Delivery of Lots
Monday, May 26 to Wednesday, May 28, 2025
1:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the Rapp Auction house gallery (ground floor)
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
1:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the Rapp Auction house gallery (ground floor)
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
8:00 am to 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the Rapp Auction house gallery (ground floor)
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
8:00 am to 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the Rapp Auction house gallery (ground floor)
Shipping
Please note that for logistical reasons, we can only offer delivery during the specified times and dates. Deliveries cannot be made at our Zurich office.
· From May 22-23, 2025, no lots can be paid for or collected.
· The Rapp Auction House will be closed on May 29 and 30, 2025,
due to a national holiday and the following bridge day
· All auction invoices must be paid by June 3, 2025. If the payment deadline is exceeded, the buyer will immediately be in default. Peter Rapp AG is entitled to charge interest at a current rate of 5% per annum.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Once full payment has been received, we are happy to provide professional packaging and coordinate shipping for your auction lots.
You may choose from the following three options:
• Personal pickup at the Rapp Auction House in Wil SG
• Shipping via our logistics partners
• Self-organized pickup by a transport company of your choice
Important: Shipments and shipping handovers are only possible until June 27, 2025, and resume on August 6, 2025. No shipments will be processed outside this period.
Shipping within Switzerland is handled by Swiss Post. For international shipping (excluding the USA), we work with established logistics partners such as UPS and FedEx.
Shipping rates – valid for shipments within Switzerland, Europe, and overseas (excluding the USA):
Destination | Flat Rate | Estimated Delivery Time
Switzerland | CHF 20.– | 1–2 working days
Europe | CHF 75.– | 3–6 working days
Overseas* | CHF 85.– | 4–8 working days
*These rates do not apply to shipments to the United States. Different conditions and pricing apply for shipping to the USA (see section below).
This includes packaging, administrative handling, transport via reputable carriers (e.g., DHL, UPS), and export customs clearance.
Please note that shipping costs for large or complex shipments may be adjusted individually.
Customs and VAT
Please be aware that international shipments require export and customs documentation. The preparation of these documents is complex and is reflected in the shipping costs.
Import duties, local VAT, or customs fees in the destination country are beyond our control and must be covered by the buyer.
Insurance
Comprehensive shipping insurance through Planzer or another logistics provider can be arranged via Rapp Auction House. The premium is 0.5% of the invoice amount.
Shipping Information for Whisky & Wine
The Rapp Auction House does not offer its own shipping service for whiskies, spirits, or wines.
We are not logistically equipped for this and do not have the necessary permits for the international shipment of such goods. Furthermore, please note that we cannot guarantee professional packaging for these items.
In general, you have the following options for receiving the items you have won:
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Personal collection at the Rapp Auction House location in Wil, SG
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Shipping via our logistics partner, Planzer Synergistics AG
Estimated shipping costs are as follows:
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For domestic shipments: approx. CHF 120.–
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For international shipments: approx. CHF 240.–
Important Note: Shipping to the USA
Shipping auction lots to the United States — regardless of category (e.g., jewellery, watches, designer handbags, coins, spirits) — is not carried out directly by Rapp Auction House. Instead, our specialized logistics partner, Planzer Synergistics AG, manages this process. Planzer handles professional packaging, transport, and coordination of customs clearance based on documentation we provide. Communication and invoicing for shipping are handled directly by Planzer.
Estimated costs for USA shipments:
• To the USA: approx. CHF 240.– | Delivery time: approx. 1–2 weeks
As a free service, Rapp Auction House ensures the proper weekly handover of your goods to Planzer.