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After the Auction

Successful Bids

The high bidder at the closing time of each lot will be emailed a successful bid confirmation detailing the lot number, description, and final bid amount. Within 48 hours of the close of the sale, bidders will receive a preliminary invoice for the lot(s) they have successfully purchased. The invoice will include the buyer’s premium and any applicable shipping fees and taxes based on the bidder’s preferences as indicated at the time of registration. It is the responsibility of the bidder to notify Tarisio should he or she wish to have a particular purchase shipped or invoiced by means other than those specified on the preliminary invoice.

Payment

Payment must be made within seven (7) days of receiving Tarisio’s invoice. Payment is accepted in any of the following: cash (for sums of £10,000 or under only in London sales), check, cashier’s check, wire transfer, and credit card. Personal checks must clear before purchased lots will be released. A service fee of 3% (US sales) or 4% (London sales) and a maximum total transaction amount of $5,000 (£3,000) will apply to all credit card transactions.

Shipping

After payment is received in full, purchased lots will be shipped by the means indicated on Tarisio’s preliminary invoice, unless alternative shipping instructions are received from the bidder. Customers who wish to pick up purchased lots may do so at Tarisio’s New York location (244-250 West 54th Street, 11th Floor) or London location (Leroy House 1M, 436 Essex Road).

The following is a guide to rates charged by Tarisio for packing and shipping by FedEx Ground within the continental United States regardless of destination. These rates (and all rates quoted by Tarisio) include $1,000 (£500) of insurance per package unless the package contents are less than $1,000 (£500). In our experience this nominal insured value is an effective way to ensure the awareness and caution of the driver and handlers. Please note that the rates below also apply to North American residents who purchase items in our London sales.

Item: Cost:
1-4 bows $30
1 violin or 1 viola $45
2 violins or 2 violas $60
3 violins or 3 violas $75
1 cello $100


All other shipping costs are quoted by Tarisio based on destination. Shipments by professional art couriers are charged at cost to the buyer.

Domestic shipping insurance is available at a rate of 0.5% of the declared value ($5 per $1,000).
International shipping insurance is available at a rate of 1.5% of the declared value ($15 per $1,000).

Please note: Tarisio does not ship instruments with the US Postal Service or the UK’s Royal Mail.

Purchased lots shipped abroad will be accompanied by all necessary commercial invoices plus antique declarations when appropriate.

Endangered Species

Instruments and bows incorporating restricted plant or animal material such as ivory and tortoiseshell may require a license or certificate prior to exportation from the US/UK or importation to another country. It is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain any such export or import licenses and/or certificates although Tarisio will assist administratively in their procurement.

 
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