Cambridge Vintage Sale

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

TELEPHONE NUMBERS
On the Viewing and Sale Day ONLY 01353 777767.
During the Viewing Day will be 07775 866166, 07748 596062 or 07831 732617.

BUYERS' PREMIUM AND VALUE ADDED TAX
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
VAT Items in this sale sold subject to VAT are marked with an asterisk.

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 less per hour.

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. Please bring identification, those without will be unable to register and failure to obtain a buyer's bid card will 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.

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
Light refreshments will be available throughout the Sale Day.

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, 1st August 2008. 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, 27th July 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.

(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 no longer able to accept cash payment for sums in excess of £7,500. This includes single payments amounting to this sum or multiple payments totaling £7,500.

ENQUIRIES
Enquiries regarding this sale should be made to William King, Jeremy Curzon or Oliver Godfrey at the Cambridge Office Tel: 01223 213777

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 of tractors or engines.

- 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 IN THIS CATALOGUE OR ACTS OF RECKLESSNESS COULD RESULT IN EXCLUSION FROM OUR SALEGROUND. PERSONS ATTENDING THIS SALE, DO SO ENTIRELY AT THEIR OWN RISK.

OTHER INFORMATION

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 Anglian 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
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

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)