Vendors Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I sell my items at Halfway Auctions?
Simply follow these easy steps
- Wrap up all valuables and/or breakables so they cannot be damaged in transit.
- Call in at Halfway Auction House on Wednesday to Friday 2pm - 5pm, not Wednesday of the sale week.
- Unwrap all your items and place on the tables provided.
- Once your items are unwrapped, a member of staff will come and appraise them and advise on auction prices and reserves and the best sale in which to place them. If you are happy with this advice and wish to place your items in a sale, you will be given an itemised receipt.
- Alternatively, if you are happy to complete your own form, fill in the descriptions of your items on the forms provided, with your reserves. (if you are unsure of the description or how much reserve to put please ask a member of staff who will advise you).
- Leave your items with Halfway Auctions.
- Cash can be collected on the Thursday and Friday after the sale 2pm - 5pm or a cheque for your sold items will be sent within 7days following the sale.
- All unsold items are to be collected by Friday (2pm -5pm) after the sale.
- What if I cannot come in Wednesday - Friday?
If you are unable to attend within the opening times due to your location, quantity of items or other circumstances, please call Philip Chester on 07508 427 088 who will be happy to discuss other possibilities such as a home visit. Alternatively, email attaching a jpeg photograph and short description for an initial assessment of your item by return email. If you are interested in progressing to sell your item at auction, a proper valuation of it is highly advisable and can be arranged to suit your needs.
- How much will it cost?
£1 per lot entered into the sale. There is also a commission of 12.5% on the sale price.
- What if my items are unsold?
We will contact you the day after the sale and discuss the options with you. Company policy states that we generally will not re-enter unsold items in the next sale unless agreed with the auctioneer. There is an unsold fee of £1.00 per lot.
- How do you promote my items for sale?
Halfway auctions uses a number of methods to engage and inform its' customers. Firstly, for those customers who wish to recieve it we issue an e-newsletter the weekend prior to the sale which highlights key items in the forthcoming sale. We also update this website with an up to date full catalogue of items (including pictures) for sale at the forthcoming sale.
Vendors Terms & Conditions of Sale
Commision is charged at the rate of 12.5% on the hammer price of each lot plus £1 per lot entry fee.
Items presented or collected for sale will be entered in the first available sale, but may be held over, at the Auctioneers discretion, until space or a suitable sale is available.
All descriptions are at the Auctioneers discretion.
Payments are available for collection on Friday following a sale. Postal payments made within 7 days of the sale.
Items not in compliance with current Legislation or deemed unsalable will not be accepted.
The auctioneers act as agent for the vendor and reserve the right to bid on their behalf.
Each vendor will supply their name, address, telephone number and sign the Auctioneers entry form.
Mains gas appliances are not sold by the Auctioneers.
General Information
- All sales start at 6pm unless otherwise stated
- Items for inclusion into any of the sales can be brought in any Wednesday to Friday (2pm - 5pm) but not on viewing or sale days
- If you are unable to attend, please call Philip Chester on 07508 427 088 to make alternative arrangements
- Viewing times for the regular Wednesday auctions are the Tuesday (2pm - 8pm) and from 2pm Wednesday prior to the start of sale at 6pm
- Viewing times for Special Sales to be announced
Vendors
- Furniture
- Ceramics
- Glassware
- Antiques
- Jewellery
- Lorna Bailey
- Anita Harris
- Spode
- Beswick
- Pictures & Prints
- Household Goods
- Collectors Items