Information for Sellers
Selling your goods by Auction saves you the inconvenience of advertising, valuation, time wasters or unwanted callers!
Internet
All lots in every Auction are listed on this website, with the latest technology we are able to reach more buyers than every before. A free catalogue is available from the Friday evening immediately before Tuesdays Auction.
Lots To Offer
Our confidential personal Auction service, based on high professional standards with many years experience includes:
- Weekly Auctions of Collectors Items & Quality Furnishings
- Regular Antique Sales
- The attention of Professional Auctioneers
- Auction room staff with many years experience
- Advisory service for Vendors, Executors, Solicitors & Banks
- Collection service arranged throughout the area
- Free storage facilities for goods awaiting sale
- Two viewing days for all sales immediately prior to Auction Day
- Sales advertised in the Press in addition to our website
- Highly Competitive Commission Rates, scaled to Lot Value
- Prompt settlements (within 7 days of sale) with detailed computerised statement
- Valuations prepared for Probate & Insurance
Entering Items For Sale
Suitable entries for our Auctions are accepted Monday to Friday 10am - 3.30pm and Saturdays 10am - 3.30pm. We cannot accept goods on Tuesdays while the Auction is in progress.
It is important to telephone the Salerooms before entering the goods to ensure they comply with current legislation and are suitable for our sales.
Collection Service
From single items to part house contents:- Experienced Independent Contractors are engaged for this type of work. We use carriers who are well established, reliable and whose rates are reasonable. The Auctioneers will select suitable items to be included in our next Antiques Sale. The remaining items will be sold in our Weekly Sales.
Vendors Commission
We operate highly competitive commission rates scaled to lot value, plus £1 lotting fee per lot. Please note: Unlike most Auction Rooms we do not make a minimum charge or any additional charges for advertising and photography.
Electrical Items
Electrical items are subject to a safety check by an independent qualified electrician at a charge of £3 per item which is deducted from the proceeds of sale.