With over 50,000 registered buyers across multiple online bidding platforms, including many international bidders, your items gain maximum exposure. We prioritise quick and easy sales, with payment typically within 14 days – no lengthy waits.
HOW TO SELL
To get started, you have a few options:
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Online Form: Use our [Contact Form here] to tell us about your items. Adding pictures is always helpful for a more accurate assessment.
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Phone: Call us on 0115 9869128.
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Email: Reach us directly at [email protected]. Please remember to include your telephone number in your email.
We're always happy to discuss your items and the best way to include them in an upcoming sale. For larger consignments or specific advice, we often recommend a free home visit.
Dropping off items? You can bring entries from 9:00 AM every Monday (except Bank Holidays). Saleroom 2 (Antique & Vintage Collectables) accepts items until 1:00 PM, while all other salerooms are open until 5:00 PM. Please note: Saleroom 5 (Machinery & General) accepts entries from 10:00 AM.
OPENING TIMES
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Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
OUR COMMISSION AND FEES
Our standard commission rate is 15% + VAT, with a minimum fee of £4.95 + VAT per lot (whether sold or unsold). We're happy to discuss reduced rates for high-volume consignments. Importantly, we do not charge extra for insurance.
For items featured in the-saleroom.com live webcast sales (Salerooms 1 and 2), there's an additional entry fee of £2.25 per lot. These items are broadcast to an international audience on both our website and the-saleroom.com.
If your lots are sold over several weeks, interim payments are available upon request after each sale.
PRE-SALE ADVICE & PAYMENT
We're here to help with pre-sale advice, including setting reserve prices for your items.
We pride ourselves on prompt payments. Our aim is to make payment by bank transfer (or cheque, if requested) within 14 days of the sale date. Our cash office closes for payments at 4:45 PM, Monday to Friday.
COLLECTION SERVICE
Need help getting your items to us? Our experienced removal contractors specialize in moving antique furniture and other goods. They offer an efficient, friendly service at a rate of £45 per hour for a van and two men. We'll pay the contractors on your behalf and deduct the cost from your sale proceeds.
PARKING
Bringing your items yourself? We have ample car parking and unloading facilities for your convenience.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
We recommend reviewing our full [Conditions of Sale here].

