Good day everyone
We hope you are enjoying this last bank holiday before Christmas.
I am back to give you some more information about our three-day event, which starts on Friday 11th September and ends on Sunday 13th September.
The total amount of lots going under the hammer is 1714.Does that mean it’s the biggest so far?, I think it is, I’ve lost track to be honest but any way that is it. So here are the dates and starting times (Friday 11th Saturday 12th And Sunday 13th September). All will start at 11.00 am (NOTE 11.00am) So it is going to be another busy three days, followed by an even busier week or so (No forget the so bit!!!) in arranging pickups and packing and posting of goods. We have got to clear all this sale in 7 days if our next plan is to work.
I have been saying over the last couple of months, we would like to get back to as close as normal as possible. Well I think we have managed to do this (He says crossing everything possible and more).We have managed to get in front and at this moment in time have 660 lots ready on the system which are all photographed. I will be contacting regular vendors over the next few days to see if they can get their items in with in the next week. We are aiming for about 1,150 lots which will be a two- day event.
So, team A.S.H. will be split into two teams, one sorting out the ongoing sale and the other concentrating in completing the next one.
We are and I know this might be a pushing our skills to the limits, trying to get it online by Monday 21st September and run it on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September. That is plan “A” and I will keep you all informed of progress. If we can do this it means we can the go to fortnightly sales of around 1,150 lots spread over two days.
Anyway, let us get back to this up and running sale.
Amazing response, thank you all again for your interest in A.S.H. Auctions. Within a matter of minutes of the catalogue going online, questions were coming in about lots, registrations were being made and the whole thing burst into life once more.
Well that is enough to keep your minds busy for now, so just read the paragraphs below for the boring, but important bits.
Bye for now
Lee Sherratt (Owner/Auctioneer)
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***CORONAVIRUS *** A.S.H. AUCTIONS UPDATE *** Changes to Our Terms and Conditions ***
*** The government have again relaxed some of the lockdown measures and tightened others, so we have changed a few of our procedures ***
Below are the measures we have had to implement. You must read and understand these new measures before proceeding to register for this sale.
Section 1: VIEWING
The general public are now allowed into the saleroom. This is by appointment only and the viewing days are Monday 7th To Thursday 10th September between 9am and 3pm. Please do not just turn up, you must contact us first to make an appointment. You must use the sanitizing station which is situated just on your left as you come into the building, masks must be used, we are providing them, or you can bring your own. You will be given a 1-hour slot and only two persons will be allowed in the sale room at any one time. We are still offering our virtual viewing service using Messenger and WhatsApp on our mobile phones or 07864 046382) This will be available on Wednesday 9th September between 9am and 3pm.We do encourage you to either come and view or use our new virtual viewing so you can be happy with the item/s that you are interested in bidding on. What we think is good and what you think is good may be miles apart.
Section 2: BIDDING
We are NOT allowing the general public into the auction room at present. The reason for this is because we are conducting larger sales, we have had to reduce the bidding area. With the latest government guidelines, we would only be able to accommodate a maximum of six people. We feel this is not practical and so for the time being, you will still need to bid live online from your home, We are excepting commission bids as normal but we are not able to provide a telephone bid services for this sale.
Section 3: PAYMENT
Please note that we would prefer payment by bank transfer our sort code and the account number is on the invoice you receive. The only other way is by debit card over the telephone on 01782 792585 or 07778 347125 or 07864 046382 during the following times.
Mondays after the sales from 9.00am to 3.00pm
Tuesdays after the sales from 9.00am to 3.00pm
Wednesdays after the sales from 9.00am to 3.00pm
All lots purchased must be paid for before the end of business on the Wednesday after the sale. Failure to do this will incur a 10% late payment charge.
Section 4: COLLECTION OF GOODS/SENDING OF GOODS
We are open for collection on the following times:
Please contact us to arrange your half hour pick up slot, if you do not and just turn up you might have to wait for a slot.
Tuesdays after the sales from 9.00am to 3.00pm
Wednesdays after the sales from 9.00am to 3.00pm
Thursdays after the sales from 9.00pm to 3.00pm
Fridays after the sales from 9.00pm to 3.00pm
You must telephone us on arrival using the telephone numbers in section 3: You will then be told how to proceed. We have put into place new pick up procedures which will be secure, clean, and safe for yourselves ourselves and our staff. How we have done this means there will be no physical contact between you, ourselves, or our staff.
We are still offering a pack and send service during this pandemic, with some changes. We usually give pack and send quotes out to customers who request them almost straight away, even though the invoice/s have not yet been settled. We take the parcels ourselves to the post office and we only use Royal Mail /Parcel Force for the couriers. We have in the past agreed to meet customers at a convenient location
These are the changes:
We are now going to use Royal Mail. The initial quote will be for our packing service. We will need the invoice including the packing charge to be paid before we can proceed. Once your item/s are packed we then can quote you a delivery charge. Please be aware that this is a service that we offer, you can always arrange for your items to be packed and sent to you using a method of your choice. (Please note packing cannot be done by a third party inside the saleroom.)
We will not be meeting customers with their goods as we have done in the past.
Section 5: VENDORS/GOODS IN/PAYMENT
Payments to our sellers will be made electronically by bank transfer so please contact us with your details as soon as possible to avoid delay in getting your money. All we need is your sort code, account number, and name of your bank/building society. Vendors who still want to be paid out in cash will have to wait until the government tells us that it is safe to proceed with business as usual. We are receiving items for our future sales; you will need to contact us for times and dates.
If dropping off you must telephone us on arrival using the telephone numbers in section 3: We have put into place new drop off procedures which will be secure, clean and safe for yourselves, ourselves and our staff. How we have done this means there will be no physical contact between you, ourselves, or our staff.
We are willing to collect your items from your premises, but again we will make sure that we are within the guidelines.
You can now follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ashauctions
You can now follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/leesherratt1
For more information about any of our services, or any other questions please contact us.
Lee Sherratt (Owner and Auctioneer)
Tel: 01782 792585 or Mobile: 07778 347125
Email: leesherratt@ashauctions.co.uk
