The Antique Collectors Club Antique Furniture Price Index started with a base of 100 in 1968 rose to just over 800 in 1980 and at the end of 1998 stood at 2834. The full price indicated clearly on a label or ticket attached to or immediately adjacent to the article in question, or where this is undesirable on security grounds. May Be Examined On Request . Members shall observe the terms of the Department of Trade and Industry's Code of Practice for Traders on Price Indications. Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994, Unfair Terms in Consumer Contract Regulations 1994 and all other relevant enactments.
Members accept responsibility for descriptions of items given to customers by their staff.
Staff must be appraised of all requirements in the Association's Code of Practice. Any member who accepts advance payment or deposit for goods shall clearly record in writing the terms of the transaction and by what date the full amount is to be paid. A copy of this record is to be supplied to the customer at the time. Members shall not make unsolicited visits to private domestic premises. Members shall apply standards of fair dealing equally to members of the public, fellow members and non-member dealers.