Postage and Shipping
We understand it is not always possible to attend a sale or collect your winning lots in person. We now offer our own in-house postage and packing service for our specialist sales, which is integrated with our online catalogues. Under each lot is an estimated shipping cost for the UK. Following the auction, you will be able to 'Add shipping' at checkout. If purchasing multiple lots, shipping will be automatically calculated. If no shipping quote is shown, the item is not suitable for our in-house postage team.
Add shipping to your invoice
Login to your www.davidlay.co.uk account in the top right corner of the screen. Choose 'View Account' from the drop-down menu, then 'Invoice and Settlements' here you will have an option to 'Add shipping' to your invoice.
Insurance and Claims
We will not be held responsible for any damaged or broken items but where possible we will assist in making claims through the Royal Mail or Parcelforce but cannot guarantee this. Please click here to download our full shipping terms and conditions.
For very fragile items (ceramics, china, glass etc.), high-value lots and international postage we recommend MBE (contact details below) who specialise in packing and delivering such items.
You are of course, welcome to arrange your own courier or use one of the recommended couriers listed below.
For bulky, heavy items and furniture or large, glazed paintings, please contact one of the recommended local and long-distance carriers listed below who will be happy to quote and deliver your items following the sale. Please note Vans4Us collect from us approximately one week after the sale and deliver nationwide.
When to expect your parcel
Our small dedicated postage team work very hard to answer all postage queries as quickly as possible. Our rates are competitive but it may take 5-10 working days before we can dispatch your items.
If you require a very fast turnaround or if your item is not suitable for our in-house postage team then alternatively we recommend these couriers. We work closely with all these excellent firms and will ensure a smooth handover of your items. For any questions relating to postage please email enquiries@davidlay.co.uk
Recommended Couriers
Local couriers:
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Sonic Services
(Penzance) 07810 896386 |
07881 382865
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Dave Miners |
AR Newport |
3Lanes Art |
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(Devon & Cornwall) 07459 224775
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Direct Transport |
Long-distance couriers:
(Regular UK wide deliveries including London)
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This Way That Way 07772 229389 |
Mailboxes Etc. (MBE) 01752 257224 |
Martin Brothers 01985844144 |
Direct Transport |
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Lenspeed Logistics
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Sackville West 07528291180 02080 909 988 |
Specialist Art Couriers:
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3Lanes Art |
Aardvark Art 01253 794673
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Oscar Barron 07941495014
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House clearances/removals:
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Dave Miners 07854 453223 |
(Cornwall) 07881 382865 |