Auction house withholding payment
Discussion
grimmac said:
So we presume you didn't agree an alternative method of payment, agreed by them in writing..... In which case they have probably sent a cheque by first class post 35 days after the sale at your risk....
What does the "at Seller's risk" actually mean here?
If they send the cheque and it goes missing in the post it's tough luck....?
I questioned that wording with them ages ago, they said it was standard legalese. I didn't think much of it at the time...What does the "at Seller's risk" actually mean here?
If they send the cheque and it goes missing in the post it's tough luck....?
I did try and get them to agree to a different form of payment but they are so incompetent I gave up.
Jasandjules said:
blueg33 said:
It's easily done. Bet you wouldn't have missed it on a live document for a client though.
He wouldn't, but some will. I once had a signed ws served on me with "check with client if this is correct" in the middle of it.......Square brackets left in are pretty common too.
Then you get, "it's ok if it's signed, we will just substitute the pages". Err right. Mercury ring any bells?
Near only drafts to clients go out like that as a rule if showing an alternative clause.
Have yet to knowingly drop one on a live document but have had far too many draft leases returned by clients signed by both parties. Even a fully water marked one with DRAFT on every page and no rent or term details, let alone the small matter of tenants name. Oh and the covering letter pointed out these were missing and awaited for from them.
Have yet to knowingly drop one on a live document but have had far too many draft leases returned by clients signed by both parties. Even a fully water marked one with DRAFT on every page and no rent or term details, let alone the small matter of tenants name. Oh and the covering letter pointed out these were missing and awaited for from them.
The Mad Monk said:
...that was 2004 you numpty...LayZ beware of false promises. I went to that auction as I'd been flirted with by said company to enter my car into another auction they were holding later in the year and I'm local so thought I'd pop along. Anyhow long story short wasn't really impressed by the sales prices achieved (I sat in your old car, very nice btw) and fees etc so said no but I know a chap who entered 2 Mercs in for the sale, I bumped into him the other day again owed all his money, they even wanted extra for works the buyer demanded be done! it took him going up to their offices with his son demanding payment, even then they gave him a cheque for just one car! He too was told the person he was dealing with was overseas but when he drove up to HQ in Richmond lo behold he was there,red faced and apologetic with a swimming pool fully of excuses! IMO get yourself up to Richmond ASAP, preferably with some 'friends' get your money and bank as soon as, this is not the behavior of a reputable company...watch this space, something is not quite right here
Yes definitely not talking about Barons.
The company in question obviously do a high volume of sales, especially given the catalogue for their next auction at Blenheim Palace (which has number of super-high-end lots, e.g. Gullwing SL) so I am not that worried.
I don't think turning up there and shouting the odds is the way to go. Turning up at the next auction and making a nuisance of myself might have a better effect!
Can anyone recommend legal council if they don't comply with my demands (e.g. payment by Friday or else?).
The company in question obviously do a high volume of sales, especially given the catalogue for their next auction at Blenheim Palace (which has number of super-high-end lots, e.g. Gullwing SL) so I am not that worried.
I don't think turning up there and shouting the odds is the way to go. Turning up at the next auction and making a nuisance of myself might have a better effect!
Can anyone recommend legal council if they don't comply with my demands (e.g. payment by Friday or else?).
LayZ said:
Yes definitely not talking about Barons.
The company in question obviously do a high volume of sales, especially given the catalogue for their next auction at Blenheim Palace (which has number of super-high-end lots, e.g. Gullwing SL) so I am not that worried.
I don't think turning up there and shouting the odds is the way to go. Turning up at the next auction and making a nuisance of myself might have a better effect!
Can anyone recommend legal council if they don't comply with my demands (e.g. payment by Friday or else?).
Have you read this thread? Did you read the one on 10/10ths which Google will bring up? - these guys have form and lots of it for what you are experiencing and are well versed with the legal route.The company in question obviously do a high volume of sales, especially given the catalogue for their next auction at Blenheim Palace (which has number of super-high-end lots, e.g. Gullwing SL) so I am not that worried.
I don't think turning up there and shouting the odds is the way to go. Turning up at the next auction and making a nuisance of myself might have a better effect!
Can anyone recommend legal council if they don't comply with my demands (e.g. payment by Friday or else?).
Just because they have good cars consigned for Blenheim is irrelevant - they are not theirs and they are only in for the commission if they sell.
Visiting their office is probably your only chance of a speedy resolution but then if the £KK they owe doesn't matter then fair play....but it would sure as hell motivate me
Do not go and be a nuisance at the auction. They will just throw you out. I saw this happen at the sale I attended.
One letter from Wilmots, a law firm specialising in classic car disputes, will probably get a result. The company has been potted by Wilmots before.
BTW, the thread does breach PH rules, as it is obvious which company is being discussed.
One letter from Wilmots, a law firm specialising in classic car disputes, will probably get a result. The company has been potted by Wilmots before.
BTW, the thread does breach PH rules, as it is obvious which company is being discussed.
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 1st July 10:26
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