Online Buyers Fees & Payment
A refundable deposit of €1,000 is required prior to bidding and this will be collected straight after registration using either your Paypal account or a major credit card.
All cars bought through auction are subject to the following fees:
- A 5% buyer’s fee plus VAT @ 23% (VAT is charged only on the Buyer’s fee of 5%)
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- An Indemnity fee of €200 for cars over €1,501 and €150 for cars under €1,500.
- A €1,000 deposit is required payable online on the day for each vehicle purchased, and the full amount must be paid within 48hrs.
- Payment is accepted by banker’s draft, all major credit cards (2% credit card charge) or electronic transfer.
Please note that at the fall of the hammer title changes.
Any vehicle cancelled will be subject to a cancellation fee of €1,000.
At Merlin Car Auctions we accept the following forms of payment:
| Cash | All Major Credit Cards | Laser Debit Card/Bank Draft |
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