WHO MAY BUY
Anyone who is: adult, legally responsible, financially solvent and accept ave's terms and conditions.

You wish to buy at an ave auction?
You may bid in person, by telephone, through an agent (who has given ave a copy of his warrant before the sale) or through an absentee bid. To bid during the sale simply make a clear sign and visible sign to the auctioneer using your paddle. Professionals, private, owners and agents.

Registration:

• Fill in and sign the registration from.
• Copy of two current ID's (passport, Identity Card, Driving licence, KBIS).
• VAT registration number (only applicable to professionals).
  
• A signed blank cheque made out to "AVE" as a deposit.

Absentee bidding:
If you are unable to attend a sale in person you bid by telephone or by leaving a commission bid.

Download an absentee bid form which will tell you what documents and information you will need to send to ave so that your bid may be taken into consideration. All 1st time absentee bids must be submitted at least 48 hours before the sale.

You have purchased one or more lots:
A commission and its relevant taxes are added to the hammer price. Buyer's fees are between 8% and 21% excluding VAT (9.586% and 25.116% including VAT). Lots must be paid for in full on the fall of the hammer.
Lots will only be released to the buyer upon reception of the full payment inclusive of all relevant commissions and taxes.

Accepted payment:
Bank transfer. All possible transfer fees must be paid by the buyer. French certified bank check. Cash. Private French nationals are limited, by law, to 3000 euros.

Storage fees:
As each sale ground is different ave advises its buyers to consult the "sale information" page before each sale to avoid storage fees.

Removal of lots:
ave does not provide any logistic assistance, buyers are strongly recommended to make all handling, lifting, transport and collection arrangements before the sale.