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Browse
The new catalogue normally appears on Easy Live Auction every Wednesday evening.
Weekly timed online auctions
How to buy at Fosse Lane Auction.
Browse more than 1,000 varied lots every week, bid online through Easy Live Auction, then collect from Shepton Mallet or arrange shipping on eligible purchases.
Browse & bid nowBuying made straightforward
From browsing to bringing it home.
The auction is entirely online, but you are welcome to inspect lots in person before bidding.
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Register
Create or sign in to your Easy Live account and register for the Fosse Lane sale.
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View
Visit Thursday to Saturday to inspect condition, size and suitability before bidding.
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Bid
Leave a maximum bid or follow the timed closing from 2pm on Sunday.
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Pay & receive
Pay your invoice, then book collection or request shipping by Wednesday at 7pm.
The weekly timetable
What happens each day.
Collections
Previous sale collections from 12pm to 7pm. Booking required.
Collections
Previous sale collections from 12pm to 7pm. Booking required.
Deadline & catalogue
Collection and shipping deadline at 7pm. New catalogue normally released around 7pm.
Viewing
View the current auction in person from 12pm to 7pm.
Viewing
View the current auction in person from 12pm to 7pm.
Viewing
Final viewing day, from 10am to 4pm.
Auction closes
Closed to visitors. Timed lots close sequentially from 2pm.
Before you bid
The important details.
Please account for fees, condition and collection or delivery arrangements before placing a bid.
Buyer’s fees
20.6%
Our 17% buyer’s premium plus Easy Live Auction’s 3.6% online fee, calculated on the hammer price. Lots subject to additional VAT will say so in the catalogue.
Condition
Lots are sold as seen. Read the description, study all photographs and use the viewing period to inspect items before bidding.
Contact us before the auction if you need help with a particular lot.
Payment
- Bank transfer using the details on your invoice
- Cash when collecting
- No card payments are accepted on site
- Payment must clear before goods leave
Your bid is binding
Every bid is a commitment to buy. Lots close one after another from 2pm rather than all ending simultaneously.
Check your maximum bid carefully before confirming it.
This is a plain-English guide. Our full Terms and Conditions apply to every purchase and take precedence.
Receiving your purchases
Collect locally or arrange UK shipping.
Collection from Shepton Mallet
- Collections run Monday to Wednesday, 12pm–7pm
- A confirmed booking through your invoice is required
- Bring suitable help, packaging and transport for your lots
- Goods cannot leave until payment has cleared
Nationwide shipping
- Available on most suitable lots within the UK
- Request and pay for shipping by Wednesday at 7pm
- Postage labels are charged at cost, without a markup
- Parcels are ordinarily dispatched on the Friday after the sale
Fragile and unsuitable items
Fosse Lane does not ship fragile items such as porcelain, glass, china or pictures because suitable courier insurance is unavailable. Buyers may arrange their own specialist courier. Large, heavy or unusually shaped lots may also require collection or a separate courier arrangement.
Common questions
Buying at Fosse Lane.
Can I bid in person?
No. Our weekly sales are timed online auctions hosted through Easy Live Auction. The auction house is open for viewing before the sale closes, but bids must be placed online.
Why do lots close at different times?
The catalogue closes sequentially rather than all at once. Closing starts from 2pm on Sunday, with each lot ending in catalogue order.
Can somebody else collect for me?
Contact the team in advance and make the appropriate booking. We may require confirmation that the person collecting is authorised to receive your purchases.
Can every lot be posted?
No. Shipping depends on fragility, dimensions, weight and available courier cover. Check the lot information and contact us before bidding if delivery is essential.