Shipping and Collections
Hutchinson Scott offers in-house shipping for all items offered at auction to UK delivery addresses and for most items to international locations.
Find out how to obtain a pre-sale shipping quote, arrange delivery after an auction, add insurance or organise collection from our Skipton saleroom.
Plan your auction delivery before you bid
Review the available shipping quote on each active lot before bidding and contact us if shipping is unavailable or you need help with an alternative delivery option.
Pre-sale shipping quotes
Generate a Quote
A tailor-made shipping quote for each lot can be generated based on your delivery location by clicking the shipping tab below every active lot.
Shipping Unavailable
If a lot shows that shipping is unavailable, please contact us. We can help identify a suitable alternative delivery option.
Taxes and Customs
Shipping quotes do not include additional charges such as import taxes, customs fees or other destination-country costs.
Insurance
An insurance quote can only be provided after the item has been purchased.
Post-sale delivery arrangements
Shipping on Your Invoice
If you win a lot and a shipping cost has been pre-allocated, shipping will be added automatically when your invoice is created.
Multiple Purchases
If you purchase multiple lots, our shipping service will automatically combine the shipping costs to keep charges to a minimum.
Alternative Shipping
If shipping is not already included, contact us. We can arrange shipping in-house where possible or help identify a suitable shipper.
Buyer’s Authority
Every delivery must be arranged with the buyer’s authority. If someone is arranging collection or delivery for you, contact us to provide permission.
Check these important delivery details
Please resolve insurance and address changes before paying. Once payment is complete, the delivery process can begin.
Add Insurance
If you would like insurance, contact us before paying your invoice so the charge can be included.
Confirm the Delivery Address
The buyer is responsible for ensuring the delivery address is correct. If it differs from the billing address, contact us before paying so it can be amended.
Pay in Full
Your invoice must be paid in full before Hutchinson Scott or an authorised courier can make a delivery.
Van deliveries across the UK
Some UK deliveries may be completed by van. The delivery map provides an indication of approximate timings based on location.
Once your invoice has been paid, our team or courier will contact you with a delivery date and, where possible, a time.
Alongside our other couriers, our van normally travels a week after the sale. To avoid disappointment and receive your items as soon as possible, we advise paying your invoice promptly after the auction.
Check export and import requirements before bidding
Some lots may contain materials regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. These lots are marked with a † symbol.
Where required, Hutchinson Scott can arrange a CITES export permit on the purchaser’s behalf for £150 plus VAT. Buyers remain responsible for checking and complying with import regulations in the destination country.
Licences and permits are the buyer’s responsibility
Some items may require a valid firearms licence or other permit for ownership, import or export, depending on the destination country.
Prospective buyers should check the applicable laws with their local authorities before bidding. Missing documentation may delay or prevent shipment and may result in additional costs.
Auction Shipping, Delivery and Collection
Answers to common questions about Hutchinson Scott’s UK and international auction shipping, insurance, invoices, van delivery and collections.
Does Hutchinson Scott offer in-house auction shipping?
Yes. We offer in-house shipping for all items offered at auction to UK delivery addresses and for most items to international locations.
How do I obtain a shipping quote before bidding?
Open the shipping tab beneath the active lot and enter your delivery location to generate a tailor-made quote.
What should I do if shipping is shown as unavailable?
Contact our team before bidding. We can advise whether in-house shipping may be possible or help identify an appropriate alternative courier.
Can shipping be combined for multiple auction lots?
Yes. When you purchase multiple lots, our shipping service automatically combines the shipping costs to help keep charges to a minimum.
How do I add insurance to an auction delivery?
Insurance can only be quoted after purchase. Contact us before paying your invoice so any agreed insurance charge can be added.
Do international shipping quotes include taxes and customs?
No. Shipping quotes do not include import taxes, customs fees or other charges imposed by the destination country. These remain the buyer’s responsibility.
Can I change my delivery address after an auction?
If the delivery address differs from the billing address, contact us before paying your invoice so the delivery details can be amended.
When will my UK van delivery take place?
Our van normally travels a week after the sale. Once your invoice is paid, our team or courier will contact you with a delivery date and, where possible, a time.
Can another person or courier collect my purchase?
Yes, but the delivery or collection must have the buyer’s authority. Contact us in advance to provide permission and agree the arrangements.
Contact us about shipping or collection
Speak to Hutchinson Scott about a pre-sale quote, insurance, an address change, a large item, international shipping or collection from our Skipton saleroom.