Guides & FAQs
General FAQs
RETAIL / WARRANTY AUCTIONS: Online only, Grade A stock including sealed and boxed goods, NO VIEWINGS
PUBLIC AUCTIONS: Grade B stock including returns, no warranties or guarantees. PUBLIC VIEWING AVAILABLE and recommended – Catalogues will be online along with an increased number of lot photos for all auction types
Opening hours vary by site and can be found on the individual site pages:
Lots originate from sources including returns, overstocks, ex-display and police seizures. Via clients from high street retailers to Insolvency Practitioners & Receivers
Yes: All lots are subject to the addition of Buyers Premium (currently 25%) then the further addition of VAT (unless otherwise stated) incurred on the total. Examples Below;
£100 bid on a lot with VAT: Y & 25% BP (eg. electricals) = £150 invoice total
Payment & Delivery FAQs
All auction lot payments must be made securely ONLINE by card or bank transfer. We will NOT be accepting cash or card payments on-site/in-person.
Both the Cash Offices and Coffee lounges will remain closed at this time.
YES: For our ‘Delivery Only’ Auctions – John Pye Auctions lots under a two person lift size will now be delivered by our deliver partner DPD to winning bidders (no onsite/in-person collections).
Vehicles FAQs
All vehicles are strictly Sold As Seen. Lots can be physically assessed during viewing but carry no guarantees or warranties.
ATF Listed Vehicles
Bidding is open to trade and public but there are a fraction of lots listed as ‘ATF’ Vehicles, these particular vehicles can only be legally sold directly to Authorised Treatment Facilities and have no V5s.
For vehicle auctions a £200 refundable deposit is required to secure bids, full payment and vehicle removals by the deadline. Deposits are not deducted from invoice totals but are refunded upon request by emailing deposits@johnpye.co.uk or can be left on the account for future bidding. Strict vehicle payment & removal deadline by 4pm the day after auction.
Proof of ID – 2 x Forms of ID inc. 1 x Photo ID and a Utility Bill less that 3 months old are required prior to release of vehicles. Strict payment & removal deadline by 4pm the day after auction.
NOTE: Any vehicles purchased will be registered to the buyer’s name and address as registered on the account, vehicles cannot be put under other names.
