Auction Today at Scruples CANCELLED

frasermeridies


Joined: 14/05/2010
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
23/05/2010 09:20

Sorry to announce that due to adverse weather conditions the Auction today at Lapta has been cancelled.

It has been re-scheduled for Saturday 29 May at 10.00 with viewing on Friday 28 May from 10.00-16.00

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
23/05/2010 09:38

How unscrupulous! ;¬)

MickyFinn


Joined: 30/06/2009
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
23/05/2010 13:09

Just to remind folks that when you buy at this auction, be prepared to pay an extra 17.5% hammer charge.

It is written on the catalogue but if you dont have a catalogue you wont be aware.

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
23/05/2010 13:12

This must be the only place in the world where some(not all) auctioneers charge sellers and BUYERS commission!

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
23/05/2010 13:22

Hi MickyFinn,

Are there any other charges, after 5tl for catalogue then 17.5% hammer charge?

Navek

MickyFinn


Joined: 30/06/2009
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
23/05/2010 14:16

Hi Navek. I dont think there are any other charges. It says on the back of the catalogue "KDV is inclusive of all hammer charges"

I still think that`s a bit much because if you are buying something eg for 100gbp you are going to end up

actually paying 117.50gbp. Also think 5tl for a catalogue is a bit much, which is why I thought maybe a lot

wont have one and therefore not be aware of the hammer charge.

We used to go to Amanda`s auction and extra charges there were KDV plus hammer charge.

At Lambousa Auction you pay what you bid and no extra, and I think I am right in saying the catalogues

are 3tl.

ozankoys


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 905

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 11:11

I think you will find that all UK auctions charge both Buyer's & Seller's premium they are after all running a business and there is no compulsion for anyone to buy a catalogue or buy at the auction if they do not want to.

There is a huge amount of work involved in running an Auction such as this and several staff are needed who of course have to be paid. The catalogue has to be compiled and printed, I have never seen the Lambousa one but maybe it does not have colour photos and look so professional?

Anyway fingers crossed for the end of the week for the viewing on Friday and the actual Auction on Saturday. There will be refreshments available on the day!

MickyFinn


Joined: 30/06/2009
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 12:05

Ozankoys

In reply to Message 7



"I think you will find that all UK auctions charge both Buyer's & Seller's premium they are after all running a business"



I dont disagree with your comment but 17.5% seems rather a lot. After all the Auctioneers will be being

paid by the Vendor.



"The catalogue has to be compiled and printed, I have never seen the Lambousa one but maybe it does not have colour photos and look so professional"



The catalogue at Lambousa is not dissimilar to yours actually and do you really need colour photos as the items are there for you to see.



"There will be refreshments available on the day!"



When we viewed on Saturday there was tea and coffee available. Help yourself from two thermos flasks and plastic cups. 3tl each !!!



A lot of people grumble about Gordon`s prices but he, after all, has a huge amount of overheads at Lambousa and this is basically a House Contents Sale, held on the premises with no overheads for the Auctioneers.

ozankoys


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 905

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 12:14

Hi MickyFinn as they say there is no such thing as bad publicity, thanks for keeping this at the top!!

Look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday.

BeeBop


Joined: 16/05/2009
Posts: 70

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 14:25

Having dealt with Auctions not only here but in the UK also, there is a hammer charge and VAT to the buyer and also a premium to be paid by the seller.

As requested by the TRNC government and Tax Office VAT has to be charged on the hammer charge and also on the sellers commission, the tax office in Girne are quite adament on this fact, second hand goods are not liable to VAT (or KDV as it is here) but the hammer charge is.

scruffdog


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 742

Message Posted:
25/05/2010 09:58

Where exactly is Scruples in Lapta please?

frasermeridies


Joined: 14/05/2010
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
25/05/2010 10:35

In answer to the directions for Scruples - follow the main road out to Lapta - before you hit the Lapta 'strip you will see a turning on the left for Gardens of Babel (there is also a big Haci Ali sign too) - take this turning (there are Auction signs at this point), and follow the Auction signs to the car park. Easy!

yorkshireve


Joined: 03/05/2010
Posts: 36

Message Posted:
25/05/2010 17:02

does this mean scruples is closing or going bust