Conditions of Sale

Auction Terms and Conditions

These Auction terms and conditions are for your general guidance only. In the event of a dispute, the German version of our full legally binding conditions will prevail (see Versteigerungsbedingungen).

The auction is voluntary and is conducted by Scripovest AG, Neugasse 32, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, in its own name and for its own account. Scripovest AG acts in all cases as the seller. Consignors have no right of return.

The auction terms are recognized by the submission of a written bid. Bids via fax, email, and online bids are considered equivalent to a written bid. Submitting a bid constitutes a binding purchase offer. The bidder is personally liable for their bid, even if bidding on behalf of third parties and naming them. The call is made at the prices listed in the auction catalog. Bids below the starting prices are not accepted. The increments are set as follows:

5 to 100 €: 5 €
101 to 300 €: 10 €
301 to 1,000 €: 25 €
1,001 to 2,000 €: 50 €
2,001 to 5,000 €: 100 €
5,001 to 10,000 €: 200 €
10,001 to 25,000 €: 500 €
25,001 to 50,000 €: 1,000 €
Over 50,001 €: 2,000 €

Bids not matching the bid steps will be rounded up to the next step. The highest bidder wins; in the case of multiple equal bids, the first received gets preference.

The award obligates the bidder to accept and pay in every case. Immediately with the award, all risks, especially the risk of accidental loss and accidental deterioration of the auctioned item, transfer to the buyer. Possession and ownership transfer only after full payment of the purchase price.

The buyer must pay a fee of 30% including VAT on the hammer price. The VAT is calculated using the margin scheme and is not listed separately.

The auctioneer conducts the auction for its own account. All contracts for the purchase of auction lots are concluded exclusively with Scripovest AG as the seller.

Remote and absentee bidders undertake to pay within 14 days (30 days internationally), unless other credit arrangements have been made in writing. For all amounts not received within 14 days (30 days for international) after the auction, default interest of 1% per commenced month will be charged. Additionally, all costs incurred through the involvement of a legal advisor and/or collection agency will be charged to the debtor. If the buyer is in default of payment or refuses to accept the auctioned items, they may be sold privately in the auctioneer's name and for their account without further notice or re-auctioned. In this case, the debtor is liable, at the auctioneer's choice, for any shortfall or for damages amounting to 30% of the hammer price; they have no claim to any excess proceeds. They will not be permitted to bid again.

The auctioned goods will only be delivered after full payment of the invoice amount. If delivery occurs earlier, ownership is reserved until full payment of the purchase price. The shipping of the auctioned goods is at the cost and risk of the buyer. With the postal dispatch, the sender has done everything required for sending.

All items auctioned are used. Before the deadline, photocopies of the lots can be requested: Black-and-white copies are available free of charge upon request; postage will be charged, color copies are charged at EUR 2.50 for DIN A4 and EUR 4 for DIN A3 plus postage.

The auctioneer assumes no liability for defects. Catalog descriptions are made to the best of knowledge and belief but do not constitute guaranteed properties in the sense of §§ 459 ff. BGB and cannot be the basis for claims of any kind. Signs of use or minor damages are not necessarily listed in the auction catalog description. Legitimate complaints must be reported within seven days after receipt of the auctioned items. Any complaint is excluded if any changes have been made to the contested lots. After the award, complaints against the auctioneer will no longer be considered. The auctioneer has the right to change the set order, separate, combine or withdraw numbers, award the bid conditionally or reject it.

The auctioneer is entitled to collect and sue for purchase monies and arrears in their own name.

The aforementioned auction terms also apply analogously to all transactions concluded outside of the auction with auction lots, especially in post-sale. Here, the buyer expressly waives the need for a separate declaration of acceptance by the auction house pursuant to §151 BGB. Parts of the auction terms can be suspended by the auctioneer for valid reasons at any time, the remaining parts remain effective in this case.

The place of performance and jurisdiction for both parties is Ansbach.

The Auctioneer

Auctioneer: Scripovest AG, Neugasse 32, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Payment: After the auction ends, we will send the invoices for the auction. Payment is simple for international bidders as well. Besides using Stripe, customers from Euro countries can transfer money to our international bank account free of charge. For customers from other countries, we additionally offer the following payment options:
Amounts up to 150 Euros: Send the money in cash by registered mail or transfer it to our PayPal account kontakt@scriposale.de
Amounts over 150 Euros: Pay by bank transfer using Wise. Convert the invoice amount based on the current daily exchange rate.

Shipping: Shipping takes place after receipt of payment. Shipping costs are a flat rate of 10 Euros within Germany and 15 Euros worldwide including VAT.

Buyers Premium

The buyer must pay a fee of 30% including VAT on the hammer price. The VAT is calculated using the margin scheme and is not listed separately.

Payment

Payment: After the auction ends, we will send the invoices for the auction. Payment is simple for international bidders as well. Besides using Stripe, customers from Euro countries can transfer money to our international bank account free of charge. For customers from other countries, we additionally offer the following payment options:
Amounts up to 150 Euros: Send the money in cash by registered mail or transfer it to our PayPal account kontakt@scriposale.de
Amounts over 150 Euros: Pay by bank transfer using Wise. Convert the invoice amount based on the current daily exchange rate.

Shipping Terms

Auction House will ship at Buyer's expense.

Shipping costs are a flat rate of 10 Euros within Germany and 15 Euros worldwide (including VAT). For items larger than DIN A4, the worldwide shipping cost is 25 Euros (including VAT).

Tax

The VAT is calculated using the margin scheme and is not listed separately.