RossEM Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hello all our next Sporting & Country Pursuits Sale has been set and is now online, you can view the catalogue with multiple photos here: http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/dickins-auctioneers-ltd/catalogue-id-srdic10033?page=10 The auction will take place on Friday March 13th at 2pm, and we'll be open for viewing on the Thursday & Friday before the sale. Bidding in person, by phone or online via : http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/dickins-auctioneers-ltd http://www.invaluable.com/auction-house/dickins-auctioneers-tbos9tynd6 http://www.liveauctioneers.com/browse/seller/dickinsauctioneersltd For anyone who hasn't bought at auction before, we provide full, clear condition reports on upon request for any item - bore measurements can be taken of any gun in the sale if required. Our commission rate is 17.5% of the hammer price, plus VAT on the commission - for instance, if you bought a gun at £100, you'd pay £121 in total (£100 + £17.50 + £3.50 ) - we try to be transparent about our charges, unlike some!! There's a mixture of new, used and antique guns in this sale, along with lots of books, paintings and other interesting things... Have a look at our other sales (Antiques & Collectables, Paintings & Prints, General & Chattels) http://www.dickinsauctioneers.com Hope to see a few of you there! Cheers, Ross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) 17.5% of the hammer price, plus VAT on the commission - for instance, if you bought a gun at £100, you'd pay £121 in total (£100 + £17.50 + £3.50 ) - we try to be transparent about our charges unlike some!! please explain how vat worked out at £3.50 when standard vat rate is 20% surely your figures are wrong and your £100 gun would be £100 + 17.5% (£17.50) + vat 20% (£20) so your £100 gun now cost £137 Edited February 25, 2015 by SPARKIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 17.5% of the hammer price, plus VAT on the commission - for instance, if you bought a gun at £100, you'd pay £121 in total (£100 + £17.50 + £3.50 ) - we try to be transparent about our charges unlike some!! please explain how vat worked out at £3.50 when standard vat rate is 20% surely your figures are wrong and your £100 gun would be £100 + 17.5% (£17.50) + vat 20% (£20) so your £100 gun now cost £137 Vat on commission, thicko, 20% of £17.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 ahh righto my bad I read it as + vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 ahh righto my bad I read it as + vat Lucky I love you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossEM Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Yeah, VAT not applicable on secondhand goods so we have to put it on the hammer price - thanks for explaining Reggie! Any other feedback? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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