
Non-EEA Credit Card Surcharge - 3% on credit card payments from buyers outside of the European Economic Area (EEA).
(Optional) Loss & Breakage Assurance (formerly "Risk Free Shipping") - 3% of the total value of all lots included in your order. Learn more about our Loss & Breakage Assurance here.
(Conditional) Late Payment Fee - 3% of the total order balance outstanding 72 hours (3 days) following close of auction.
PAYMENT TERMS WITH WINE AUCTIONEER
PAYMENT METHODS
Bank Transfer / BACS / IBAN
Debit Card
Credit Card
If you wish to pay by an alternative method, please email us to discuss.
WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING PAYMENT METHODS
Cash
Cheque
PayPal
JCB / Diners / Maestro Cards
BUYERS' PAYMENT TERMS
Payment is due immediately and within three days (72 hours) from close of auction. If payment for an order is not received within this 3 day window, a Late Payment Charge of 3% of the total balance outstanding will be added to the order.