Fees
Registration on Site - £5 excluding VAT
This is a one-time charge for both buyers and sellers upon registration. If your account becomes inactive, you might have to pay this charge again. VAT is added if you reside within the UK.
Fee for Listing an Item - £5 excluding VAT
As a seller, you need to pay this fee each time you list your item and for each auction your item participates in. We reserve the right to charge this fee for multiple items bundled into one lot, and the decision lies solely with the company.
Setting a Reserve Price - £5 excluding VAT
If you're a seller and wish to set a reserve price on an auction, you need to pay this fee each time the reserve price is set. This applies to every auction in which your item is listed.
Seller Commission - 0% commission
We charge 0% commission to most sellers.
Commission for Miniatures & Memorabilia Sellers - 5% of the final bid price. The commission rate for selling miniatures and memorabilia is 5%.
Buyer's Sale Commission - 10% of the purchase price
This fee is paid by the buyer at the time of sale. If the buyer is located outside of the UK, they are not charged VAT.
Storage Charges for Goods Held Longer Than 90 Days - £1 per day
If we store your goods for more than 90 days, you must pay this fee before we can release your goods.
Storage for Unlisted Goods - £1 per day excluding VAT
You will be notified if your lot/s are unsuitable for listing and will have 7 days to arrange for the return after this you will be charged a daily fee and will have to pay this fee before we can release the goods that were not accepted for listing on our site.
Card Transaction Fee for Buyers and Sellers Outside of the UK/EU - 3.5% of the transaction amount
Non-UK and non-EU buyers and sellers must pay this fee at the time of the transaction.
Bank Charges - Up to £30 for international transfers
This fee is required, when necessary, by us. It's mandatory to make all payments in full and in GBP before we dispatch any goods.
Sale Cancellation Charge due to Seller's Breach - £20 excluding VAT
If a sale is cancelled because of a breach of terms by the seller, this fee needs to be paid before we can release your goods.
Cancellation or Amendment of a Listed Bottle or Lot - Depends on the circumstances
If you wish to cancel or amend a listing before or during the auction, you must pay this fee. The exact amount depends on the timing and nature of the cancellation or amendment.
Delivery/Collection Charges by Whisky Auction House Ltd - £0.45 per mile unless otherwise agreed.
This fee needs to be paid before we begin the delivery. For collection, it will be deducted from the proceeds of the sale.
Bottle Valuation Fee - Varies If we deem it necessary, we may charge a fee for valuing your bottles. The fee will depend on the number of bottles and may be refundable if you choose to sell through us.
If due amounts are not settled by the stipulated date, we reserve the right to engage debt collectors to retrieve the unpaid sums. All collection costs on our part will also be covered by the debtor. Overdue payments, defined as payments made more than 72 hours after the close of an auction, will accrue interest at a rate of 5% per day.
Periodically, we may introduce promotions. These will be publicised on our Site and will carry specific terms. We retain the right to withdraw promotions at any time without prior notice.
Your credit or debit card may be charged at any point after you submit your listing or bid. Please ensure you have adequate funds to cover any due payments to us, including any charges and the amount of any bid and delivery charges. Sums due to a seller may not be remitted until a reasonable period after the relevant auction is concluded.
All payments made by credit or debit card must be authorized by the respective card issuer. Additional measures such as Verified by Visa (see https://www.visaeurope.com/making-payments/verified-by-visa/) and Mastercard® Secrecies’ (see https://www.mastercard.co.uk/en-gb/consumers/features-benefits/securecode.html) may also apply.
Costs associated with lots submitted by the seller for auction, paid by Whisky Auction House Ltd, may be recovered if the items do not sell. This includes but is not limited to shipping, insurance, customs charges, mileage, and other incurred costs.
Payments, whether related to buying or selling, necessitate full payment of all associated fees by the client. Hence, we must receive the full amount in GBP before the order is dispatched.
If any seller modifies their bank account details within their account, we must receive written notification about these changes and the intention to be paid into the new account. We must be informed about their main account, and if this does not occur, we reserve the right to pay into either account.
If you wish to sell bottles you have in storage, this will attract the sales fees outlined above. We must receive notification and confirmation via the email address used for registration 3 days before the auction goes live.