Auction Date:2024 Dec 05 @ 17:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:25414 Hwy 62 South, Bancroft, Ontario, K0L 2L0, Canada
Updated Shipping Changes and Restrictions, effective September 2023
These regulations apply to Canadian Customers only. All other customers please see lot 0B for information on what we can ship outside of Canada.
We now have contracts in place with Canada Post, UPS and Purolator. These companies have specific rules and regulations for what we can ship and to where. Please read below to see the ability and limitations we have to ship items you win.
1. Our sales are categorized by Lot #’s. Some of these Lot #’s have shipping regulations.
Your order may have to be shipped by a specific or multiple carriers to comply with the regulations.
Lots with regulations:
Firearms Lots 1-4999
Ammunition Lots 10000-12999
Percussion Caps and Primers Lots 13000-13899
Blanks/Flares Lots 13900-13999
Inert Grenades/Munitions Lots 28900-28999
Lot numbers not included in the above have no shipping restrictions.
We will continue to ship your winning items the most economical way. All items will be shipped by Canada Post, UPS, or Purolator depending on location, size of parcel, and regulations. We cannot guarantee delivery times and will not refund shipping charges for parcels that are not delivered by a specific date.
2. UPS Restrictions for Ammunition and Firearms:
UPS will only deliver Ammunition and Firearms to areas that are serviced by corporate employees (brown UPS delivery vehicles). Most of rural Canada is not serviced by UPS. Please use the link here. You will then receive an email stating whether your area is covered or not. If you enter the postal code incorrectly, (ie. number and letter format errors), it may not work and you may get an invalid email response. All Canadian Postal codes are Letter, Number, Letter, Number, Letter, Number. It should be entered with no spaces (ie. K0L1C0).
If your area is not covered by UPS we may still be able to ship your items via Purolator, or Canada Post, depending on the lot and the regulation.
If your area is not serviced by UPS, we will send your Ammunition Lots 10000-12999, percussion cap, or primer lots (Lot 13000-13899) by Purolator (Dangerous Goods fees will apply), and your Firearms will be shipped by Canada Post.
UPS stores are franchises and as such ammunition cannot be sent to them if the Postal Code is not serviceable (please confirm using our UPS Postal Code link). Firearms cannot be shipped to stores due to parcel size restrictions. Firearms can be shipped by Canada Post.
3. Purolator Restrictions:
Purolator will ship Ammunition Lots 10000-12999, Blanks/Flares Lots 13900-13999 Percussion Cap, or Primers Lot 13000-13899 (Except to Newfoundland) Dangerous Goods fees will apply on all these shipments.
Inert Grenades/Munitions Lots 28900-28999
Purolator will not ship firearms Lots 1-4999, these can be shipped by Canada Post.
4. Canada Post Restrictions:
Canada Post will not ship any ammunition, explosives, or inert items (Lots 10000-13999, 28900-28999)
5. The address we have on file is the one you provided to ICollector when you first signed up for the sale. If you are moving during the time the sale is posted and we are shipping, you must email admin@switzersauction.com. We can then update this for you.
6. We must ship Ammunition and Firearms to an address on file with the CFO.
We have arranged with the CFO to allow us to send your ammunition purchase to an alternative address if UPS or Purolator service is not available to you. The following is required:
- The recipient must have a valid PAL.
- You must send an email with the recipients: Name, PAL, date of birth, address including Postal Code and a telephone number along with instructions to ship to them.
-There is a $15.00 administrative fee for this service which will be added to your invoice.
7. We will not issue any refunds for items that we are not able to ship. If you have purchased lots, and are unable to have them shipped, or sent to an alternative address, your items will be sold in our next auction. You will be charged a reselling fee of 25%.
8. Ammunition and Firearms cannot be shipped in the same box.
9. Items will be insured and a signature 18+ is required (unless under $100 and going by letter mail).
10. Shipping charges will be determined after preparation as we need to pack, weigh, and measure each box.
11. Your credit card will be charged before the parcel is shipped.
12. You will be emailed a tracking number to your email on file, when your parcel is sent out. Please check your junk email. This email will come from the shipping company. You are responsible for monitoring your shipment. Please contact us immediately if you notice an error or issue with the shipping or tracking information. We won’t be responsible for parcels that are not reported as lost or missing beyond a 15 day period.
13. If you require an invoice with the actual shipping charge or have not received your tracking # and notice the charge on your credit card, please email admin@switzersauction.com and one will be emailed to you.
14. If your parcel is returned to us, you will be charged for the return fee, as well as the 2nd shipping charge.
15. How we calculate shipping:
You will be charged for the actual cost of shipping. (Please note that Peak Season and fuel surcharge rates are in effect with Canada Post and all Couriers. You can expect your shipping to be more than normal)
+ Box & Packaging fee of $10 - $17.50 per box, depending on size of box.
+ Insurance on the value of your parcel at a rate of $2.75 per 100, with the first $100 being included in the charge. eg. $900.00 value would cost $22.00 in Insurance.
+ Tax for your area.
Shipping charges on firearms can vary based on value and destination. An example of a $400.00 firearm going to Alberta would cost $65-$80 to ship. Shipping cost is determined by the value, size, weight, destination, and packaging fee.
Shipping charges are generally a minimum $25.00.
Small items under $100.00 that will fit in an envelope for Canada Post Regulations on Letter Mail, will be charged a flat fee of $10.00 + tax. There will be no insurance and tracking information available on these items. If you require insurance or tracking information, we can ship these in a box. If you prefer your items boxed instead of in an envelope, please email admin@switzersauction.com at the completion of the sale.
16. If you need to change your preference from "ship" to "pick up”, you must email us by Saturday evening, before the close of the Auction. All emails must be sent to admin@switzersauction.com. Our team will then be able to pull your invoice from the shipping que. We will not be held responsible for requests that we are unable to meet, or that come in after the deadline. Please do not leave instructions on our answering machine, they will not be followed. Due to the
volume of orders and emails, there will be delays in responding to your email, however, we will do our best to ensure your order is pulled and redirected to the Pickup Que.
17. !!!What we are unable to do!!!
Ship with other carriers. We will only use UPS, and Purolator, and Canada Post (within their Regulations).
Canpar and Loomis, FedEx will not carry firearms and ammunition.
We have been told by customers that other companies are sending ammunition via, other carriers and UPS. We have no control as to what other companies are doing. Our contracts are specific, and we are not willing to risk losing our contract.
We have been told by the Ontario CFO, that we are not allowed to ship ammunition to your place of work (unless your work place address is on file with the CFO). It must go to an address that we can validate, to the PAL holder.
Auction Location:
25414 Hwy 62 South, Bancroft, Ontario, K0L 2L0, Canada
Previewing Details:
There will be no preview for this session. If there is an item that you would like further information on please email admin@switzersauction.com with your question. We will return your answer by email. If you wish to speak with one of our staff please include a phone number that you can be reached at. Our staff will be able to contact you once they have the item in hand in order to answer any of your questions. Phone calls will be returned between 10am-2pm est Monday - Friday. We have minimal staff available so email is the best way for us to assist you. We must have your request by 2:00 pm on the day the sale closes. We will not have staff available after this.
We charge HST,PST, and/or GST based on which province your item is being shipped to. For ONTARIO 13% HST. PEI,NS,NFL,NB, 15% HST. BC, 5% GST + 7% PST. SK, 5% GST + 6% PST. MB 5% GST+ 7 % PST. QUE, 5% GST + 9.975% PST. YT,NWT,NU, 5% GST.
USA and International no Canadian Taxes will be charged by us. But you may be charged Taxes and Duties from your government.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| HST |
13% |
ON HST |
| BCGST |
5% |
GST |
| BCPST |
7% |
BC PST |
| SKGST |
5% |
SK GST |
| SKPST |
6% |
SK PST |
| ABGST |
5% |
AB GST |
| MBGST |
5% |
MB GST |
| MBPST |
7% |
MB PST |
| QUGST |
5% |
QC GST |
| QUPST |
9.975% |
QC QST |
| NLHST |
15% |
NL HST |
| NSHST |
15% |
NS HST |
| NBHST |
15% |
NB HST |
| PEHST |
15% |
PE HST |
| NTGST |
5% |
NT GST |
| YTGST |
5% |
YT GST |
| NUGST |
5% |
NU GST |
| ONGST |
5% |
ON |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
15% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Shipping Please read Lot 0E for full shipping information.
Pick Ups Please read Lot 0D for full pick up information.
Payment Details:
TERMS OF PAYMENT: At the conclusion of the Auction all items purchased will be charged to the Visa or Mastercard that was provided at registration to guarantee payment. If shipping is required for any purchase an additional charge will occur the day the item has been shipped. Please ensure that we have the correct number and expiry. Recurring problem payers will be banned from future sales. Bidders are responsible for full payment of all their purchases at the drop of the hammer. Our Consignors are paid based on the hammer price, therefore, we will make every attempt to mitigate damages to Switzer’s Auction. We will attempt to charge your credit card partial amounts until the amount is paid in full. Any purchase which has not been fully paid will be resold at the next available opportunity to mitigate damages to Switzer’s Auction. Our normal commission charge will apply on re-sale. Any balance remaining unpaid after the resale will be referred to our collection agency, and or small claims court.
If your credit card or shipping information change after you sign up for the auction you will need to email us at admin@switzersauction.com. ICollector only forwards information at the time of registration it does not forward changes.
Accepted Payment Methods:
Our Terms and Conditions are available to see on every lot.
Please review the “Terms and Conditions” tab.
There is a spot to see them when you first sign up with a box that you must check to indicate that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by all Terms and Conditions. Do not bid unless you agree!
ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES:
Switzer’s Auction does not guarantee or make warranties on any lot. We acknowledge that errors may occur, however we endeavor to give you accurate information in descriptions provided. We are available by email ( admin@switzersauction.com ) and phone (613-332-5581 ) to answer questions and provide additional photographs prior to bidding, if required. We strongly recommend you personally view any item you bid on. No employee of Switzer’s Auction is authorized to make any representation or warranty, oral or written, with respect to any lot or item for sale. Switzer’s Auction will not return or refund money if an item is not exactly in the same condition as listed in online listing. Firearm ratings in the online listing are subjective and are of visual opinion, no mechanical inspection or test firing is undertaken by Switzer’s. Any concern must be addressed with a recognized gunsmith prior to firing any firearm.
CANADIAN BIDDERS: Firearm, Ammunition, and Cartridge Magazine purchasers require a valid P.A.L. (Possession and Acquisition License). All restricted and prohibited firearms are registered with the Canadian Firearms Program and will be transferred to the purchaser following the completion of the sale and receipt of full payment. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to determine that they have the correct category of license for the intended purchase prior to bidding. You will require a P.A.L. for all Prohibited/Restricted/Non-Restricted category firearms. No P.A.L. is required for Antique category firearms.
Cartridge Magazine, Ammunition and Firearms must be shipped to an address on file with the CFO.
Ammunition and Firearms cannot be shipped in the same box.
Ammunition will be shipped with UPS or Purolator depending on your location and restrictions. We must ship Ammunition to your address on file with the CFO.
Any items that are purchased that we are not able to deliver/ or you don’t have a valid license to possess will be sold at the next opportunity, regular commission charges apply to that secondary sale.
As we are selling Firearms, Ammunition and Cartridge Magazines, it is imperative that bidders/customers provide us their correct information. We require your full correct name as shown on your PAL, PAL number, date of birth, the mailing address that is associated with your PAL. If you have made an error and need to correct it, please email admin@switzersauction.com
Due to legislated restriction we cannot ship any Police / RCMP Uniforms, Equipment or any other Police / RCMP articles to Nova Scotia. Please check your provincial laws / restrictions before bidding on these items.
If you are Picking Up your items please see lot 0D for further instructions.
If we will be Shipping your items please see lot 0E for further instructions.
U.S.A./INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS:
Please be advised that we cannot ship any sort of firearm, directly to USA or International buyers. Buyers must use a third-party exporter for these items. In our sale these are lots 1-6599.
We cannot ship receivers, ammunition/primers/primed brass, dummy rounds, bb’s and pellets, gun parts, magazines, air guns, inert munitions or grenades to USA or International buyers. In our sale, these are lots 4500-4989, 10000- 13999, 14500-14999, 19000-19999,20000-20999,21000-21999 and 28900-28999. These cannot be shipped by us or an exporter. Do not bid on these items.
Please understand your countries import laws before bidding on all lots. Each country will have different import regulations. We will not be held responsible if it is determined we are unable to ship your items to you. They will nee to be resold, regular commission rates will apply.
All USA and International bidders will receive an email that requests bidder to agree to the USA and International bidder terms and conditions. Accounts will not be approved until the bidder has responded that they have read, understand, and accept these terms. USA and International bidders can email admin@switzersauction.com to be approved to bid.
Third Party Exporters USA Bidders
Please contact Borderview at 1(877)947-GUNS [4867] email export@borderview.com before bidding.
You have sole responsibility for your purchases. You and or your importing FFL will be required to file paperwork with BATF in order to be able to import an item. Please check with your FFL and/or BATF regarding import of specific items. Not all firearms are able to be imported/exported into the USA. Note that any items that have been purchased but are deemed “not importable/exportable” will be sold at the next opportunity. Regular commission charges apply to that secondary sale.
Third Party Exporters International Bidders
Please contact Wolverine Supplies (Pat) at 204-748-2454. Or 9880755 Canada Inc. 613-656-1522 (Ted).
You have sole responsibility for your purchases. Please check with your governing body to ensure your intended purchase is importable, as well as the third party exporter to ensure they will be able to export to your country, this should be done prior to bidding. Not all firearms are able to be imported/exported Internationally. Note that any items that have been purchased but are deemed “not importable/exportable” will be sold at the next opportunity. Regular commission charges apply to that secondary sale.
ALL BIDDERS:
BUYERS PREMIUM & TAXES: All items purchased online are subject to a 15% buyers’ premium. Canadian Taxes will be charged at the rate applicable to the shipping destination. Item(s) purchased and shipped outside of Canada are not subject to Canadian taxes, however you may be responsible for customs or duty charges.
TERMS OF PAYMENT: At the conclusion of the Auction all items purchased will be charged to the Visa or Mastercard that was provided at registration to guarantee payment. If shipping is required for any purchase an additional charge will occur the day the item has been shipped. Please ensure that we have the correct number and expiry. Recurring problem payers will be banned from future sales. Bidders are responsible for full payment of all their purchases at the drop of the hammer. Our Consignors are paid based on the hammer price; therefore, we will make every attempt to mitigate damages to Switzer’s Auction. We will attempt to charge your credit card partial amounts until the amount is paid in full. Any purchase which has not been fully paid will be resold at the next available opportunity to mitigate damages to Switzer’s Auction. Our normal commission charge will apply on re-sale. Any balance remaining unpaid after the resale will be referred to our collection agency, and or small claims court.
If your credit card or shipping information change after you sign up for the auction you will need to email us at admin@switzersauction.com. ICollector only forwards information at the time of registration it does not forward changes.
BIDDER REGISTRATION: As we are selling Firearms, Ammunition and Cartridge Magazines, it is imperative that bidders/customers provide us their correct information. We require your full name as shown on your PAL, license number, date of birth, mailing address that is associated with your PAL. When this information is incorrect it will cause a delay in both the processing and shipping of your purchase. If you have made an error and need to correct it, email admin@switzersauction.com.
BIDDING: The highest bidder shall be the purchaser and the decision of the auctioneer relating to all matters is final. Pre-bids are time stamped and the earliest bid will win any tie situation. All sales are final and not subject to conditions. All merchandise is sold 'As Is' without recourse to the vendor. All goods advertised or displayed are subject to withdrawal prior to sale within the discretion of the auctioneer. The Auctioneers may reject a bid at their discretion without reason or explanation. Bid increments are fixed for online only auctions. Bid increments are fixed for the pre-bidding and maximum bid portion of Online/Live auctions. Once the sale goes Live the Auctioneer has the option to adjust the bid increments.
Placing your bid is your acceptance of all Terms and Conditions, Buyer's Premium, Taxes, Shipping, Pick up and Payment information. Please read them before bidding. Bid retractions will only be permitted when we have made a gross description error, obvious customer bid input errors ($5000.00 instead of $500.00). In the case that we must resell a lot to a back bidder you are responsible for the difference between your bid and theirs, there will also be a $50 administration fee charged, buyers premium and taxes.
Please email admin@switzersauction.com prior to bidding with any questions.
CONSIGNOR BIDDING: Consignors are not authorized to bid on their own items or have someone bid on their behalf. We reserve the right to withdraw any items or bids made by the offending consignor.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:
Except as expressly provided above, all property is sold “As Is'. Switzer's Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the title, merchantability, fitness or condition of the property or as to the correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or period of the property or as to whether the purchaser acquires any copyrights or other intellectual property rights in lots sold or as to whether a work of art is subject to the artist's moral rights or other residual rights of the artist. All Firearms and Ammunition are sold as Collector lots only. Fitness to fire or otherwise discharge the Firearm or Ammunition is expressly denied by Switzer's Auction. A competent Gunsmith should be consulted before attempting to use or fire any Firearm or Ammunition. The Purchaser expressly acknowledges and agrees that in no event shall Switzer's Auction be liable for any damages including without limitation any compensatory, incidental, or consequential damages.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Specific condition requests can be obtained via email at admin@switzersauction.com. Any statement given is strictly an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Switzer's Auction shall not be responsible for any error or omissions in lot listings.
DE-ACTIVATIONS: We are licensed to perform de-activations. Prices to de-activate vary depending on the type and complexity of the work needed to be performed. We de-activate to the Canadian Firearms Technical Inspection standard, this standard may not meet the standard for export to foreign Countries. Please email admin@switzersauction.com for quotes to de-activate prior to bidding, minimum fee is $100.00 and can increase to $450.00 + for a complicated fully automatic machine gun. Firearms de-activated by Switzer’s will be reported to the Canadian Firearms Registry and once approved a letter of de-activation will be provided.
We sell firearms that have been previously de-activated by others, these may not meet current or exportable standards. Firearms de-activated by other may or may not have a “de-activation letter” available. We are not able to search for letters for firearms de-activated by others.