Cambridge Vintage Sale

Please read Health & Safety Information located at end of General Information

LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS TO THE SALE
The machinery saleground fronts onto the A142 at Sutton, approximately 6 miles west of Ely, Cambridgeshire and approximately 18 miles north of Cambridge. The recommended approach from the North, West and South is via Huntingdon joining the A141 signposted to March at the junction of the A14/A141. At Chatteris, follow the A142 signposted to Ely and the Saleground will be seen on the left-hand side, opposite Sutton village. Access is gained from the roundabout off the A142 sign posted AGRICULTURAL AUCTION. If approaching from the East or the M11, follow the A10 and join the A142 signposted to March at Ely. Access is gained from the roundabout off the A142 sign posted AGRICULTURAL AUCTION. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE MINOR ROADS THAT RUN THROUGH THE VILLAGE OF SUTTON

BUYERS' PREMIUM
A buyers' premium at the following rates will be added to the hammer price.
Class 1 - Tractors, Steam & Other Vehicles 5% plus VAT
Class 2 - Motorcycles 8% plus VAT
Class 3 - All Other Items 10% plus

VIEWING
The sale may be viewed at the following times ONLY
Friday 16th October 1.00pm to 6.00pm
Saturday 17th October 7.30am onwards

VAT VALUE ADDED TAX
Items in this sale sold subject to VAT are marked with an asterisk.
(i) In the case of overseas purchasers from EC countries will be required to supply the Auctioneers with their VAT/FISCAL NUMBER AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION AS REQUESTED in order that the items may be invoiced at zero rate for VAT purposes. HOWEVER, YOU MAY BE REQUESTED TO PAY A VAT DEPOSIT EQUIVALENT TO THE STANDARD RATE OF UK VAT ON ALL LOTS SUBJECT TO VAT ON THE PURCHASE PRICE as stated in catalogue and addendum with asterisk and/or at the time of bidding. THE GOODS MUST BE SENT OR TRANSPORTED OUT OF THE UK TO A DESTINATION IN ANOTHER EC MEMBER STATE. It is the responsibility of overseas purchasers from EC Countries to ensure that they or their haulier complete and sign a COLLECTION CERTIFICATE on collection of the goods purchased. The original certificate must be left with the Auctioneers. Upon the above requirements being met in full, a refund of the VAT deposit will be made to the purchaser. Failure to do so will result in the VAT deposit being paid over to Customs & Excise as VAT.
(ii) In the case of overseas purchasers from Non EC Countries, they will be required to pay a VAT deposit equivalent to the standard UK rate. Such amount will be refunded to the overseas purchaser if the Auctioneers receive, within three months of the time of supply, a satisfactory Bill of Lading or Certificate of Shipment as proof of shipment of the lots outside the EC, failing which the VAT deposit will be paid over to Customs & Excise as VAT.

COMMISSION BIDS
The Auctioneers are pleased to faithfully execute commission bids on behalf of Purchasers unable to attend the Sale. Such commission bids will only be accepted from persons who have viewed the Sale and completed the requisite bidding form available at the Sales Office.

BIDDING
People wishing to bid for specific lots should assume the rate of selling at approximately 100 lots per hour, although the sale of Motorcycles, Vehicles and Tractors will be slower.

BUYERS' BID NUMBERS
The Auctioneers propose to operate a buyer bid number system. Therefore, Purchasers are requested to attend at the Sales Office during View Day or prior to the commencement of the Sale, so that full details of the intending Purchaser's name, address, bankers and other relevant information may be recorded. Failure to obtain a buyer's bid card may result in the Auctioneer refusing to accept your bid. If you have a permanent bidding number with us, please use this number. If you are unsure please enquire in the main office on the viewing or sale day. PLEASE NOTE: There is a one-off non refundable administration charge of £10 (incl. VAT) for all new purchaser registrations.

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
Certain types of machinery could contain blue & white asbestos, dangerous chemicals and hazardous waste and, if not handled correctly during their removal, could be in breach of Health & Safety at Work 1974, Controls of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988 (COSHH) or other current regulations. The buyer undertakes to handle correctly any toxic chemicals and dangerous substances and to indemnify the agent against any failure to observe this undertaking.

ELECTRICAL GOODS
These are sold as ‘antiques’ only and, if bought for use, must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician first.

ALL LOTS ARE SOLD STRICTLY AS SEEN WITHOUT WARRANTY, purchasers are urged to satisfy themselves prior to the sale as to the condition of each lot and whether the lot accords with its description.

CLEARANCE OF LOTS
Purchasers may remove their lots during or after the Sale but ONLY having first obtained a Collection Ticket from the Sales Office. All lots entered for sale inside must be cleared without exception on the Day of Sale. Outside lots must be cleared from the Saleground by Friday, 23rd October 2009. Failure by purchasers to remove their lots within this time will incur a penalty storage charge of £5 per lot per day, payable on collection. Purchasers are reminded that ALL LOTS become their responsibility at the fall of the hammer (see Conditions of Sale). Forklift loading facilities will NOT be available on the day of Sale. We will be open on Sunday 18th October from 9.00am until 12.00noon, after which the gates will be locked.

SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
Buyers are requested to note that all accounts must be settled on the Day of Sale. Persons unknown to the Auctioneers and wishing to pay by cheque must make one of the following arrangements BEFORE the Day of Sale.
(i) Inform your own Bank Manager that you wish to pay by cheque, tell him the maximum amount you are likely to spend and ask him to instruct our Bankers that it will be in order to accept your cheque. Our Bankers will then inform us. Our Bank is Barclays Bank plc. PO Box No.885, Mortlock House, Vision Park, Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9DE Fax: 01223 545557. Please specify date and place of sale.
(ii) Arrange with your Bank Manager for the issue of a guaranteed cheque to be brought with you.
(iii) Provide a letter from your Bank stating the amount up to which your cheque will be honoured. Fax copies and photocopies are NOT acceptable and the letter must specify the sale and date.
(iv) Overseas payments should be made by Inter Bank transfer using SWIFT to Barclays Bank Bene’t Street, Cambridge Sort Code 20-17-19 quoting Cheffins Auction Account Client No. 3 Account No: 50287628. IBAN No. GB17 BARC 201719 50287628 SWIFT CODE: BARCGB22 quote sort code and then a/c number as above, Your name or invoice number
(v) Payment can be made by Visa & Mastercard Credit Cards; a surcharge of 1.35% plus VAT will be added to the invoice total for this method of payment. We also accept payment by Switch or Visa/Delta Debit Cards for which there is no additional charge.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2003
In order to comply with these regulations, we are unable to accept cash payment for sums in excess of £7,500. This includes single payments amounting to this sum or multiple payments totalling £7,500.

REFRESHMENTS
Catering facilities will be available throughout the Sale Day.

ENQUIRIES
Enquiries regarding this sale should be made to:
William King (Tractors, steam engines and machinery)
Oliver Godfrey (Classic Tractors and machinery)
Jeremy Curzon (Motorcycles, memorabilia and automobilia)
Pre-sale Cambridge office 01223 213777
Sale Day ONLY 01353 777767

Mobile numbers for Viewing Day only (see above for categories)
07775 866166 (Jeremy Curzon)
07748 596062 (Oliver Godfrey)
07831 732617 (William King)
We kindly ask that you do not ring the mobile numbers on the day of sale.

Administration and Accounts enquiries should be made to:
Sarah Rivers 01223 271922

HAULIERS
Trevor Prior – East Anglia 07711 697903
Geoff Townshend – South/South-East 07836 575198
Chris Clements – UK 07970 792367
Woods Commercials – UK 07771 902758
Robert Wraight – South-East 07976 705147
W M Ellison – North/North-East 07860 652414
L L Warren & Son - East Anglia 01379 898043
R & J Perry Plant Hire - South/West 07831 732101
James Farley – North/Scotland 07771 813697
Sandy Kydd – Scotland 01307 462122
Reg Stubbs – UK 07977 156825
Nigel Burton – UK 01509 856150
Richard Long – UK/Europe 01953 603291
Des Fry – Ireland 07736 020263
Fry Transport – Ireland 028 28277300

HAULIERS - MOTORCYCLES & CARS
Stanley Motors 01279 850901 / 07885 639166
Hunter Transport 07759 092687
James Cargo Services Ltd 01753 687722

TOURIST INFORMATION
East Cambridgeshire Tourist Information
Tel: 01353 662062
www.eastcambs.gov.uk

Nearest train station: Ely (6 miles)
Nearest airport: London Stansted (50 miles)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The auction sale includes items of WORKING MACHINERY and those persons attending are advised to take all reasonable precautions to avoid accidents. We have a duty to increase safety for both our staff and the public wherever possible and the following precautions must be adhered to by all those entering the saleground.
• No lifting of machinery by forklifts, cranes, hiabs or any other means on Sale days. This includes our telescopics and customers own machines.
• No tractors or machinery to be left running. Vendors and Purchasers MUST AT ALL TIMES MAINTAIN SUPERVISION OF SUCH MACHINERY AND VEHICLES when left running.
• Please keep children under supervision at all times. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
• Do not drive tractors around the sale yard other than for the purposes of loading or unloading.
• The speed limit in the saleground for ALL VEHICLES is 5mph. Be aware of pedestrians.
• Do not smoke in the vicinity marquee, building, tractors or engines. l All loader arms to be lowered and contents of buckets emptied.
• If starting tractors across the solenoid, please ensure two people are present, one person being in the driving seat having control of the clutch and brakes, and that the tractor is in neutral.
• Prior to unloading, please check brakes, clutch and position of the engine stop. These rule applies to everybody, with no exceptions and it will be strongly enforced. We thank you in advance for your help and compliance.

BE SAFE, ACT CAUTIOUSLY AND WITH CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE AND OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PRINTED OR ACTS OF RECKLESSNESS COULD RESULT IN EXCLUSION FROM OUR SALEGROUND. PERSONS ATTENDING THIS SALE, DO SO ENTIRELY AT THEIR OWN RISK.

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IMPORTANT HEALTH and SAFETY NOTICE
UNLOADING & VIEWING
Following a number of formal notices served by the HSE requiring us to implement certain improvements, we are having to drastically reorganise both the viewing of items in the auction and the unloading of machinery on the Friday immediately prior to the sale and on the morning of the auction itself. THEREFORE PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING:

UNLOADING OF MACHINERY
1. Friday prior to the sale
Unloading of items entered in the sale will take place ONLY from 9.00am to 1.00pm sharp. No further unloading of ANY item will take place after 1.00pm. This requirement will be strictly enforced and there will be NO exceptions. No allowance will be given for breakdowns, heavy traffic etc and therefore we request every effort is made to deliver all items prior to this time. We will be open to receive items from the Tuesday the week of the sale.

2. Sale Day Morning
The yard will be open from 7.00 am to 7.30 am for the unloading of tractors and vehicles ONLY. No further unloading of ANY lots will take place after 7.30am and THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. If you are intending to deliver on the morning of the sale you are required to book in advance, Tel: 01223 213777.

VIEWING
1. Friday prior to the sale
Viewing will ONLY take place on Friday from 1.00pm to 6.00pm sharp. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTION TO THIS AND IT WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

2. Sale Day Mornings
The yard will be open for viewing on the morning of the sale from 7.30am only.

THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS TO ANY OF THE ABOVE