Buying

You can make a purchase at Artipalace LLC by using any of the following methods:

Online bidding: You can bid live online at our auctions via Liveauctioneers.com

Please note successful bids made via live bidding cannot be invoiced or paid for until the day after an auction. A live bidding fee of 20% premium + 5% VAT (Liveauctioneers.com) + sales tax will be added to your invoice.

Absentee bid: A member of our staff will bid on your behalf and attempt to purchase the lot as cheaply as is permitted by other bids or reserves. Absentee bids can be posted or emailed to us (please remember to provide your full name and address), or you can enter a absentee bid on Liveauctioneers website after completing the registration process. 

Telephone bid: You can contact our office to arrange a telephone bid. A member of our staff will telephone you a few minutes before bidding commences on your specified lot and will bid on your behalf, according to your instructions. This service is normally only available on lots with a minimum pre-sale estimated value of $800.

Payment

By direct transfer to our bank: Bank details will be provided upon request.

By Credit Card: Credit card payments can be made via Liveauctioneers.com. You can simply use the LivePayment link provided in the invoice. The process is easy and secure.

Commission rates: Most purchases are subject to a Buyer Premium (commission) of 20% of the ‘hammer’ price, and subject to VAT on the Buyer Premium and the total Buyer Premium will be 25%.

Collection: Lots can be collected from the consignor on receipt of payment only. Alternatively, we will send you an invoice 3-4 days after the sale, which will include a quote for shipping if you are a USA resident. If you are overseas we will provide you with a shipping quote (if the item can be shipped in-house) or give you the contact details of our shipping partners.

Shipping

We offer an in-house packing and shipping facility. When possible, purchases will be sent by either USPS, UPS or FedEx. The charge for this service is will be added to your invoice and is variable, subject to a minimum charge of $55 per parcel.

For overseas buyers, items can be packed in-house and shipped using USPS International Shipping service. The charge for this is variable and will be added to your invoice.

PLEASE NOTE:  On arrival of the goods in your country, Import Duties & Taxes may be payable before goods are released to you. These charges vary for each country and are entirely your responsibility, we have no way of knowing what they will be. If you do not pay these charges, your goods will be returned to us.

Export Licenses

Export Licenses may be required for certain items before they can be exported from the United Kingdom to other countries. It is the responsibility of the buyer to arrange these Licenses. We can assist with this if required for a fee, please contact us for more details if you require assistance.