May 2022
December 2021
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I SELL AN ITEM AT AUCTION?
Congratulations! Once the buyer pays via bank transfer (we also offer payment via Stripe*) we will pass on their contact details to arrange collection / transportation or postage of memorabilia items. We request Bank details from you (name, account number and sort code) and will make payment into your account within 2 days of receiving [...]
HOW DO I BUY AN ITEM AT AUCTION?
Want to buy an item at auction? Remember we have no Buyer fees, what you bid is what you pay! There are a few easy steps to follow: Ensure that you are registered as a user on our site here (or log in if you are already registered) Click on the auction lot that [...]
HOW DO I SELL AN ITEM AT AUCTION?
Want to sell an item at auction? Our fees are the lowest in the market at just 4.5% + VAT (minimum fee of £450 + VAT) and we have no Buyer fees There are a few easy steps to follow: First of all, the best thing is to give us a call or drop [...]
August 2021
I HAVE QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED HERE
That’s good. We love to chat. Don’t ask us anything about religion, politics or sport, but everything else we’ll have a jolly good go at. Fire away, email us team@evoke-classics.com, message us on socials, or pick up the phone. #classicsconnectpeople
ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SELLER?
There can be. Generally, they break down like this. Trade sellers, private sellers. Trade sellers are acting as a business. The business may own the car or they may have been given the approval to manage the sale. As a legitimate business, they must follow all legal requirements operating under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. You can read The Act in full, HERE. Private [...]
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE AUCTION LOT HAS SOME DEFECTS?
It is a good question. Broadly a few sensible points. Please remember, one person’s ‘defect’ is another person’s patina character. These are classics not anything else. Our process means we work closely to describe details of the lots. Additionally, we suggest buyers visit and view a vehicle where possible. We host a message service and we encourage buyers to engage with [...]
CAN I WITHDRAW A BID?
Well, first things first, why would you? Secondly, sorry, no. Please only bid with intent. Doing anything else causes a massive sense of humour failure all round. More importantly, once you’ve bid you are contractually bound. If you are the successful buyer and you fail to complete the purchase, you will be obliged to [...]
WHERE ARE YOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS?
A good question. First things first, please ensure you read them. It is a condition of contract that you agree you have read and understood them. If you have any questions, please call us. They can be found HERE
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET?
Two things here. If the auction ends and the final highest bid is within 10% of the reserve, we will PROVISIONALLY sell the car. This means we will go back to the seller and aim to get their approval to accept that bid. If at the end of the auction the final highest bid is NOT within 10% of the reserve, the team [...]