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Bidding

The prices listed are estimates. You may bid at, above or below the estimate. The Minimum acceptable bid is 80% of our estimate . Any bids received less than this amount will be increased to 80%. Lots will be sold at approximately 5% above the second highest bid.

Bidsheet

Printable bidsheets can be downloaded in following formats:
Military sales - Word (40k), Zipped Word (6k), or PDF(100k)
Numismatic sales - - Word (40k), Zipped Word (6k), or PDF(100k)

Terms & Conditions

By submitting bids in this auction the bidder signifies acceptance of all of the conditions of the auction.

1. The prices listed are estimates. You may bid at , above or below the estimate, however low bids are rarely successful. 80% of estimate is the lowest bid acceptable, any bids lower than this amount will automatically be increased to 80%.
2. All estimates are in Australian Dollars.
3. Please bid only the highest amount you are prepared to pay (not including P&P or insurance). As lots are sold at 5% above the second highest bid "sliding" bids are not necessary. All bids must be in whole dollar amounts. Anything other will be rounded up.
4. Lots receiving an equal high bid amount by two or more bidders will be sold to the bidder with earliest bid received.
5. Whilst bids and instructions will be exercised with the utmost care, we cannot accept responsibility for any omissions. Please check your bid sheet carefully as lots bid on in error cannot be returned for that reason.
6. All lots are sold as genuine, unless otherwise specified, and as described. Lots incorrectly described may be returned within three days for a full refund, however, no lot can be rejected if the buyer has inspected the lot prior to the sale. Items described as having faults cannot be returned because of that fault.
7. We reserve the right to withdraw any lot or refuse any bid as required by us.
8. Lots are available for viewing at the above address, twenty four hours notice must be given. Anyone needing to view lots at any of our other outlets is responsible for insured postage both ways. Photos are available of lots with an estimate price greater than $20. Only one photo per item.
9. At no time prior to the closing date of the sale will the progression of bids be available. Final results of the sale will be available after one full week from the closing date, please do not enquire prior to this.
10. Agents bidding on behalf of clients are responsible both for payment and safe delivery of purchases.
11. Customers wishing to use Mastercard or Visacard must supply the card number and expiry date with their bids. Unless a credit card is used, all invoices are pro-forma, due and payable three days after receipt. Any invoices remaining unpaid after 30 days from the invoice date will incur a service fee of two percent per month.
12. Lay-by is definitely 25% minimum deposit and must be completed within three months.
13. All dealings in relation to this Postal Bids Sale are with Ballarat head office only.
14. If you are running late we welcome bids by phone (A.H. 5333 3476) or fax until midnight (Aust EST) of the closing day. In the event of a postal strike, closing date will be extended until all mail is cleared.
15. All purchases will be subject to postal and insurance fees unless being collected from the Ballarat office.

Return Policy

1. Items submitted for return after purchase through the Postal Bids Sale must be sent back within 3 days of receipt. After three days, returns not accepted.
2. You must include a letter detailing the reason for return.
3. The item(s) must be returned in the original box or packing. The purchaser is responsible for the postage and insurance costs of returned item(s).
4. The item(s) must be returned in its original state. Items that have been altered in any way will be deemed sold.
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