Terms of Sale

This is an internet and mail bid sale, conducted by Paul-Francis Jacquier, Numismatique antique. Bidding in this auction constitutes acceptance of the following terms:

All sales will be made through payment in euros, with the addition of a buyer’s premium of 15% on the hammer price. An additional Value Added Tax (VAT) of 7% is due on the hammer-price and on the buyer's premium, if they are delivered in Germany or other member state of the European Union. Purchasers from outside of the EU will be charched a surcharge of 15% net on the hammer price, provided the export of the lots is undertaken by the auctioneer. Dealers from EU countries (other than Germany) will receive goods free of tax upon presentation of their VAT I.D. number, and upon fulfillment of the other conditions set forth in Paragraph 4, Nr. 1 b, and Paragraph 6a of the German Turnover Tax Law.
The costs of postage & insurance will be charged extra. All fees and taxes due abroad are the buyer's responsibility.

An auction sale occurs when the highest bid has been called out three times and obliges the bidder to take over and pay for the merchandise. Delivery will be made against payment in Euros with no bank charges to the auctioneer. A charge of 1% per month will be assessed for delayed payments.

Orders for less than 80 per cent of the estimated price cannot be accepted. Orders submitted in writing will be carried out diligently and without charge. Written bids should be submitted early but no later than 24 hours before the beginning of the auctionWritten bids should be submitted early but no later than 24 hours before the beginning of the auction. If necessary, the auctioneer is allowed to increase the bids by 5%. Unlimited bids shall not oblige the auctioneer to consider, accept or carry out such order.No additional charge will be added to the invoice of all successful live internet bids.

Upon receipt of full payment, shipment of lots will be arranged for the purchaser at his expense and risk. The auctioned goods remain the sole and exclusiv property of the vendor until full payment. Payment is due within 14 days after receipt of the invoice. Buyers are personally responsible for their own purchases and cannot claim to act on the account or instructions of a third party.

The lot descriptions, including the states of preservation, are opinions and made in good faith. The authenticity of all coins is guaranteed. Warranted up to the total purchase price. No complaints or returns can be accepted for multiple-lots. Justified complaints can only be considered if made within 7 days after receipt of the lots.

All lots to be auctioned are usually on view, by appointment, for several weeks prior to the auction.

Exclusive jurisdiction for any legal proceedings shall be Kehl am Rhein. Although the Conditions of Sale are provided in English, French and German, only the German text is legally valid.