Answers to the questions we are asked most often about buying and selling at CPMA Auctions. If your question isn’t covered here, please get in touch.
What does CPMA Auctions sell?
CPMA Auctions is an online auction house in Wheelock, Sandbach, Cheshire. Our timed online auctions feature vintage items, collectables, metalware, children’s toys and clothes, and general household clearance lots.
How do I bid in an auction?
Register for a free account, then browse the current sale and place your bids online before the auction closes. Registration must be completed before bidding, and some auctions ask for a payment card to be held on file before you can bid. All bids are legally binding, and the highest accepted bid at the close of the auction wins the lot.
Is there a buyer’s premium?
Yes. A buyer’s premium of 20% of the hammer price is added to all successful bids. Additional taxes or charges may apply where required by law.
What payment methods do you accept?
Payment is accepted by bank transfer or debit card, either on collection or on receipt of your invoice. Cash is not accepted. Ownership of goods does not pass to the buyer until full cleared payment has been received.
How and when do I collect my items?
Purchased lots are collected from our premises at Unit 19 Zan Industrial Park, Crewe Road, Wheelock, Sandbach, CW11 4QD during business hours, once payment has cleared. Items must be collected within 4 days; after that a storage fee of £1 per item, per day applies.
What are your opening hours?
Our office and collection premises are open Monday to Friday, 10:00am–4:00pm, and Saturday 10:00am–1:00pm (Saturdays by appointment only for collection, viewing and item drop-off). We are closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays unless otherwise stated.
Do you offer postage or delivery?
We are not a professional packing or shipping service, but where requested we will make every reasonable effort to package and dispatch paid-for lots. Shipping costs are advised before dispatch and all shipping is undertaken at the buyer’s risk.
How do I sell or consign items?
We welcome entries for our sales. To enter lots you complete the Auctioneer’s Vendor Registration Form. Seller’s commission is 20% of the final hammer price on sold lots, plus a lotting fee of £1.50 per lot entered. Seller proceeds are paid within 14 working days of buyer payments clearing. See our “Sell With Us” page or contact us to get started.
Where are you based and how do I contact you?
CPMA Auctions is based at Unit 19 Zan Industrial Park, Crewe Road, Wheelock, Sandbach, CW11 4QD. You can call us on 07594 481614 or email cpmaauctions@gmail.com.