INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
Bidding number
A bidding number is required to participate at the auction. If you are an absentee or are bidding on the Internet, a number will be assigned to you and a deposit may be requested. If you are new to our auctions and attending for the first time, a driver's license or other photo I.D. is required at the time of registering for a bidder number.
Viewing
All items on sale are available for viewing in advance: Tuesday sales items at Gardner Galleries East can be viewed from noon on sale day (every Tuesday) at 401 Hamilton Road; items at Gardner Galleries at 186 York St. can be viewed several days prior to the sales.
We encourage anyone interested in buying to attend the viewings to examine items in person. Our staff is on hand during viewing times to assist you and answer questions.
Absentee and telephone bids
For those unable to attend the auction in person, Gardner's will execute absentee bids (PDF Form) without charge. Telephone bidding is also available on the understanding this method is not infallible. Gardner's will not be held responsible for failure to execute absentee or telephone bids. Arrangements should be made as early as possible.
Bids by e-mail or website
It is our policy that all bids sent by e-mail (or through this website) must be responded to and the bidder's identity confirmed. Therefore, if you bid online just before or during an auction, it may not be accepted. If you wish to bid the day of sale, telephone (519-439-3333) or fax (519-439-8873).
Sale of items
We will be glad to provide condition reports as an opinion only. Every item is sold "as is."
All lots are pre-numbered, therefore the approximate time a lot will appear can be estimated (80-100 lots per hour). At the major sales, a catalogue is available listing every item in the auction with any background information we have and a pre-sale estimate.
Payment options
Payment can be made by cash, debit card, MasterCard, Visa or wire transfer. Cheques are accepted only from established clients. Cheques from new clients must clear before purchases are released.
Taxes and surcharges
A fifteen percent (15%) Buyer's Premium applies on all purchases. Taxes are payable on the total of hammer price and Buyer’s Premium. Harmonized Sales Tax (13%) applies on all purchases unless exported from Canada. Bidding is in Canadian dollars.
Pick-up of purchases
Purchases can be removed at anytime during or for one hour following the auction once we have received payment. If you cannot pick up your purchases on the day of sale, both Gardner Galleries buildings
are open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please note that our Hamilton Road location has a very high turnover and weekly sales on Tuesday’s, therefore all items must be removed by Thursday of each week. Any items not removed are subject to immediate re-sale or disposal.
Gardner Galleries does not pack or ship purchases due to liability concerns, but will provide this service through a third party such as an independent cartage agent or a specialized business such as the UPS Store.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
