Gooseford Dairy & Southwest Handling Onsite Open Day & Auction

GOOSEFORD FARM, WHIDDON DOWN, DEVON, EX20 2QQ

TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION

By kind permission of South West Handling LTD & Gooseford Dairy

SALE DATE

Saturday 12th September 2026

SALE TIME

Sale to commence at 10.30am

Online bidding on selected lots to commence at approx 12pm (If the starting time changes, live updates will be given on the day)

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE INTERACTIVE ENTRY FORM

CLICK HERE FOR STANDARD ENTRY FORM

CATALOGUE

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DELIVERY OF LOTS

Vendors can deliver items for sale on Friday 11th September from 9am to 5pm and on Saturday 12th September from 8am to 10am. Any lots wishing to be listed online MUST be in the field by 1pm on Friday 11th September.

LOADING & UNLOADING

A telehandler will be available to assist with unloading sale items and loading sale items.

DIRECTIONS

The sale is situated approximately 4 miles from Whiddon Down, 'To The Sale' signs will be posted locally on delivery day and sale day. What3Words: Hiking.Skimmers.Cleanser

VAT

Please note that a number of the entries received are subject to VAT at 20%, details of each lots VAT details will be announced at the time of sale.

CLEARANCE

All lots should be cleared by 5.30pm on the day of the sale unless prior arrangement with the auctioneers.

REFRESHMENTS & TOILETS

Mobile catering will be in attendance. Toilet facilities will also be available.

BUYER'S PREMIUM

ONSITE BIDDERS: 10% Buyer's Premium charged on all lots purchased onsite to a maximum of £250 per lot + VAT (£300) and a minimum of £1 + VAT per lot

ONLINE BIDDERS: 12.5% Buyer's Premium charged on all lots purchased online to a maximum of £500 per lot + VAT (£600) and a minimum of £1 + VAT per lot

PAYMENT

All lots must be paid for on the day of the sale, and no lots should be removed from the saleground before payment has been made unless alternative arrangements have been agreed with the auctioneers. We are able to accept cash (the maximum permitted due to money laundering regulations is £7000), bank transfer, cheque, and debit card. Debit/credit cards can be used onsite or by calling the office on 01769 572042 up to £5000. Please note that payments by Business Credit Cards will be subject to a 2% surcharge. Our bank account details are Sort Code: 40-20-30 Account Number: 71697900.

DESCRIPTION OF LOTS

Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves before making bids as to the condition of any lot and should rely on their own judgement and not the auctioneers or vendors description.

REGISTRATION

Prospective purchasers not known to the auctioneers should contact the auctioneers before the sale and give banking details and references on 01769 572042. Please ensure that you register on the morning of the sale at the sales office and obtain a bidding number. All buyers unknown to the Auctioneers must bring with them two forms of identification. Acceptable identification includes Driving Licence, Passport, Utility Bills, Proof of Address and Business Card. We recommend that all prospective purchasers visit the Stags website (www.stags.co.uk/pages/on-site-sales) and click on the Stags Conditions of Sale and read the LAA (Livestock Auctioneers Association) Standard Conditions of Sale, which we use to sell machinery and implements ahead of the sale. Please note that when you complete the registration form, you are agreeing to the effect that you have read and agree and abide by LAA (Livestock Auctioneers Association) Standard Conditions of Sale.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The vendors and Stags will take all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone attending the sale. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents from occurring. All persons entering the saleground do so at their own risk, and must comply with the requirements of any health & safety notices and guidelines. All persons entering the saleground are hereby given notice that there are significant risks due to vehicle movement, nature of the premises and the way the equipment is displayed. No vehicle should enter the lot layout areas whilst the sale is still in progress without express permission of the auctioneers. Permission from the auctioneers is required ahead of starting machinery, vehicles, or any powered equipment. Any incidents or accidents on the saleground must be reported to Stags sales office immediately. To be clear Stags cannot be held liable for any injury or damage to persons or property arising out of their negligence.