Vendor Charges & Payment
Auction Commission & Charges
Commission
Will be charged on the sale of the instrument/s calculated as a percentage of the Hammer Price.
15% excl. VAT
Loss & Damage Warranty
Will be charged on all pianos entered into auction. This covers the piano whilst in the care of Piano Auctions Ltd.
1.75% excl. VAT
Ivory Registration, Article 10.,Keyboard Change & Tuning
Ivory Registration
It is now illegal to sell a piano with an ivory keyboard dating post 1975. Pianos with ivory keyboards dating pre 1975 need to be registered with APHA on the government website.
£31 incl. VAT
Article 10.
In cases where the piano dates between 1947 and 1974 an Article 10. Certificate will need to be applied for.
£49 incl. VAT
Keyboard Change
In cases where the piano dates post 1975 the keyboard will need to be changed and the ivories removed.
£ 265 excl. VAT
Tuning
will be offered on an advisory basis and is optional once the piano has been set up and tested.
£75 excl. VAT
Transport Charge
Uprights
Based on the piano being in England and Wales, step free with no access issues.
£170 excl. VAT
Grands
Based on the piano being in England and Wales, step free with no access issues.
From £270 excl. VAT
Payment
After your piano has successfully sold in one of our auctions, you will be sent a post sale advice letter. This letter shows you the hammer price your piano achieved. You will then receive your statement which includes all the commission and charges that will be deducted from the settlement amount. The funds will be paid into your bank account within 21 days via bank transfer.
Post Sale Advice Letter
Statement
Confirmation of Payment