Shipping Information

COLLECTION AND SHIPPING PROCEDURE

Collection of all Lots following either the Main Sale or the Online Timed Auction are on designated collection days or by arrangement.

Contact the Auctioneers Tel: 01234 269082 Email: guns@southamsauction.co.uk

In all instances, the Auctioneers need to be advised that shipping is required.

For all licensable weapons, and modern air weapons, buyers will need to nominate a Registered Firearms Dealer in their locality. The nominated RFD will send a copy of his RFD certificate to Southams by email or post, Southams will issue a copy of their own RFD certificate by return.

The purchaser must send his/her Firearm or Shotgun certificate by recorded post to: Southams, 24 Newnham Street, Bedford, MK40 3JR. The details of Lots purchased can then be entered on the certificate.

On receipt of the necessary certificates, the Lot(s) will be packed and the purchaser will be invoiced. Upon receipt of payment the Lot(s) will be sent to the nominated RFD with the purchaser’s certificate(s).

All firearms including modern air weapons and antique guns will be packed by Southams and shipped via Parcel Force using the standard Express48 Service. Expedited Shipping & Insurance are available on request – email: shipping@southamsauction.co.uk for a quotation.

Sundry Lots that do not require a licence (i.e. not guns or ammunition) can be collected, packed and shipped by Mailboxes Etc, who will issue their own invoice, their contact details are: Tel: 01234 305544 or info@mbebedford.co.uk Note: Southams and Mailboxes Etc. are separate and independent businesses, therefore each must be paid individually.

For firearms export outside the UK please contact HGSS – admin@HGSS-global.co.uk

Please be aware that we are unable to ship any live ammunition.

Standard Charges: Packing & Shipping of up to 3 guns within Zone 1* Parcelforce Express48 – £45.00+VAT

Each additional gun £10.00+VAT Up to a maximum of 30kg per consignment.

*Zone 1 – England, Wales & Scotland (excluding Highlands & Islands)

Additional Charges: Packing & Shipping of guns within Zones 2 & 3* Parcelforce Express48 – £POA

Packing & Shipping of guns to Isle of Wight – Additional £5+VAT

Saturday Delivery – Additional £12+VAT

Up to a maximum of 30kg per consignment.

You can download a printable version of this procedure here.

All Enquiries to shipping@southamsauction.co.uk

Any Lots that remain uncollected without prior arrangement with the Auctioneers, for more than 3 months, are liable to be re-sold without further notice and the proceeds will be subject to warehousing charges.